Gazoo_bumpin Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I waited 5 days for them to fix my computer and then tell me its $100 to wipe out the system because I have some viruses Still the DVD burner doesn't work my flash doesn't work and they want me to get live one care again It never picked them up so why waste $60 again So what are some good Virus programs I can get at lets say Staples, Best-buy etc this is the one I want to get or want to try Norton anti Virus 2008 http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku....;AffixedCode=WW Quote Moving where the Money Trees are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maademperor Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 were they even able to tell you what virus it was? your link wants a canadian postal code and wont let you see the product without one so I cant comment Norton AV is effective enough, its a bit invasive at time but effective. McAfee is pretty low profile too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo_bumpin Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 were they even able to tell you what virus it was?your link wants a canadian postal code and wont let you see the product without one so I cant comment Norton AV is effective enough, its a bit invasive at time but effective. McAfee is pretty low profile too... No they didn't say to the link just use L1A-4E2 and it should work Quote Moving where the Money Trees are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maademperor Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I can say this much about webroot: when it was just webroot spysweeper it was a free app (like spybot and adaware) and it was very effective for cleaning out spyware and malicious apps. I havent used it since it became a licensed app with a fee, but I figure if it was good enough for them to start charging, its probably worth owning now complete with AV function now too. various reviews seem to be consistent around a 7-8 out of 10, which means it will protect you well on a casual basis, if you tend to go to shady sites and download random apps via p2p or a lot of porn sites/every popup you see, then you'll be right back where you are (this goes for most AV apps really). depends on what kinda surfer you are I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo_bumpin Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I can say this much about webroot: when it was just webroot spysweeper it was a free app (like spybot and adaware) and it was very effective for cleaning out spyware and malicious apps. I havent used it since it became a licensed app with a fee, but I figure if it was good enough for them to start charging, its probably worth owning now complete with AV function now too. various reviews seem to be consistent around a 7-8 out of 10, which means it will protect you well on a casual basis, if you tend to go to shady sites and download random apps via p2p or a lot of porn sites/every popup you see, then you'll be right back where you are (this goes for most AV apps really). depends on what kinda surfer you are I guess So what is a 10/10 I mean the best a consumer can by What do you use youself??? Quote Moving where the Money Trees are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo_bumpin Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I can say this much about webroot: when it was just webroot spysweeper it was a free app (like spybot and adaware) and it was very effective for cleaning out spyware and malicious apps. I havent used it since it became a licensed app with a fee, but I figure if it was good enough for them to start charging, its probably worth owning now complete with AV function now too. various reviews seem to be consistent around a 7-8 out of 10, which means it will protect you well on a casual basis, if you tend to go to shady sites and download random apps via p2p or a lot of porn sites/every popup you see, then you'll be right back where you are (this goes for most AV apps really). depends on what kinda surfer you are I guess So what one is a 10/10 Also what one do you use Quote Moving where the Money Trees are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maademperor Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I use McAfee and have no issues, I'm rather defensive in my surfing though. its firewall also was much more effective than my old norton install (2004 I think it was) as it was able to see chatter on my network from torrents being downloaded on another machine and advise me it was blocking pings from them. I've used trend micro, norton, mcafee and avg and I like Mcafee the best right now. it doesnt randomly reduce my system to its knees when its real time scanning new/created files of large sizes, it effectively sees the contents of zipped files and even files that have had thier fomat messed with to disquise the actual contents. a 10/10? you'd want to go with either mcafee or norton IMO. They are both the first to react to new threats are able to be easily updated/run standalone if for some reason your connection is disabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo_bumpin Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I use McAfee and have no issues, I'm rather defensive in my surfing though. its firewall also was much more effective than my old norton install (2004 I think it was) as it was able to see chatter on my network from torrents being downloaded on another machine and advise me it was blocking pings from them. I've used trend micro, norton, mcafee and avg and I like Mcafee the best right now. it doesnt randomly reduce my system to its knees when its real time scanning new/created files of large sizes, it effectively sees the contents of zipped files and even files that have had thier fomat messed with to disquise the actual contents.a 10/10? you'd want to go with either mcafee or norton IMO. They are both the first to react to new threats are able to be easily updated/run standalone if for some reason your connection is disabled. Wow thanks really Norton is good,I had it on my lap-top the issue on hand,As it came with it when I bought it and then it locked me out. The computer techs could'ed even get on the net,so they sold me the live care BS I think the thing I don't like is the backup thing on it.As well my damn burner doesn't even work and they say its because of a Viruis Im not sure what Pigs are or even what chatter is But I have norton 08 right here on the Desk top maybe I'll try it again have already put it on two computers with the same code haha so maybe I can get three not bad for $10.00 If it locks me out again I'll just uninstall it again but I really need to get this wireless router working as I would plug the Ethernet cable from the desktop to the lap-top to go on the net .Thats what locked the computer they said Quote Moving where the Money Trees are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 http://free.grisoft.com/ AVG... its free for personal use and works good. Quote -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman0978 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 http://free.grisoft.com/AVG... its free for personal use and works good. X2 I use it and I love it, My old man got me using it . Only thing is it updates each day as soon as you go online. It doesn't prevent you from starting to visit websites, but it slows you down just a little bit for 2 or 3 minutes until it gets done. But , It works VERY VERY well. Quote 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Voo Doo Blue my upgrades and "build" thread. My Kulicki Box Build -Alpine 9887 head unit, KTX-100EQ imprint-( sound quality for dummies! ). - MB Quartz 3.5" in back pillars -Sundown Audio SAX100.4 - JL Audio 3 way 6.5" component set XR653-CSi ( doors and dash ) -JL Audio 2 way Component set XR650CSi - Alpine MRD - M1005 - Alpine Type - R 12" subs -- 2 - 12" s in a Pete kulicki designed box. -Alpine High speed Ipod cable, and KCA-SC100 with Sirius sat. radio -All wiring is Stinger 12 gauge and HPM Level 3 RCAs, KnuKonceptz Kolossus Power and ground and Big done in 1/0, -270 sq. ft. of Damplifier Pro, 36 sq. ft. of Overkill Pro, 6 full sheets of Luxury Liner, and a gallon of spectrum- -2 Powermaster D680 Powercells in back FINALLY !!! I GOT IT METERED ON THE TERMLAB !!! I did a 140.2 at 42 hertz. Shoehorn, BFH, forklift,duct tape and some zip ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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