Anti-Virus Protection
For years, I’ve used McAffee, but when it came to renew this year, they wanted me to take all sorts of software that I don’t need. I very much object to the completely unnecessary SiteAdvisor. At 62, I’m perfectly capable of deciding what I want to look at.
So McAffee has had to go. Sad really, as indirectly I was an investor in the company and I made some money and they have served me well for years. But why should I buy things I don’t need.
So what have I done?
Programmers know where to get trusted software and one of those resources is SourceForge. There I have found a free anti-virus program called ClamWin.
It installed easily, although McAffee tried to stop the installation.
I’ll let you know how I get on.
The Anonymous Widower 
I have been using AVG for some years now, and last year went onto the paid for version rather than the free one. I am very pleased with it.
Comment by Liz P | June 18, 2010 |
My local lads recommended Kaspersky, which seems very effective. One of their reasons given was that Kaspersky update their preventive software more frequently than most.
Good to see from your blogging that you are so active. The exercise is clearly working.
Comment by Colin and Betty | June 21, 2010 |
A lot of people I know, have said to avoid Kapersky. I can’t remember the reason.
But after running ClamWin for a few days it seems fine and it’s totally free.
Comment by AnonW | June 21, 2010 |