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Best AntiVirus Software
Neither interferes with K9 now.  Do not have more than one antivirus running at a time.
Free - Avast           download here
Paid - Kaspersky

Best Free Spyware
ublock                    download here for FireFox

Firewalls
Windows Firewall should be ON at all times unless your antivirus software comes with one.
If so, it will probably shut off Windows Firewall on its own.



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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #120 on: May 07, 2014, 02:16:42 PM »
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #121 on: May 07, 2014, 07:00:06 PM »
I was taken aback by the title of this thread. I didn't know there existed a paid anti virus. They are always free after rebate.:P
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #122 on: May 07, 2014, 09:44:58 PM »
Free VS FAR
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #123 on: May 08, 2014, 10:37:15 PM »
Usually I''ll just use a combination of avira and malwerebytes, very effective. The main idea though is to be smart about what you click on, which usb's you plug in, suspicious downloads and the like.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #124 on: May 09, 2014, 12:05:11 AM »
If I get declined, do I get the $100 back?
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #125 on: May 19, 2014, 09:31:35 PM »
Quote from: YG on July 22, 2013, 02:53:39 PM
Avast free does not include a firewall.

Does it make sense to run windows firewall (only)  with avast?

Is it sufficiently protective?

Will they cooperate with each other?

If its kedai to pay for effective protection I'm prepared to, to avoid the agmas nefesh of infection.
But k'muvon if there are effective options available for free, there's no mitzvah to waste yiddishe gelt.
I just came here to search for exactly this question!
Any maivinim out there want to chime in?
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #126 on: May 19, 2014, 11:00:35 PM »
Quote from: txtmax4 on May 19, 2014, 09:31:35 PM
I just came here to search for exactly this question!
Any maivinim out there want to chime in?
That will do. The main thing is to have a decent antivirus that can detect most viruses malware etc. (all the top programs free and paid detection rates are within a couple percent anyhow and all those tests are generally run against known malware not "zero day" vulnerabilities) and possibly more important is for you not to click on any suspicious ads or the like. If you must run suspicious programs run it in a sandboxing program e.g. sandboxie.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #127 on: November 09, 2014, 11:12:44 PM »
Quote from: Miracle on May 07, 2014, 01:57:58 PM
ccleaner
showing me my computer is a mess over 200 problems is that means its real or another BS from a fee free program? 
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #128 on: November 10, 2014, 03:52:36 AM »
Quote from: mawmaw on November 09, 2014, 11:12:44 PM
showing me my computer is a mess over 200 problems is that means its real or another BS from a fee free program?
You mean in Registry Cleaner?  Don't get too nervous about that.  You can/should clean it up though.
For removing issues (malware), try adwcleaner (scan then clean) and malwarebytes (dont do free pro/premium) trial
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #129 on: February 25, 2015, 01:15:51 PM »
This PC Magazine article dated Dec. 2014, gives the 2 top spots for free Anti-virus to Panda & Malwarebytes. Agree or disagree?
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #130 on: February 28, 2015, 08:27:53 PM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on February 25, 2015, 01:15:51 PM
This PC Magazine article dated Dec. 2014, gives the 2 top spots for free Anti-virus to Panda & Malwarebytes. Agree or disagree?
Corrected link in this post.

Newegg.com has AVG AntiVirus 2015 (1-PC/ 2-Years) for $39.99 - $14.99 w/ promo code EMCANNW43 - $25 Rebate = Free. Shipping is free. Thanks TDMVP73

Also available, Newegg.com has Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 (5-PC's) for $89.99 - $34.99 w/ promo code EMCANNW38 - $55 Rebate = Free. Shipping is free.

Are these better than any og the free ones? Which is better between the 2?
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #131 on: March 01, 2015, 05:47:51 AM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on February 28, 2015, 08:27:53 PM
Corrected link in this post.

Newegg.com has AVG AntiVirus 2015 (1-PC/ 2-Years) for $39.99 - $14.99 w/ promo code EMCANNW43 - $25 Rebate = Free. Shipping is free. Thanks TDMVP73

Also available, Newegg.com has Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 (5-PC's) for $89.99 - $34.99 w/ promo code EMCANNW38 - $55 Rebate = Free. Shipping is free.

Are these better than any og the free ones? Which is better between the 2?
Kaspersky is the best.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #132 on: March 08, 2015, 12:30:29 PM »
Is it recommended to have Malwarebyte along with Kaspersky? Or is it just redundant?
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #133 on: March 08, 2015, 03:08:31 PM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on March 08, 2015, 12:30:29 PM
Is it recommended to have Malwarebyte along with Kaspersky? Or is it just redundant?
Redundant, imo.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #134 on: March 08, 2015, 03:10:16 PM »
Ive always used Avira and Ccleaner and have been very happy
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #135 on: March 08, 2015, 03:25:45 PM »
Quote from: Einstein on March 08, 2015, 03:10:16 PM
Ive always used Avira and Ccleaner and have been very happy
CCleaner has nothing to do with security.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #136 on: March 08, 2015, 03:44:07 PM »
Quote from: DanH on March 08, 2015, 03:25:45 PM
CCleaner has nothing to do with security.
True but it definitely speeds up your computer, and they are both great tools
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #137 on: March 08, 2015, 03:55:17 PM »
I like macaroni and cheese
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #138 on: March 09, 2015, 01:28:16 AM »
Quote from: etech0 link=topic=3331.msg1084038#msg1[quote author=DanH on March 08, 2015, 03:08:31 PM
Redundant, imo.
Just curios why it's different than with Avast? Many here seem to recommend Avast and Malwarebytes.

Quote from: etech0 on March 08, 2015, 03:55:17 PM
I like macaroni and cheese
Your funny.
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Re: Best free Anti-Virus master thread
« Reply #139 on: March 09, 2015, 10:47:58 AM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on March 09, 2015, 01:28:16 AM
Your funny.
Well I do!
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