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Free firewall, popup blocker, anti-virus software, anti-spyware software

All Blueyonder customers can download free software at:
https://www.blueyonder.co.uk/getpcguard

Apparently this free software will save me having to spend money on McAfee in the future...

I have not tried the software though. Is it good and easy to use?

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,621 Forumite
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    whole thread devoted to this subject in general here, all free

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=3356

    the one you quote is not totally free quote:

    blueyonder broadband complete (4Mb) and elite (10Mb) customers will receive all features free as part of their service. blueyonder broadband (2Mb) customers will always receive firewall and pop-up blocker free as part of their service. Up to 31st December 2005 they will also receive the premium features at no extra charge to the monthly subscription. Premium features include Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Parental Control. Prior to the end of the trial blueyonder broadband (2Mb) customers will be contacted with information on how to continue receiving these premium features.
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  • vinylmusic
    vinylmusic Posts: 1,200 Forumite
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    This is not exactly a "No spend" thread since you have to sign up for blueyonder to take advantage
    All Blueyonder customers can download free software at:
    www.blueyonder.co.uk/getpcguard

    Apparently this free software will save me having to spend money on McAfee in the future...

    I have not tried the software though. Is it good and easy to use?
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  • howalsh
    howalsh Posts: 396 Forumite
    ntl sufferers - I mean users - can get similar from ntl homepage.
    My views are irrelevant - censorship is alive & well!
  • My dad uses this software and hasn't had any problems.

    Aol has its own one look here

    Aol has teamed up with mcafee and invented aol safety and security.

    It does firewall, spyware, parent control, virus, very much like pc gurad I'll post it as a thread.

    Heres the link.

    http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=ssc

    I belive you need aol bordband though.
    Cash ISA rate 6.5% fixed for 2 years. Mortgage rate 0.75% = 5.75% profit on £75K = £4500 per year:j
    Mortgages make money. Definitely don't wanabee mortgage free!
  • quoia
    quoia Posts: 14,521 Forumite
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    Free firewall, popup blocker, anti-virus software, anti-spyware software

    ALL available to EVERYONE for FREE irrespective of ISP

    AVG from https://www.grisoft.com
    ZoneAlarm from https://www.zonealarm.com
    PopUpStopper from https://www.panicware.com
    Spyware Doctor from https://www.pctools.com
    Spybot Search and Destroy from https://www.safer-networking.org
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