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01-03-2012, 04:16 PM
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maxRealtor
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Posts: 3,776
Car: e90 335i 6MT
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Free Virus Protection Program?
Hey guys,
I remember a thread posted a while ago about the best programs to install when you first buy a new computer and one of the programs was an anti-virus program.
I am currently running McAfee but my subscription ends this month. What is a good free anti-virus protection program that won't slow down your computer worth installing?
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01-03-2012, 04:19 PM
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2nd Gear Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 308
Car: 1992 325is
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AVIRA is decent
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01-03-2012, 05:01 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,333
Car: '06 325i
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Avast is great. By far the best I've used when it comes to hogging resources!
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01-03-2012, 06:19 PM
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King Sirex
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 9,726
Car: VW
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I use Avira and Comodo firewall.
both free.
IF you have a legit version of Windows I strongly suggest the microsoft security essentials as it's the best.
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01-03-2012, 07:18 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Milton
Posts: 3,162
Car: '06 TL, '07 Z4
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MS Security Essentials - Hands down...
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01-03-2012, 07:40 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 310
Car: 2003 530i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deep 3.2TL
MS Security Essentials - Hands down...
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+3 (I have it on 3 computers)
Barely uses any resources.
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01-03-2012, 08:52 PM
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Singhy
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 771
Car: '98 323is
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Another vote for Microsoft's Security Essentials. I know it's anecdotal, but I've had it on many computers, and always install it when setting up someone else's computer. Personally I've never gotten any viruses, but that may also be due to my careful browsing habits.
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01-03-2012, 09:13 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 1,804
Car: 2007 328XiT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deep 3.2TL
MS Security Essentials - Hands down...
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Yup, tis the new non-bloatware and seems to be great and un intrusive.
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01-03-2012, 09:15 PM
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Classifieds Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: T.Dot
Posts: 8,813
Car: e36 m3
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Is it free?
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01-03-2012, 09:19 PM
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Wheelman
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 11,994
Car: 013 MB C350 Coupe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by T.Dot_E30
Is it free?
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apparently yes, as long as your version of Windows is legit
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...ity-essentials
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01-04-2012, 12:29 PM
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maxRealtor
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Posts: 3,776
Car: e90 335i 6MT
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Thanks guys! Downloaded MS Essentials.. so far, so good!
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01-18-2012, 09:26 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 1,415
Car: H ACC
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my Norton antivirus free subscription runs outs in February.
i just got an email saying they want $69.99 for a year renewal.
from what i been reading, i think i am going with MS essentials too.
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01-18-2012, 09:52 AM
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Vtec just kicked in
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: TO
Posts: 2,461
Car: 99 S52
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i dont run a program...havent for yrs.
i do have malwarebytes that Ill run every so often just to check.
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02-05-2012, 05:46 PM
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Silver Panda Style
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Oakville
Posts: 231
Car: E46 330CI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deep 3.2tl
ms security essentials - hands down...
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this.
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02-07-2012, 10:02 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Durham Region
Posts: 865
Car: '98 328ic
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