antivirus

jobeenfitz

Hi, hope this thread is in correct forum.

I want to use my laptop for purchasing stuff.

I have a free anti-virus program at the moment.

Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced anti-virus program that will protect me when purchasing online.

thanks.

JOSman

This gets good writeups. Also it's regularly on sale DealPage.ie

http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/what_anti_virus_program_should_i_use.html

Best of luck.

J

jobeenfitz

JOSman wrote: »

This gets good writeups. Also it's regularly on sale DealPage.ie

http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/what_anti_virus_program_should_i_use.html

Best of luck.

J

Thanks JOSman, I bought Avast antivirus last night. I was already using Avast free antivirus so I thought it would be easier to upgrade than wiping one and installing another. I am not very techy so went for what I thought was the easier option. Also there was an offer of more than 50% off.

I just wasn't happy with free version and think the peace of mind was worth the 19.99 euro I paid.

jsa112

avast is very good btw

AirBiscuit

Antivirus programs are helpful, but always keep in mind that there's better protection than constant vigilance

jobeenfitz

Botulism wrote: »

Antivirus programs are helpful, but always kep in mind that there's better protection substitute for constant vigilance

When you say "vigilance" I understand I can be careful with my laptop and credit card. What other type of vigilance can I improve on?

I would appreciate any info.

AirBiscuit

jobeenfitz wrote: »

When you say "vigilance" I understand I can be careful with my laptop and credit card. What other type of vigilance can I improve on?

I would appreciate any info.

Always trying to make sure the website you're on is credible and reliable. Not much more to it.

Tony EH

jobeenfitz wrote: »

Thanks JOSman, I bought Avast antivirus last night. I was already using Avast free antivirus so I thought it would be easier to upgrade than wiping one and installing another. I am not very techy so went for what I thought was the easier option. Also there was an offer of more than 50% off.

I just wasn't happy with free version and think the peace of mind was worth the 19.99 euro I paid.

Been using Avast free since 2005...not a single virus.

Don't see why you would buy the retail version.

jobeenfitz

Tony EH wrote: »

Been using Avast free since 2005...not a single virus.

Don't see why you would buy the retail version.

As I said, peace of mind. five cent per day.

jsa112

download malwarebytes too

install the browser SRWare Iron, get security extensions like Ghostery

corks finest

hi i bought avg ,upgraded from the basic free one,about e38,and its ok,not the best,but alongside my free anti malwayre bytes ,its keeps the little devils at bay,hope this helps.