Right Now I'm........... (part deux)

[beckyp]

installing McAfee on the ol' desktop 'cause its been acting funny.

[0rz0ski]

installing McAfee on the ol' desktop 'cause its been acting funny.

Please...not McAfee...anything but that and Norton...

[Biff]

Agreed.

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Use that instead. It's free and far superior.

[0rz0ski]

Also, run Trend Micro's Housecall and Windows Live OneCare on your box...some viruses can block programs from getting installed, but these run in the browser. They're good for the first round of anti-virus fighting.

housecall.trendmicro.com
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[Opus]

And when none of those actually do anything for you since they all SUCK, come see me at Best Buy.

Mcaffee is by far the WORST antivirus application available. It slows down your system, is inadequate at finding even the most common of virus', and often times will actually damage your operating system. There is a reason that ISP give this crap away for free.

AVG, if they would stop trying to find "virus like activity" and actually focused on the virus' themselves, may actually be worth free. Right now, you couldn't pay me to use this software.

OneCare has been discontinued by Microsoft as of this past June. You can still get updates for it, and still buy the software through some channels, but why use something that will not be around for much longer?

Trend Micro is respectable enough to use if you do light surfing and not much downloading. It gets the fewest updates though out of the major players. My understanding is that Trend is working to rectify that though.

Hands down, the best AV for 2009 was Norton Internet Security. It was completely re-written from the ground up for speed, reliability, frequent updates, and to not be a resource hog on your system. I run Norton 2009 on my computers. DO NOT use any edition prior to 2009 though as the old versions of Norton (2004 - 2008) would be equatable to McAffee.

Other products that I have found to do an ok job:
- Spysweeper with Antivirus. It has a better price point (is cheaper) than something like Norton and seems to keep machines pretty clean. It has some of the annoyances of Spybot or Vista (constant questioning to see if you actually wanted to do something), but overall does a pretty good job.

- Bit Defender 2009. Bit Defender flys under the radar quite often simply because you don't find it on the shelf at a lot of places. I have used this program at a couple of different clients due to their volume licensing discounts and the clients have been really happy with it.

Just remember, you really get what you pay for and your identity is probably far worth more than the cost of a good antivirus software.

[potthole]

Nerd alert!

[zdunklee]

And when none of those actually do anything for you since they all SUCK, come see me at Best Buy.

Mcaffee is by far the WORST antivirus application available. It slows down your system, is inadequate at finding even the most common of virus', and often times will actually damage your operating system. There is a reason that ISP give this crap away for free.

AVG, if they would stop trying to find "virus like activity" and actually focused on the virus' themselves, may actually be worth free. Right now, you couldn't pay me to use this software.

OneCare has been discontinued by Microsoft as of this past June. You can still get updates for it, and still buy the software through some channels, but why use something that will not be around for much longer?

Trend Micro is respectable enough to use if you do light surfing and not much downloading. It gets the fewest updates though out of the major players. My understanding is that Trend is working to rectify that though.

Hands down, the best AV for 2009 was Norton Internet Security. It was completely re-written from the ground up for speed, reliability, frequent updates, and to not be a resource hog on your system. I run Norton 2009 on my computers. DO NOT use any edition prior to 2009 though as the old versions of Norton (2004 - 2008) would be equatable to McAffee.

Other products that I have found to do an ok job:
- Spysweeper with Antivirus. It has a better price point (is cheaper) than something like Norton and seems to keep machines pretty clean. It has some of the annoyances of Spybot or Vista (constant questioning to see if you actually wanted to do something), but overall does a pretty good job.

- Bit Defender 2009. Bit Defender flys under the radar quite often simply because you don't find it on the shelf at a lot of places. I have used this program at a couple of different clients due to their volume licensing discounts and the clients have been really happy with it.

Just remember, you really get what you pay for and your identity is probably far worth more than the cost of a good antivirus software.

You forgot AVAST! it is free and works amazingly well without bogging down anything. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.avast.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.avast.com/</a><!-- m -->

and if you really want you can pay for the professional edition that has a lot more features.

[plumpenut]

Drunk as Hell!

:ThankYou:

[Opus]

And when none of those actually do anything for you since they all SUCK, come see me at Best Buy.

Mcaffee is by far the WORST antivirus application available. It slows down your system, is inadequate at finding even the most common of virus', and often times will actually damage your operating system. There is a reason that ISP give this crap away for free.

AVG, if they would stop trying to find "virus like activity" and actually focused on the virus' themselves, may actually be worth free. Right now, you couldn't pay me to use this software.

OneCare has been discontinued by Microsoft as of this past June. You can still get updates for it, and still buy the software through some channels, but why use something that will not be around for much longer?

Trend Micro is respectable enough to use if you do light surfing and not much downloading. It gets the fewest updates though out of the major players. My understanding is that Trend is working to rectify that though.

Hands down, the best AV for 2009 was Norton Internet Security. It was completely re-written from the ground up for speed, reliability, frequent updates, and to not be a resource hog on your system. I run Norton 2009 on my computers. DO NOT use any edition prior to 2009 though as the old versions of Norton (2004 - 2008) would be equatable to McAffee.

Other products that I have found to do an ok job:
- Spysweeper with Antivirus. It has a better price point (is cheaper) than something like Norton and seems to keep machines pretty clean. It has some of the annoyances of Spybot or Vista (constant questioning to see if you actually wanted to do something), but overall does a pretty good job.

- Bit Defender 2009. Bit Defender flys under the radar quite often simply because you don't find it on the shelf at a lot of places. I have used this program at a couple of different clients due to their volume licensing discounts and the clients have been really happy with it.

Just remember, you really get what you pay for and your identity is probably far worth more than the cost of a good antivirus software.

You forgot AVAST! it is free and works amazingly well without bogging down anything. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.avast.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.avast.com/</a><!-- m -->

and if you really want you can pay for the professional edition that has a lot more features.

I did no such thing.

Just remember, you really get what you pay for and your identity is probably far worth more than the cost of a good antivirus software.

[Queenie]

wondering why i'm awake at 12:30 am . . . maybe because i went to sleep too early . . . ???

OMG I am so addicted to this message board!!

[beckyp]

Agreed.

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Use that instead. It's free and far superior.

it was nothing major just these obviously fake alerts that we had a trojan. i'm guessing one of the roomies fell for one of those pop-ups where they tell you to download a anti-virus program and it kept saying we had a trojan and to buy its software. really annoying. i googled it and it turns out other people have gotten it. we had AVG but it never came up with anything. McAfee recognized the fake alerts right away and got rid of it.

so suck on that nerds. :thumbup:

[0rz0ski]

Really, Opus? I've never had an issue with Trend Internet Security, and had always heard that Norton was slightly less worthless than Mcafee.

[zdunklee]

Really, Opus? I've never had an issue with Trend Internet Security, and had always heard that Norton was slightly less worthless than Mcafee.

Norton 2009 got the highest ratings by far from PC World, in the past your statement would have been true, but since they rewrote the entire program it doesn't bog down the system and does the best against new viruses due to its "constant update" feature that check every 5-20 mins for new virus definition updates.

If I was paying for an antivirus Norton would be the best for your money by far. As it is I have about 6 different programs that I use that are free and do just as good of a job as the pay ones when all of them are working together.

[Opus]

The 2010 roundup should start popping up in stores anytime. After I have had some time to evaluate them, I will let you know which program is the best for 2010.

[sunshyne]

back from Florida, where I visited my folks and my sister for a little early birthday weekend. I am sunburnt and tired, but I had a great time.

(back left to right) my sister, my dad, my mom and me (in red shirt)


my sister and me


water sports

[Queenie]

Looks like you had nice weather and a very good time!! Happy Birthday!!

[0rz0ski]

EVERYTHING I KNOW IS WRONG AHHHHHHHHH SO CONFUSING!!!!!!!!!

[Howie Feltersnatch]

it'll be ok

[krystal]

EVERYTHING I KNOW IS WRONG AHHHHHHHHH SO CONFUSING!!!!!!!!!

:violin:





I <3 you.

[Queenie]

EVERYTHING I KNOW IS WRONG AHHHHHHHHH SO CONFUSING!!!!!!!!!

I refuse to believe there is any truth whatsoever in this statement. I have met you personally and know of your uber-nerd like intelligence (not that you are anywhere near an uber-nerd because anybody that can do what you do with your tongue could NEVER be considered a nerd). :o :wave:

[Mad Dog]

Orzy has a talented tounge? Do tell.....

[0rz0ski]

That's only for people who went to Springfield.

[zdunklee]

That's only for people who went to Springfield.

Show Code. :o

[zdunklee]

Worst Tatoo Ever...

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Also This:

[Howie Feltersnatch]

Right Now I'm........... (part deux):

Tired and ill after a long ass house fire.

[Queenie]

Right Now I'm........... (part deux):

Tired and ill after a long ass house fire.

It is extremely admirable that you lay your life on the line for others. And you probably don't get told enough, but we appreciate you!!

[beckyp]

excited about getting this sometime next week!

[0rz0ski]

Why is she a bandito?

[Howie Feltersnatch]

she just got done with filming the 'beat it' video

[krystal]

I truly enjoy creating small Facebook skirmishes.

[Queenie]

I truly enjoy creating small Facebook skirmishes.

Right now I'm . . .

going to check out Facebook . . .

[mainerliser]

I truly enjoy creating small Facebook skirmishes.

[potthole]

Really not wanting to mow the lawn. At least yesterday I had the excuse that it was raining outside.

[sunshyne]

surprised at the new layout for the board, its nice, but now there's all these new buttons and stuff

[krystal]

I've just been mind-raped. I blame Biff.

Edit: I blame Opus.

But I'm going to try it out and see how I like it.

[Biff]

.....wondering who in the fuck at my office left a bloody stool in the toilet

[Howie Feltersnatch]

.....wondering who in the fuck at my office left a bloody stool in the toilet

[drop]Take a Stool[/drop]

[Queenie]

Sooooo proud of my baby girl! She was elected Student Council President yesterday!!!

[0rz0ski]

Getting them early into Politics, are ya Queenie? Gonna see if she can get you some free health care?

[Howie Feltersnatch]

She's too pretty to not vote for. I on the other hand had the opposite effect.

Flashback:
"Don't for the retarded ugo, other schools will think we're all like him"