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Security Issues How do you ensure security in your day-to-day business operations - for your clients and yourself? Discuss best practices and find resources here.

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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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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.

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A Computer tech guy recommended avg to me and I love it! And 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.

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

Thanks!
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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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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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