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35323 2002-02-11 06:55:00 I'm about to install some antivirus software on a computer, but I was wondering if i could have some thoughts on which software i should use. Presently i have a 30day version of Trend's Pc-Cillin. Is this a good peice of software. Also i heard Nortons 2002 is a brick that uses up lots of resources, this computer has 128mg, should i steer clear of that for that reason?
Is Mcafee any good?

Thanks
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35324 2002-02-11 07:32:00 Suggest AVG. It's free as also are the updates. No problems with it so far. www.grisoft.com
Bye
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35325 2002-02-11 08:34:00 I have been using Nortons for over 3 years and prior to that I used Mcafee. I have had no problem with either the only reason I changed to Nortons was because at the time it was cheaper. My only real advice is to make sure you get one and keep it up to date. if you decide to go for Nortons then go for System Works, it's by far the best deal.

regards

PP
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35326 2002-02-11 09:32:00 Watch out for early versions of McAfee virusScan 6.0 in boxed cd. It took me 3 major downloads to get it to operate satisfactoraly. Version 6.02 is OK. on the plus side their help desk in oz is helpful and easy to get thru to. Guest (0)
35327 2002-02-11 09:36:00 Yeah DO NOT install early editions of McAfee, They suck so much, because you can't get free updates for them and you can't uninstall the damn thing. I still have mine on my system, I have just disabled it, cuz i can't uninstall it. Anything but early editions of McAfee. Guest (0)
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