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rwarn17588
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« on: August 17, 2007, 11:59:33 am » |
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I really like open-source programs like Mozilla on my computer (Windows XP).
Can anyone recommend a good open-source program that prevents viruses?
Are there any open-source programs to clean/repair minor Windows XP problems?
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MichaelBates
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2007, 12:20:04 pm » |
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Originally posted by rwarn17588
I really like open-source programs like Mozilla on my computer (Windows XP).
Can anyone recommend a good open-source program that prevents viruses?
AVG by Grisoft isn't open-source, but it is free for personal, non-commercial use. It's worked well for me. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/ |
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cannon_fodder
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2007, 12:40:47 pm » |
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For Virus I back up what Bates said: AVG.
It is highly respected and has worked well for me.
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grahambino
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2007, 12:45:03 pm » |
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chalk up another vote for AVG-free.
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moosedaddy
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2007, 01:22:20 pm » |
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I use avast, you registar once a year and it is free on up to 3 computers.
If you want open source why don't you try an open source operating system 99% of them are free and I do not even run an anti virus.
There are several live CD's, the operating system runs 100% off the CD no need for a hard drive.
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sgrizzle
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2007, 01:26:55 pm » |
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And another for AVG. Works better than most commercial products I know.
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Ed W
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2007, 02:22:35 pm » |
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Another satisfied AVG user!
I've used the Zone Alarm free firewall too, but not on this machine. It has both Norton and MS firewalls for the moment.
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2007, 03:12:03 pm » |
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AVG
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Wilbur
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2007, 03:50:40 pm » |
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AVG here too!
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rwarn17588
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2007, 02:38:56 pm » |
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Hmmm ... I detect a trend.
AVG it is. I'll install it in a few days. Thanks for the advice. I've never heard of it until you all mentioned it.
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sgrizzle
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2007, 03:25:38 pm » |
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quote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
Hmmm ... I detect a trend.
AVG it is. I'll install it in a few days. Thanks for the advice. I've never heard of it until you all mentioned it.
AVG is like porn. Tons of computers have it but no-one talks about it. |
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Lister
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« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2007, 01:16:16 pm » |
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quote:
Originally posted by rwarn17588
I really like open-source programs like Mozilla on my computer (Windows XP).
Can anyone recommend a good open-source program that prevents viruses?
Are there any open-source programs to clean/repair minor Windows XP problems?
Spybot Search and Destroy is a great free program. Adaware is also a good, free program. http://spybot-download-free.com/ |
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