What is your computer anti-virus?
By Curlann
@annierose (21583)
Philippines
May 26, 2016 2:49am CST
Just like the human body, it is a must that our laptop, netbook or desktop has an installed anti-virus on it to prevent malwares or spywares to enter the system. I got an idea that the overflowing ads on my sister's laptop might be because the anti virus installed on it which is not good in catching malwares.
I would like to ask your opinions about anti virus and what do you think works best?
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Would you believe if I tell you that I'm not using any antivirus?
I haven't used any antivirus for years now from the time I switched to Apple MacBook Pro.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
26 May 16
That is good! It is just that Apple MacBook is quite expensive I think. How much was yours?
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 May 16
@annierose it was about 70k when I bought it.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
26 May 16
@toniganzon Wow! It is too much expensive. I guess, I will just wait for it to be available in an affordable price that meets the budget of an ordinary citizen.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 May 16
@annierose No, because I have no malware issues.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 May 16
@annierose It would depend on the specific malware concerned, but if you have any problems that you suspect may be malware then it is worth trying. Of course you could also install Malwarebytes permanently if you prefer.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
28 May 16
I have AVG which comes with windows 10. When the free edition is through, I just install the whole system on my laptop to keep using it for some more months.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
My boyfriend installed Windows 10 in my laptop and it comes with Microsoft Security Essentials. He said it is already good too.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
@quantum2020 It says that it is automaticall installed when we have Windows 10. By the way, have you used Windows 7 before? This will be my first time to use Windows 10 version and I wonder about the differences between the two Windows.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
28 May 16
@annierose I have to try it. I didn´t know that. Thanks for the information.
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@Wordly1 (470)
• Kingston, New Hampshire
26 May 16
I swear by Norton. However, anti virus software only stops malware and trojans that might infect your hard-drive. They will not stop the stream of annoying adds that, sometimes, can drive you out of your mind. For that, there is a feature called 'Anti-Popup" which helps...to a degree.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Thanks for sharing your idea. How long have you been using Norton?
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@Wordly1 (470)
• Kingston, New Hampshire
26 May 16
@annierose For the past sixteen years.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
Oh, what if your husband is not around?
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
@JudyEv I remember there is a program that can be used to check a computer. If you are familiar with logmein. It was what my ex boyfriend used whenever there is a problem with my computer. It was amazing because even he is far he can see the problem in my computer and can help me solve it.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 May 16
@annierose I'd email either or both of my sons - but they are a long way away.
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I only use free AVG before.@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
29 May 16
Do you plan to buy a computer soon? It will be a big help for you to have more online earnings.
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@AkoPinay (11542)
• Philippines
29 May 16
@annierose will buy a house and lot first I can't use desktop computer at my parents' house because no internet signal. 
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@youless (112496)
• Guangzhou, China
26 May 16
I think maybe few people who don't install any anti-virus software for their computers, but I am one of them. I find that my computer can run better for quite a long time without installing the anti-virus software. I don't really trust those software.
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@youless (112496)
• Guangzhou, China
28 May 16
@annierose I don't use Apple products because I think its price is not reasonable.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
@youless It is too expensive for me so I do not know if I can afford to buy any in the near future. I think it is okay for me to buy other products which maybe not as good as Apple products but still can last long.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
Are you one of those who are using Apple products? I have learned that Apple products do not need anti virus at all.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
Ah,then you can observe the differences between the two anti virus. How long have you been using both?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 May 16
@annierose For many years now . I haven't noticed anything unusual . They're both okay . 
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@tech40 (23121)
• Philippines
1 Jun 16
Nah Im not using any type of Anti-Virus, If you know what site you are going and you are 100% sure that it is safe then what is the reason of using anti virus? anti virus will just eat some of your ram and make your computer slower which is not good specially for me as a gamer..
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
1 Jun 16
I am fond of reading blogs and searching information from the internet so I am not sure if one of those sites I opened before was not safe. In my opinion it is better to be safe than sorry. By the way, it is alright for me even it if eats a big part of my Ram because I do not play games.
@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
28 May 16
I used McAffee before, but I couldn't renew it because it doesn't accept my paypal. now, i jsut have the AVG free version, which sucks.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
27 May 16
I remember AVG. I was in college when it became popular.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
29 May 16
What does given by facebook mean? I am not much into social networking sites so I think I am lagging far behind them. Did they give away copy of anti virus software before?
@lexinonomous (511)
• Riverside, California
27 May 16
I use Avast as my anti-virus. I have never had any issues with the program and my computer runs great. I spend a lot of time on my computer, so it's surprising to me that this anti virus has worked as well as it has.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
27 May 16
That is great! Our technician highly recommends Avast too. As for him, he thinks it is the best.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
27 May 16
@lexinonomous That is good. I think we just have to update it everytime we will connect our computer to the internet.
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@lexinonomous (511)
• Riverside, California
27 May 16
@annierose It is an excellent program. I've never had any issues with it. The only time I've had a mild virus, my avast got rid of it immediately. :)
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Yes, we must not forget updating. Well, it gives me a message if there is a need to update already, right?
@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
28 May 16
Perhaps you are not having issues so far when it comes to viruses. Your anti virus must be pretty excellent.
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
26 May 16
I have antivirus in my desktop but I seldom used it. I'm using my iPad mini now and there's no need for antivirus. That's the goodness of apple products.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Wow, you are the 2nd mylotter who used Apple product in my discussion. How much was yours?
@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Thanks. Our technician highly recommends Avast too.
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