Spyware, viruses, & security : Poll: Free vs. paid security applications
- 2/20/08 2:09 PM
Poll: Free vs. paid security applications
by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 2/20/08 2:09 PM
In your opinion, do you think free security applications offer the same amount of protection as paid versions do?
- Yes. (Please explain.)
- No. (Why not?)
- Sometimes. (How so?)
- It depends. (On what?)
- I have no idea.
Yes
by A.L. - 2/20/08 4:04 PM In reply to: Poll: Free vs. paid security applications by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
For years I had Norton on my XP system,everytime I purchased a new version my computer slowed down a little more, I finally gave it up and installed AVG free, everything went faster after that. Since then I haven't had any virus or spyware so I can't say if it's actually doing the job but it sure is less bloated.
My Vista system came with Penicillin and I found it intrusive, lots of pop up messages. I replaced it with Avast.
In my opinion, the paid versions are bloated with too many bells and whistles to make it seem like value for money.
Having said that, I was so impressed with Avast free I bought the Pro version. Ann
Pro for Professionals
by kellenjb - 2/20/08 5:17 PM In reply to: Free Security software by DidapsI have found, for at least AVG, they try to sell the Pro version for features that a professional or in some cases a corporation would want or need. Such as the ability to have desktops report back to a local server showing all viruses found, definition status, and the like.
With that said, the free version of Avast and AVG are great for home users. They are able to take care to viruses with a very light weight package to do so in.
Also you have to keep in mind, these are still companies making these free version. All Companies have to have a source of income.
One caveat on AVG
by hancamem - 2/20/08 5:54 PM In reply to: Yes by A.L.I've installed AVG on about 150 computers and agree that it is superior to Norton, if only for performance reasons. The only caveat with AVG is that I have noticed that on win2000 machines, AVG drastically slows down the machine for about 2 minutes when it first boots up. Task manager shows the winlogon processes running for a significant period of time, rendering the machine nearly inoperable for about 2 minutes. I've verified this on dozens of different machines.
Prepaid Security Vs Unpaid Security
by steveflett - 2/21/08 7:30 AM In reply to: Yes by A.L.I have been building/maintain my humble pc since 1996 and although I have had the opportunity to purchase and use many types of Free amd paid for security systems, I would say that 80% of my usage has been in using free or trial usuage. I generally fing with paid software such as Norton or other security software which needs you to pay for their services (Norton £15 a month), the added protection amounts to nothing at all. For me I would use Grisofts AVG 7.5 Free edition and Spybots Search and Detroy. I usually fing if I am attcked exernally from a virus or unknown trojan, they will be the same ones that have not had a resolution found by the paid serives, so your better just waiting for a wee while and getting the update for free anyway. My other solution is the usual back up frequently as this saves a whole lot of botherr in the first place.
Do Not Use Spybot!
by Dave31294 - 2/26/08 2:43 PM In reply to: Prepaid Security Vs Unpaid Security by steveflettSpybot is a very outdated and basically useless program. You should not use it. I recommend Webroot Spy Sweeper. It only cost around $30.00 and it is rock-soild
avg vs avast and avira
by vincentgavin - 3/13/08 8:19 AM In reply to: Prepaid Security Vs Unpaid Security by steveflettbest i used was norton, but it hogs a lot of resources. protection is tight though, then switched to avg free edition, was contented for while til i came across a worm that it couldn't control. so switched to avast, tight security, but slow scanner. full system scan takes forever. now, am using avira. no issues so far re: resource hogging and virus and worm control. so if you wana try a free av software, i think your best bet would be avira.
Spyware,security & viruses
by hpjohn11 - 2/22/08 9:35 AM In reply to: Yes by A.L.I find and all my friends and neighbors that Tren Micro Internet Security 2008 is the best we have found. Since we have been using it which has a excellent Firewall, Spyware and Virus detector plus much more, we have had no problems for over two years. Others have missed many of the above. The other day I threw away a CD I had for several years from PC Magazine because Trend Micro found a Trojen on it and no other competitor had found it. I have used most of the free and the software you pay for and this is the best.
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PC Magezine CD infected with a virus
by jake_speed - 2/21/08 5:45 PM In reply to: Spyware,security & viruses by hpjohn11Hi;
I have been a regular subscriber to pc mag, and I found it quite helpful with many of its articles and reports about various hardware and software. when you scanned it with Trend Micro, what was the name of the trojan it detected?
Jacques
Not good idea to publish your email address
by Donna Buenaventura - 2/22/08 9:35 AM
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Trend Micro
by anna3333 - 3/14/08 12:58 PM In reply to: Spyware,security & viruses by hpjohn11My experience has been that Trend Micro "finds" things that aren't there. They want you to buy their product to get rid of it.
sometimes....
by 7aji88 - 2/20/08 5:05 PM In reply to: Poll: Free vs. paid security applications by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I love the free software and open source software, but they aren't always as good as the non free ones; however since Norton System work 2006 (which I got for 20$ on a deal) I stopped installing this kind of software because I prefer to get a virus that would make me install a fresh copy of OS than having to deal with the performance issues that these programs make. I mean, Norton System 'WORK' isn't really making any good difference. And I never got any virus in my life because I know how to deal with files and websites, and using FireFox really helps in avoiding getting spyware and viruses from the internet.
I agree - as far as I know
by aalake - 2/20/08 5:19 PM In reply to: sometimes.... by 7aji88I have a new computer with NOrton INernet security. My old computer has been relegated to #2 on my little household netowrk. It takes ages to boot and the last thing I downloaded/bought was whatever spyware Webroot Software sells (which I am reading off the package containing the backup CD I purchased - stupidly)and was going to install on my new computer. The NOrton product is reporting on various 'data miner' threats and everyting is going fine so far - I will keep this thing just in case but I am sick of the multiple products. PS. I bought this software because of fear of viruses etc but haven't really experienced any provable instances of those.
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