09-19-2017, 06:10 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Calgary
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Norton Antivirus Expired
My laptop came with a free trail or Norton that has expired recently. I keep getting reminders that it's gone, so I need a new antivirus.
Google is giving me various answers.
What are the kool kids on CP using/recommending nowadays for their PCs?
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09-19-2017, 06:13 PM
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#2
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Franchise Player
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I've primarily used Windows Defender, which has now been integrated into Windows since 7, for years and years and years. I also use Malwarebytes and Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit for my browser. I only run Malwarebytes every few months if I remember to.
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09-19-2017, 06:43 PM
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#3
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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I'm trying out the new free Kaspersky and it seems to be fairly lightweight, though I don't like that you have to login with it.
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But certainty is an absurd one.
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09-19-2017, 06:59 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by photon
I'm trying out the new free Kaspersky and it seems to be fairly lightweight, though I don't like that you have to login with it.
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Isn't that one Russian owned/controlled? Or am I mixing up my software...
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09-19-2017, 07:00 PM
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aka Spike
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Darkest Corners of My Mind
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I've always used whatever virus protection my internet provider provides. With Telus, I'm using Norton
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09-19-2017, 07:37 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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I use Bitdefender the free version and their Anti-Ransomware.
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09-19-2017, 07:43 PM
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#7
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigNumbers
Isn't that one Russian owned/controlled? Or am I mixing up my software...
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Well it's owned by Russians, but not Russia. Trump's banned it from use in the US federal government and Best Buy pulled it off their shelves.
But I don't think it's software that's hijacking my computer to spy on me for mother Russia 
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Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position.
But certainty is an absurd one.
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09-19-2017, 07:53 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: The Pas, MB
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I use Avast.
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09-19-2017, 08:27 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Victoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno
I use Avast.
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Free version of Avast for me too and never have had a problem. I think what really keeps my laptop out of trouble though is adblocker.
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09-20-2017, 04:37 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Syracuse, NY
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Avast has gotten as bad as Norton as far as using system resources and blowing ads in your face. Panda Free AV works extremely well though.
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it's Don't Tread On Me.
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09-20-2017, 07:25 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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Throw away Norton and use Windows Defender.
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09-20-2017, 08:41 AM
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Franchise Player
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I use a combination of Avast!, malwarebytes and Nod32 online scanner. Windows Defender runs on win 10 as well.
It's served me fine so far.
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09-20-2017, 10:49 AM
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Norm!
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I used the AVG Suite, the reason I got it is because I use it to protect my home PC, my laptop and my dads system.
So it was cheap.
I do like their antivirus/anti-malwared. I also like their optimization tool box.
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My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
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09-20-2017, 10:53 AM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Jan 2011
Exp: 
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I use Avira Antivir...
https://www.avira.com/
I do pay for it, however they do have a free version.
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09-20-2017, 11:24 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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Windows Defender.
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—Bill Clinton
"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance--it is the illusion of knowledge."
—Daniel J. Boorstin, historian, former Librarian of Congress
"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
—WKRP in Cincinatti
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09-20-2017, 11:29 AM
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: 51.0544° N, 114.0669° W
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09-20-2017, 12:19 PM
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Franchise Player
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I use Norton. It's cheap enough, seems to be pretty lightweight, and it does the job.
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Originally Posted by CroFlames
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09-20-2017, 03:16 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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I use Windows Defender built into Windows 10. It works well for the average home user and it doesn't pop up constant ads or upgrade notifications like the free Avast and Avira, etc. do.
Malwarebytes is good if you are willing to do scans manually as the free version (last I tried) doesn't have any automation.
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09-22-2017, 09:28 AM
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#20
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Franchise Player
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Avast, Malwarebytes and Super anti-spyware.
Has kept me safe for a few years and all are lightweight. Granted, I'm also not an idiot on the internet, so yeah.
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