« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Anti virus  (Read 6189 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline listo

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 530
  • Thanked: 47 times
  • Gender: Male
Anti virus
« on: September 18, 2016, 09:07:23 PM »
Hi all, 
Our desk top and Jahna's laptop's anti virus has expired. I know there are a few handy computer guys on here and we know less than stuff all about these things, so what's the best anti virus out there? It was nortons that has expired.
Cheers
Listo
Logged

Offline Bird

  • Once Was Lost, now am found
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Thanked: 1874 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life is far too long....
    • My Place.
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2016, 09:20:35 PM »
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/best-antivirus-10-programs-on-test-924608

Im using bit defender, have had it for 4 yrs now... all good so far.
Logged
-
Click to enlarge

Gone to a new home

Offline DrewXT

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1403
  • Thanked: 138 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2016, 09:23:29 PM »
I don't bother with antivirus software at home anymore, I find Windows Defender that is built into Windows 10 is pretty good.

At work I support a lot of McAfee Enterprise installations, and it's top notch.  Their consumer products, however are crap.

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Logged
2013 Amarok Highline
2015 Customline Adventure Walkup

Offline Dogsbreakfast

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 264
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2016, 10:23:59 PM »
Avast antivirus is a good free option.
Logged
http://www.somuchviral.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/beer-holder.gif

Offline GanG

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 519
  • Thanked: 12 times
  • Gender: Male
    • NEDSA
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2016, 10:34:22 PM »
Quote from: Dogsbreakfast on September 18, 2016, 10:23:59 PM
Avast antivirus is a good free option.
+1 on avast here, although the later version of their free one with all the adds to upgrade is a bit of a PITA.
Logged
Light travels faster than sound............that's why some folks may appear bright until they speak

Offline xcvator

  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 4328
  • Thanked: 322 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2016, 11:07:40 PM »
Linux desktop is by far the best and it's FREE  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Logged
spending the kids inheritance as fast as I can

tug 2018 Isuzu Mux LSU
1999 se diesel Jackaroo
July 10/2012  outback campers "Tanami"
New Age "Little Joey"

Offline tryagain

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3520
  • Thanked: 609 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2016, 11:20:40 PM »
Quote from: GanG on September 18, 2016, 10:34:22 PM
+1 on avast here, although the later version of their free one with all the adds to upgrade is a bit of a PITA.
+2, +1
Logged

Offline paceman

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3226
  • Thanked: 266 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2016, 06:20:06 AM »
as others have said, haven't used separate antivirus for a while now...

just use the inbuilt one in windows 7/10 and then manually run a weekly scan of these two (the free version of each):

https://www.emsisoft.com.au/en/software/eek/

https://www.malwarebytes.com.au


IMO, too much bloat in antivirus products these days, and if you are reasonably careful, it's not necessary...

Logged

Offline listo

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 530
  • Thanked: 47 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2016, 06:54:03 AM »
Thanks guys, I'll give the boss a read of this & see how she goes
Cheers
Logged

Offline peterdeg

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 143
  • Thanked: 3 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2016, 08:10:37 AM »
In no particular order ... Avast, Malwarebytes, Sophos Home
Logged
Peter.
Bluetongue Trekka Offroad
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=36718.0

Offline Mad Hueys

  • Swag User
  • **
  • Posts: 55
  • Thanked: 4 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2016, 08:49:59 AM »
Eset32 is mint I have been using it for years dont go near nortons or mcafee
Logged
Prado tug with a 2010 Swan in tow. Sangropers with two tin lids and a mad bulldog in tow.

Offline mesuite77

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 18
  • Thanked: 1 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2016, 09:41:25 AM »
Quote from: GanG on September 18, 2016, 10:34:22 PM
+1 on avast here, although the later version of their free one with all the adds to upgrade is a bit of a PITA.

This is the reason I've switched my home machines to Bitdefender. Similar quality, less nagging.
Logged
2004 Ford Courier
2008 Customline Deluxe Offroad

Offline monbeg

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 143
  • Thanked: 16 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2016, 02:19:01 PM »
Quote from: Mad Hueys on September 19, 2016, 08:49:59 AM
Eset32 is mint I have been using it for years dont go near nortons or mcafee


Same here, Eset is excellent software and doesn't hog your system like Norton etc. We use it on all three computers, two laptops and a desktop.

A good removal tool to find and delete all the bits that Norton and a few others leave everywhere is Revo Uninstaller free version.
Finds and removes the bits that a normal uninstall doesn't remove. Use with caution though.
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html
Logged

Offline Hairs

  • Get outside every day, Miracles are waiting everywhere
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 6156
  • Thanked: 709 times
  • Gender: Male
  • A door can be a jar, but a jar can not be a door??
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2016, 08:50:36 PM »
Quote from: peterdeg on September 19, 2016, 08:10:37 AM
In no particular order ... Avast, Malwarebytes, Sophos Home

Avast, Malwarebytes
Run them regularly and all is good.
 ;D
Logged
You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

Offline prodigyrf

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3755
  • Thanked: 187 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2016, 10:23:25 PM »
Quote from: DrewXT on September 18, 2016, 09:23:29 PM
I don't bother with antivirus software at home anymore, I find Windows Defender that is built into Windows 10 is pretty good.

+1 because I figure if the makers of your computer's software can't protect you then who can? Having said that like any antivirus they're never absolutely villain proof and you may still cop one and need to run their Malicious Software Removal tool-
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx?id=16
but if you're ever in trouble bookmark the good guys for reference here too-
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
Logged
There's no Great Evil conspiracy against consumers within engineering, manufacturing and supply. Just the many tradeoffs incurred to satisfy diverse tastes, priorities and wallets. But first comes all the insatiable Gummint eggsperts, nanny-staters and usual suspects.

Offline markg66

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 433
  • Thanked: 21 times
  • Gender: Male
  • yippee ki yay MF
    • Murrumba Pistol Club Inc
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2016, 10:30:48 PM »
Bitdefender Total Security, search the net for coupon codes and you'll get it down under $30 for a 3PC licence.

Install the trial version and when it's got 10 days to go you'll get an email with a "special price" but you need to wait until it's down to the last day, the emails will offer you cheaper and cheaper to by the full version the closer it gets to expiry.
Then with the coupon codes you will get it down even further.
The best i've done a year or two back was $21.90 USD for the 3PC licence.
Logged
Jayco 2000 Eagle Outback.
If it isn't 50% off it aint a discount.

Offline Bird

  • Once Was Lost, now am found
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Thanked: 1874 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life is far too long....
    • My Place.
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2016, 10:37:02 PM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on September 19, 2016, 10:23:25 PM
+1 because I figure if the makers of your computer's software can't protect you then who can?
sorry ... that's some of the funniest Shit I ever read!
Logged
-
Click to enlarge

Gone to a new home

Offline prodigyrf

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3755
  • Thanked: 187 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2016, 10:42:18 PM »
By the way I just had the monster Win10 update and their Edge Browser is kicking butt in functionality and protection-
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge#8185RA8wry6PQy4J.97

Took a long time with a number of restarts to update and when it was finished with my oldest 64bit Dell Inspiron PC I had no mouse or keyboard input. WTF!!! Managed to get the mouse going by shifting from rear USB port to the front but no go with the keyboard anywhere and how the Hell do you login until I managed to get up the screen keyboard and use the mouse to select keys and once in I could get at the Device Manager. As I found the USB controller software needed updating for the USB ports (one showed a triangled exclamation mark) and all good again so just be aware of such niceties with Win10 upgrades. This hardware/software treadmill will be the death of us all as I note the Stock Exchange computers going down on all the eggsperts.
Logged
There's no Great Evil conspiracy against consumers within engineering, manufacturing and supply. Just the many tradeoffs incurred to satisfy diverse tastes, priorities and wallets. But first comes all the insatiable Gummint eggsperts, nanny-staters and usual suspects.

Offline prodigyrf

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3755
  • Thanked: 187 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2016, 10:59:53 PM »
Quote from: Bird on September 19, 2016, 10:37:02 PM
sorry ... that's some of the funniest Shit I ever read!
Yeah yeah Bird I've heard all the anti Microsoft blurb before by the Ford owners who like to stick lots of Holden parts on them, etc, etc and I did use Kaspersky and Bitdefender before Microsoft got in on the act seriously. Yes I know, they along with Apple and Google know I'm going to have a piss before I know it but that's the point. They've got the world of Big Biz and commercials plus all our domestic crap at their fingertips to know exactly when and where the next threat emerges and the resources to snap to it and belt out a fix, an update or more antivirus definitions. Do you really think the the plethora of antivirus mobs on their income can muster those resources nowadays? I don't but in any case I don't see the bang for buck in paying the extra.
Logged
There's no Great Evil conspiracy against consumers within engineering, manufacturing and supply. Just the many tradeoffs incurred to satisfy diverse tastes, priorities and wallets. But first comes all the insatiable Gummint eggsperts, nanny-staters and usual suspects.

Offline Bird

  • Once Was Lost, now am found
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Thanked: 1874 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life is far too long....
    • My Place.
Re: Anti virus
« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2016, 01:43:43 PM »
Quote from: markg66
The best i've done a year or two back was $21.90 USD for the 3PC licence.

Today scored Bitdefender Total Security Multi-Device 2017 $25 :) 5 PC License.
Logged
-
Click to enlarge

Gone to a new home
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »