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Anti-virus Question

  • 11-07-2008 09:44AM
    #1
    troubled1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭


    I have just purchased a new laptop for my elderly parents, they literally only use it for a few sites, booking flights, checking sports results, email etc. other than using those sites they are completely computer illiterate. I have not yet put any antivirus/spyware software on it and I am wondering what would be the best (preferably free) software to use so that it will do checks and updates automatically without my parents having to update themselves. Also I won't be able to install these for about a week, will the computer be safe to use in the interim. Thanks for any help you can give me.


Comments

  • #2
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Avast Free and updates everyday automatically when there is an internet connection.

    ZoneAlarm Free firewall


  • #3
    Daemonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭Daemonic


    troubled1 wrote: »
    Also I won't be able to install these for about a week, will the computer be safe to use in the interim.
    I would say its best not to connect the laptop to the internet until you've installed the virus and firewall software. If the Windows firewall is on (it usually is on a default build) it will be safe'ish. Without virus software a week is plenty of time for something to infect the comp.


  • #4
    stevire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭stevire


    I think you'll find your answer here:

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=232963


    I'd also recommend AVG...


  • #5
    bushy...
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭bushy...


    Download these two :
    http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/browserapp.html
    http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

    Its really easy to set up , install the second one and tell it where you put the first one an away it goes.

    The first is a virtual pc that will run inside your (parents new) laptop , it will be almost totally independant.
    The second is the player to run the virtual pc . If it does get a virus it shouldn't be able to get out of the player and touch the laptop .

    Tbh i think an Apple laptop would've been a better idea for them ,but they're a few $$ more.


  • #6
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,287 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    bushy... wrote: »
    Download these two :
    http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/browserapp.html
    http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

    Its really easy to set up , install the second one and tell it where you put the first one an away it goes.

    The first is a virtual pc that will run inside your laptop , it will be almost totally independant. The second is the player to run the virtual pc . If it does get a virus it shouldn't be able to get out of the player and touch the laptop .
    Tbh i think an Apple laptop would've been a better idea for them ,but they're a few $$ more
    I have just purchased a new laptop for my elderly parents........

    .


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