Can You Trust Free Antivirus Software?

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  1. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    http://tech.msn.com/security/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=21341225&GT1=40000
     
    Baack, Sep 6, 2009
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    The Challenger, kickin chicken and zotoa Thank this.
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    avg is the best :)
     
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    I have had avast! for 4 virus free years. And I look at a ton of porn!! :lol:
     
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    I use AVG, but have friends who use Avira and Avast with no problems.
     
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    I have had avast for about 3 years and never had any problems with it,its done a great job.
     
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    I'm glad all you guys have had good experiences.

    Cuz I was about to announce the guy that wrote the story was a shill for the apps.

    I've used them all, and they all failed miserably. But then again, I play in places most people wouldn't think of.

    It HAS to be quality. Or I'm hosed no less than twice a week.
     
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    Hmmm. You had to go to some sketchy crap to get hosed like that. Illegal stuff I bet.
     
    jeepskate99, Sep 6, 2009
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    :biggrin_25524: Illegal ?? :biggrin_25524:

    Hell I catch more crap in a week, than most people see in a year. Most times my AV works in the background. But I've caught several items before the AV even determined it was there.

    It's a normal week when I remove a downloader and/or a couple of trojans.

    I have noticed an uptick in legitimate websites getting hosed...and hosing me in return :biggrin_25510:
     
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    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    BTW...did I mention my wife won't let me near her PC ? :biggrin_2559:
     
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    LMAO thats a good one.
     
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