Good info.
Thanks.

use Linux no need antivirus

Hi all,

Thanks for all the input and I took the advice I uninstall &%^(%$#* Norton (my apologies to Norton supporter for badmouthing Norton ) and chose MSE to install. It was a breeze and no payment needed. Ok, I'm a cheapo I go for free things

i been using pc browsing internet more than 10 years already....in this 10 years i never use any av/is before and my pc is never attack by virus.

the tips is do not suka2 click those link yang bukan2 xD!~

better to have antivirus software.

without one ,ur pc will be like a door without a lock to threats

are u sure its totally safe from any threats.

sometimes virus may come in background without notice.

using avira free edition too

enough already for basic protection

There are some kind of malware (malicious software) that can turn your computer into a bot, When this occurs, your computer can perform automated tasks over the Internet without your knowledge.

Read the full text by Microsoft in this link
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/botnet.aspx
ans also how to strengthen your computer's defenses
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-secur...protect-pc.aspx

(me also didn't use Antivirus nor Internet security software until Oct 2010 last year
until after read the above article about "bots")

This post has been edited by tanhks: May 19 2011, 04:51 AM

secure your network rather than paying antivirus

Nowadays, best to secure all possible loopholes for protection. Apparently, even Mac is slowly becoming more vulnerable to attacks.

got very good free AV nowdays, wanna pay for what ?

it's always best to go with "best practices" in using computer.

anti-virus is only a form of deterrent / passive measure. if the definition is not there when there's an outbreak, the AV won't detect it.

yes. u need it. UNLESS, u never insert friend pen drive, u don't use internet, then u dont need AV, the moment u r connected to internet, the risk of getting infected is there.

forgot to add.. free good AV including avira, MSE, etc.

It is advisable. Unless you are really computer expert. How are you going to protect your computer from virus from pendrive, drive by downloads? Unless you want to virtualise your whole PC using Returnil or Deep Freeze, then you don't need an antivirus.

Than again, you could ended up giving your bank no/password to phishing sites. In the end, it is better to have antivirus.

@annoymous1234,
You forget to mention avast

This post has been edited by Ramjade: May 20 2011, 09:23 AM