Computers and Related Hardware/Software

krim wrote:start menus are so... 1994.

So are Macs.

bmwracer wrote:
So are Macs.

psshhh.. that's 1984. :beatyou:

:hehe:

krim wrote:psshhh.. that's 1984. :beatyou:

:hehe:

Close enough. ;)

What's the best anti-virus software available for computers? I kind of need some right about now and erm....how about adware software too :sweat:?

If I can get them online for a decent price, please give me some web addresses as well :bow:.

I perfer Norton Antivirus

But McAfee Also makes one.

For Spyware you have Spybot search and destroy and Adaware.

shoujo22 wrote:What's the best anti-virus software available for computers? I kind of need some right about now and erm....how about adware software too :sweat:?

If I can get them online for a decent price, please give me some web addresses as well :bow:.

http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/sat2/ec_MAIN.Entry17c?CID=189667&PN=5&SP=10007&SID=49997&PID=770924&API1=65&API2=GOOGLE&API3=Norton_exa&API4=Google&API5=www.google.com&CUR=840&DSP=&PGRP=0&CACHE_ID=189667

Norton is good

Thanks aho :victory:.

shoujo22 wrote:Thanks aho :victory:.

Let me dig up some links for adaware and spyware blaster.

*edit* here you go
Spyware downloads

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/?ref=google1

Adaware download

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

yeah, i use norton, works well for me... :thumbsup:

I use panda, simply because I like pandas...

Finally got my new rig fully up and running today!
Amd x2 4400
Nvidia 7800 GT graphics card
2 gig of corsair ram
Raptor drives
Dfi Lanboy mobo
Shiny new akasa case

Im as happy as a pig, in a hell of a lot of crap :D

:shocked: That must have cost a lot!

Anyway, for free antivirus for home use, there is Avast and AVG. I use both and they work fine.

what's this virus and spyware people keep talking about...

:hehe: :hehe: :mrgreen:

shoujo22 wrote:What's the best anti-virus software available for computers? I kind of need some right about now and erm....how about adware software too :sweat:?

If I can get them online for a decent price, please give me some web addresses as well :bow:.

Shoujo, check out Avast! Antivirus (http://www.avast.com)... It's free, has automatic updates, and it's pretty highly rated by Consumer Reports...

Did I mention it was free?? :D

Whoa, new one? I'll check it out too.

Thanks, bmw.

ahochaude wrote:Whoa, new one? I'll check it out too.

Thanks, bmw.

Don't think it's new, but the fact that it's free (you have to register, big deal) and apparently works pretty well sold me.


Did I mention it was free? :beaten: :bonk: :hehe:

Is it okay to run two different adaware programs?

I ask this because I am aware that running two anti virus software programs isn't recommended.

ahochaude wrote:Is it okay to run two different adaware programs?

I ask this because I am aware that running two anti virus software programs isn't recommended.

That's fine since the adaware programs usually don't run all the time, unlike anti-virus progs which constantly watch your system for incoming infections (at least it should).

I've been using Avast for more than 2 years and never had virus or problems.
The updates are fast, sometimes 3 times a day, but small download (2 ~ 50kb).

I disabled the other program though. I think it has an "I" icon in the system tray. I didn't like the constant scanning.

ahochaude wrote:Is it okay to run two different adaware programs?

I ask this because I am aware that running two anti virus software programs isn't recommended.

Have you tried out the new Microsoft AntiSpyware program?

It's in beta and free at the moment... It needs to have IE6 installed, though.

CR seems to think it works pretty well. And it's free. :thumbsup:

bmwracer wrote:
Have you tried out the new Microsoft AntiSpyware program?

It's in beta and free at the moment... It needs to have IE6 installed, though.

CR seems to think it works pretty well. And it's free. :thumbsup:

There was somethings about it that made me laugh...

http://chris.pirillo.com/_attachments/233293/antispyware.PNG
http://img213.exs.cx/img213/5678/xpspyware0ji.png

I know it's in Beta, but it's still humorous.