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Microsoft Security Essentials, would it be suitable?

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  • 06-11-2013 7:50pm
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    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,242 ✭✭✭


    For my Dad to download to his laptop, it's free seemingly, doesn't use the laptop a whole pile, mainly for news, travel & email. Is it good enough protection, his 1yr McAfee is about to expire

    Thanks


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    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Microsoft recommend to not use it alone, it only stops about 80% of malware, although McAfee only stops about 50% so it's a big upgrade.


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    feelgoodinc27
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    It was the best but not anymore, avast or avg are among the best options and both are free.


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    GarIT
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    Avg is fairly useless now too. Avast is good, Comodo is better but you have to know what you are doing for it to be useful as it relies a bit on user input.


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    GarIT
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    MSE was never near the best, Norton has been the best for protection for at least 5 years, it was rivalled by McAfee many years ago and recently by Kaspersky but it has always been the best. The only downside to Norton is that will will slow your computer. And there are several different versions of Norton only the Internet Security is any good.


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    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,242 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    Thanks for replies, I've had Norton before myself & it has slowed pc down ok, was kinda looking for a free download one if possible for him otherwise will have to spend a few bob


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    GarIT
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    You say you are doing it for you dad, that would imply he isn't very tech savvy, so you should go with Avast if you are looking for something free. Paid products are generally better than the free ones and you're not fully protected without internet security, antivirus only protects against basic viruses and there's a lot more than that out there. Unfortunately there are no products that offer good protection with no slowdown.

    I saw Norton IS for 3 computers for €40 in Tesco today, I think it was €30 for 3 pcs in Argos recently if you decide to go for something paid.


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    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,242 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    Some Avast reviews say there are a lot of pop ups, that would drive him mad


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    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,242 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    Any opinion on the McAfee e-cards available on ebay


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    naughtysmurf wrote: »
    Some Avast reviews say there are a lot of pop ups, that would drive him mad

    You can turn them off for the most part.


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    uch
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    Have a look at Avira and just don't install the toolbar

    21/25



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    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,668 ✭✭✭flutered


    what about panda, i use it no grief, it just runs in the background and never asks a question.


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