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General Discussions => Testing. 1, 2, 3... => Topic started by: Patti Feinberg on March 26, 2016, 04:47:33 AM
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My McAfee is going to expire at the end of April.
Anyone know of a free and reputable anti-virus software? Or, very inexpensive?
Thanks,
Patti
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Hi Patti,
I've seen recommendations for AVG which I believe is free. I've been using Vipre, which was about $30, although that might have been a discount.
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Yo!
Wha up MB?
But sleriously folks....
I've always been of the mindset that 'you get what you pay for'.
If I go with the above mentioned AVG, do they give a guarantee?
Also, the reputable ones: McAfee, Norton, and one other I'm forgetting are, as stated, reputable.
With a company I don't know, can they 'hack into my stuff'?
Has anyone ever dealt with AVG?
Josette, thank you my sweetest.
Patti
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I would highly recommend Avast for anti-virus.
They have a free version that has worked great for me for 6 years or so. The free version has little pop-up messages wanting you to upgrade about twice a week, but it's nothing very intrusive. It is FREE no hidden fees or trial before you're forced to buy... For real free. And I don't even work for them!! :)
I give it 5 out of 5. And it actually does find viruses and blocks trojan websites.
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Thanks for the excellent recommendation! [snow_smiley]
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You are so very welcome! [salute]
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I would highly recommend Avast for anti-virus.
They have a free version that has worked great for me for 6 years or so. The free version has little pop-up messages wanting you to upgrade about twice a week, but it's nothing very intrusive. It is FREE no hidden fees or trial before you're forced to buy...
'forced' to buy? How long does the free one last for?
Have you had it free for six years?
Thanks,
Patti
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Free forever!!
You just have to re-register it yearly with a valid e-mail address.
Like I said, it will ask you to upgrade, but it's not necessary... And you will not be forced to buy it.
RQ
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Okay, I REALLLLLLY need to get protection.
Problem: every time I go on my computer, a pop-up from McAfee (who I had) pops up like 2-3 times.
I feel that if I try to DL Avast, McAfee will try to block it.
Can I disable? McAfee?
Is the website www.avastdotcom?
Thanks,
Patti
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https://www.avast.com
And it's good for PC or Mac.
You might want to uninstall any old anti-virus before installing a new one to avoid any conflicts.
Hope it helps!!
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Well, I uninstalled McAfee, then installed Avast.
I keep getting a message that the Avast is out of date; I click on update, but nothing happens.
Help!
Patti
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I had avast for a few years and paid for the whole shebang. It worked find for a couple years and I would renew my subscription and update. Then, the last time, it completely messed up my computer; I couldn't even connect to the internet - avast blocked it. I couldn't call avast because I found out it's based in Prague, Czech Republic. There was no American contact. It cost me $300 to set my computer back to rights. Then I found out I couldn't remove avast from my hard-drive - it deliberately blocks attempts to do so. Finally, by doing searches from many, many, many disgruntled "costumers" who also had mucho problems with the service how to do it. My advice, from my experience, get rid of it, if you can.
Gerard
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Oh gosh Gerard; I purposely came on here to thank Robot Quentin.
[ghost_sad] [ghost_shocked]
Patti
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Don't panic, Patti! Avast might be different (and hopefully better) now. I had an opposite experience with it. Like I said, it worked fine at first and I was satisfied with it. But then it glitched or something and wrecked my computer. Just be cautious with it. As they say, once learned, twice burned (or is it the other way around?).
Gerard
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There's two updates inside Avast. The program update, and virus definitions update.
Just make sure you've updated both... I've used Avast for a long time without any troubles.
Let me know how it goes!
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Thanks again RQ.
Patti
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Oh no problem!! Glad I could help!! [salute]
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Two annoying and newish things:
a) EVERY time I'm on a shopping site, and I'm reading about a specific item, the Avast logo comes up, and it says: 3 more found cheaper. So, a couple of times I've followed it; yes, if I'm looking at a (just using an example) Yankee Candle item, it will take me to candles, but nothing like I was looking at. I've no idea how to 'block' that.
b)...and newer. EVERY time I come on to any site, when I end it, there's a small box with a red circle/x through it, and the message is 'connection with server was ended'....even BEFORE I'll go on the site.
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Patti
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Patti, uncheck the box in the GENERAL settings that says "Enable reputation services".
And under COMPONENTS use the "Browser Clean-up Tool" to check your browser for weird "add-ons"...
I bounce back and forth from using Firefox to Chrome and every once in a while they will do something strange like what you're describing.
I will say that I've never seen Avast tell me that it's found a better price on something I'm browsing, which leads me to believe that it's something a little goofy with your browser.
Hope this helps you! RQ
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Hoping someone MB can help.
Even before I go on the Interweb, I ALWAYS get a small box with an 'X', saying couldn't connect or something. I don't have any probs getting on the web...this is annoying.
Is this a problem (more than just an annoyance)?
Patti
[Chanukah9]
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Patti I did notice that Avast has added that "Safe-Price" add-on to their browser package, but you can disable it in the "Add-Ons" section of your browser. Hope that helps.
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I did disable it, so, now I don't get..."Wait, it's 6.25 cheaper at ___________"
Now, sometimes, I'll get, wait, its 30 (I don't believe we have the type for Euros).
Still thank RQ.
Patti
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Can anyone help me please?
I have stuff to do before going to work & giving my resignation.
Somehow, I'm being charged $59.xx for Avast.
I NEVER signed up for this; but, going to their site's just a (un) merry-go-round.
If someone has a few minutes, can you post a link on here....I don't want to just cancel, I WANT MY MONEY BACK...$59 is a lot for me.
Thanks
Patti
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Patti, in the fine print somewhere it probably said you had a set amount of time to use Avast before they would charge you for it. If they've charged you, somewhere along the way, perhaps to even get a free trial, they must have asked you for your credit card number. Some free trials do that. Like I mentioned, they give you the set amount of time to use the software and if you're still using it after that time expires, they charge you. If that's the case, it's doubtful you'll be able to get your money back because they'll simply say you should have canceled your use of Avast before that time expired. More than likely they actually hope people will forget to cancel so that they can charge them. [ghost_angry]
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MB, I got Avast on my older Windows computer.
Chromebooks are sooooo safe they can't get hacked, therefore you can't add any protection.
I have NOT had Avast on my Chromebook, ever.
..................Patti
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Avast doesn't know you've switched computers. They probably think you're still using it on the older computer. And if you didn't cancel Avast before switching to the chromebook, from Avast's POV, it's logical for them to think that.
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Sometimes they'll trick you into the paid version trial, but IDK how they'd get your payment info originally. That's very strange... Unless you do have a virus that found your info stored somewhere else.
I've used it for years and never paid for it. I'm sorry if I somehow had a hand in this happening, by recommending the program to begin with. [sad10] [sad10]
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I called them, rep said they will be refunded to me.
Thanks all!
Patti
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Shocking!! [wow] I'm very happy for you, Patti...
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Wow! Congratulations, Patti!!
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In this day and age, that IS surprising.... I've had a few friends get charged for apps from the Apple app store, by accident, or apps they purchased and wouldn't even work, and apple just said sorry 2F-ing bad...
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Apple makes great, new, innovative stuff.
They also build their stuff with built-in dead times.
I hate Apple.
But, I love apples!
Patti