Moderators Andavari Posted December 14, 2014 Moderators Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Oh dear Hazelnut you know me, and you know I wouldn't put up with ads popping up without getting rid of them. -- Edited out my previous comment after giving it some more thought, sharing how I get rid of the ads would probably upset Avira. Edited December 15, 2014 by Andavari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyperry6711 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 If memory consumption is a considering factor, that's one of the reasons I left AVG IS behind (plus the fact is was up for renewal anyway). I have retired Norton Internet Security, it has 2 process running, using 6MB and 4MB respectively. Having read an article in a PC mag and reading some reviews claiming similar benefits with the 'new' and improved Nortons, I can certainly confirm them. Of course, it's not free which is usually another considering factor, but at $29AUD for 1Pc/1yr, it's priced competitively too. (God, I sound like a Norton salesman) HI,I USE NORTON,FREE WITH XFINITY FROM COMCAST,IVE HAD SUCH A GREAT EXPERIENCE EVER SINCE I DOWNLOADED IT,I LOVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted January 5, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hi patty and welcome. I shortened your three posts into one. ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The last time I had Norton antivirus was in 1995. Resource-wise, it was like running Photoshop, Illustrator, CuBase, & Fractint at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted January 7, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2015 The last time I had Norton AV was in 2000-2001, I bought it off Amazon.com for around $20 dollars back when there really wasn't too many good free av's around, I think it was ok back then to the point I even became a member of their forums/support site. It really didn't impact that Win98 system that much but I do remember it having a bug that was difficult for Symantec to fix that would reset the computer clock and it would get progressively worse over several days - so about every 2-3 days the clock would have to be reset manually to correct the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mta Posted January 7, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2015 probably a Y2K bug variant Backup now & backup often.It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 So now it's 2015 and what free antivirus do you recommend these days? I downloaded Avast Free and decided to upgrade to Avast Internet Security for the SafeZone feature. That feature is not working at all for me (support has been useless so far) and I am not nearly as impressed with Avast these days as I was a few years ago. Besides perhaps Comodo (which I don't like either) I realize that with any free antivirus version I would also have to download a free firewall. Your input will be greatly appreciated. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mta Posted January 28, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2015 for the free ones, I've always found it hard to go past AVG. Backup now & backup often.It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
login123 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 . . . Besides perhaps Comodo (which I don't like either) I realize that with any free antivirus version I would also have to download a free firewall.. . . Avast free here (on win xp & win 7), + an old version of Agnitum Outpost Firewall. I have been looking at the free Outpost Free Security Suite, not for win xp but maybe for win 7. Have not tried it. Also use Sandboxie as a sort of backup for the firewall & AV. Would be interested to hear what you decide. http://www.agnitum.com/outpost-security-suite-free.php The CCleaner SLIM version is always released a bit after any new version; when it is it will be HERE :-) Pssssst: ... It isn't really a cloud. Its a bunch of big, giant servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thank you mta & login for your input. Has anyone on this forum tried the Outpost Free Security Suite? A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
login123 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Outpost free gets mixed reviews, and iirc, one cannot skip the antivirus installation (the AV is apparently the weakest component). I share your need and concern for an effective defense system. . .there is a lot of trash info out there about it. The CCleaner SLIM version is always released a bit after any new version; when it is it will be HERE :-) Pssssst: ... It isn't really a cloud. Its a bunch of big, giant servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted January 29, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 29, 2015 I haven't tried Outpost Free Security Suite however make a disk image before trying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I haven't tried Outpost Free Security Suite however make a disk image before trying it! Good idea Andavari. If I decide to try it, I will. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Just to post an update: For several reasons I decided to re-install Windows 7 and opted for the paid version of TrendMicro Internet Security 2015. According to my local computer guru, this is one of the better all-in-one security. For years I had been a huge fan of using free AV and Firewall protection, but according to him free AV doesn't quite cut it anymore. The bad guys are now too plentiful and too smart. Naturally nothing is full proof but he claims paid protection is now better than free protection. I'll see what happens during the next year with TrendMicro A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mta Posted February 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 2, 2015 Paid versus free; I think peoples opinions on that subject are like armpits - everyone has them and we all think everyone else stinks. Same goes for which AV to use. All I can say, after using AVG Free Edition for the best part of 10 years and installing it on every non-commerical PC that needs AV software, I have only had 1 reported case of a PC getting a virus and that instance I put down to a PICNIC issue as this particular user is heavily into 'tweaking' his system. Backup now & backup often.It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I am running several computers with MSE (Win7) and Windows Defender (Win8.1) and I haven't had any issues in ages. I love the simplicity of MSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted February 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 2, 2015 but according to him free AV doesn't quite cut it anymore. There have been articles over the years where they have tested free vs paid antivirus software and the paid versions have only been marginally better. Although a free av from one vendor can be significantly better than a competitors paid av. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Although a free av from one vendor can be significantly better than a competitors paid av. I agree 100% A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I still use MSE and no viruses yet. (knock on wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasgandy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've just ordered McAfee Total Protection 2015 - comes with 3 user Licence. Always With Kind RegardsTasgandy"one is never too old to listen & learn" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted February 27, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 27, 2015 Still using Emsisoft Anti Malware (it's an av) Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trium Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Emsisoft Anti Malware - i have this too Versions of CCleaner Cloud; Introduction Ccleaner Cloud; Ccleaner-->System-Requirements; Ccleaner FAQ´s; Ccleaner builds; Scheduling Ccleaner Free Es ist möglich, keine Fehler zu machen und dennoch zu verlieren. Das ist kein Zeichen von Schwäche. Das ist das Leben -> "Picard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjaeger50 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 i use AVG on pc but on tablet i use CM security. wondering this, can i use cm security for pc? i only see its for phones/tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mta Posted March 27, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 27, 2015 that's all Cheetah Mobile does, mobile apps. Backup now & backup often.It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_phone Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Chinese 360 total security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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