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  1. #1


    Petey Guest

    Antivirus

    Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works with
    Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is worth what
    Symantec charges. I know Computer Associates had a very good app for winxp,
    can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl appreciated.
    thx
    PC




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  2. #2


    Bob Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    AVG http://free.grisoft.com/ or Avast
    http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
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    "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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    > Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    > with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    > worth what Symantec charges. I know Computer Associates had a very good
    > app for winxp, can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl
    > appreciated.
    > thx
    > PC

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  3. #3


    Malke Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    Petey wrote:

    > Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    > with
    > Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is worth
    > what
    > Symantec charges. I know Computer Associates had a very good app for
    > winxp,
    > can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl appreciated.
    > thx
    > PC
    Avast works well with Vista and they have a free version.

    For "paid-for" antivirus programs, my favorite is NOD32 and it is $39.99 for
    a one-year subscription for home users. No, I don't work for them or make
    any money by suggesting them; I just very much like their products. But
    Avast will do fine if you want free.

    Malke
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  4. #4


    John Barnett MVP Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    AVG Anti Virus (http://free.grisoft.com) is the one I prefer. You could also
    use Avast! (www.avast.com) but the interface isn't as user friendly as that
    of AVG.

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    "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx

    > Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    > with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    > worth what Symantec charges. I know Computer Associates had a very good
    > app for winxp, can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl
    > appreciated.
    > thx
    > PC

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  5. #5


    Mike Hall - MVP Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx

    > Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    > with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    > worth what Symantec charges. I know Computer Associates had a very good
    > app for winxp, can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl
    > appreciated.
    > thx
    > PC

    Of the three free Vista compatible solutions I have tried, AVG, Avast, and
    AntiVir, AVG appears to be the least intrusive and easiest to work with..

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  6. #6


    Ken Blake Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx

    > Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    > with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    > worth what Symantec charges.

    I'll be stronger than that. I don't think Norton is worth anything. It's the
    worst product on the market.

    I recommend the free Avast!


    I know Computer Associates had a very good app for winxp,

    > can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl appreciated.
    > thx
    > PC


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  7. #7


    Flipz Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    AVG antivirus is free and works great with vista. Do a google search for
    free AVG.


    "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx

    > Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    > with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    > worth what Symantec charges. I know Computer Associates had a very good
    > app for winxp, can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl
    > appreciated.
    > thx
    > PC

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  8. #8


    John Barnett MVP Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    I agree, Ken. Norton was great when Windows 95/98 was around but since then
    it has gone in decline. I certainly wouldn't use it or recommend Norton.

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    "Ken Blake" <kblake@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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    > "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx
    >

    >> Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    >> with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    >> worth what Symantec charges.
    >
    >
    > I'll be stronger than that. I don't think Norton is worth anything. It's
    > the worst product on the market.
    >
    > I recommend the free Avast!
    >
    >
    > I know Computer Associates had a very good app for winxp,

    >> can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl appreciated.
    >> thx
    >> PC
    >
    >

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  9. #9


    David P. Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    May I toss in a vote for BitDefender Antivirus 2008. It works well on Vista
    and has received high marks on some reviews that I've read. It isn't free
    but is inexpensive: $24.95 for one user for a year or $29.95 for three
    users for a year.

    "Ken Blake" <kblake@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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    > "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx
    >

    >> Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    >> with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    >> worth what Symantec charges.
    >
    >
    > I'll be stronger than that. I don't think Norton is worth anything. It's
    > the worst product on the market.
    >
    > I recommend the free Avast!
    >
    >
    > I know Computer Associates had a very good app for winxp,

    >> can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl appreciated.
    >> thx
    >> PC
    >
    >

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  10. #10


    Bob Guest

    Re: Antivirus

    Ken Norton was great. He is one of the few to beat Muhammad Ali.
    Even broke Ali's jaw.

    "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:BABD24A0-5391-4AF4-8EB2-6C27E7C26368@xxxxxx

    >I agree, Ken. Norton was great when Windows 95/98 was around but since then
    >it has gone in decline. I certainly wouldn't use it or recommend Norton.
    >
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    > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
    > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
    > for
    > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
    > the
    > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
    > mail/post..
    >
    > "Ken Blake" <kblake@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:O$0798bnIHA.3512@xxxxxx

    >> "Petey" <lipc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:ukd7DwWnIHA.2268@xxxxxx
    >>

    >>> Does anybody out there know if there's a free antivirus app that works
    >>> with Vista? My Norton subscription ran out and don't think Norton is
    >>> worth what Symantec charges.
    >>
    >>
    >> I'll be stronger than that. I don't think Norton is worth anything. It's
    >> the worst product on the market.
    >>
    >> I recommend the free Avast!
    >>
    >>
    >> I know Computer Associates had a very good app for winxp,

    >>> can't seem to find the same for Vista. Any help is greatl appreciated.
    >>> thx
    >>> PC
    >>
    >>
    >

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