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I currently use Kasperksy Internet Security 2012 - and have used their products for a number of years. Buying the yearly downloaded update costs, I think, around £35 (due for renewal early April).
I see that I can buy the programme (for up to 3 machines) from Amazon for £22. Would this be OK? I presume that I’d have to completely remove my existing program before loading the new one.
I was seriously considering to changing to Norton (excellent reviews) for the same price - however, it doesn’t seem to have a banner blocker (useful as I don't see the ads on this site! The Kaspersky does have it - since 1st Jan it's stopped 15187 x Banners / 1 x Trojan / 4 x Spam.
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I can't speak for the program you are currently using, Trigger but I have done the same with Norton and you have to uninstall the old version first.
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I have always used a free one and its always done me well
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I have always used a free one and its always done me well
So have I - AVG-Free version. Been using it for years.
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They say the dog is man's best friend. I don't believe it - how many of your friends would you neuter?
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Same one EP seems to do everything the others do I havent had a problem
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I'm not against the free ones but - having had a "problem" when I'd just started with a new ISP - and I had an email from them to the effect that I had (that day) "posted" out some 9000 emails - and that if it happened again my account would be cancelled!! This was a "problem" caused, I understand, by something within the AVG program which gave a false reading - which, IMO, they should have been aware of. I posted the problem with a computer forum and asked for their opinion on this matter and all the replies advised paying for a prorgam and, of the replies, all bar one, recommended Kaspersky. I still have AVG on my lappie! And, on the occasions that I've helped someone set up a new computer, I always advise AVG.
But, whilst you may "never had a problem" that doesn't mean that other people don't.
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I didn't know AVG did free internet security.
I use their free anti-virus, and have done for many years.
FC, do you have a link for their free internet security?
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I told my girlfriend I had a job in a bowling alley. She said 'Tenpin?' I said, 'No, permanent.'
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funkychick
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Is there a difference then I thought they all just stopped your computer catchimg a fatal disease
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I didn't know AVG did free internet security.
I may be responsible here for this misunderstanding - I mentioned that I use a IS program - and Have AVG on my laptop. I know that it now does a few extra things that the basic Anti-Virus programs didn't do.
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From what I have read about AVG, yes their free version includes internet security - the 2012 one.
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They say the dog is man's best friend. I don't believe it - how many of your friends would you neuter?
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Thats what I thought too I have the 2012
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Why on that link I posted do they charge then? You can get a free trial but for how long?
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This is from their website. The first one is OK for browsing, etc, but it would seem they suggest the other for things like online shopping, banking, etc.
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I have never had a virus since I got my 1st computer - oh heck, hope I haven't talked one up now!
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They say the dog is man's best friend. I don't believe it - how many of your friends would you neuter?
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I have never had a virus since I got my 1st computer - oh heck, hope I haven't talked one up now!
I'll send you a few! 
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I use Windows Security Essentials, it's free and as far as I'm concerned is the best there is.
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Sorry I mean Microsoft Security Essentials 
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Thanks for that . . . Hadn't thought of that one . . . will read up on it.
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You're welcome Trigger, I used to be a big fan of AVG until I discovered this one.
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I use Windows Security Essentials, it's free and as far as I'm concerned is the best there is.
I think that's the one that comes installed in the new laptops. I have heard very good repots of it.
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I took my Laptop to be cleaned a few months ago and the computer shop advised me to take off AVG Free as they were seeing a lot of people with problems caused by the 2011 version. So even though AVG had served me well for many years I took it off my Laptop and installed Microsoft Security Essentials which Computer shop recommended as the best.
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Ok.
I been reading this thread...and each to what they are happier with..
BUT..
I use Avira (Free Version)...purely because it has better protection than a lot of 'paid for' software..
I've used Avira (free) for years and years...ever since i read the comparison against other hi-profile 'paid for' AV..
To date..It's never let me down..(and i visit some of the darker sides of the web)
I trust it...As much as anyone can trust AV software..
(The comparison is easily Googled)
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paul do tell.the darker side of web...i use macfee sure i dont know what good or bad computer buffs all say something different.they can't agree so regular punter like me dont stand chance
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Blimey thats a throw away line 'I use the darker sides of the web.......'
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Snowdrop...
You wont go wrong with the 'Free version' of Avira..Just remember to make sure it's updated at least twice a week..
I've used it for years..Saved me plenty of times..
Just Google 'Avira Free'..
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Snowdrop & FunkyChick...
I'm 'Admin/Run' a quite famous/well known website...
The 'darkside of the web' crosses my path....
Paul
(I use a different nic on the web...But i am Pauly )
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Yes come on I need a bit more info.......
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IrMarky/Funkychick..
I use a different nic here (from the one i have used on the web since '95)...For good reason..
But...it is a 'legal' website..(obviously, since 2004)
If we meet...I'll tell you..
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IrMarky...
I just checked your site...
Very good...
I am from East London...So is my son..(who's only a year older than you)..
Read about your R/C model liking...
When i moved up here...I took an interest in Lowestoft life...and i am glad to see that you do to..
As you know..It is a different way of life up here...
But lets get back on topic in this thread..
Pauly..
(And those R/C models...I want to have a go...You can teach me how to drive/fly them  )
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I too have bit the bullet and removed AVG. I have been using it for around 3 years, and changed from Norton. But as of yesterday I have started fixing all friends and family computers with MSE; AVG appeared to be allowing viruses and more importantly worms onto PCs undetected. Since the install on my fathers PC last night, MSE discovered 6 pieces of adware and other undesirables! I shall be doing the same to my computers at home too, as it seems to be the best free security program out there right now.
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MSE still scores less than 'Avira Free' for stopping viruses...
Sorry...But you can still freely Google the shedload of independent comparison sites....
It is truly out there for anyone to check..from 100% reputable people/websites..
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my friend got/had avg and it come up for renewal..she did it but it caused so many problems let virus worms in...i had nor tan but made things so slow.got macfee now but just recently every ten mins it say send error report it found virus which i dont think it has.wants me turn off and reboot it reall annoying..how long do you think have computer on with no virus checker before something would happen?i sure years to come my grandson will say nan did you really use big box key bord an monitor and all that space it took up..pc going out of date just dont know what replace it with...everyone say have one made for me but been screwed over so many times.before lug it to a shop got make sure worth it..at least buy from comet or pc world i have comeback if go wrong..i can canabolse old one for messing around with daught use for toy
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thanks for advice.i use it for fb book and certain games.my daughter who special needs go on youtube and spends hours on it.she fiddles with coulours practising writing art etc.she has habbit of clicking these ads that say you millianth winner banners that causes lots of hassel and these banners that send me piles of viagra i caught pics of some iffy things but the damage usually done by then.i allow her to mess around with it cos it so old xp.my virus wear should have parent control but mcfee not doing a good job.got free stuf on my lap top .should the the one virus wear protect two computers lap top wi fi the other just broad band.avi on wifi and mcfee on my desk top
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Kaspersky will sort itself out and upgrade itself. If it needs to unistall the old version the installer will do it automatically.
Personally I always buy the previous year's version from Amazon, usually about £20 for 3 PCs. I install that one from the CD, activate it and then download the newest version from their website.
It's crazy that it's cheaper to buy a new disk than upgrade via the Kaspersky website. Surely an electronic upgrade should be cheaper?
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Paul - that's what I'm planning to do in a couple of months time. I'm using their Internet Security Suite 2012 (updated free recently). It's £40 to renew (as far as I can see). I can buy the boxed product licenced for 3 users (so can put it on laptop) for £22 from Amazon!
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Same for AVG Internet Security 2012.
Amazon have it for £17, and that allows you to put it on 4 systems, and it's a 2-year licence too.
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I still say you can't beat MSE and it's free
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Later today, I shall uninstall AVG from the lappie - and replace it with MSE and see what I think. Then when I've uninstalled the Kaspersky, I'll decide which product to use for my PC!
Update @ 6:32AM - MSE is installed and up and running on laptop!
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I have no problems with MSE, so glad I took Computer man's advice a few months ago.
AVG hastened out their 2012 Free version as they recognised the problems occurring with the 2011 version
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IrMarky...
Sorry...
No..It ain't...Not when you get better AV protection for free..
Forget all the 'firewall' bollox...and the rest of the paid for 'added extras'...
I use Zonealarm...Lets me know what is trying to transmit information....
Those two combined...alongside Spybot and other...
I know that you know what i am talking about..
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Later today, I shall uninstall AVG from the lappie - and replace it with MSE and see what I think. Then when I've uninstalled the Kaspersky, I'll decide which product to use for my PC!
Update @ 6:32AM - MSE is installed and up and running on laptop!
How are you finding MSE Trigger?
it's very easy to use and set up and does just as it says.
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Well, it's there! It doesn't do very much, does it? As long as it's there a'running in the background I'm happy.
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i just open an email that said it was am attack page and based on my protection to get off computer and restart never heard of this before,should i turn it off
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Which program told you this?
Also which program are you using to read your emails?
Was the email from someone you know?
Although that's no guarantee that the email is safe, I'd recommend not opening emails when you don't recognise the sender.
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