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JayhawkSD

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3. I think you mean AVAST free

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Mon Nov 7, 2016, 09:42 AM

Nov 2016

I use it and it has kept me in good shape. It stops more than just viruses, it is overall malware protection.

Not a fan of Kaspersky, since it uses up quite a lot of resources. If you have a fast machine with a lot of RAM, that won't likely be a problem, but...

Not sure about ADWCleaner. Reputation is good, but I think you only need to run it if you have adware problems.

I also think you mean MalWareBytes, which I also use. You can leave it running, but if you have Avast running you don't need to. I use it as a search tool if I suspect something s amiss.

I would not use ccCleaner without expert advice. It can do a lot of damage. I don't use it.

There are utility programs which remove Norton for you.

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What base antiviral, anti malware, anti-whatever should I get? [View all] Paula Sims Nov 2016 OP

I think you mean AVAST free JayhawkSD Nov 2016 #3

Second the Yes on Avast and MalwareBytes and the No on Norton Ron Obvious Nov 2016 #6

Thanks all - you are the BEST! Paula Sims Nov 2016 #7

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