loops Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 i got my netbook a year ago with 12months bullguard anti virus which has just run out. Dont know how much it costs, should i just update the bullguard or can anyone recommend something better/cheaper ?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee&Falks Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I use Avast which is free and has always worked for me Before that I was using AVG which is also free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have avg which is free and seems to work ok. Not the greatest protection available from what I have heard though. Avast is better? Bullguard has a good reputation, so it really depends on what you feel more Comfortable with, I suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have ESET Nod32 Antivirus on my laptop - don't know anything about it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 don't get NORTON first off lol I have avast on mine - it's free, it updates when needed and does what it says on the tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I had Bullguard on my last laptop and when it came up for renewal it was about £60/70 for a year. Took advice from others online and now use AVG free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I use avast personally. Does the job and quite lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duremite Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I've been using AVG for several years, which, as everyone has already said, is free. My dad buys the paid version (because he believes everything is always better if you pay for it.) but I haven't really seen a noticeable difference. Actually, his computer has more problems than not but that's simply because he has no clue how to use the thing. I cleaned 2GB of temp files out of his computer yesterday, not to mention fixed 734 registry errors. :/ Uh.... Back to the point. I suggest AVG, though I've never tried Avast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberianski Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 depends what you do with your pc mate if you just do abit surfing online, check the odd email,facebook avg for free is fine But if you like me download alot of music/films/have a secure work email you might want something better. Some banks these days do anti virus software for free ie Barclays you can get Kaspersky on a 12month license Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberianski Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 don't get NORTON first off lol I have avast on mine - it's free, it updates when needed and does what it says on the tin AGREED Guaranteed to make you pc run like a snail and do sweet fa, i had norton on mine took it off and put kaspersky on and was horrified the amount of virus's etc was on there To original poster another good program to run with anti virus on there is spybot search and destroy its free version off download.com is top notch gets rid of spy wear/cleans temp files out etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I've been using AVG for several years, which, as everyone has already said, is free. My dad buys the paid version (because he believes everything is always better if you pay for it.) but I haven't really seen a noticeable difference. Actually, his computer has more problems than not but that's simply because he has no clue how to use the thing. I cleaned 2GB of temp files out of his computer yesterday, not to mention fixed 734 registry errors. :/ Uh.... Back to the point. I suggest AVG, though I've never tried Avast. Like your father I am clueless - so if you are ever in the neighbourhood, you are welcome to pop in and clear out 2GB for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Avast Is very good, I use avg pro But yeh never get nortan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I use the paid version of AVG on my own and works laptops and it seems to work pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duremite Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Like your father I am clueless - so if you are ever in the neighbourhood, you are welcome to pop in and clear out 2GB for me too xD Yeah, but I installed the technology for my father to keep it clear and he used it for a while then forgot it existed. If you're serious I can tell you what program I use. :3 It's very simple and easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loops Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 oooh marveloous many thanks everyone. I am a techy dullard and mainly come on here, with a few visits to facebook, hotmail and ebay. i dont download anything lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Been using kaspersky......so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixWorx Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 all about ESET Smart Security its used and trusted by most it professionals ! including my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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