What Security do you use?

free4440273

richmondhamptoncourt wrote: »

Hi

My Norton 360 anti virus is due to expire next month and I was just going to get another one but there seems to be a question mark here on whether you need it, and also whether it is any good? My dd does a lot of surfing on her laptop and I do a lot of online shopping. Are there other cheaper ways of protecting pc's and laptops that will not slow them down too much?

Any assistance apprecaited.

Richmond

no need to pay/ use the brilliant and free Avast/ Firefox with NoScript is always useful too/ Paid-for malwarebytes is something i use too -- a one-off (extremely reasonable ) payment and lifetime install // :cool:

ian2211

richmondhamptoncourt wrote: »

Hi

My Norton 360 anti virus is due to expire next month and I was just going to get another one but there seems to be a question mark here on whether you need it, and also whether it is any good? My dd does a lot of surfing on her laptop and I do a lot of online shopping. Are there other cheaper ways of protecting pc's and laptops that will not slow them down too much?

Any assistance apprecaited.

Richmond

Use Comodo internet security suite. It is free for life and has a firewall AV, built in sandbox and system protect.
Comodo

cyclonebri1

Geminist wrote: »

cyclonebri1

I've been using Avast and it's free. What you need to do is register for a free license which would last you for a year, then you just need to register again.

Try looking under registration.

If it's for home use, there's really no reason to buy the pro version. I'm not sure if you've already got this installed, but try Spybot. It's great for dealing with spyware/adware, and it protects your browser as well from these pesky stuff. Just use the immunise function.

Try Googling for Spybot as I'm not allowed to post the link

Ok tried finding registrations and I can't, all I get is subscription via maintenance.

Can anyone clue a complete comp dork on this on???

Well, almost,

abisum

I use Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, and ESET Smart Security. Spyware and malware free since 2000.:D

free4440273

abisum wrote: »

I use Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, and ESET Smart Security. Spyware and malware free since 2000.:D

welcome to the forum abi :wave:

spud17

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Ok tried finding registrations and I can't, all I get is subscription via maintenance.

Can anyone clue a complete comp dork on this on???

Well, almost,

http://www.avast.com/registration-free-antivirus.php

Or just wait until the end of the initial period (60 days?) approaches, and it will prompt you itself.

cyclonebri1

Brilliant chap, seems to work:T:T:T :money:

cyclonebri1

Ok got the registration sorted and they sent me an activation code.
I have tried every way recommended to enter this but simply can't.

When I go into the orange avast A ball icon i just can't find a way in, ie I don't get the about avast screen shown in the turorial, which is I think, where I need to be, anyone got a clue??, cheers.

spud17

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Ok got the registration sorted and they sent me an activation code.
I have tried every way recommended to enter this but simply can't.

When I go into the orange avast A ball icon i just can't find a way in, ie I don't get the about avast screen shown in the turorial, which is I think, where I need to be, anyone got a clue??, cheers.

I've not used it for ages, hopefully someone else will be along.

Just to check, you are right clicking the orange icon?
I *think* that's what you need to do.

cyclonebri1

spud17 wrote: »

I've not used it for ages, hopefully someone else will be along.

Just to check, you are right clicking the orange icon?
I *think* that's what you need to do.

Yeah, right click. double left still no access, but thanks for the bump,