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02-07-2014, 07:25 AM

#11

nativetexan

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Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: home again, after 27 yrs!

Posts: 19,388

a few years ago our computer crashed after downloading an update of Norton. I was told this happens. I then got Webroot and love it.

02-07-2014, 12:35 PM

#12

Pollytink

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2011

Location: Columbus, OH

Posts: 1,365

I use Avast and Malwarebytes and both have been fine. I have the paid version of MWB and the free Avast; Avast has some paid upgrades you can get too.

02-07-2014, 05:49 PM

#13

Yardbird

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Join Date: Dec 2012

Posts: 90

I use STOPzilla

02-08-2014, 04:50 AM

#14

citruscountyquilter

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Join Date: Mar 2013

Location: Hernando FL

Posts: 1,662

I use Avast which was initially installed by the tech when I took my computer in to be serviced. I have been very happy with it. I use the free version. Also use Firefox as a browser. I don't have popups or malware or virus problems.

02-08-2014, 06:29 AM

#15

MaggieLou

Super Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Central Florida

Posts: 1,804

I have Trend Micro and have no trouble with pop-ups. I had Norton at one time too and hated it.

02-08-2014, 07:05 AM

#16

Momo

Senior Member

Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Seale, Alabama

Posts: 618

I agree. I've used this for over 2 years and it works. Run scans often and do the updates automatically. It's free at Microsofts' website.

02-08-2014, 07:29 AM

#17

scarlet14

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: north central Kansas

Posts: 189

My son is an IT for a hospital and uses Vipre and put it on our computer

02-08-2014, 07:34 AM

#18

Quilty-Louise

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Colorado

Posts: 3,536

I use Microsoft Security Essentials (on Windows 8 & 8.1 I think it is called "Defender).
It is free and works great for me.

Here is the link I get my download from MSE

02-08-2014, 09:46 AM

#19

madamekelly

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Posts: 7,695

Quote:

Originally Posted by mermaid

For pop-up ads, just D/L AdBlocker..best ever! and it's free.

This is what I use on my iMac. Works for me.

02-08-2014, 11:22 AM

#20

nannyrick

Super Member

Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Western New York

Posts: 5,834

I have used Avast, free, for years and have never had a problem. It was recommended to me by my Son, who
is a software Engineer. I highly recommend it.