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myLot reputation of 96/100. dbhattji (1811)   ranked 701 out of 10,744 in computers3 years ago

I tried Avast antivirus and firewall, it works well with windows XP on my desk top but I get an error when I install it on my laptop that has windows vista - any suggestions?

 
 
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tags:  avast, firewall, windows vista, anti virus, xp
 
1. 569006110 (33)   ranked 5,699 out of 10,744 in computers   3 years ago

Stop using Vista...

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. santuccie (1940)   ranked 104 out of 10,744 in computers   3 years ago

How would you like a free, all-in-one suite that works with Vista, AND doesn't require annual license renewal? Just sign up for an e-mail address with AOL, and you can have McAfee SecurityCenter for free! Get it here: http://safety.aol.com/isc/index.adp??


myLot reputation of 96/100. dbhattji (1811)   ranked 701 out of 10,744 in computers  3 years ago

Is it the official site of McAfee? or does the AOL mean lots of antivirus programs in one bundle?


myLot reputation of 94/100. santuccie (1940)   ranked 104 out of 10,744 in computers  3 years ago

Neither. It's the real McAfee, but you're getting it free through AOL. It has McAfee antivirus, antispyware, and firewall. It has other features as well, the most important of which run automatically. For example, if you're just surfing the web when your browser hangs, then a message pops up and says a script is causing Internet Explorer to run slowly, you can abort (terminate) the script right there. Chances are, it may be one of those JavaScript iFrames that will try to infect your computer with malware.

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3. myLot reputation of 49/100. Taskr36 (4490)   ranked 815 out of 10,744 in computers   3 years ago

Well I don't use Vista, but I did use Vista RC2 before it was officially released and Avast Antivirus worked perfectly. I can't speak for the firewall though. I've heard alot of complaints about how hard it is to find a 3rd party firewall for Vista.

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4. myLot reputation of 82/100. herbalicious (369)   ranked 2,330 out of 10,744 in computers   3 years ago

Funny, Avast Antivirus worked fine for me. I just didn't like it too much though, it's skin seems much too casual to be suitable for an antivirus program.

I ended up using AntiVir, which is what I would consider to be the best antivirus software out there in the free realm. It's got a pretty professional look to it, and it finds a lot of stuff before anything happens to my computer.

I like AVG Antivirus too, because I've grown really fond of its interface. It was pretty reliable too, so you don't need to worry too much about it.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that there are many more antivirus programs out there and that Avast might not be the best; you should give them all a try to see which one you like the most (although a lot of people like Avast).

And try downloading the install file again; it might be a corrupted download.


myLot reputation of 77/100. teflon09 (116)   ranked 1,493 out of 10,744 in computers  3 years ago

I'm sorry, you have loaded guns against Avast.. But it still has got the best anti-virus engine and is soft on system resources... Shoule we be bothered about interface (skins you're talkin' abt) when our security is at stake.. BTW, extravagant skins put an onus on performance..

I hope you got it buddy..


myLot reputation of 92/100. BinKsBaBy (296)  3 years ago

i love avast!!!! i love the fact that it lets you deside what you want to do with the file that the flag as possibly being a threat, theres no way you can miss the air raid sounding warning!!!! LOL has scared me a few times as well as my daugher lol! I also like that I always see my virus database being updated! I had Macafee (paid for and aol type) and wasnt as happy with it as I am with avast!
As for vista had it on my desktop as well as my laptop reformated both hard drives back to XP, in my opinion Vista is too new and has way to many bugs still as well is not compatible with way too many other programs and even sites for my liking! good luck to you and gope you find something that you like for protecting your computer!!

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