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lilxkid24

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Jul 8, 2007

15. Nov 20, 2008 7:04 PM

in response to: Adama

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Avast has built in antispyware protection as well as do many so theres no need really for another realtime protection antispyware protection. Just using free one would be good enough

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Adama

6,575 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

16. Nov 20, 2008 7:23 PM

in response to: lilxkid24

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Oh you're kidding! Avast! is a Suite app, with built in Antispyware?

I thought it was just an AV. I don't really know if I like Suites - whole packages - it seems like they're more trouble than not.

SpiritWind

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Aug 19, 2006

17. Nov 20, 2008 10:58 PM

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Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

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Hi :

I know of no one "connected" with Avast that considers it a "Suite" ; however, it would be

wise to get "acquainted" with Avast by reading http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html .

All, IF not all, of the "regular" Volunteer "Helpers" on the Avast Support Forums, including

me, recommend having at least 1 antiSPYWARE/antiTROJAN program like Malwarebytes

Anti-Malware, SUPERAntiSpyware, etc . What is known as antiVIRUS companies are

"adding" antispyware/antitrojan "detection" and some of the antiSPYWARE companies are

"adding" antivirus "detection", so the security companies are going "hybrid" .

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Adama

6,575 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

18. Nov 21, 2008 7:23 AM

in response to: SpiritWind

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Hi SW,

Thanks for the great link to avast, I have saved it to my faves. I did read through some of it though, and it is easy to read.

I was going to print the instructions to read more about it, but since it has 81 pages I decided against it.

One question though: Why do they want you to "register" your product and then "insert a key" before you use it, if it is a "free" program?

SpiritWind

1,724 posts since
Aug 19, 2006

19. Nov 21, 2008 11:03 AM

in response to: Adama

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Hi :

Not definitely sure of ALL the Reasons Avast requires "registration", but recall One time I

think I saw One of the Developers say it was to know HOW many Servers they needed to

provide the Updates . IF "register" is for the FREE Version, it contains a "Declaration" that

it is for non-commercial AND Home Use ONLY and since you seem to have a Graphics

business, I do not know IF you could ethically use the FREE Version !? Another reason

MAY be cause there are some fraudulent Sellers of Avast and occasionally some of their

"Buyers" report problems that we inform them that the legitimate Avast is NOT responsible

and unable to "fix" .

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Adama

6,575 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

20. Nov 21, 2008 8:24 PM

in response to: SpiritWind

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

SpiritWind wrote:

Another reason MAY be cause there are some fraudulent Sellers of Avast and occasionally some of their

"Buyers" report problems that we inform them that the legitimate Avast is NOT responsible

and unable to "fix" .

~ ~ ~

Ok, that makes sense that they would protect their product in that way.

And no, I do not have a Graphics business, I make these graphics for free for my friends and colleagues. Maybe later I would be doing something different with my Graphics, but not just yet.

snorg

2,529 posts since
Nov 28, 2007

21. Nov 21, 2008 9:05 PM

in response to: Adama

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Hi poopsie

Just get Avast, it updates itself, you dont need to read up on it.
Then get SUPERAntispyware it updates itself too, the free one will do but if you wanna pay for pro thats fine too.

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Adama

6,575 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

22. Nov 22, 2008 9:58 AM

in response to: snorg

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Poopsie???

LOL

Hi Snorg,

Yeah, I know that it updates itself. I like to read up on stuff I'm interested in, so that I stay informed.

See ya later!

Adama

6,575 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

23. Nov 22, 2008 7:12 PM

in response to: Adama

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of the great people who have given their comments and suggestions.

I really appreciate it and I consider this question as Answered.

Adama

6,575 posts since
Sep 7, 2007

24. Nov 22, 2008 7:58 PM

in response to: Flashorn

Re: Security - Multiple questions thread.

Flashorn wrote:
Hey sweetie!!

Yes, you should download "everything"you need then just disconnect or even better

shut off your router this way it will reboot when you turn it back on again. This does a whole

lot of good to your connection.

today there are less Viruses that are going around so a good AntiVirus is recommended

BUT, there are allot more Malware, ( Trojans , fake antispyware, ect.) so, a Very Good

AntiSpyware is the norm. As you can see by my thread there are allot of good ones to choose from.

As for SpyBot, well , I would rather you choose something else. MalwareBytes or SUPERAntiSpyware,

Something along those lines. There is the fact that your AntiSpyware would have to have REAL TIME

SHIELDS, meaning you would have to buy to get this service.

Anyway, I'll talk to you more later, I have errands to run and see If Dad is doing OK.

FLASHORN.

Hi Flashorn,

Could you please visit me here ?

Thanks, m'dear.

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