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Quint

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Nov 28, 2011 2:46 PM
I'm searching for the best computer protection software. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Nov 28, 2011 2:46pm
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like_that

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26,625 posts
Nov 28, 2011 2:47 PM
I have a Mac. Hope this helps.
Nov 28, 2011 2:47pm
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Commander of Awesome

Senior Pwner

23,151 posts
Nov 28, 2011 2:47 PM
Apple products.
Nov 28, 2011 2:47pm
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OSH

Kosh B'Gosh

4,145 posts
Nov 28, 2011 2:47 PM
Microsoft Security Essentials.

It's free. It's good. No complaints here. Been using it for over 2 years now.
Nov 28, 2011 2:47pm
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FatHobbit

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Nov 28, 2011 2:48 PM
I use AVG. It's also free and seems to work fairly well.
Nov 28, 2011 2:48pm
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I Wear Pants

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16,223 posts
Nov 28, 2011 2:49 PM
Microsoft Security Essentials.

Use it, love it.

Best product out right now.
Nov 28, 2011 2:49pm
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MontyBrunswick

Nov 28, 2011 3:04 PM
MSE or bust
Nov 28, 2011 3:04pm
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GoChiefs

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16,754 posts
Nov 28, 2011 3:16 PM
AVG
Nov 28, 2011 3:16pm
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vball10set

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Nov 28, 2011 3:18 PM
AVG Free
Nov 28, 2011 3:18pm
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Steel Valley Football

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Nov 28, 2011 3:37 PM
Trend Micro is w/o a doubt the best.
Nov 28, 2011 3:37pm
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I Wear Pants

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Nov 28, 2011 3:53 PM
Steel Valley Football;991582 wrote:Trend Micro is w/o a doubt the best.
Lies.
Nov 28, 2011 3:53pm
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se-alum

The Biggest Boss

13,948 posts
Nov 28, 2011 3:56 PM
Malwarebytes. You can use the free version and scan when you want or pay the one time fee of like $30. I like the fact that it updates it's virus database pretty much daily.
Nov 28, 2011 3:56pm
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Nov 28, 2011 3:59 PM
se-alum;991611 wrote:Malwarebytes. You can use the free version and scan when you want or pay the one time fee of like $30. I like the fact that it updates it's virus database pretty much daily.
Malwarebytes is an anti-malware tool, not anti-virus.
Nov 28, 2011 3:59pm
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se-alum

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Nov 28, 2011 4:53 PM
I Wear Pants;991622 wrote:Malwarebytes is an anti-malware tool, not anti-virus.
Malwarebytes products have a proven record of protecting computers by completely removing all forms of malware, including viruses, Trojans, spyware, adware and rootkits. When it comes to the safety of your computer, Malwarebytes provides the ultimate in protection from the cutting edge of technology!
www.malwarebytes.org
Nov 28, 2011 4:53pm
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Nov 28, 2011 5:04 PM
se-alum;991702 wrote:www.malwarebytes.org
No shit. But it's still technically an anti-malware tool.

Anti-Virus is generally classified as real-time protection and not a removal tool which Malwarebytes is. (A very good one though).

TLDR: Malwarebytes is for removing malware, not for use as a preventative like anti-virus programs are.
Nov 28, 2011 5:04pm
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End of Line

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6,867 posts
Nov 28, 2011 5:32 PM
AVG
Nov 28, 2011 5:32pm
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Mulva

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13,650 posts
Nov 28, 2011 5:32 PM
I like MSE. I have Malwarebytes too, but I agree it's a removal tool, not a protection tool.
Nov 28, 2011 5:32pm
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said_aouita

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Nov 28, 2011 5:59 PM
AVG with Malwarebytes.
Nov 28, 2011 5:59pm
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Steel Valley Football

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Nov 28, 2011 6:05 PM
I Wear Pants;991481 wrote:Microsoft Security Essentials.

Use it, love it.

Best product out right now.

Users of gay porn are big on MSE as it's especially geared toward those types of viruses.
Nov 28, 2011 6:05pm
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I Wear Pants

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Nov 28, 2011 6:29 PM
Steel Valley Football;991832 wrote:Users of gay porn are big on MSE as it's especially geared toward those types of viruses.
That's why we need you here as the resident gay porn expert to tell us these things.
Nov 28, 2011 6:29pm
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se-alum

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Nov 28, 2011 7:15 PM
Malwarebytes Pro is real-time protection.
Nov 28, 2011 7:15pm
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Timber

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Nov 28, 2011 7:19 PM
Stop watching porn! :)
Nov 28, 2011 7:19pm
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Steel Valley Football

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Nov 28, 2011 8:57 PM
I Wear Pants;991870 wrote:That's why we need you here as the resident gay porn expert to tell us these things.
I don't use MSE. You do.
Nov 28, 2011 8:57pm
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Nov 28, 2011 9:03 PM
said_aouita;991820 wrote:AVG with Malwarebytes.
This is what I use. Both free, no complaints.
Nov 28, 2011 9:03pm
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I Wear Pants

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Nov 28, 2011 9:18 PM
Steel Valley Football;992104 wrote:I don't use MSE. You do.
Yes, but I had no idea it was big in the gay porn enthusiast community. You did because you are part of that group. It's actually probably a glowing endorsement because like any avid porn user I'm sure you gay porn connoisseurs encounter a ton of malware and viruses.

Do keep us informed if your group of homoerotic video collectors finds a better antivirus program.
Nov 28, 2011 9:18pm