Free anti virus?

[TaraJayne]

we use Avast

Is it a 'pirate' version.  see what i did there 

oh dfuse you are such a comedian 

[GamerMan316]

This is the Internet everything is free!!!

I ripped the new copy of Norton for Mac let me know if you want it for Windows I'll upload it onto Rapidshare tonight... comes with a key already so no need to worry about finding one

Norton is poo.  It (ironically) infects your computer by integrating itself firmly into the registry.  Sort of like AOL (America Online) software ... ugh.

Trying to uninstal Norton from a PC is one of the most difficult tasks I've ever had to do.

I remember uninstalling Norton from my previous XP Laptop, having to download more software just to uninstall it a bit dodgy, glad I got rid of it though, the laptop ran a hell of a lot better once it had gone.

[nCogNeato]

To Sarge, my recommendation:

• Uninstall any antivirus programs currently installed on the computer.
• Download, install and run Malwarebytes which will sweep your computer for any hazards and repair them, so you won't end up installing new antivirus software on top of a corrupt system (which is bad).
• Register, download and install Free Avast.
• Lastly, go to http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm

.  Click on FULL SERVICE SCAN at the bottom of the page.  Click on CUSTOMIZE under Complete Scan.  Uncheck (blank) everything under PROTECTION and checkmark everything else.  Run the scan.  This will check various things that were missed (or caused) by the previous steps.
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After you've done everything above, you can nickname Chas's computer "THE ROCK".   

[nCogNeato]

I remember uninstalling Norton from my previous XP Laptop, having to download more software just to uninstall it a bit dodgy, glad I got rid of it though, the laptop ran a hell of a lot better once it had gone.

That's sort of the catch.  Chances are there are still remnants of idle Norton software still installed on your computer.  In order to fully remove Norton from a computer, you have to manually edit (or remove) 20+ registry entries which can get a bit tricky and dangerous.

Norton scares me.   

[GamerMan316]

I don't have the laptop anymore so it's not an issue, the laptop i've got now which i've had for around 9 months has had AVG since day one so I know it's fine.

[nCogNeato]

Thank, Jeebus!   

[GamerMan316]

Thank, Jeebus!   

My mum still has the laptop, but doesn't use it all that much.

[NeuroticSarge]

To Sarge, my recommendation:

• Uninstall any antivirus programs currently installed on the computer.
• Download, install and run Malwarebytes which will sweep your computer for any hazards and repair them, so you won't end up installing new antivirus software on top of a corrupt system (which is bad).
• Register, download and install Free Avast.
• Lastly, go to http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm

.  Click on FULL SERVICE SCAN at the bottom of the page.  Click on CUSTOMIZE under Complete Scan.  Uncheck (blank) everything under PROTECTION and checkmark everything else.  Run the scan.  This will check various things that were missed (or caused) by the previous steps.
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After you've done everything above, you can nickname Chas's computer "THE ROCK".   

Thanks  Neato,will try that.If it dosn't work,can I come round to yours so you can do it?

[Astrex]

This is the Internet everything is free!!!

I ripped the new copy of Norton for Mac let me know if you want it for Windows I'll upload it onto Rapidshare tonight... comes with a key already so no need to worry about finding one

Norton is poo.  It (ironically) infects your computer by integrating itself firmly into the registry.  Sort of like AOL (America Online) software ... ugh.

Trying to uninstal Norton from a PC is one of the most difficult tasks I've ever had to do.

Not experienced any of that with MAC it's been a complete dream for me.... if you lot need anything ripped n cracked software-wise not your bums let me know I can 90% of the time get a hold of it

[nCogNeato]

I thought MAC's didn't need to use antivirus programs?

[Astrex]

I thought MAC's didn't need to use antivirus programs?

The reason why people say that is people don't make and gear viruses for MAC but they do exist so it's always better to be safe than sorry, ecspecially if your like me and occasionally search for porn 

[nCogNeato]

"occasionally"

[Failed]

occasionally ..... that made me spit coffee >_< lolz

[Astrex]

Com'on... cut me some slack, me and Tiger woods are getting through our addiction... seriously rehab is working 

[GamerMan316]

Com'on... cut me some slack, me and Tiger woods are getting through our addiction... seriously rehab is working 

Rehab is for quitters