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05-11-2011, 08:33 PM
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13 Second Club
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing/Galloway, NJ
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free antivirus....
looking for a free antivirus program that doesnt suck up a lot of resources... avast doesnt want to load on my computer again for some reason... what do you guys use?
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05-11-2011, 08:37 PM
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13 Second Club / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
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I've been running Microsoft Security Essentials and have been happy with it. My computer use is extensive, but not vast, so you may want something more aggressive. Anyways, give it a look.
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05-11-2011, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NNJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by qwikz28
I've been running Microsoft Security Essentials and have been happy with it. My computer use is extensive, but not vast, so you may want something more aggressive. Anyways, give it a look.
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+1 for microsoft security essentials 
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05-11-2011, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Galloway, NJ
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AVG and adaware by lavasoft are two that I use, I like them..
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05-11-2011, 10:11 PM
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12 Second Club
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AVG here
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05-11-2011, 10:26 PM
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12 Second Club / Bullwinkle
Join Date: Oct 2010
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adaware here. works great!
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05-11-2011, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BullittSVT
AVG and adaware by lavasoft are two that I use, I like them..
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That's what I run.
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05-11-2011, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NJ
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I had issues with AVG. My computer kept locking up when I had it installed, never had an issued with it on any other PC.
What Internet provider do you have? Comcast offers a free Norton subscription, that's what I'm using now and I don't even notice it running.
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05-11-2011, 11:06 PM
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I pay for it so shouldnt even post this but I highly recommend ESET NOD32
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05-13-2011, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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MS Security Essentials at home and at work. It's free plus it's better than most paid for programs. Probably the lowest resource user also. It's only using about 80mb on my computer. I also use the free version of ZoneAlarm firewall. The new Norton is pretty good. McAfee is a huge hog and runs a dozen processes. AVG was pretty good back in 2009, but that's grown to be a pig. The free version of Avast is pretty good. NOD32 I've seen stop legit programs from installing and running.
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05-14-2011, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Piscataway, N.J.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by qwikz28
I've been running Microsoft Security Essentials and have been happy with it. My computer use is extensive, but not vast, so you may want something more aggressive. Anyways, give it a look.
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Can anybody help me with a link so that I can look into getting this free?
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05-14-2011, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NNJ
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Originally Posted by edpontiac91
Can anybody help me with a link so that I can look into getting this free?
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http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/secur...s/default.aspx
just click where is says download it now, and go from there.
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1997 Camaro Z28 - 355 LT1, T56, CC503, LTs, ORY, Bald Eagle-back exhaust, !emissions, Lingenfelter CAI, EWP, !CAGS, BMR LCAs, UMI PHB, Koni Str.t/Koni SA, C5 Z06 front / LS1 F-body rear brake swap, factory hurst with short stick
2014 2LT Cruze 2.0 Turbo Diesel
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05-15-2011, 01:10 AM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I run Avast 6 on my desktop and my wife's laptop with no issues.
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05-17-2011, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bergen County
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Thanks for the heads up, I just installed it on my 2 computers and it works great.
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05-19-2011, 01:04 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I have had very good success with AVG's stuff. Symantec and McAfee (yes they cost money) are trash. Even the corporate versions.
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05-19-2011, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Piscataway, N.J.
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Originally Posted by 97camaro
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Thanks for the help. I just got to it install now and it did a scan and everything looks good! 
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1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
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