Antivirus Software Suggestions
I've been using Norton antivirus for 20+ years. I think I still have Peter Norton DOS book somewhere. While it seems to be doing OK I'm getting a little tired of them trying to sell me add-ons all the time. What are some of you other guys using?
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I also used Norton for a couple of years and when my paid subscription expired, I did absolutely nothing. My system automatically put me on "Windows Defender" and for the last 5 years have been problem free.
It did take a lot of work to completely delete Norton from my computer.
Note that my computer skills are best described as "Gravitational" 😁 I just let things flow downstream in the path of least resistance!
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Trend Micro Maximum Security. It's not free, but it works. Each subscription will cover up to 5 devices.
My wife and I have been using it for a long time now on multiple platforms (laptops, desktops, phones) and had 0 issues with viruses, trojan horse programs, etc. We have it set up on an automatic renewal program.
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I was never so happy as the day I dumped Windows for good. Going on three years now with Linus Mint. No anti-virus needed, no issues, and no headaches. And almost all the software is free.
When I was in Windows hell, I used the free versions of Avast! and Malwarebytes.
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Trend Micro Maximum Security. It's not free, but it works. Each subscription will cover up to 5 devices.
My wife and I have been using it for a long time now on multiple platforms (laptops, desktops, phones) and had 0 issues with viruses, trojan horse programs, etc. We have it set up on an automatic renewal program.
Trend Micro. (for windows)
I been using the one that covers 3 devices for about 5 years.
No problems at all. It automatically takes care of itself and not constantly pestering like some antivirus programs.
Will get a warning about 30 days before the expiration date.
I've tried the freebies and would still get a virus hit or malware AND I do believe in Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy but sometimes they would take a rest at my expense.
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Been using Panda Dome for years, no problems and it is free.
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Trend Micro. (for windows)
I been using the one that covers 3 devices for about 5 years.
No problems at all. It automatically takes care of itself and not constantly pestering like some antivirus programs.
Will get a warning about 30 days before the expiration date.
I've tried the freebies and would still get a virus hit or malware AND I do believe in Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy but sometimes they would take a rest at my expense.
I had to give up on the tooth fairy, I put my dentures under the pillow everynight, never had any money the next morning..........
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Malwarebytes.
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Malwares gave up on me. My Older Vvsta laptop can't be up dated with any current Spyware.
Will see about Linux on the old girl Don't even know if I can run that.
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If your 'pooter came with Vista (my sincerest condolences) it almost certainly can run Linux.
There are only two semi-tricky procedures in installing Linux: You have to make a bootable USB stick with Linux on it, and you have to get your 'pooter to boot into that stick. There are full instructions on the Linux Mint website. But f you need any help, I'm here.
https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
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Once you get a bootable stick and boot our machine to it, you can "test drive" it as if it were installed, but it's only running from the USB stick and isn't installed yet. Explore it, try the included apps, change how it looks, just enjoy it - none of those changes will be permanent.
Before you pull the trigger and install, copy your documents, photos, music, bookmarks, and everything else you want to save onto an external drive of some kind. Otherwise, it'll all get wiped clean during the install process.
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