AV freeware

What AV freeware would you recommend ? Any suggestions would be
appreciated.

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windows novice

 

Stan H wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> What AV freeware would you recommend ? Any suggestions would be
> appreciated.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Avira's AntiVir Personal.

BUT - what /else/ will you be doing about your system's security?

What will you do about /all/ other manner of malware? Virus
protection is only scratching the surface.

HTH

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1PW

 

On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:48:01 -0700, Stan H
<StanH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> What AV freeware would you recommend ? Any suggestions would be
>appreciated.
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
Avira, as PW said, or Avast, perhaps a little bit more user-friendly
have free editions and are good.

Massimo

 

We also have Spybot and Ad-aware and we run microsoft's Malicious software
removal tool once a month. Our Norton 360 will expire in two weeks and we
were not impressed with it and decided to replace it with a freeware AV.
Thanks for your reply.

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windows novice


"1PW" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Stan H wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > What AV freeware would you recommend ? Any suggestions would be
> > appreciated.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Avira's AntiVir Personal.
>
> BUT - what /else/ will you be doing about your system's security?
>
> What will you do about /all/ other manner of malware? Virus
> protection is only scratching the surface.
>
> HTH
>
> --
> 1PW
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:59:37 -0400, 1PW <1PW@invalid.com> wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Stan H wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> What AV freeware would you recommend ? Any suggestions would be
>> appreciated.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Avira's AntiVir Personal.
>
> BUT - what /else/ will you be doing about your system's security?
>
> What will you do about /all/ other manner of malware? Virus
> protection is only scratching the surface.
>
> HTH
><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
Right now I am running AntiVir(free version),MBAM(paid version)and
IObit360(free version). They all seem to play nice together. My system is
a very old w2k compaq laptop(PII/233mz/160mb) and there is not much drag
using the above 3 compared to the drag avast pro (by itself) put on it.

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Max Wachtel
This post was created using Opera@USB:

 

On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:21:01 -0700, Stan H
<StanH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> We also have Spybot and Ad-aware and we run microsoft's Malicious software
>removal tool once a month. Our Norton 360 will expire in two weeks and we
>were not impressed with it and decided to replace it with a freeware AV.
>Thanks for your reply.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Of Spybot a hear people say: it was good but is not actually one of
the best anymore. They praise MalwareBytes' AntiMalware [mbam]and
SuperAntiSpyware [SAS]...

Massimo

 

Hi Stan,

This is Andrew Diaz from Norton Outreach.

I am sorry to hear that your Norton experience has been less than ideal. Can you describe the issues you encountered with your subscription? I may be able to help resolve any specific technical issues you are having.

If you have not already done so, you might want to check out the latest version of Norton 360 – Version 3.0. Your upgrade is free as long as you have a valid subscription of the product. To update, please visit the Norton Update Center at the link below.



Additionally, our latest product releases – Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 – have received some great reviews. Here is .

If you would like to try these products for free, please follow the directions below.

1. Click on the following link to download the Norton Removal Tool:



2. After you run the tool, please restart your computer. Then log in to Windows again and run the removal tool again. Restart your computer after it is finished running the second time as well.

3. Click on one of the links below to download either Norton Internet Security 2010 or Norton AntiVirus 2010





Please let me know if you have any questions about our latest products or updating your Norton software. Best of luck finding the right antivirus product!

Andrew Diaz
Norton Outreach
Symantec Corporation

 

Andrew Diaz wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi Stan,
>
> This is Andrew Diaz from Norton Outreach.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Looking at the whois info for nortonoutreach.com leads me to believe
that it's not affiliated with Symantec in any way.

Very strange.
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Posted via Forum to Usenet gateway<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

ms-os.com?

Even stranger...

 

Fake?

Andrew Diaz wrote:

Snip, snip...
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Andrew Diaz
> Norton Outreach
> Symantec Corporation
> 'nortonoutreach.com' ()<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Wouldn't it be odd if the above IP name traced back to GoDaddy?

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1PW

 

Re: Fake?

Hi Virus Guy,

I am indeed employed by Symantec to conduct outreach for new products and programs, and yes we did purchase nortonoutreach.com through Go Daddy. Norton Outreach is a new initiative to help spread the word about safe computing practices and Norton's security tools.

If you have any questions about our 2010 products, please let me know.

Best Regards,
Andrew
Norton Outreach
Symantec Corporation

 

Re: Fake?

spyware terminator will take care of the spyware maleware and its also a
free program

"1PW" <1PW@INVALID.com> wrote in message
news:h9btn1$5n4$1@news.eternal-september.org...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Andrew Diaz wrote:
>
> Snip, snip...
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Andrew Diaz
>> Norton Outreach
>> Symantec Corporation
>> 'nortonoutreach.com' ()<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Wouldn't it be odd if the above IP name traced back to GoDaddy?
>
> --
> 1PW <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Re: Fake?

Greg Melnik wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> spyware terminator will take care of the spyware maleware and its also a
> free program<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Will it take care of femaleware too?

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Dave

 

spyware terminator will take care of the spyware maleware and its also a
free program

"Massimo" <och@tisnietwaar.nl.invalid> wrote in message
news:amcbb5tpvuluvbq8cisdi12lkjncudjeni@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:21:01 -0700, Stan H
> <StanH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> We also have Spybot and Ad-aware and we run microsoft's Malicious
>> software
>>removal tool once a month. Our Norton 360 will expire in two weeks and we
>>were not impressed with it and decided to replace it with a freeware AV.
>>Thanks for your reply.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Of Spybot a hear people say: it was good but is not actually one of
> the best anymore. They praise MalwareBytes' AntiMalware [mbam]and
> SuperAntiSpyware [SAS]...
>
> Massimo
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

spyware terminator will take care of the spyware maleware and its also a
free program

"Massimo" <och@tisnietwaar.nl.invalid> wrote in message
news:luf4b51n31eotaia5o0me1ti8ojcl6vrkg@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:48:01 -0700, Stan H
> <StanH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> What AV freeware would you recommend ? Any suggestions would be
>>appreciated.
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> Avira, as PW said, or Avast, perhaps a little bit more user-friendly
> have free editions and are good.
>
> Massimo <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Re: Fake?

i will take care of the femaleware lol
"~BD~" <BoaterDave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Y-udnSA33_YLzCbXnZ2dnUVZ8m5i4p2d@bt.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Greg Melnik wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> spyware terminator will take care of the spyware maleware and its also a
>> free program<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Will it take care of femaleware too?
>
> --
> Dave <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Andrew Diaz wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi Virus Guy,
>
> I am indeed employed by Symantec to conduct outreach for new products
> and programs, and yes we did purchase nortonoutreach.com through Go
> Daddy. Norton Outreach is a new initiative to help spread the word
> about safe computing practices and Norton's security tools.
>
> If you have any questions about our 2010 products, please let me know.
>
> Best Regards,
> Andrew
> Norton Outreach
> Symantec Corporation
> 'nortonoutreach.com' ()
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


Interrupting the thread with an OT item (for which I apologise).

Andrew, is it possible/feasible for you/your colleagues to check the
programmes on this web site and advise if they
are genuine 'fixes' and/or if they could do harm if folk on newsgroups
decide to try them?

You may email me if preferred.

TIA

==
Dave

 

Andrew Diaz wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi Virus Guy,
>
> I am indeed employed by Symantec to conduct outreach for new products
> and programs, and yes we did purchase nortonoutreach.com through Go
> Daddy. Norton Outreach is a new initiative to help spread the word
> about safe computing practices and Norton's security tools.
>
> If you have any questions about our 2010 products, please let me know.
>
> Best Regards,
> Andrew
> Norton Outreach
> Symantec Corporation
> 'nortonoutreach.com' ()<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Hello Andrew:

I wondered why the nortonoutreach.com IP address didn't find its way
directly to a Symantec server. Perhaps Norton Outreach is a
contracted or completely separate political entity. We have been
known to be naturally suspicious of newcomers making claims here.

Unfortunately Norton antimalware products have not ranked well with
many professionals in these malware newsgroups. Some MS-MVPs would
even have users "Flatten and Rebuild" rather than try and deal with a
trouble traced to, or involving, /any/ Norton 360. Our anecdotal
evidence shows not even the Norton Removal Tool will entirely cleanse
a damaged system of Norton 360. Pity.

If that weren't bad enough, you've made the unfortunate mistake of
making a reference to a recommendation in PC Magazine. That, is the
kiss of death for many here.

When Norton (not Symantec) products have earned good marks in Virus
Bulletin and AV-Comparatives and perhaps others, then it will be time
to take a serious look at Norton antimalware products again. Please
believe me when I write that we collectively /do/ hope for that day.

Presently we have an excellent choice of antimalware products that are
free. Norton has its work cut out for them.

Respectfully,

--
1PW

 

From: "~BD~" <BoaterDave@hotmail.co.uk>

| Interrupting the thread with an OT item (for which I apologise).

| Andrew, is it possible/feasible for you/your colleagues to check the
| programmes on this web site hxxp://www.ms-mvp.org/ and advise if they
| are genuine 'fixes' and/or if they could do harm if folk on newsgroups
| decide to try them?

| You may email me if preferred.

| TIA

| ==
| Dave

The utilities on that website is stolen code you f'n moron !

Remove-It is malicious and is a conglomeration of intellectual property theft that should
be avoided.


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Dave

Multi-AV -

 

David H. Lipman wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> From: "~BD~" <BoaterDave@hotmail.co.uk>
>
> | Interrupting the thread with an OT item (for which I apologise).
>
> | Andrew, is it possible/feasible for you/your colleagues to check the
> | programmes on this web site hxxp://www.ms-mvp.org/ and advise if they
> | are genuine 'fixes' and/or if they could do harm if folk on newsgroups
> | decide to try them?
>
> | You may email me if preferred.
>
> | TIA
>
> | ==
> | Dave
>
> The utilities on that website is stolen code you f'n moron !
>
> Remove-It is malicious and is a conglomeration of intellectual property theft that should
> be avoided.
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Why *should* anyone trust *your* word - you do not respond to my
questions about your authenticity, do you?

Quote:

The Real Truth
*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
waste your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.

************

There really is no way for us mere mortals (sorry, morons) to judge who
tells the truth - is there?!!!

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Dave

 

Hi 1PW,

Thank you for the feedback. Please let me know if any questions do come up.

Regards,
Andrew