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| AV, firewall programmes 22/09/2010 at 11:53 #11666 | |
postal
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Albert Microsoft Security Essentials replaced Microsoft Live OneCare which was a chargeable service. However, Security Essentials is a free download (although it does check that your system is running a genuine copy of Windows). I have been using it for about 2 months now and have not been asked for a registration code. I would have thought I would have had a nudge by now if MS did want a code. For confirmation, the MS web-site currently shows "Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology." JG “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| AV, firewall programmes 22/09/2010 at 17:05 #11670 | |
Albert
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Yes Postal, I knew that it was paid-for because I've used it myself in the time it was named OneCare.
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| AV, firewall programmes 28/09/2010 at 17:25 #11760 | |
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bill_gensheet
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My selection: Avast for antivirus. used to use AVG but the latest version was desperately heavy on the PC so I switched Use a router not a USB modem which covers inbound access firewalling. The main issue I recall with Windows Firewall was the total absence of outbound permissions. Old version of Zonealarm for outbound / programme firewalling. Newer versions have bad reports about nagging etc. Have not got spy or phishware, but do look at the URL before clicking. regards Bill Log in to reply |
| AV, firewall programmes 30/09/2010 at 09:20 #11782 | |
moonraker
370 posts |
I've just installed Virgin's new Security Tool. Looking good so far.
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