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Chick
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Hi everyone,
I am looking to buy security for my laptop- firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware etc.
Last year my laptop got a virus, I had to take it to a computer shop to get it fixed, all such a pain etc. The man who fixed it installed CA Security Centre, I have had no problems since...I've checked on their website and it's £49.99.
I wanted to check if there is any provider with a similar level of security but for a cheaper price? I'd like to get the best deal, of course, if possible (I'm a student so on a tight budget)...
Any thoughts re CA or good/bad experiences?
Many thanks in advance
I am looking to buy security for my laptop- firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware etc.
Last year my laptop got a virus, I had to take it to a computer shop to get it fixed, all such a pain etc. The man who fixed it installed CA Security Centre, I have had no problems since...I've checked on their website and it's £49.99.
I wanted to check if there is any provider with a similar level of security but for a cheaper price? I'd like to get the best deal, of course, if possible (I'm a student so on a tight budget)...
Any thoughts re CA or good/bad experiences?
Many thanks in advance
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Don't buy anything, there's plenty of free options - AVG, Spybot, Adaware
Also, don't click on dodgy emails and you'll save yourself 99% of the problems you had before.Hope over Fear. #VoteYes0 -
ok thanks a lot for that- if I do install lot of free security, will there be issues with the programs interferring with each other?
I can use computers ok, but I'm not that great when it comes to sorting out problems with programs/installing/uninstalling etc.0 -
Surely notCA Security Centre4.8kWp 12x400W Longhi 9.6 kWh battery Giv-hy 5.0 Inverter, WSW facing Essex . Aint no sunshine ☀️ Octopus gas fixed dec 24 @ 5.74 tracker again+ Octopus Intelligent Flux leccy0
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!st hit I got was this http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/56162-ca-security-centre-anti-virus-program/
Responder suggested avast so would I or if u wanna pay Norton (my Opinion only)4.8kWp 12x400W Longhi 9.6 kWh battery Giv-hy 5.0 Inverter, WSW facing Essex . Aint no sunshine ☀️ Octopus gas fixed dec 24 @ 5.74 tracker again+ Octopus Intelligent Flux leccy0 -
Don't buy anything, there's plenty of free options - AVG, Spybot, Adaware
Good advice from a Mac user, Not.
Definitely not AVG or Adaware.
Avast, is probably your best bet.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Download the FREE version, gives you 60 (?) days to register to receive a free 12mth licence.
You won't get spammed by them either, so don't worry about giving them your email address.Move along, nothing to see.0 -
Don't pay, avast, malwarebytes, windows firewall all free.!!
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Hi everyone,
I am looking to buy security for my laptop- firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware etc.
Last year my laptop got a virus, I had to take it to a computer shop to get it fixed, all such a pain etc. The man who fixed it installed CA Security Centre, I have had no problems since...I've checked on their website and it's £49.99.
I wanted to check if there is any provider with a similar level of security but for a cheaper price? I'd like to get the best deal, of course, if possible (I'm a student so on a tight budget)...
Any thoughts re CA or good/bad experiences?
Many thanks in advanceBLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
THE KILLERS :cool:
THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
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Hi everyone, thanks for your help so far!
I have downloaded Avast, which looks very comprehensive- got the 30 day trial but then it seems I'll have to pay ~£45 for a years worth of protection...am I missing something here, you have all commented that you can get protection without paying but how can I do this with Avast please?
Sorry if I have missed something quite basic, thanks in advance0 -
You've downloaded the wrong edition. I'd uninstall, then download and install this version:
http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?part=dl-85737&subj=dl&!!!!!button0
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