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| Anti virus software PC [message #89859] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 13:34  |
Dennis S
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The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use to access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a special (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but rebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came preloaded and I have never had any problems.
What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Anti virus software PC [message #89862 is a reply to message #89859] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 13:43  |
jknezek
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I've been very pleased with software called "Webroot". I used McAfee for years (over 10) but when I got the new computer Webroot was recommended by a friend and it has been much more user friendly in my opinion.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89864 is a reply to message #89859] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 13:42 |
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If you are running XP with service pack 2 or better or Windows 7,
Microsoft Security Essentials, best of all, it is FREE.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx
On 6/25/2010 11:34 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use to access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a special (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but rebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came preloaded and I have never had any problems.
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> What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89868 is a reply to message #89864] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:17 |
Dennis S
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Terry and David,
Thank you for the comments on Essentials..
My PC is running Vista -- I will check the MS site to see if they offer a download. If I should install essentials should I uninstall the McAfee first?
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Taylor <n6mon@pacbell.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 1:42 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
If you are running XP with service pack 2 or better or Windows 7,
icrosoft Security Essentials, best of all, it is FREE.
ttp://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx
On 6/25/2010 11:34 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use
o access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a
pecial (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but
ebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came
reloaded and I have never had any problems.
What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
Thanks,
Dennis
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89870 is a reply to message #89868] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:20 |
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Yes, uninstall old AV software first
On 6/25/2010 12:17 PM, dennisfsexton@aol.com wrote:
> Terry and David,
> Thank you for the comments on Essentials..
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> My PC is running Vista -- I will check the MS site to see if they offer a download. If I should install essentials should I uninstall the McAfee first?
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> Dennis Sexton
> 73 GMC
> Germantown, TN
> USA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Taylor<n6mon@pacbell.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 1:42 pm
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
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> If you are running XP with service pack 2 or better or Windows 7,
> icrosoft Security Essentials, best of all, it is FREE.
> ttp://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx
> On 6/25/2010 11:34 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use
> o access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a
> pecial (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but
> ebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came
> reloaded and I have never had any problems.
>
> What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89871 is a reply to message #89862] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:21 |
Dennis S
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Jeremy,
Thanks for the input on Webroot -- I ran a version of their software on my now 10 year old Gateway.
I will look at their offerings if I don't go the MS essentials route.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeremy <jtknezek@hotmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 1:43 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
I've been very pleased with software called "Webroot". I used McAfee for years
over 10) but when I got the new computer Webroot was recommended by a friend
nd it has been much more user friendly in my opinion.
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hanks,
eremy Knezek
976 Glenbrook
irmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89872 is a reply to message #89868] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:27 |
Oldngray
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My PC is running Vista -- I will check the MS site to see if they offer a download. If I should install essentials should I uninstall the McAfee first?
Very Definitely YES!
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89873 is a reply to message #89870] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:25 |
Dennis S
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Thanks Terry,
Everyday about this time, my computer starts to slow down -- as if it has been up too long and needs a nap. The MS essentials video did not want to load -- so I will try later.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN 38138-2066
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Taylor <n6mon@pacbell.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 2:20 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
Yes, uninstall old AV software first
On 6/25/2010 12:17 PM, dennisfsexton@aol.com wrote:
Terry and David,
Thank you for the comments on Essentials..
My PC is running Vista -- I will check the MS site to see if they offer a
ownload. If I should install essentials should I uninstall the McAfee first?
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Taylor<n6mon@pacbell.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 1:42 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
If you are running XP with service pack 2 or better or Windows 7,
icrosoft Security Essentials, best of all, it is FREE.
ttp://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx
On 6/25/2010 11:34 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I
se
o access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a
pecial (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but
ebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came
reloaded and I have never had any problems.
What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
Thanks,
Dennis
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89875 is a reply to message #89865] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:34 |
Dennis S
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Steve,
In my Google search for free anti virus I had found Avest, Avira and AVG -- all new to me -- so I appreciate your input.
I have various financial info on the computer -- so was reluctant to consider a FREE program to protect my info.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 1:49 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
Dennis,
I have to side with Mr ERF on Norton and McAfee, they are a virus
ithin themselves. I have heard nothing but good about Microsoft
ssentials and will switch to it someday. I downloaded AVG free from
he Kim Komando site. Much faster and equal protection compared to my
ld Norton.
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use
o access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a
pecial (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but
ebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came
reloaded and I have never had any problems.
What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
Thanks,
Dennis
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Dennis Sexton
73 Painted Desert 230
Germantown, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89876 is a reply to message #89870] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 14:41 |
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No sense to uninstall the McAfee unti it runs out.
Just what I did when I installed AVG after the
trial McAfee ran out. I'm still running three
computers on a paid 3-system McAfee setup.
Mac Macdonald in OKC
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> Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:20:28 -0700
> From: n6mon@pacbell.net
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
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> Yes, uninstall old AV software first
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> On 6/25/2010 12:17 PM, dennisfsexton@aol.com wrote:
>> Terry and David,
>> Thank you for the comments on Essentials..
>>
>> My PC is running Vista -- I will check the MS site to see if they offer a download. If I should install essentials should I uninstall the McAfee first?
>>
>>
>> Dennis Sexton
>> 73 GMC
>> Germantown, TN
>> USA
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Terry Taylor
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Sent: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 1:42 pm
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC
>>
>>
>> If you are running XP with service pack 2 or better or Windows 7,
>> icrosoft Security Essentials, best of all, it is FREE.
>> ttp://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx
>> On 6/25/2010 11:34 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
>>
>> The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use
>> o access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a
>> pecial (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but
>> ebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came
>> reloaded and I have never had any problems.
>>
>> What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
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| Re: Anti virus software PC [message #89908 is a reply to message #89859] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 19:31 |
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I have been using AVG Free for years on multiple PCs running XP, Vista, and Win7. You can not even tell it is there performance wise unless you happen to be using your PC when it is running scans which I have set up for once per week in the middle of the night. When you look for AVG make sure you specify FREE since they seem to be trying to hide it. Also, they seem to have started bugging me to upgrade to a paid version which I keep declining. The price justifies the bugging I think and the performance is great - it has caught attempts to do bad things too.
Armand Minnie
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| Re: Anti virus software PC [message #89911 is a reply to message #89859] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 19:37 |
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IMHO, the best one you can use is PCTools Soyware Doctor and Anti Virus. You download it and pay online. I have used it on all my personal and Business PC's for 5 yrs now. It finds crap that Norton and McAfee don't. I buy a 10 PC package every year.
It is voted best by PC magazine. I concur.
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Scottsdale, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89921 is a reply to message #89911] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 20:22 |
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Recommending 'AVAST' here..free or pay....your choice!
Mike in NS
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> IMHO, the best one you can use is PCTools Soyware Doctor and Anti Virus.
> You download it and pay online. I have used it on all my personal and
> Business PC's for 5 yrs now. It finds crap that Norton and McAfee don't. I
> buy a 10 PC package every year.
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> It is voted best by PC magazine. I concur.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89924 is a reply to message #89921] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 20:32 |
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| Kingsley Coach wrote on Fri, 25 June 2010 20:22 |
Recommending 'AVAST' here..free or pay....your choice!
Mike in NS
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I also use Free AVAST
Ken B.
Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89926 is a reply to message #89859] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 20:42 |
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AVG is free. Works well. I highly recommend it to my Windows customers. Be
careful, though, because there are big buttons to get you to upgrade to a
more robust version that does I don't know what. The basic does what needs
to be done.
http://avg.software-av.com/
Also, after you install it you'll be asked to upgrade for the fee based
version. Don't do it. It isn't necessary unless you'd feel better.
Byron
Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> The McAfee antivirus software expires in July on my Gateway laptop which I use
> to access the GMCnet. Renewal shows as $69 -- but on their website they have a
> special (ending 6/30) for $49 for McAfee 2010 -- perhaps the same thing but
> rebadged to blur the price difference between a new or a renewal. McAfee came
> preloaded and I have never had any problems.
>
> What is everyone using -- what is recommended?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
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| Re: [GMCnet] Anti virus software PC [message #89967 is a reply to message #89926] |
Sat, 26 June 2010 02:31 |
Ken Burton
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| Byron Songer wrote on Fri, 25 June 2010 20:42 |
AVG is free. Works well. I highly recommend it to my Windows customers. Be
careful, though, because there are big buttons to get you to upgrade to a
more robust version that does I don't know what. The basic does what needs
to be done.
http://avg.software-av.com/
Also, after you install it you'll be asked to upgrade for the fee based
version. Don't do it. It isn't necessary unless you'd feel better.
Byron
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That is the same deal with Avast. They advertize heavily ofr you to take their pay for version. I have used the free version for years on multiple machines. I use it because it does not take much resources and stays out of your way.
I liked Norton and many of my clients use the corporate version for hundreds of machines. I personally do not think it is appropriate for small clients and home users.
I would recommend free AVAST or free AVG for home users.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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