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yungman
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Any free anti spyware program download? I have McAfee and still got hijacked by XP internet security 2011.
Any free anti spyware download?
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The discussion centers on the search for effective free anti-spyware programs, with participants expressing dissatisfaction with McAfee and recommending alternatives. Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is mentioned as a user-friendly option, although it can be resource-intensive. Avast, AVG, and Avira are highlighted as viable free antivirus solutions, while the McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool is suggested for users struggling to uninstall McAfee. Norton is noted as a reliable non-free antivirus choice.
PREREQUISITES- Basic understanding of antivirus software functionalities
- Familiarity with malware types, including spyware and viruses
- Knowledge of system resource management and performance impact
- Experience with software installation and removal processes
- Research the effectiveness of Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) in real-world scenarios
- Explore the features and performance of Avast Free Antivirus
- Investigate the capabilities of AVG Free Antivirus and its user reviews
- Learn about the McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool and its usage
This discussion is beneficial for individuals seeking reliable antivirus solutions, including home users, IT professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their system's security against spyware and viruses.
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KrisOhn
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http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/security_essentials/default.aspx see your other thread for why.
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yungman
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KrisOhn said:
Thanks
So far so good. I am starting another thread looking for a good protection program, don't have to be free, just has to be good. I am done with McAfee!
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Studiot
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This is better than MSE
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
You will be very lucky if you have it's hard to get rid of.
Use this
http://majorgeeks.com/McAfee_Consumer_Product_Removal_Tool_d5420.html
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
You will be very lucky if you have it's hard to get rid of.
Use this
http://majorgeeks.com/McAfee_Consumer_Product_Removal_Tool_d5420.html
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Borek
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I have seen avast defeated by a virus at least once. Avast was able to detect it, but in no way could clean the system, I had to use some other tool.
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moogoomonkey
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I have AVG and it is all good =D
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mathman
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Avira is another good free anti-virus program.
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moogoomonkey
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Funny how they all start with "A" Avast, AVG, Avira (apart from the likes of kapersky, norton, mcaffe) haha I guess they don't all start with "A" then 
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I've been using MSE for a few weeks now with no problems. It's nice and easy to use but hogs resources every now and again and suggests a virus check every time I use a data stick, and I don't fully trust it. From what I read in PF AVG seems most popuar but I've never used it. For a non-free AV I'd use Norton, had no problems at all with it.