Free versions are sufficient for most people. It depends whether you habitually look at dodgy sites and how easily convinced you are to open up attachments from e-mails without question. I used paid anti virus at the mment because I do a lot of online banking and I do, err, search the web shall I say. If you do feel safer with paid for anti virus then look at ebay. There are usually "keys" for sale which are lot cheaper that regular prices.
We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.
Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?
Get rid of Norton, it can slow your PC down, if you google it you will see lots of bad reviews about Norton. AVG works well, I use at home and work and never had a problem.
We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.
Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?
Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.
Free antivirus is what it is.
Including the bank supplied MacaFee?
I don't know what version they give away ARTHUR, so can't really comment.
My view on free software is that if the writers are also produce a paid for version then where is the motivation to keep the free version up to scratch?
I know AVG has good reviews, but AV software and other security software is not something I would take a risk with having seen the carnage it can cause.. Norton has always worked well for my devices, and like many things, each to their own choice.
BTW, how many people on here have a regular backup routine?
We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.
Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?
Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.
Free antivirus is what it is.
Including the bank supplied MacaFee?
I don't know what version they give away ARTHUR, so can't really comment.
My view on free software is that if the writers are also produce a paid for version then where is the motivation to keep the free version up to scratch?
I know AVG has good reviews, but AV software and other security software is not something I would take a risk with having seen the carnage it can cause.. Norton has always worked well for my devices, and like many things, each to their own choice.
BTW, how many people on here have a regular backup routine?
I back up what I need to, to two off-site locations.
I have tried a few and bitdefender is the best so far in terms of not getting in the way. Reviews were good - I think you have to rely on those to know if the thing is good at its job . Some very good deals on ebay. Had AVG on trial and it annoyed me.
I always buy the previous years version , updates to current version when you install
This is a good point - you can buy these products with a three year license so they continue to update and won't be out of date - the interface may change but the software will continue to do the job. If you re looking for a good product at a good price. You can get Bitdefender 2015 for under £10.
Over the last couple of days I have been getting junk emails in my hotmail account. Some are getting past the spam filter and appearing in my inbox rather than the junk mail folder. When I move them to the junk folder and try to 'block' them, I get a message saying they can't be blocked as the email address isn't valid. Is this something to be concerned about?
Over the last couple of days I have been getting junk emails in my hotmail account. Some are getting past the spam filter and appearing in my inbox rather than the junk mail folder. When I move them to the junk folder and try to 'block' them, I get a message saying they can't be blocked as the email address isn't valid. Is this something to be concerned about?
So, what dodgy sites have you been visiting then? :-)
Just ignore them.
Spam originators get up to all sorts of tricks to the through. One of most popular is sending an email which appears to come from a friend, but when you check carefully the email address is not quite right. Just don't click on anything you are not sure of.
Over the last couple of days I have been getting junk emails in my hotmail account. Some are getting past the spam filter and appearing in my inbox rather than the junk mail folder. When I move them to the junk folder and try to 'block' them, I get a message saying they can't be blocked as the email address isn't valid. Is this something to be concerned about?
So, what dodgy sites have you been visiting then? :-)
Just ignore them.
Spam originators get up to all sorts of tricks to the through. One of most popular is sending an email which appears to come from a friend, but when you check carefully the email address is not quite right. Just don't click on anything you are not sure of.
Thanks. My main concern was that I've been able to block emails before and have never got a message saying that it couldn't be blocked.
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I used paid anti virus at the mment because I do a lot of online banking and I do, err, search the web shall I say.
If you do feel safer with paid for anti virus then look at ebay. There are usually "keys" for sale which are lot cheaper that regular prices.
My anti virus method is to always use a condom.
Free antivirus is what it is.
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I have AVG and Malwarebytes and as i have a "specialised" internet search history this keeps me clap free.
Paid - Kaspersky
Worse than having a virus - Norton
My view on free software is that if the writers are also produce a paid for version then where is the motivation to keep the free version up to scratch?
I know AVG has good reviews, but AV software and other security software is not something I would take a risk with having seen the carnage it can cause.. Norton has always worked well for my devices, and like many things, each to their own choice.
BTW, how many people on here have a regular backup routine?
http://uk.pcmag.com/bitdefender-antivirus-plus-2015/34128/review/bitdefender-antivirus-plus-2017
Just ignore them.
Spam originators get up to all sorts of tricks to the through. One of most popular is sending an email which appears to come from a friend, but when you check carefully the email address is not quite right.
Just don't click on anything you are not sure of.