Contax 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 My lap top trial mcafee security centre period has ended and I'm currently looking for a replacement. What is your recommendation ? Is AVG(free) version any good ? Thanks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacrv Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 avira AV + comodo firewall (just the firewall, omit the AV when installing) My lap top trial mcafee security centre period has ended and I'm currently looking for a replacement. What is your recommendation ? Is AVG(free) version any good ? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunge 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 My lap top trial mcafee security centre period has ended and I'm currently looking for a replacement. What is your recommendation ? Is AVG(free) version any good ? Thanks. used to buy Norton, then Karspersky.... but found the software abit overkill, too many functions and settings.... now using free version of AVG... no problems so far... actually end of the day it depends on the user the most, if u don't open dubious emails/attachments, don't click ok/yes/download/install on any unknow windows that pop up randomly, don't surf on dubious websites... u'd be safe... on the other hand if u do all of the above and installed the best of the best anti virus/internet security software, u'd still be infected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallangrally Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 sorry to hijack this thread becos I cannot start thread, can any bros teach me how to secure my starhub wireless broadband? I think I'm the only one in my neighbourhood without encrytion enabled..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacrv Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 i believe this a user manual that comes with the wifi-router.. try reading it. otherwise search the net for the brand and model for ur router on the instructions. ps. try using WPA instead of WPA2 since some of wifi devices may not have WPA2 sorry to hijack this thread becos I cannot start thread, can any bros teach me how to secure my starhub wireless broadband? I think I'm the only one in my neighbourhood without encrytion enabled..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallangrally Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 Thank bro, after encrytion enbled does that mean other user cannot piggyback my broadband? sorry to ask but really not good in this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Author Share June 4, 2009 avira AV + comodo firewall (just the firewall, omit the AV when installing) thank you. Did not know about it until I read your post.Search and found the site : http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avira..._antivirus.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Author Share June 4, 2009 used to buy Norton, then Karspersky.... but found the software abit overkill, too many functions and settings.... now using free version of AVG... no problems so far... actually end of the day it depends on the user the most, if u don't open dubious emails/attachments, don't click ok/yes/download/install on any unknow windows that pop up randomly, don't surf on dubious websites... u'd be safe... on the other hand if u do all of the above and installed the best of the best anti virus/internet security software, u'd still be infected Thank you for your advise. My previous desktop are also using the free AVG version too . Btw , do I need to remove my expired McAfee security ctr(trial version) programme before I install the new one ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 Thank you for your advise. My previous desktop are also using the free AVG version too . Btw , do I need to remove my expired McAfee security ctr(trial version) programme before I install the new one ? It is advisable to uninstall the Mcfee before downloading the new one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacf Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 It is advisable to uninstall the Mcfee before downloading the new one. yup, nvr have 2 anti-virus softwares installed on same PC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josho 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 Better remove it before installing new one. =========================== Used to Kaspersky before but some hardcore spyware/ virus are not deletable! Overall not a bad program but it does give me a lot of problem on firewall despite opening the port already. Im currently using ZoneAlarm. V good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugts Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 after u enable password den your neighbour can see your SSID if u broadcast it..but need password to login to your wireless.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 Use AVG for v long..so far v good.. another used b4 is Avast.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Author Share June 4, 2009 It is advisable to uninstall the Mcfee before downloading the new one. roger . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Author Share June 4, 2009 yup, nvr have 2 anti-virus softwares installed on same PC. thanks , I'm a noob in this area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear June 4, 2009 Author Share June 4, 2009 Use AVG for v long..so far v good.. another used b4 is Avast.. that's also what my colleague suggest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacrv Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 u r most welcome. outsiders will not be able to tap on ur line unless they wanna spend the time and effort in hacking u which i doubt they would.. Thank bro, after encrytion enbled does that mean other user cannot piggyback my broadband? sorry to ask but really not good in this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacrv Neutral Newbie June 4, 2009 Share June 4, 2009 (edited) u r most welcome too.. avira + comodo firewall is the best combi at the moment thank you. Did not know about it until I read your post.Search and found the site : http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avira..._antivirus.html Edited June 4, 2009 by Hondacrv ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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