Outlook Express Email vs AVG Anti Virus?
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go to AVG control center and turn off the email scanning option. \ni have the same setting as yours but it never cause me problem. you might want to reinstall AVG again.
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McAfee used to have a free version but I think it now only offers a free trial period like most reputable antivirus software/companies.  Most of these companies also offer from their websites free scans of your computer without installing any software. \n\nAs for commercially available, I would stick with the well known companies that will stand behind their product and give you decent support if needed.  E.G. Norton AntiVirus, McAfee Virus Scan, and CA eTrust EZ Antivirus.\n\nI have never run multiple anti-virus packages at the same time.  I suspect some combinations will work but I would be hesitate to do this as this type of software is pervasive (i.e., installing and hooking into all parts of your system) and could cause more harm than help.  If this is something you're set on doing I would strongly recommend you find or get in writing from each company that makes the software that you plan on running can indeed run simultaneously. \n\nThe best things to do to prevent viruses is somewhat hard to answer without knowing things like what type of e-mail application you use, your level of experience, etc.  Starting with e-mail, the most common medium for viruses, you'll have better protection from e-mail viruses when using web based applications (e.g. Yahoo, Hotmail, and just about most major ISPs) vs. applications that are installed on your computer, such as Outlook or Outlook Express.  Reason being the e-mail stays on their server vs. being loaded down on your computer.  They get the virus not you.  Also, be very cautious about opening ANY attachment.  This is mostly common sense.  If you don't recognize the sender and have no idea why you're getting the e-mail in the first place, don't even open the e-mail let alone the attachment.  Don't forget to also delete the e-mail from your Trash can or Deleted folder.  If you know the sender but not sure why there's an attachment, once again, don't open it.  If you know for a fact why you're getting the e-mail AND the attachment, then and only then would I take the next step and that's use your antivirus software to scan it before opening it. \n\nAlso be judicious about what websites you visit.  Don't just click on any link from an e-mail or another website unless you know where it's going to take you.  Ask yourself is it really that important (i.e., worth the risk) I go to this website?  This is where a good firewall application helps out.  \n\nTo wrap this up I would recommend one final thing to consider.  Look at securing your entire computer and not just for viruses.  Consider looking into purchasing an entire security suite from one company (vs. independent software companies) as they usually provide antivirus, firewall, anti-spam and anti-spyware software.  (E.g. CA Internet Security Suite, Norton Internet Security, etc.)  Pros: More for your money, better overall protection, and most important, software applications that have been tested together and proven to work together.  Who needs the headache of an application corrupting another; uninstall and re-installing; hours on phone with support; etc.     \n\nHTH and good luck!
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AVG is good and its free. but for more options go to download.com and try to find free anti virus software there.
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Of the commercial (paid) products I've tried, I'm most satisfied with Trend Micro - it has minimal overhead, and works as well as some of the more prominnent names.  At home, I ue Avast! home edition - I find it to do a better job of preventing viruses than any other free antivirus product, as it has modules that provide email protection, IM protection, and file-sharing protection.
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virus. if you open the attachment. otherwise you should be safe. as i opened the email, but not the attachment and my computer seems just fine.
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Neither, AVG is free, long as keep updated it works great, they have a free forum if need help it is there.
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Ok, that's a lot of questions.  A great anti virus software that is free is called Zone Alarm. \n\n1)    This is iffy, a lot of ani virus programs will fight with one another, I recommend just installing one.\n\n2)     See question one\n\n3)     It will stayed turned on all the time, otherwise, what's the point?\n\n4)     It depends on the email program that you are using.  Are you using a program like Outlook?  That requires a plug in to do so....  If you are using Yahoo or hotmail, it's internet based.  In both cases, it will scan for viruses.  Most online internet programs already have a built in virus scanner.
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AVG is free from www.grisoft.com.  That will give you a good virus scanner.  Then you need a spyware program, like Spybot Search and Destroy.  In email, you really can't stop the bulk messages.  Abandon that email address and start a new one.
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i have never used avast but i have AVG, its an awesome program to scan your computer, i would stick with AVG.....
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windows explorer or email
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avg is the best antivirus.
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Email antivirus software or scanning is a good thing but it does not protect your computer from viruses that enter by something other than email. You can get viruses in a lot of ways--- Instant Messenger, from a disk you load, peer-to-peer programs (filesharing).  Email antivirus is not complete protection for your computer. You probably want to purchase an antivirus package that protects the PC itself as well as your email. It's worth the investment. Make sure you get one that you can set up to update the virus patterns on its own, since virus writers release new viruses all the time. Symantec, McAfee, PCCillan and FProt are just a few. Most have trial versions so check them out one by one and decide which you like best.
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Hi there,\n\nPlease take my advice and steer clear of AVG.  Everyone seems to think it's great, but I have the feeling that's because it's free rather than because of its protection capabilities.  If you perform some quick research on Security Vendor Protection Scores you will find that AVG scores virtually the lowest of all security programs.\n\nAnother program that will remove this virus whilst also achieving the highest protection scores available is Prevx1.  This will scan your computer and remove all instances of this virus whilst also no doubt removing a number of other malware on your computer that you are unaware of...\n\nThey are currently offering a free trial of their product which you can download from here:\nhttp://www.prevx.com
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Dump whatever you are using and get AVG Free Antivirus
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AVG:\nhttp://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10503939.html?tag=lst-0-2 \nAvast: \nhttp://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10375520.html?tag=lst-0-1
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AVG Ant-Virus\n\nFree updates etc.  Does NOT use a lot of your RAM!\n\nI've been using it for over 3 years, NO PROBLEMS!  It even scans incoming and outgoing mail!\n\nLook it up in any search engine, there's great reviews about it!\n\n:)
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