ChatterBank1 min ago
Microsoft Anti Virus
I have been paying a subscription for McAfee antivirus which is due for renewal. I was thinking of letting it lapse and downloading Microsofts free one.
Anyone have it and has anyone had any issues TIA
Anyone have it and has anyone had any issues TIA
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Irrespective of the fact that I am happy with MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials ) there are lots of other free ones. There is certainly No need to pay for an Anti Virus programme.
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Note that PC security is MORE than JUST anti-virus.
While a free anti-virus product may be good at looking for viruses it may not be good at looking for other security problems, malware for example.
A full Internet Security package is best, which most security providers supply (at a cost).
Having said that I run Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes and it has been fine for me.
My son has the same security software on his PC and he visits all sorts of dodgy sites and these two products have managed to keep his PC clean (though you do have to run Malwarebytes manually unless you pay for it).
While a free anti-virus product may be good at looking for viruses it may not be good at looking for other security problems, malware for example.
A full Internet Security package is best, which most security providers supply (at a cost).
Having said that I run Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes and it has been fine for me.
My son has the same security software on his PC and he visits all sorts of dodgy sites and these two products have managed to keep his PC clean (though you do have to run Malwarebytes manually unless you pay for it).
MSE and the free edition of Malwarebytes should be sufficient for all home PCs. It's sometimes a matter of being careful about the sites one visits, and this is where I find that WOT (Web of Trust ) is a useful Browser Add-on. It advises one, with an 'on-screen' notification, if a site is deemed to be unsafe/untrustworthy.
Just Search for WOT and, dependent upon what Browser is in use, you will be offered an appropriate download.
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Just Search for WOT and, dependent upon what Browser is in use, you will be offered an appropriate download.
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@Old_Geezer.....You can get a free 30day Trial of Kaspersky. However, if you want a permanent free programme, it will be necessary to have 'on-line' Banking with Barclays.
I quote from the earlier link which I gave ^^^^
//"Barclays' online banking customers can grab a free 12-month Kaspersky Internet Security antivirus subscription (RRP £50).
It comes very highly-rated by various tech publications, so it's a must-have if you bank with Barclays. You can renew it free after the first year, but you'll need to reactivate it again."//
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I quote from the earlier link which I gave ^^^^
//"Barclays' online banking customers can grab a free 12-month Kaspersky Internet Security antivirus subscription (RRP £50).
It comes very highly-rated by various tech publications, so it's a must-have if you bank with Barclays. You can renew it free after the first year, but you'll need to reactivate it again."//
Hans