Virus protection on a dell?(transfer from hardware)

k.digennaro · 02-28-2008, 04:03 PM

I'm trying to decide what virus protection to use on my laptop, right now i use AVG free edition on my desktop, I used to pay like 100 bucks for spy sweeper and Norton, but neither program I found reliable, they were always over looking viruses and trojans, etc. I'm trying to decide what to put on this laptop I'm getting.

I like AVG because:
-First off its free
-It has both virus and spyware protection
-You can configure it so you never have to open it
-It runs in the background so it doesnt give you annoying messages like norton.

Before i put anything on this pc i want virus protection first. Im leaning toward AVG for the above reasons. If any one has any suggestions I'd love to hear them. I want to set this pc up right.

**Terrister** · 02-28-2008, 07:30 PM

I also like AVG.

I can transfer this over to our security team if you would like to talk virus protection with them.

This section is more for hardware problems.

k.digennaro · 02-28-2008, 08:13 PM

that would be awesome if you wouldnt mind doing that, im sorry about getting it in the wrong section, still new to these forums.

Thanks
Kevin

**Terrister** · 02-29-2008, 08:19 AM

No problem.

tetonbob · 02-29-2008, 09:25 AM

AVG is a fine choice for freeware. You'll likely get as many opinions as there are respondents.

Have a look at this article for more information:

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

k.digennaro · 02-29-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetonbob

AVG is a fine choice for freeware. You'll likely get as many opinions as there are respondents.

Have a look at this article for more information:

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

wow thanks for that link, most of that is common sense, but there are some programs and ideas for security on there that i havent seen, I'm definitely going to try them out.

Thanks
Kevin

02-28-2008, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
k.digennaro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 OS: XP SP2	Virus protection on a dell?(transfer from hardware) I'm trying to decide what virus protection to use on my laptop, right now i use AVG free edition on my desktop, I used to pay like 100 bucks for spy sweeper and Norton, but neither program I found reliable, they were always over looking viruses and trojans, etc. I'm trying to decide what to put on this laptop I'm getting. I like AVG because: -First off its free -It has both virus and spyware protection -You can configure it so you never have to open it -It runs in the background so it doesnt give you annoying messages like norton. Before i put anything on this pc i want virus protection first. Im leaning toward AVG for the above reasons. If any one has any suggestions I'd love to hear them. I want to set this pc up right.

02-28-2008, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: Virus protection on a dell? I also like AVG. I can transfer this over to our security team if you would like to talk virus protection with them. This section is more for hardware problems. __________________

02-28-2008, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
k.digennaro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 OS: XP SP2	Re: Virus protection on a dell? that would be awesome if you wouldnt mind doing that, im sorry about getting it in the wrong section, still new to these forums. Thanks Kevin

02-29-2008, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: Virus protection on a dell? No problem. __________________

02-29-2008, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,707 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: Virus protection on a dell?(transfer from hardware) AVG is a fine choice for freeware. You'll likely get as many opinions as there are respondents. Have a look at this article for more information: PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009