We are looking for a new virus scanning program. I've been used Windows Live One Care but am discontinuing it and we don't like Norton (slowed performance). What do you folks use?

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Julia

Hi Julia

I use Kapersky I am quite happy with its performance.

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I use AVG- the free version. I've used it for over 5 years now and have never had a problem. free.grisoft.com

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We uninstalled Norton as well - not only does it slow everything down it does NOT interact well with Vista. I have Windows Security Center now which includes Windows Defender and that's about it (plus, it's free!)

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Hi Julia,

If you use Cogeco as your ISP they provide F-Secure with their internet packages. I've used it for over 5 years and have never had a problem. The only problem is that it won't update if you travel. So if you're looking for something *portable* then it won't be a good choice for you.

I didn't like Norton either. Too many software conflicts.

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We use AVG too. It was recommended by our IT guy at the last company I was at. Make sure you set it to get updates regularly.

Make it a great day!

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Originally Posted by shari VA

Hi Julia, If you use Cogeco as your ISP they provide F-Secure with their internet packages. I've used it for over 5 years and have never had a problem. The only problem is that it won't update if you travel. So if you're looking for something *portable* then it won't be a good choice for you. I didn't like Norton either. Too many software conflicts.

We do use Cogeco; I'll look into that, especially if it's something we're already paying for.

Thanks!

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Julia

Hi Shari, just checked out Cogeco - their online scanner isn't compatible with Vista so I'm still looking. Thanks anyway.

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Julia

Originally Posted by JuliaW

Hi Shari, just checked out Cogeco - their online scanner isn't compatible with Vista so I'm still looking. Thanks anyway.

Well that stinks. Thanks for letting me know. I won't be upgrading to Vista just yet.

Hope you find what you're looking for.

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I also use the AVG free version and have for years, never any problems with it.

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I also use AVG free version but only since last Jan, when I uninstalled Norton as subscription was up.
I have set AVG to up-date daily and it does so first thing in the morning while I am sorting out the days duties but if you are working on the computer at the time, it does not interfer with what you are doing.

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i use ad-aware and stinger which are BOTH FREE

Thanks everyone, I went with McAfee - our computer guy recommended it.

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Julia

I use Trend Mirco (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/) it is what used by the "Geek Squad" at Best Buy.

It is a great product and I've been real happy with it. It is compatable with Vista and the cost is very reasonable.

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