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• do you need an anti-virus with an iMac

  Hi all

  Maybe a silly question, but don't you always need to install an antivirus program on an iMac?

  Installation av-ware and other so-called cleaning-ware is one of the worst thing you can do on a Mac.

  Discover > http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-guides/ so that more Like This below.

• A PC can operate effectively WITHOUT the need for anti-virus software?

  Come to think if the first PC I've had and the worms Blaster threatened everyone...

  I do not just shoot when to install my anti-virus software, I need to close my Windows Firewall... 2 + 2 = and Yes, when I did I got the virus of shit...

  If only I had not installed the Norton... do you not think that any PC can operate without the need for anti-virus software knowing that you must close

  the Windows firewall and use theres rather...?

  I wonder!

  Hello

  It would be unwise to try to start without antivirus/antispyware are has just too many real threats and
  methods for malware to attack the system. If you attempt to do if of course you have redundant and
  current backups.

  Here's what I use and recommend: (these are all free and very effective versions.)

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with all I have
  launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
  reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leave the file system, Web,.
  Operational network (Script and behavior are also recommended in Ver 6 +).

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
  right of IE)

  Two versions of Avast are available 6.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 6.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
  Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
  Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
  Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
  disabled - click OK
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

  Avast 4.8 x - home - free - stop shields, you don't need except leaving Standard, Web,.
  and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
  Finish those you don't use).
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - home - free small, fast, exceptional protection CLOUD, working with other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
  or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever think malware and that
  would be unusual with Avast and occasional Prevx running with the exception of a low level cookie
  (not much), to UPDATE and then run it as a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they
  never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• I need an anti virus for my htc touch2, that I have to download?

  I need an anti virus for my htc touch2, that I have to download?

  Hello

  What operating system do you use?

  I suggest you to contact the support center for the HTC phone and check.

  http://www.HTC.com/www/support.aspx

• When you download an anti virus program I get the message of insufficient permissions, why is it I am logged as administrator.

  When you download an anti virus program I get the message of insufficient permissions, why is it I am logged as administrator.

  Hi tomholland69,

  ·         What is the full error message?

  ·         You are able to download other programs?

  ·         What web browser do you use?

  ·         What anti-virus program do you use?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Temporarily disable the security software.

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2: Put the computer in a clean boot State to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfigand click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  (d) click the general tab, click Normal startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.

  (e) when you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

• Do I need an anti virus program?

  I have a Macbook Air 13 ". I do not currently have an anti virus program and I was wondering if there is a program that apple sells or would recommend to use on Mac? I heard that anti virus programs are not required on macs, but I'm looking for clarification on this. What protection is my mac has if I have not an anti-virus protection program-specific?

  Thank you.

  1. it is not.

  2 built-in defenses in Mac OS X. unless you need to defend against malicious Windows software, you don't need additional software.

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• Do we need an anti virus for Mac?

  A friend of mine sent me this link on Intego anti virus.

  https://www.Intego.com/Mac-Security-blog/the-State-of-Mac-security-in-2016/?UTM _ medium = email & utm_source = macsecurity2016 & utm_campaign = m_content macsecurity2016_offer_en & ut = blog

  He got a safety on a Mac?

  No, unless you are concerned about malware for Windows.

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• Need to Anty Virus

  I need Protection for my PC at home that protects against software viruses, spyware and other malware in real time.

  Everyone I know including myself use AVIRA antivir.
  It's really good antivir. Doesn't use many resources, make updates when necessary and protect your laptop form virus.

  Find more information about this on http://www.free-av.com/en/index.html

• How can I configure an IMAGE MEMORY FULL I need dysfunction anti virus software.

  I tried AVG, MS Essentials, AVAST antivirus, they make the permenantly active HD and the PC (XP Pro 2002, 2.5 GB of RAM, 2 GHz, AMD SEMPRON, 70 GB of FREE hard disk) unusable and ends up the accident, shows BEGINNING MEMORY DUMP but does not have one.
  I am contacting AVAST support, who need a COMPLETE MEMORY IMAGE I set option of the SYSTEM FAILURE of MINIDUMP which have not spared either, NOW I can't reset to COMPLETE DISCHARGE of MEMORY because the option is 'NOT' gone!
  CAN ANYONE HELP? How can I reset to DISCHARGE MEMORY FULL? How to make a DUMP of MEMORY to record? I have all the correct configuration as described virtual on C: set to auto config of good size.
  Help!

  What is your system brand and model?

  Do you have any type of RAID configuration with your hard drives?

  Do you experience a system crash and blue screen of death (BSOD)?

  If you are experiencing a BSOD, you think people AVAST is going to help you with this?

  Don't you think that your system has some malicious software on it?

  If you think you have an infection and can always go on the Internet, I scan with other software first, then see if you still have a problem with the configuration of the memory dump and if you do, then fix it.

  Of course things should work, but it makes no sense to try to fix something on a system where malware can hide.  Malware will sometimes afflict the debugging tools and options on your system that you can use to find and remove it.

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.
  Restart your computer and solve the outstanding issues.
  Just to review, here's what your settings should look like for a partial memory (usually suffixient for troubleshooting the BSOD) image:
  Right click my computer, properties, advanced, startup and recovery settings.

  In the system failure section:

  Put a check mark in the box "write an event to the system log.

  Put a check mark in the box "send an administrative alert.

  Uncheck 'automatically restart '.

  In the Write debugging information section select:

  Partial dump (64 KB)

  Set the directory small dumpster:

  %SystemRoot%\Minidump

  Click OK, OK.

  Restart your computer.
  If you see a BSOD and want to see if you can fix, follow these steps:
  Here's a BSOD example showing information you provide:

  http://TechRepublic.com.com/i/tr/downloads/images/bsod_a.jpg

  Send for the nose and the Red arrows (3 to 4 lines total).

  Send all * line STOP message since there are clues in the 4 parameters.

  Ignore the boring text unless it seems important to you.  We know what a BSOD looks like, we need to know what your BSOD looks like.

  Download BlueScreenView here:

  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/blue_screen_view.html

  Unzip it and run it (BSV installs nothing) and let him complete the digitization of all your crash dump files.

  If you double-click on depressed, you will get information on it (including the field caused by the driver) and you should be able to spot the problem right away - especially if you see a model in landfills where Caused by field pilot is the same (beginning with this driver).

  Select (highlight) one or more of the most recent dump files by clicking on them and hold down the CTRL key to select multiple files.  Try to select only the most recent links that relate to your problem (perhaps five or six to start dump files).

  Click on file, save selected items and save information from the dumps to a text file on your desktop called BSOD.txt
  .  Open BSOD.txt with a text editor, copy the text and paste it in your next reply.
  Here's an example of report ASB to a single BSOD I initiated on purpose that indicates the cause of the accident as the pilot i8042prt.sys belonging to Microsoft Corporation:
  ==================================================
  Dump file: Mini062110 - 01.dmp
  Crash time: 21/06/2010-11:51:31
  Bug Check String: MANUALLY_INITIATED_CRASH
  Bug check code: 0x000000e2
  Parameter 1: 0x00000000
  Parameter 2: 0x00000000
  Parameter 3: 0x00000000
  Parameter 4: 0x00000000
  Caused by the driver: i8042prt.sys
  Caused by the address: i8042prt.sys + 27fb
  Description of the file: i8042 Port driver
  Product name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
  Company: Microsoft Corporation
  File version: 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413 - 2108)
  Processor: 32-bit
  Computer name:
  Full path: C:\WINDOWS\minidump\Mini062110-01.dmp
  ==================================================
  Send information from 5 last memory dumps.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• Is anti virus needed?

  Need an anti virus for ElCapitan?  I use online banking services and offered an anti virus app

  N ° your bank don't know what they are talking about if they offer AV for your Mac software. Ignore their opinion without value. All it will do is cause problems on your Mac and offer no extra protection either.

• Vista premium operating system? need to use AVG anti virus and pc tune up?

  I have an older laptop OS Vista premium and AVG anti virus and p c tune up.

  I realize are now 8.1 W not the product AVG; can I rely on Windows defender disc cleanup, Defragmenter (and others I don't know) to protect the laptop? and remove AVG as I did on my most recent portable W8.1 mind?

  Thank you

  FOR EXAMPLE

  Hello TedGibney,

  As in earlier versions of Windows, for example, the Bill said Windows Defender, Vista only acts as an Anti-Spyware. It was only in later additions of Windows that Microsoft has added anti virus ability.

  As you have used AVG before I would suggest that you follow this anti virus application, when you are running Windows Vista.

  About PC Tune Up it would be wise to not use that, like many Tune Up / registry cleaners these applications can cause more problems than they actually heal.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk|  vistasupport.mvps.org| xphelpandsupport.mvps.org| www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• What anti-virus for Comcast email

  I have a Dell OptiPlex 3020 with Windows 7 Pro and recently changed my internet provider Comcast cable.  With cable Comcast is my internet provider, I use their own email Comcast as my e-mail program.  I use the regular version of Vipre as my antivirus.  I was wondering if the Vipre antivirus was check my emails so I contacted Vipre support to see if the Vipre AV was in fact checking my emails.  I was told that it wasn't the support Vipre agent.  So I called Comcast tech support to ask if Comcast was check my email and told me that I have to get their "Constant Protection" program in order to have my verified emails.  One of you have Comcast cable or any provider of cable internet and how are you going to have your emails monitored for virus content.  What programs antivirus will work with Comcast cable to monitor the emails of Comcast.  I would appreciate hearing back from any of you with suggestions on what to do and what might work for me.  I would like to know what antivirus, malware or any other safeguards you use with internet cable operators.  I love the format and layout of the Comcast E-Mail more Windows Live E-Mail and would rather continue to use Comcast email instead of download the Windows Live E-Mail.  Thanks for any help you can give me.

  Pete

  Hi Pete, and welcome to the forum.

  Analysis of e-mail (as a separate item) is a layer of redundent in AVs these days. It's a little something of scareware used AVs market.

  Email infections occur when attachments or links to malicious software are open and written on your hard drive, not when the email is downloaded. If your AV real-time cannot detect malware at this point, his e-mail scanner does not detect it during the download, because both use the same signature database.

  I never activated mail scanning in many AVs I used over the years and have never been infected through this vector.

  I use Comcast, but doubt that their email should be treated differently. Currently the free AVs of avast and Panda Cloud are recommended by the regulars here. Their real-time protection will protect you from infections of e-mail, even if they do not use a separate email scanner.

  More information:

  Why you don't need your anti-virus program to scan your e-mail
  Thundercloud.NET/.../index.htm

  Should I scan my Email for viruses?
  linetap.com/.../scan-my-Email.htm

  MSE scan email?
  Answers.Microsoft.com/.../2b9dd412-1116-4d28-84bb-ebeab5d28ced

• I want to download the program of manament of Utorrent files but when I try to open it. A box will open up, which tells tht Soicwall Anti Virus is preventeing me fron doin g so.

  How can I get through it or otherwise. What is a program that I can use to share files I'll power b.

  Hello

  If you have installed anti-virus software, please disable it and check if it works very well.

  See the link.

  Disable the anti-virus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software

  NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  For all windows questions do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• I'm having a few bad experieces with free anti-virus download websites. Can anyone recommend a?, also I don't mined paying a quid off ebay or something like.

  I had experiences of somebad with especially anti-virus software downloads. Many of these sites are unscroupolous download software on your PC that offers a free scan and tells you your computer is riddled with viruses and then if you click on repair, they try to charge you, and then I got one which kept hijack my browser to its own Internet site all the time, telling me that I had to buy this software now because my PC is at risk. To tell you the truth, I'm sick of these scam sites and if someone can recommend a trusworthy site or know where I can buy a CD at good / so please let me know. Regards, Darren.

  The first thing is to try to roll of Malware, I propose to download and comprehensive performance analysis with:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Microsoft will give you a free anti-virus and it is completely reliable, you can download it from:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx

• When you try to update AVG, it shows a contradictory anti-virus software that needs to be removed

  Im trying to update my anti-virus software avg and when I get to the last step it says there is a conflicting program called vet anti virus that needs to be removed. I try to remove it and it has an error and will not allow him to be remomed. Anyone got any ideas?

  Im trying to update my anti-virus software avg and when I get to the last step it says there is a conflicting program called vet anti virus that needs to be removed. I try to remove it and it has an error and will not allow him to be remomed. Anyone got any ideas?

  First of all, do not download AVG, it isn't really good product. Use free Avast. Second, what is the error when uninstalling antivirus Vet? Try Revo Uninstaller free