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laptop virus protection

  • 30-11-2015 1:57pm
    #1
    jockeyboard
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭


    Hi do most people buy virus protection or download for free?
    Can anyone recommend one to buy or download?
    My last laptop full of pop up adds, porn and various other virusus so want to avoid on my new one!


Comments

  • #2
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,457 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Sparta Security.


  • #3
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭waraf


    I use Kaspersky and haven't had any virus problems since I started using it. You can install it on 3 machines so you can split the cost with someone else if you like.
    Do not under any circumstances buy Norton/Symantec anti virus or internet security. It's terrible.


  • #4
    LDN_Irish
    Registered Users Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭LDN_Irish


    I wouldnt bother with it to be honest. It's kind of like screen protectors or condoms. Safer with them but more fun without and you'll be grand if you're careful.


  • #5
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    jockeyboard wrote: »
    My last laptop full of pop up adds, porn and various other virusus so want to avoid on my new one!

    Porn is a virus now? Are you a member of that Kerry Women's Group?


  • #6
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,230 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    Moved to Virus and Malware Removal forum

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



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  • #7
    limitedIQ
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭limitedIQ


    ms essentials is a free microsoft antivirus

    if you are using the google chrome browser install adblock and it will block ads from websites.
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom?hl=en

    malwarebytes is also good to have:
    https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/


  • #8
    kingtut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


    waraf wrote: »
    I use Kaspersky and haven't had any virus problems since I started using it. You can install it on 3 machines so you can split the cost with someone else if you like.
    Do not under any circumstances buy Norton/Symantec anti virus or internet security. It's terrible.

    I have used Norton for years and find it excellent, had no issues with it.
    Definitely worth paying for anti-virus software in my opinion (regardless of which one you go for).


  • #9
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭waraf


    kingtut wrote: »
    I have used Norton for years and find it excellent, had no issues with it.
    Definitely worth paying for anti-virus software in my opinion (regardless of which one you go for).

    I know someone who worked for Symantec and he told me not to use it under any circumstances.


  • #10
    Flatzie_poo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Flatzie_poo


    kingtut wrote: »
    I have used Norton for years and find it excellent, had no issues with it.
    Definitely worth paying for anti-virus software in my opinion (regardless of which one you go for).

    Agree with the poster above, one of the IT lads in my job said Norton is practically a virus in itself!


  • #11
    kingtut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


    waraf wrote: »
    I know someone who worked for Symantec and he told me not to use it under any circumstances.

    I know someone who currently works there and although I have never asked them what virus protection they would recommend they know I use norton and have never advised me against it.

    From my personal experience it has given me no trouble at all and I am 100% happy with it. I can't comment on kaspersky as I've never used it.

    This website gives kaspersky a higher rating http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/kaspersky-vs.-norton.html but has bitdefender as better than both (no experience with bitdefender)

    This website has Norton as being slightly better lol http://computersecurityhq.com/norton-vs-kaspersky-internet-security/


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  • #12
    kingtut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Flatzie_poo wrote: »
    Agree with the poster above, one of the IT lads in my job said Norton is practically a virus in itself!

    Well I'll stick with it until my subscription runs out and then I'll look into whether there is a better provider (although as per my previous posts I haven't actually had any issues with norton - not yet anyway :D)


  • #13
    jockeyboard
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭jockeyboard


    Thanks guys. Plenty to be investigating here!


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