Nick DV
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:25 AM |
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Antivirus/Internet Security
My i/n security/antivirus is about to expire and I need some advice on which one to replace it with. I currenty use McAfee which came with my Dell,
but have noticed that when I have searched for antivirus, McAfee seems to get a low rating. Is there a better replacement and is it best to get a
yearly licence or longer.
Whilst on the subject, my Dell warranty is about to expire, is it a good idea to renew with them or just take a chance and if things go wrong get my
advice from clever people like you lot? 
Cheers, Nick 
"The force will be with you, always!"
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designer
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:31 AM |
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I use Avast on all my computers. It's free, always updates, and above all, works.
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vyperstrype
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:33 AM |
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I'll second that for Avast!! 
Where there's a will, there's a death!!
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Worzey
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:35 AM |
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My bank (Barclays) provides Kaspersky for free as part of its internet banking service.
Try checking if you get free software with your bank before before paying.
Caterham R400
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nick DV
My i/n security/antivirus is about to expire and I need some advice on which one to replace it with. I currenty use McAfee which came with my Dell,
but have noticed that when I have searched for antivirus, McAfee seems to get a low rating. Is there a better replacement and is it best to get a
yearly licence or longer.
Whilst on the subject, my Dell warranty is about to expire, is it a good idea to renew with them or just take a chance and if things go wrong get my
advice from clever people like you lot?
Cheers, Nick
I use McAfee and have never had a problem.
Some really big companies that I have worked for use McAfee, wouldn't have thought their IT gurus would be recommending it if it were no good
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Nick DV
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:49 AM |
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Thanks for the replies. Never been sure about free A/V software - but I am noo expert - and TBH I have never had a problem with McAfee, was just
concerned about the ratings. It's alos quite expensive compared with some others. Kaspersky seems to get a good rating so I may look at that,
and check my bank.
Cheers, Nick
"The force will be with you, always!"
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T66
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 10:52 AM |
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Avast
not a resource hog and works fine, and free.....
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Chippy
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 11:40 AM |
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Another vote for Avast, had it for years, it's free, and have never had any problems. Seems to update every time you turn on. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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Nick DV
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 11:48 AM |
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Looks like I will give Avast a go then. Thanks all for the advice.
Cheers, Nick
"The force will be with you, always!"
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cerbera
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 04:25 PM |
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Been using Microsoft Security Essentials after reading some good reviews, and it's free
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mad4x4
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 05:32 PM |
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+1 on Avast
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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geoff shep
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| posted on 9/1/12 at 08:23 PM |
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Kaspersky is the best paid one I've found - usual complaints are expensive renewals but just buy another cut-price retail package when your
year's up - here's a cheap deal which is licensed for 5 PCs, and includes the update to the 2012 version:
Ebuyer.com
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