I just recently gotten a brand new toshiba laptop, it came with norton protection but it’s only limited time, so i downloaded Free AVG security, is there anything else that I can do to maximize safety for the laptop? background: had over 3+ laptops in the past that went under viruses, and overheating problems due [...]
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What softwares can I download to maximize laptop protection against anything harmful?
April 13th, 2013 
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Is there an anti-virus program that doesn’t need much memory? Would a free one use more memory?
December 25th, 2012 AVG I have tried to install the free AVG anti-virus software on a friend’s computer but had problems as the pc is 5 years old. It was very slow and then said there wasn’t enough memory. She hasn’t got a lot of money and can’t afford a new pc, so I wondered if there was a [...]
Are the free anti-virus and firewall program as good as payed ones?
November 10th, 2012 AVG I know there are good free anti-virus and firewall protections out there, but are they as reliable or good as the ones you pay for? Right now I have McAfee, and thinking of switching to free AVG. Anyone had any problems with the free program? Chosen Answer: Is a GIMP as good as Photoshop? No. [...]
Can I remove AVG Antivirus if I have IObit 360 security installed?
November 8th, 2012 AVG Can I remove my AVG antivirus if I have IObit 360 security on my computer? Chosen Answer: Advanced system care has a great uninstall-er that will uninstall both. The fact is you should always format your computer when installing a new anti-virus. Your computer will run better and all anti-virus programs work better on a [...]
Problems with AVG 2011 free download?
October 14th, 2012 AVG I had AVG on my computer with no problems. It then asked me to update to 2011 AVG free. I downloaded this and up popped up a licence number. I copied the licence number down. When I restarted the computer I was asked to activate the licence number which I did, but is was not [...]
How can I get AVG to ignore a virus threat?
October 11th, 2012 AVG The file in question is not a virus yet AVG keeps falsely detecting it as one. I have to keep re-downloading it and everytime that I do, I click ignore but it still won’t allow me to access it. How can I make AVG permanently ignore this file as a threat? Chosen Answer: There can [...]
If I already have Norton 360 on my computer, can I download AVG Free too?
September 23rd, 2012 AVG Im not sure if Norton 360 is enough and Ive been told I can run another anti virus at the same time but dont know if its true. I want to get Ad Aware 2007 for spyware/adware and also get the AVG free for viruses. Is this too much at once or is it fine? [...]
What is the best free antivirus besides AVG?
September 8th, 2012 AVG I’ve had AVG free anti-virus for a year but now they want to charge. What is another free anti virus that is as reliable? Chosen Answer: I would recommend the Microsoft Security Essential, it is very light, reliable, and prevent all viruses effectively. I have been using it for 2 yrs with no problems. Good [...]
How to Remove AVG 2011 free edition?
January 27th, 2012 AVG I downloaded AVG 2011 about a month ago, And since then I have been having a lot of problems with my computer. As you can see i just asked a question. AVG caused this. Every time I go to uninstall programs and click AVG it tells me that it isn’t installed on my computer. I [...]
Can i run AVG free 2011 and microsoft security essentials on the pc?
January 12th, 2012 AVG I have been running both programs for quite some time now, but i was wondering if it might cause some future problems? Chosen Answer: DONT…you should run 1 and only 1 AV at a time…you can however use malware or spyware in combination with your AV Both AVG and MSE are both good, so choose [...]