This is what you get when removing norton :)

[SuperMiguel]

http://imgur.com/zmxh6.jpg

[gangaskan]

haha, how the irony.


i did hear the new norton 09+ was "ok" but still ... i dont think i'd trust it.

[CGR]

Hahaha

Very funny.

[SuperMiguel]

haha, how the irony.


i did hear the new norton 09+ was "ok" but still ... i dont think i'd trust it.

well thats what u get for not trusting :)

[EarthDog]

"This is what you get when you remove Norton"

What, a faster responding system with more ram and resources free? True. Avira FTW!

[SuperMiguel]

"This is what you get when you remove Norton"

What, a faster responding system with more ram and resources free? True. Avira FTW!

Avast :)

[Adragontattoo]

You get the United States and the United Kingdom?

[EarthDog]

Avast :)2nd only to Avira in detection. ;) :beer:

[Rattle]

they all suck and are all FOS, avira and malwarebytes are ok tho

[thideras]

OH, haha, I just got it after I saw it for the 5th time. It says "u suk".

[RJARRRPCGP]

LOL.

[SuperMiguel]

OH, haha, I just got it after I saw it for the 5th time. It says "u suk".

lol

[SuperMiguel]

You get the United States and the United Kingdom?

yes that what it says :)

[ihrsetrdr]

How does BitDefender measure up as an AV program? I got a free key for antivirus scanner for Unices...

[SuperMiguel]

when i had windows installed avg, avira and avast where the kings :)

[SuperMiguel]

at work we use malwarebytes alot!

[AMD'er]

Norton really D-BO's the computer...it has a mind of its on..."THIS MY COMPUTER PUNK"...lol thats why I stay away..then they try to package it up all pretty and trick the average joe into thinking it has all these neat features you can't live without

[SuperMiguel]

Norton really D-BO's the computer...it has a mind of its on..."THIS MY COMPUTER PUNK"...lol thats why I stay away..then they try to package it up all pretty and trick the average joe into thinking it has all these neat features you can't live without

their business edition is kinda good

[stevejr]

Norton...I trust it about as much as I trust the specs of SilenX fans...:D!!

But, I also heard that they got their act together and their newer stuff is okay...but why pay for something when you can get some of the best protection programs for free...like Avira, Avast, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, Comodo...and others...:)

[nd4spdbh2]

haha thats great.... havnt used any antivirus in a long time... never really had a prob.

[turbohans]

"antivirus software,, whats that?" I just throw avg in so windows dont complain.

[Mjolnir]

I use AVG myself.. But that first post is awesome! Hahaha. Love it!

[nd4spdbh2]

"antivirus software,, whats that?" I just throw avg in so windows dont complain.

i just make it so it doesnt complain... simple in xp haha.

[c627627]

How does BitDefender measure up as an AV program? I got a free key for antivirus scanner for Unices...
• Freeware Avira AntiVir Personal
+
• Freeware Comodo Internet Security

When it comes to antivirus progs, Avira is freeware and its definitions beat most pay-for programs. When it comes to firewalls, Comodo is also freeware and beats most pay-for firewalls.





http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
Avira AntiVir Personal 9.0.0.394

It is recommend to allow the configuration wizard to keep the default extended threat categories.
(UNCHECK: Appication (APPL), Games, Jokes, Security privacy risk, and Unusual runtime compression.)


Subscription to new virus definitions for this program does not expire. (It is renewed automatically when it expires.)

In case of problems, in order to extend the license without reinstalling the product, download the current license file.


hbedv.key Product License Key File is included and is available on the official download page as well.
In case of subscription problems, download the latest key file from
http://dl2.avgate.net/down/windows/hbedv.key

and copy it to
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop

Options:
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avcenter.exe
> Configuration (Right middle part of the window) > CHECK: Expert mode (upper left)
> Scanner > Scan > Action for concerning files

then
> General > Security > UNCHECK: Show notice if the virus definition file is out of date
then
> Update > Download and install product updates automatically (recommended)


To disable Notifier nag screen: Windows 2000/XP Control Panel > Administrative Tools >
Local Security Policy > Right click on Software Restriction Policies > Create New Policies >
Right click on Additional Rules > New Path Rule... > Browse... to the path of avnotify.exe default is
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avnotify.exe
> Set the security level to Disallowed > OK

For Windows XP Home you would need to boot into safe mode and log in as Administrator, then
go to
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avnotify.exe
and right click on it >
Properties > Security > Advanced > Edit > Select options not to let it execute for all users.


To disable AntiVir splash screen: right click on its shortcut > Properties >
Next to Target: add /ns to the existing path.

To disable AntiVir splash screen if it automatically starts at bootup, use program such as
Startup Control Panel > HKLM / Run TAB > right click on avgnt > Edit... >
add /ns to the existing path of the program so that it reads
"C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min /ns


To submit a suspected virus, go to
http://www.avira.com/en/support/submit_suspicious_files.html
to upload it.


Manual updates can be downloaded from:
http://dl.antivir.de/down/vdf/ivdf_fusebundle_nt_en.zip
or for older versions of Windows:
http://dl.antivir.de/down/vdf/ivdf_fusebundle_9x_en.zip
Unzip the downloaded file and copy all the contents to
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop
or
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
overwriting existing files.


It is possible to transfer virus definitions between systems if Antivir version is the same so that it contains these files:
aecore.dll
aeemu.dll
aegen.dll
aehelp.dll
aeheur.dll
aeoffice.dll
aepack.dll
aerdl.dll
aescn.dll
aescript.dll
aeset.dat
aevdf.dll
antivir0.vdf
antivir1.vdf
antivir2.vdf
antivir3.vdf
avewin32.dll
avpack32.dll
avrep.dll
unacev2.dll


Using two AntiVirus programs at the same time:
If there are two AntiVirus programs installed, you should not have two AntiVirus *Guard* programs active at the same time because this would slow the system down, Windows may even have problems booting with two AntiVirus guard components being active. So if installing AntiVir on a system where there already is an AntiVirus program installed, do not install AntiVir guard.

Also disable the guard component of one program if using another program to scan an entire disk drive.


Default log file location is
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\LOGFILES
or
C:\ProgramData\Avira\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\LOGFILES


For older versions:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\LOGFILES
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
or
C:\Program Files\Avira AntiVir Personal\
C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Avira AntiVir Personal\LOGFILES

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Comodo Internet Security 3.10.102363.531

Right click on the Comodo icon in the task bar > Firewall security Level > Custom Policy Mode.

Double click on the icon > Miscellaneous > Settings > Update > OK >

Miscellaneous > Manage my configurations to Import/Export settings
(select COMODO Firewall Security for Blocked/Trusted programs)

Give a unique name to newly imported settings, then after importing go to
Miscellaneous > Manage my configurations > Click on the unique name > Activate


Firewall > Common Tasks > Define any New Trusted/Blocked Applications
Firewall > Advanced > Firewall Behavior Settings > Alert Settings > Very Low (Shows only one alert per application) > Apply


To view a list of blocked/trusted applications: Firewall > Advanced > Network Security Policy

[xtkxhom3r]

no need for a AV just stop downloading torrents and "free porn"

[Rich'[ard]]

OH, haha, I just got it after I saw it for the 5th time. It says "u suk".
ROFL. i dind't even notice that.
i just thought the ironic part was the uninstall needing verification...being an AV program and all..
gawd i'm slow lol

[Enablingwolf]

no need for a AV just stop downloading torrents and "free porn"

True, if you do not worry about hijacked websites, drive by's and such. Or use an OS/application which the web critter is not coded to attack.

A VS is only as good as how up to date the signatures are. Plus the OS/app maker patching up the kernel and files to be safe against infections. Remember, someone has to find the critter for the signature/update to be effective against the threat. You can only hope it is the dev house that finds it first. Not a consumer.

Edit: What about pre-installed infections on thumb drives and media players?

[SuperMiguel]

no need for a AV just stop downloading torrents and "free porn"

u saying paid porn doesnt have virus?

[stevejr]

I occasionally hear of someone who says that they don't have an av and supposedly have never been hit with a virus or any of the other nasties that an anti virus prog is supposed to catch. That is all well & good for that person but I would not recommend that decision for anyone else.

I know that there is no such thing as a perfect anti-virus, or any of the other security programs, but the ones that have been mentioned here are darn good and generally do an excellent job of keeping the general public protected.

My grown daughter has gone back to college to get her nursing degree and some of her work assignments are done on-line and thru the college e-mail system. I have her comp well protected with Avira, Comodo, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware and Spywareblaster with current updates, and behind a router as well, ( overkill, you may say, but I don't think so). But she still got hit with a trojan recently...thru that awful college e-mail system I suspect. I got rid of the trojan. So even with a well protected system she got hit...but only lightly.

So why take un-necessary risks when these free programs are available and as far as my own experience shows, does not hog resources and doesn't slow down my system and does not conflict with each other in any way.

[Amtrak]

u saying paid porn doesnt have virus?

The quotes would lead me to suspect that he means the free porn downloads that get spammed to your email and other similar things.