jenny2017 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, William T said: I have Win Defender AV but a friend also installed Avast. I don't like it. It keeps telling me that they have protected me for two items but i have three 'problems' and they want me to click Resolve to fix them But one of these is Weak Passwords and I don't want them Resolving my passwords (and how do they know i have weak passwords ; none of their business) so i cannot resolve the other two . It is the three or nothing. Stupid! Also i got a warning that thousands of virus's are threatening my Computer and to get a trial version of their paid version. I thought OK I will try it but after registering (name. email address etc) they wanted my Credit Card details. No way . I am thinking on deleting it. Should I?. You should delete it and perhaps get something that catches all? I just don't like it when I need a special program to uninstall an Antivirus software. I had the problem with AVG and Avast, free versions. Here are some free ones: https://www.thebalance.com/best-free-antivirus-1356634 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Avast Free for Windows Clean Master Free for Android Edited February 6, 2018 by Skeptic7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Different Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Viruses are old fashion way since it depends on fake downloaded software, I think malicious website intrusion is the newer way to get into PCs. I preferably use Malwarebytes premium on windows 10 to block every suspicious incoming inbound or outbound attempt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, Different said: Viruses are old fashion way since it depends on fake downloaded software, I think malicious website intrusion is the newer way to get into PCs. I preferably use Malwarebytes premium on windows 10 to block every suspicious incoming inbound or outbound attempt. That is incorrect. Viruses are transferred with emails, when people download (legal) software, when people exchange files from one company to another company or private, with USB sticks, etc. Lots of viruses are active "in the wild" and every day new viruses are invented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: That is incorrect. Viruses are transferred with emails, when people download (legal) software, when people exchange files from one company to another company or private, with USB sticks, etc. Lots of viruses are active "in the wild" and every day new viruses are invented. .......new viruses are invented by AV companies. A good AV program warns you and doesn't let you on unsafe websites. One more for Kaspersky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Skeptic7 said: Avast Free for Windows Clean Master Free for Android You might be interested........https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=198213.0 If there's an Avast support forum, things must be out of sight!!! Edited February 6, 2018 by jenny2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Different Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, jenny2017 said: .......new viruses are invented by AV companies. A good AV program warns you and doesn't let you on unsafe websites. One more for Kaspersky. True websites and what ever local threat would cause a problem when clicked for Malwarebytes premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 57 minutes ago, jenny2017 said: .......new viruses are invented by AV companies. A good AV program warns you and doesn't let you on unsafe websites. One more for Kaspersky. Do you ever get files from other people per email or memory stick? They might contain viruses and no protection against unsafe websites can protect you against something like that. And about unsafe websites: Recently I read an article in a computer magazine that a computer company had a virus in their official products on their official website. Someone hacked it and out it there. Another problem are brand new viruses. If a virus is invented by a hacker it takes time (maybe minutes or hours) before the AV companies know about this virus. And it takes time before the AV companies update their anti-virus definitions to detect these viruses. That is the most critical time when the viruses spread very fast and there is little protection again them at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: That is incorrect. Viruses are transferred with emails, when people download (legal) software, when people exchange files from one company to another company or private, with USB sticks, etc. Lots of viruses are active "in the wild" and every day new viruses are invented. @Different It seems you are confused about my comment. If something is unclear let me know. I try to explain it to you. Or just google it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, jenny2017 said: You might be interested........https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=198213.0 If there's an Avast support forum, things must be out of sight!!! The info in your post is a year old. Many unbiased sites...including PC Mag...list it not only in the top 10, but #1 for 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skeptic7 said: The info in your post is a year old. Many unbiased sites...including PC Mag...list it not only in the top 10, but #1 for 2018. Okay, fair. I've just stopped using Avast when all these A virus has been detected attacks started..sorry, I really didn't mean to badmouth your program. Cheers- P.S. I bought a few Kaspersky licenses of E bay for around 200 baht, good for one year. Why not having full protection if it isn't expensive at all? When it comes to security i don't mind to pay a few baht....free programs never have full protection and I doubt that your AV system protects you when you're on an online banking site... Edited February 6, 2018 by jenny2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuntyC0re Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I use Avast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 [mention=10408]canuckamuck[/mention] Which operating system are you using? If it's Windows 10, it's nowadays thought that Windows Defender is more than adequate, with Malwarebytes (paid version, $30/year) for PUPs, ransomeware, zero-day exploits and rootkits. https://www.howtogeek.com/225385/what’s-the-best-antivirus-for-windows-10-is-windows-defender-good-enough/Exactly.Windows Defender is as good as any of the others and doesn't slow your PC down or prevent legitimate programs running.Sent from my R2D2 droid using my C3P0 manservant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I use Emsisoft on the computers I use,nothing has gotten through in 8 years,then again i don't go to dodgy sites*,or click everything, there is also a discount for Thai users,so a double pricing thing in our favour. regards worgeordie * except TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I see that Win 10's Defender will be available on Win 7 & 8: https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-defender-atp-is-coming-to-windows-7-and-81 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, JSixpack said: I see that Win 10's Defender will be available on Win 7 & 8: https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-defender-atp-is-coming-to-windows-7-and-81 Thanks, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreytom Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I use Eset internet security and it is great in blocking potential threats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, dreytom said: I use Eset internet security and it is great in blocking potential threats. If you never had the right woman in your life you'd think that a 235 kg wife is THE choice. :)Joking) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damole Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I use Avast. I've un-installed it many times without any special removal tool not to say other haven't needed one. https://www.av-comparatives.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 10 hours ago, damole said: I use Avast. I've un-installed it many times without any special removal tool not to say other haven't needed one. https://www.av-comparatives.org/ Why would you uninstall it many times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damole Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I meant over the years of using it on multiple laptops and desktops, at times I've had to uninstall it because I didn't deselect all the features before installing it. I also support a lot of people and two organization so I have done more Windows installs than I care to count. It's not my job, I just help out and volunteer sometimes. I'm a 'retired' programmer although about to start my first foray into Android app development for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 1:23 AM, damole said: I use Avast. I've un-installed it many times without any special removal tool not to say other haven't needed one. https://www.av-comparatives.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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