Anti Virus programmes

Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?
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I use Norton and usually pay abut £26 for the version that covers 5 home pc's / laptops. Do Google shopping search - I never just renew via Norton.2
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Avast free version has always been fine for me.MrOneLung said: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?2 -
Just update Windows defender and pay nothing. If you're not doing anything dodgy then you're fine really.0
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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.0 -
Free version of AVG seems to do the job for me.3
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Used free Avast for years. Never had any problems, there's really little point paying for it.1
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Check your bank doesnt supply one free - HSBC does.
My anti virus method is to always use a condom.1 -
Always, ARTHUR? That's news to me.
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Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.MrOneLung said: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?
Free antivirus is what it is.
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I third that.... Smiths or PC world normally have an offer. £26 is about what I paid.man_at_milletts said:
Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.MrOneLung said: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?
Free antivirus is what it is.
https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/norton-internet-security-deluxe-5-devices-2017/38835889
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If you are going to pay for an anti virus programme then Kaspersky is worth buying.0
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I also use AVG free version, absolutely fine and I am a fiend on the internet. My internet history would make Donald Trump blush.7
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If you put it about you double up on the johnies...
I have AVG and Malwarebytes and as i have a "specialised" internet search history this keeps me clap free.0 -
Including the bank supplied MacaFee?man_at_milletts said:
Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.MrOneLung said: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?
Free antivirus is what it is.0 -
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.MrOneLung said:We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.
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Avast free is what I use - never had 1 problem0
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Free - Avast
Paid - Kaspersky
Worse than having a virus - Norton3 -
I always buy the previous years version , updates to current version when you install1
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I don't know what version they give away ARTHUR, so can't really comment.A-R-T-H-U-R said:
Including the bank supplied MacaFee?man_at_milletts said:
Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.MrOneLung said: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?
Free antivirus is what it is.
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?
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BT fiber broadband comes with some kind of protection software, other broadband may do, too. Never used it so I don't know if it's any good or not.0
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I back up what I need to, to two off-site locations.man_at_milletts said:
I don't know what version they give away ARTHUR, so can't really comment.A-R-T-H-U-R said:
Including the bank supplied MacaFee?man_at_milletts said:
Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.MrOneLung said: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?
Free antivirus is what it is.
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?0 -
Cheers for all the advice peeps.0
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ThisMarkyE83 said:Free - Avast
Paid - Kaspersky
Worse than having a virus - Norton0 -
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.
http://uk.pcmag.com/bitdefender-antivirus-plus-2015/34128/review/bitdefender-antivirus-plus-20170 -
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.fadgadget said:I always buy the previous years version , updates to current version when you install
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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?0
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So, what dodgy sites have you been visiting then? :-)ME14addick said: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?
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.
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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.man_at_milletts said:
So, what dodgy sites have you been visiting then? :-)ME14addick said: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?
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.0