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  1. Jan 20th, 2004, 03:02 AM #1
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    Any free antivirus sw? [Resolved]

    Are there any good free antivirus softwares out there? I'm not aware of any names, and I was kinda wondering, since Norton has expired here, and I don't have much money left.
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    There is a freeware virus scanner called AVG. And the website is here It is faster (less CPU-time) as most other scanners, but I don't know how safe it is.I do use it myself
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  3. Jan 20th, 2004, 05:40 AM #3
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    I've found an old link in my favourites that lists a few, I havent checked if the links/products still work:
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/56/24172.html
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    Some mobo include a utititly cd that has some programs and also one free antivirus (forgot the name though) .
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  6. Jan 20th, 2004, 06:34 PM #5
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    Yeah, housecall, by Trend Micro: http://housecall.antivirus.com/
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    Originally posted by Lightning
    There is a freeware virus scanner called AVG. And the website is here It is faster (less CPU-time) as most other scanners, but I don't know how safe it is.I do use it myself
    AVG is the best free virus scanner around, hands down.

    Too bad no one needs virus scanners
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  8. Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:04 PM #7
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    I've installed AVG. Thanks!
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  9. Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:04 PM #8
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    Btw, any down-side to AVG?
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  11. Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:25 PM #9
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    Originally posted by mendhak
    Btw, any down-side to AVG?
    Yes.... it isn't needed
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  13. Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:34 PM #11
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    Aah... of course.
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  14. Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM #12
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    Originally posted by NoteMe
    If you need something like a game from KAZaA...you really need it..
    Which is illegal and not allowed to be talked about here

    Besides, only stupid people pirate from Kazaa
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    Not if you are downloaing a Nintendo 8bit game that you all ready own...like I tried earlier today.......and it is not stupid....and it is not illigal to talk about either........looks whos stupid NOW...
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    Originally posted by NoteMe
    Not if you are downloaing a Nintendo 8bit game that you all ready own...like I tried earlier today.......and it is not stupid....and it is not illigal to talk about either........looks whos stupid NOW...
    Nintendo emulators = suck and I never said it was illegal to talk about, I said it wasn't allowed.
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    Originally posted by kasracer
    Which is illegal

    hmmm not illigal....


    and it does not suck.......you are wrong...admitt it....
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    Originally posted by NoteMe
    hmmm not illigal....
    Do you even read replies or do you see one word and just post it? I never said talking about it was illegal, downloading them is unless you actually own the original and I you can still get in trouble for that if the right person finds out.
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    and it does not suck.......you are wrong...admitt it....
    It does suck, the nintendo console is better.
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    Originally posted by kasracer
    Do you even read replies or do you see one word and just post it? I never said talking about it was illegal, downloading them is unless you actually own the original and I you can still get in trouble for that if the right person finds out.
    Nope it is i100% legal...if you read that form you get before you install an app...you would know what I meen...it's like backing up a DVD or CD.......it's prefectly legal...

    Originally posted by kasracer

    It does suck, the nintendo console is better.

    I have the console at home...but as long as I am studying in this city I am not home....
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    Originally posted by NoteMe
    Nope it is i100% legal...if you read that form you get before you install an app...you would know what I meen...it's like backing up a DVD or CD.......it's prefectly legal...
    What form? I have NEVER seen a form when installing an application. I've seen their privacy policies and such but never a form. Also, downloading a copy != backing up a DVD/CD. There is a big difference.
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    Originally posted by kasracer
    Which is illegal and not allowed to be talked about here

    Besides, only stupid people pirate from Kazaa

    Your really pissing me off lately. Stop. NOW! No one cares about you or your opinions. K? k

    If people want virus scanning software let them. I mean your not losing any money, and its some protection for them. You don't need it? OK then, we don't care. If you didn't notice, mendhak wants some virus scanning software. He would've asked for prevention tips if thats what he wanted. In short? SHUT THE HELL UP
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    Originally posted by kasracer
    What form? I have NEVER seen a form when installing an application. I've seen their privacy policies and such but never a form. Also, downloading a copy != backing up a DVD/CD. There is a big difference.
    Common...just because I am not from USA and know every word there is in the book...you can't stop complaining....and the privacy statment is on a seperate form..........and no there is no diffrence if you read the privacy statment in downloading your copy or making it your self....
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    Originally posted by duc
    Your really pissing me off lately. Stop. NOW! No one cares about you or your opinions. K? k

    If people want virus scanning software let them. I mean your not losing any money, and its some protection for them. You don't need it? OK then, we don't care. If you didn't notice, mendhak wants some virus scanning software. He would've asked for prevention tips if thats what he wanted. In short? SHUT THE HELL UP

    I am glad I am not the only one that feels that way...
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    Originally posted by duc
    Your really pissing me off lately. Stop. NOW! No one cares about you or your opinions. K? k
    Oh noes, I have pissed off someone on the internet

    Lighten up
    Originally posted by duc
    If people want virus scanning software let them. I mean your not losing any money, and its some protection for them. You don't need it? OK then, we don't care. If you didn't notice, mendhak wants some virus scanning software. He would've asked for prevention tips if thats what he wanted. In short? SHUT THE HELL UP
    I only said you don't need them twice in a joking manner. I am sorry if you were born without a sense of humor.
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    Common...just because I am not from USA and know every word there is in the book...you can't stop complaining....and the privacy statment is on a seperate form..........and no there is no diffrence if you read the privacy statment in downloading your copy or making it your self....
    My privacy statement isn't on a seperate form, it's always in a textbox.
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    Originally posted by kasracer

    My privacy statement isn't on a seperate form, it's always in a textbox.

    On a text box on a private form...I hope you are joking now...if you are not....you are incredible annoying...
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    Originally posted by NoteMe
    On a text box on a private form...I hope you are joking now...if you are not....you are incredible annoying...
    Since it's always on a wizard, technically it isn't on a seperate form

    Okay I'll stop now, lol
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    It's not the same form as the app...
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    Originally posted by NoteMe
    It's not the same form as the app...
    Never used any installer that did that
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    Originally posted by kasracer
    Never used any installer that did that
    And that is not my fault....
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    Originally posted by kasracer

    I only said you don't need them twice in a joking manner. I am sorry if you were born without a sense of humor.
    I'm pretty sure you have a whole thread about not needing anti-virus software...

    here it is:

    http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...hreadid=259019

    and there was another one i can't find.
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    Originally posted by duc
    I'm pretty sure you have a whole thread about not needing anti-virus software...

    here it is:

    http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...hreadid=259019

    and there was another one i can't find.
    I fail to see your point. You were bitching at me for doing it in this thread when I was joking. The other stuff was old news and I didn't even start the 2nd thread on it. I didn't even start that thread either, you people started the whole arguement.
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    I run AVG... and I can honestly say it is the worst, most unsecure software i've ever used.

    A friend uses it, and recommended it, but i'll be taking it off soon.

    For instance... i've just done a complete test using AVG, and it failed to detect 4 (yes, FOUR) viruses that were actually running! If you want some good AV software try:

    1. TrendMicro http://housecall.trendmicro.com
    2. Computer Associates http://www.ca.com (I'de recommend this one)
    3. Panda Software http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
    4. RAV Antivirus http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/

    If you want to test your online security...

    1. ShieldsUP https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
    2. Sygate http://scan.sygate.com

    I liked the look of AVG, but it's just as much of a let down as Symantec AV!
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    Originally posted by VisionIT
    friend uses it, and recommended it, but i'll be taking it off soon.

    For instance... i've just done a complete test using AVG, and it failed to detect 4 (yes, FOUR) viruses that were actually running! If you want some good AV software try:
    Why do you have 4 viruses running? lol
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