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What is a good Antivirus software?

What is a good Antivirus software?

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LLwharf
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05-24-2016, 05:09 AM
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LLwharf
05-24-2016, 05:09 AM #11

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BatyaHuahwi
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05-24-2016, 10:43 AM
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For the most thorough check, use Hitmanpro. It removes your malware automatically until the trial ends. Once done, it keeps scanning and improving, but won’t delete the virus unless you purchase it. This approach is effective because it leverages a large virus database from many other scanners.
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BatyaHuahwi
05-24-2016, 10:43 AM #12

For the most thorough check, use Hitmanpro. It removes your malware automatically until the trial ends. Once done, it keeps scanning and improving, but won’t delete the virus unless you purchase it. This approach is effective because it leverages a large virus database from many other scanners.

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MadameVastra
Junior Member
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05-25-2016, 09:30 AM
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They also check often and don’t interrupt your usage like others do. However, I use it sometimes and accidentally left viruses unremoved, which caused my rig to malfunction within two days. I managed it despite the issue.
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MadameVastra
05-25-2016, 09:30 AM #13

They also check often and don’t interrupt your usage like others do. However, I use it sometimes and accidentally left viruses unremoved, which caused my rig to malfunction within two days. I managed it despite the issue.

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Bring_It
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05-26-2016, 02:44 AM
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I haven’t relied on any AV software recently and noticed a few changes. 1. My online habits appear secure, with only minor issues before they escalated. 2. Using an e-sata hard drive dock and a separate machine with an AV scanner makes things easier without needing it on my main system. 3. I’ve experienced significantly fewer performance problems since cutting back. ## 4. My computer starts up quicker. ### 5. My life feels better without it—I’m probably just lucky not to encounter risky sites. My parents insisted on having one, which was a positive because they’re not very safe online, but their approach left a bad impression. I also realized no single AV solution catches everything, so I figured paying £30 a year wasn’t worth it if I’d still face problems. I don’t avoid porn, but I’m more cautious about where I browse.
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Bring_It
05-26-2016, 02:44 AM #14

I haven’t relied on any AV software recently and noticed a few changes. 1. My online habits appear secure, with only minor issues before they escalated. 2. Using an e-sata hard drive dock and a separate machine with an AV scanner makes things easier without needing it on my main system. 3. I’ve experienced significantly fewer performance problems since cutting back. ## 4. My computer starts up quicker. ### 5. My life feels better without it—I’m probably just lucky not to encounter risky sites. My parents insisted on having one, which was a positive because they’re not very safe online, but their approach left a bad impression. I also realized no single AV solution catches everything, so I figured paying £30 a year wasn’t worth it if I’d still face problems. I don’t avoid porn, but I’m more cautious about where I browse.

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SniperChickens
Junior Member
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05-27-2016, 09:57 AM
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Tell us about your preferred safe environments Big GrinDD
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SniperChickens
05-27-2016, 09:57 AM #15

Tell us about your preferred safe environments Big GrinDD

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KebabIsLife
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05-27-2016, 11:16 AM
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I'll start here—xvideos, xhamster, d'uhh that's basically everything I check out. Really love it, 10/10 would say it's the best site! No shame in enjoying those moments, right? With all the fun and freedom online these days, who wouldn't want to dive in?
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KebabIsLife
05-27-2016, 11:16 AM #16

I'll start here—xvideos, xhamster, d'uhh that's basically everything I check out. Really love it, 10/10 would say it's the best site! No shame in enjoying those moments, right? With all the fun and freedom online these days, who wouldn't want to dive in?

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Helfurion
Junior Member
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05-27-2016, 12:53 PM
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It’s considered shameful to enjoy things that bring pleasure. I’ll add being beeg to that list. Using incognito mode is helpful on family computers because it avoids caching, but it doesn’t protect against viruses. It only stops caching and disables extensions. Still, I’m not ashamed of my enjoyment habits—it’s just good to know. On another note, I borrowed an idea from Day9’s book and labeled important files with “horseporn” and similar names. If my hard drive ever needs recovery, they’ll either laugh or face consequences.

I try to stay safe by buying all my games, software, music, and movies. There’s no secure torrent or file-sharing site I trust. Viruses often hide in game cracks, and sometimes creators claim they’re false positives—though more often they aren’t. You’d think if someone could steal just one file from your computer, they could access your Steam account. It’s not a huge issue if it’s small, but with 300 AAA games and thousands spent on economy items for games like TF2, CSGO, or Dota 2, you’re at risk.
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Helfurion
05-27-2016, 12:53 PM #17

It’s considered shameful to enjoy things that bring pleasure. I’ll add being beeg to that list. Using incognito mode is helpful on family computers because it avoids caching, but it doesn’t protect against viruses. It only stops caching and disables extensions. Still, I’m not ashamed of my enjoyment habits—it’s just good to know. On another note, I borrowed an idea from Day9’s book and labeled important files with “horseporn” and similar names. If my hard drive ever needs recovery, they’ll either laugh or face consequences.

I try to stay safe by buying all my games, software, music, and movies. There’s no secure torrent or file-sharing site I trust. Viruses often hide in game cracks, and sometimes creators claim they’re false positives—though more often they aren’t. You’d think if someone could steal just one file from your computer, they could access your Steam account. It’s not a huge issue if it’s small, but with 300 AAA games and thousands spent on economy items for games like TF2, CSGO, or Dota 2, you’re at risk.

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RepoRizer
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06-10-2016, 10:44 AM
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I lol'd.
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RepoRizer
06-10-2016, 10:44 AM #18

I lol'd.

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Ungenuine
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06-14-2016, 02:21 AM
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I often enjoy watching people's reactions when I come in to repair their computers—they’re all floating around excitedly about their virus scanners. Running HitmanPro once revealed more than 100 infections and a handful of trojans. Funny!
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Ungenuine
06-14-2016, 02:21 AM #19

I often enjoy watching people's reactions when I come in to repair their computers—they’re all floating around excitedly about their virus scanners. Running HitmanPro once revealed more than 100 infections and a handful of trojans. Funny!

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randomabby
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06-26-2016, 12:44 AM
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Amusing.
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randomabby
06-26-2016, 12:44 AM #20

Amusing.

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