computer security

[Guest Guest5035]

My subscription for the security is up for renewal next month, any good reccos going, using trend Micro at the moment.

 

stevo

[Guest Guest75]

For freebies Avast is a pretty good one.

[ajford]

We use avg, not had any issues with it and it's free too, it got suggested we tried it from someone back in the uk.

[Guest Guest5035]

Avg and Avast, know the safe links?

 

stevo

[Guest BrianS]

Another vote here for either avast or avg, I like the scan avg does on USB sticks etc each time they are plugged in

[Guest Guest75]

Avg and Avast, know the safe links?

 

stevo

 

http://www.avast.com/en-au/index

 

I used this Av for years,tested nearly to destruction.

 

Don't forget to remove any trace of you old Av or it may clash.

[Guest Guest5035]

are avg and avast any good with internet banking etc etc

 

stevo

[ajford]

Avg and Avast, know the safe links?

 

stevo

 

Hi Stevo

 

I have gone through cnet. And then use the search bar, they also have heaps of other useful tools on there,

[xzibit]

Avast. Have been using it for years. Combined with a good firewall it's all you need.

 

The best protection against viruses is to run Apple, Ubuntu or Linux.

[ajford]

are avg and avast any good with internet banking etc etc

 

stevo

 

I believe so, not been hacked or anything like that while using them

[Guest Guest75]

are avg and avast any good with internet banking etc etc

 

stevo

 

Now this is a different kettle of fish. You will need to check with your bank as to any preferred AV they would like you to use.

I had Trend Titanium thrown in (with 3 licences) on a purchase recently,my bank loves that AV, but have to start paying a sub next year.

 

Plus wot Leigh said.........

[Diane]

Also Microsoft Security Essentials has been recommended to me

[Guest Guest5035]

Also Microsoft Security Essentials has been recommended to me

 

thats what i had before, cannot remember why i changed...

 

 

stevo

[IrishStew]

I've used AVAST for 5 years now and no probs. Stopped a couple of security events for me so, it working well.

 

IrishStew (OH)

[Guest Guest5035]

seems like a few use avast or avg....besides their names whats the difference, and what made you pick that particular one

 

stevo

[adelaidenow]

Pay, whatever others say, the free ones are good but not good enough.

 

Trust me.

[IrishStew]

I tried AVG for a few months but found it slowed my PC a little more than a AVAST bt still very good.

 

IrishStew (OH)

[adelaidenow]

Now this is a different kettle of fish. You will need to check with your bank as to any preferred AV they would like you to use.

I had Trend Titanium thrown in (with 3 licences) on a purchase recently,my bank loves that AV, but have to start paying a sub next year.

 

Plus wot Leigh said.........

 

If the bank siggests something it's because they are being paid to promote it.

 

The security is on your PC, and how info leaves it.

 

I am not stirring, but since when did you become a PC expert? You have often said you know little about such things!

[Guest Guest75]

If the bank siggests something it's because they are being paid to promote it.

 

The security is on your PC, and how info leaves it.

 

I am not stirring, but since when did you become a PC expert? You have often said you know little about such things!

 

No Probs,just sharing my experiences.

I did ask my bank which AV is ok by them,they furnished me with a list.

Still best to check with your bank I reckon.

[adelaidenow]

No Probs,just sharing my experiences.

I did ask my bank which AV is ok by them,they furnished me with a list.

Still best to check with your bank I reckon.

 

I will never ask a bank about anything except financial advice.

 

Would you ask Microsoft/Apple/Dell (or change to your computer manufacturer) what bank they suggest you use?

[scooterdan]

Strange ??? to ask a bank...agreed!!

 

I would go AVG...had for years and never a prob!!

 

Or get a mac book!!

 

Dan

[Guest Guest75]

Strange ??? to ask a bank...agreed!!

 

 

 

Dan

 

Due diligence on my part.

If anything did go wrong at least you have discussed this with your bank and it is on record.

A friend of mine did this,still had a prob but the bank refunded due to him asking them.

[adelaidenow]

Banks will refund you if you have been the victim of fraud, even if you have no protection.

[Guest Guest5035]

well i've just had notification that buying a updated version of my Trend security through them online would cost me $79.95 which is including the discount, just done a search and other places are selling for $99.95. Then i rang up where i bought it from 1 year ago..................$49.95 exactly same one, 3 pc etc etc.!! How good is that!!

 

Thanks guys.

 

stevo

[adelaidenow]

Dont get the same one, get the updated