What's Your Antivirus/Spyware Protection? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

JasonR · 02-24-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

rub it in, guys...

i want to get a mac for my next computer whenever that is, but for now i have to continue settling for vista

anyways, the problem (which wasn't porn

) seemed to occur when i downloaded a recent spybot update. already tried reinstalling avast and no use.

I could almost go antivirus free. I haven't ran into anything in years, mostly from smart internet browsing. Did you try uninstalling Spybot as well? I would reformat if that didn't fix it, just because I am picky. You could try AVG first though.

Also, if most of the world owned a Mac then who would most of the world's viruses be written for? If you think a Windows platform, you are very wrong.

Sussudio · 02-24-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

SpyBot?
Are you using TeaTimer? Turn it off!

teatimer is the IE helper, right? or is it the system registry settings protector, because i am using that. i didn't install the IE thing because I never use IE, only firefox.

Forrestandjen07 · 02-24-2009, 12:20 AM

avast

Sussudio · 02-24-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Also, if most of the world owned a Mac then who would most of the world's viruses be written for? If you think a Windows platform, you are very wrong.

good point. and i cant even remember the last time i got a virus..long long time. i've always tried to be pretty smart about what sites i go to. i am in the process of uninstalling spybot too. i may reformat, i try to do so once a year to keep my laptop from slowing down and this just might be a good time to do so. i've liked using avast.

JasonR · 02-24-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

good point. and i cant even remember the last time i got a virus..long long time. i've always tried to be pretty smart about what sites i go to. i am in the process of uninstalling spybot too. i may reformat, i try to do so once a year to keep my laptop from slowing down and this just might be a good time to do so. i've liked using avast.

I do an annual reformat on all of my computers as well. Keeps things fresh!

SHines-IT · 02-24-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I do an annual reformat on all of my computers as well. Keeps things fresh!

Your so post to.

dadkins · 02-24-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

teatimer is the IE helper, right? or is it the system registry settings protector, because i am using that. i didn't install the IE thing because I never use IE, only firefox.

No! SD Helper is different from TeaTimer.
TeaTimer causes problems for many people.

I don't use either myself.

I just use Immunize and the occasional manual scan for kicks.
Never finds anything though.

Sussudio · 02-24-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

No! SD Helper is different from TeaTimer.
TeaTimer causes problems for many people.

I don't use either myself.

I just use Immunize and the occasional manual scan for kicks.
Never finds anything though.

aha, well i'll disable that too. just finished reinstalling. will report back.

Elandyll · 02-24-2009, 12:57 AM

Avast for years / Spybot / Ad Aware

Sussudio · 02-24-2009, 12:59 AM

avast scanning....no problems yet....

HiDef-Crazy · 02-24-2009, 01:02 AM

I use Norton Internet security and Ad-aware

Marquoz · 02-24-2009, 01:45 AM

I use better then a Mac! I use common sense. I've run without an anti-virus program for years, and never had a problem. I don't download torrents/mp3s/nigerian prices promising me billions/any attachments from people I don't know/etc.

Downhere · 02-24-2009, 03:42 AM

I've been using Kaspersky, which seems to be working pretty well without slowing down my computer.

entertrend · 02-24-2009, 02:25 PM

Kaspersky Internet Security & Kaspersky Anti Virus..

P@t_Mtl · 02-24-2009, 02:28 PM

Norton

Moviefan1203 · 02-24-2009, 05:17 PM

I use Kaspersky, and it works like a charm.

silversnake · 02-24-2009, 05:31 PM

Kaspersky , spybot , ad-aware, spyware guard, spyware blast

Diskeeper for defrag.

GaS · 02-24-2009, 05:34 PM

vista and xp. use no AV software. Never have.

paperthrower2000 · 02-24-2009, 05:43 PM

I have Windows live one care (came with my computer) and I like it,no problems so far.

DiverSpear · 02-24-2009, 06:29 PM

When I had windows machines, I used bitdefender. Now I have a MAC.

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02-24-2009, 01:02 AM	#31
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	I use Norton Internet security and Ad-aware

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Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	I use better then a Mac! I use common sense. I've run without an anti-virus program for years, and never had a problem. I don't download torrents/mp3s/nigerian prices promising me billions/any attachments from people I don't know/etc.

02-24-2009, 03:42 AM	#33
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	I've been using Kaspersky, which seems to be working pretty well without slowing down my computer.

02-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#34
entertrend Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Ocean Side , CA	Kaspersky Internet Security & Kaspersky Anti Virus..

02-24-2009, 02:28 PM	#35
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02-24-2009, 05:34 PM	#38
GaS Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006	vista and xp. use no AV software. Never have.

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