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14 years ago

My computer came with Trend Micro & I've always kept it. But computer guy says it's wothless & recommended Kaspersky. I have a trial version of this on here. I think it caused my computer to go so slow with the 1 GB ram.

I'm wondering if I should go with the paid Kaspersky or is there something else I should consider?

Before I sent it in, I also had the free Malware Bytes on it. But,I was a bit lax on running this.

Doris

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sushipup1
14 years ago
ESET has been great for us.

Here is a link that might be useful: ESET
DA_Mccoy
14 years ago
Avast, AVG, MSE. It is a user's preference just like Ford, GM or Chrysler

When I get home I will attach the recent report from Virus Bulletin so you can make an informed decision.

DA
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
I personally use the free AVAST but have installed the free MSE for others both are great choices.

Just make sure you use the proper tools to remove the antivirus programs on the pc now because you can have real problems if there is more than one. Most AV companies have a special removal tool.
Antivirus Product Removal Tools

If he put the trial version of Kaspersky on I sure hope he fully removed the Trend Micro first. IF not you will need to fully remove both of those.

Using appremover may be your best bet and would be what I would do.
free AppRemover utility
this link tells all that appremover will remove
Supported Applications
Using AppRemover
715rose
Original Author
14 years ago
damccoy,your mention of car choices makes it clear to me. I will await the Virus Bulletin.
Raven,HE didn't install anything. I installed the trial Kaspersky.I was going to put Trend M back until he said it wasn't any good.I did not uninstall Trend Micro. I thought it was taken off when he wiped everything off.I have looked all over for it & see no traces of it.
If there is a free one that works it would be OK Guess I always thought paid was bound to be best. Doris
DA_Mccoy
14 years ago
Here's the link for the VB Results Summary. Don't let a single failure scare you off. You are looking for reoccurring failures or regular lack of submissions.

On the left of the page near to the top is the titled VB 100 Results Summary. Just below it is Previous. Clicking on Previous will take you to prior results than the page link presents.

Admittedly the site can get a bit deep at times, but I recommend bookmarking it for reading. A user would be surprised what they can learn from a site such as this.

DA

Here is a link that might be useful: Virus Bulletin

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