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AVG Antivirus 8

AVG Antivirus 8I should have heeded your warning about customer service!I used AVG Free for years, so I figured I should pony up the $50 for the paid version. I downloaded and installed it on Oct. 23, 2008, and spent the next nine days unsuccessfully attempting to run a...

Tags: AVG, AVG Antivirus 8, AVG AntiVirus

Discussion threads 2008-11-04

AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Gallery: Free and essential Windows apps)

AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Gallery: Free and essential Windows apps)Stupid questionHow is Paint.NET superior to Windows Paint? The blurb doesn't really say.RE: AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Gallery: Free and essential Windows apps)The best there is - I killed Norton on my computer and all of my clients...

Tags: Operating systems, NETWORKING, media player, AVG, essential Windows app, AVG Antivirus FREE EDITION, AVG AntiVirus, Windows App, Gallery, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-02-06

Additional Resources

Which antivirus is best at removing malware?

Run a Linux distro or a MacIt is funny, when you 'weld' a web_browserinto an operating system and viruses/worms/malware/trojans and spyware come in from outside sources it is amazing how insecureit makes an Operating System.Say what you will, Linux distro's power theInternet with Bind dns, dhcp, routers/switchesand they do not...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, MSE, antivirus, operating system, malware, Linux Distro, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise

Worked for SYMC - products inadequately testedWe rearchitected stuff as it was going out the door. That experience was one more reason I eventually switched to Mac.Working for SYMCYou should have stuck around...Then you could have said to have been part of improving of the process . Just compare Norton...

Tags: SECURITY, Norton 2010, McAfee Inc., Norton Co., Symantec Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition 9.0.700 (Windows)

Centrally controlled security protection against viruses, worms, trojans and potentially unwanted programs combined with desktop firewall protection against intrusions and hacking.Includes: Anti-Virus protects from viruses, worms and trojans; Firewall provides individual security against hackers; Central administration of all features, including desktop firewall, updates, and scheduling. Features: Reduces administrator workload and...

Tags: Desktop, Network, Antivirus, AVG Anti-Virus, Microsoft Windows, Virus, AVG Technologies USA, Firewalls, Security, Cyberthreats, Network Security, Viruses And Worms, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-27

AVG Email Server Edition 9.0.700 (Windows)

Security protection against viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and adware for even the most demanding e-mail servers. Includes:Anti-Virus protects from viruses, worms and trojans,Anti-Spyware protects from spyware, adware and other malicious programs,Remote administration of all features (except additional plug-ins). Features: Reduces administrator workload and maximize the security of your e-mail...

Tags: Server, Microsoft Windows, Virus, E-mail Server, AVG Technologies USA, Includes:Anti-Virus, Cyberthreats, E-mail, E-mail Servers, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-27

AVG Free 8.0 Anti-Virus Definitions 2009-09-20 (Windows)

In order to provide the highest level of antivirus protection for users of AVG Free, AVG Technologies continuously develops information about new viruses. This information, as well as product improvements, is provided to the users of AVG Free in the form of Updates. Timely virus database updates are the critical...

Tags: Antivirus, Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Protection, Virus, AVG Technologies USA, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-07

What will the fallout be from Microsoft Security Essentials?

a new antitrust lawsuitthis is a shining example of monopoly squashing competition on price.Incorrectas the product isn't being bundled. Additionally if your car maker sold you seat belts prone to failure you wouldn't expect to pay someone else to fix them.I agree about validation.It would realy help to stop...

Tags: Corporate law, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, MSE, Microsoft Corp., Linux, antitrust, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74 (Windows)

PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition is a powerful personal free firewall for Microsoft Windows that protects your computer from hackers and intruders. Firewalls control the network traffic in and out of your PC by monitoring applications that connect to the network. Firewall Plus can stop Trojans, backdoors, and keyloggers...

Tags: Network, PC Tools, Microsoft Windows, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking

Software downloads 2009-09-29

Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29

Do we really need another security software on Windows 7?Hi!If I install MSE on Windows 7, do I really need to install another security software on Windows 7?Thanks!yes...It's called Linux and that will cure all windoze security threats forever.Yes and...while introducing 8 year old kernel faults on its own.No, but...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Koobface, FCS, MSE, Microsoft Corp., OneCare, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Doctor Antivirus 2008 (The ultimate guide to scareware protection)

ScamsI have seen many of these screens before, on my own PC. I usually retreat to AVG, Norton, or Symantec sites to check their claims, do online scans, and Google search to find unhappy "users"RE: Doctor Antivirus 2008 The ultimate guide to scareware protectionthere ought to be laws... even so...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, antivirus, SpyBot, ultimate guide, TrendMicro RUBotted, Trend Micro Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Microsoft Security Essentials or Forefront: Which should a Windows user choose?

Free for business use?Interesting... According to this table, MCE can be used in servers (2008 R2) and, since there is nothing in contrary, it seems that is also free for use by businesses - most of the other free offerings (Avast, AVG...) are only free for non-commercial use.RE: Microsoft Security...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., MSE, Windows User, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

The ultimate guide to scareware protection

Throughout the last two years, scareware fake security software, quickly emerged as the single most profitable monetization strategy for cybercriminals to take advantage of. Due to the aggressive advertising practices applied by the cybercrime gangs, thousands of users fall victim to the scam on a daily...

Tags: Search Engine Optimization, Web, Search Engine, Antivirus, Malware, Social Engineering, Security Software, Search, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Marketing Research, Marketing, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-09-13

Is lower power consumption Windows 7's killer feature?

what killer feature?I don't know about OSX but Linux is more energy efficient than windoze.FYIsold by M$ under the namne of 'Windows' something.What is this "Windoze" you speak of?Never heard about it before....Anyway, can Linux run my programs? (Office, Photoshop, the latest games, Windows Live Essentials?) No? Oh.... Thats some...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, killer feature

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

10 bits of tech the back-to-school student should avoid

This is what they use at UoKBut have no idea of their infrastructure or how it works. http://www.bradfordnetworks.com/products/cm.htmlIt'll either be a software or hardware thingamajig - either way it's a third party solution to stop networks from being expanded in this way.I disagree...... about the wireless keyboard/mouse and the wireless...

Tags: Routers & switches, Keyboards, SECURITY, Network technology, Symantec Corp., router, laptop computer, wireless, monitor

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

Would antivirus ruin the iPhone experience?

Would antivirus ruin the iPhone experience?Huh ? I'm confusedIf that were the case, CLAM-X A.V. would beat them to the punch. But honestly does one really need that kind of protection on a phone? Will it be free? I don't see this going anywhere.Personally, I wouldjust wipe and restore. Would...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Apple iPhone, iPhone Experience, antivirus, Symbian Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

Would antivirus ruin the iPhone experience?

Antivirus software maker AVG has outlined plans to deliver malware protection for the iPhone by the end of 2010. Is it needed, and will it ruin the iPhone experience? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Apple iPhone, Antivirus, Malware, Smart Phones, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-07-27

A CIO's take on the home PC support dilemma

A CIO's take on the home PC support dilemmaGood ArticleYou're right. It's a slippery slope with personal computer repair. Even if you tell people that you don't have liability, it is assumed that you do. Many people also treat the job of repairing strangers' computers as if...

Tags: Desktops, PC, home PC, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-07-16

Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?

Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?No it does not..."Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?" No it does not, not anymore then commercial does. The real question is does all antivirus software offer a false feeling of security? I am undecided...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Virustotal.com, false feeling, antivirus, security, malware

Discussion threads 2009-07-14

CA antivirus trashing Windows system files

CA antivirus trashing Windows system filesCA malware problemI do not have this problem on my XP machine because I have Ubuntu dual booted and run Linux while online. I use my XP for my local computing needs.Therefore I do not need anti virus software.Had CA, had a similar problemI...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, Computer Associates International Inc., antivirus, CA antiviru, virus, Windows System Files

Discussion threads 2009-07-09