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  1. Antivirus Recommendations

    I just got a new Windows 8.1 laptop and the free trial of McAfee is ending in the next day or so. Any recommendations for a decent free or cheap antivirus program? I don't normally go trolling about the deeper, darker parts of the web so I wouldn't call my browsing habits high-risk or anything.

    Thanks.

    Dolemite, the Bad-Ass King of all Pimps and Hustlers
    Gymkata: I mean look at da lil playah woblin his way into our hearts in the sig awwwwwww

  2. I'd read enough articles on antivirus software that I removed what I had (avast) altogether and haven't looked back since.
    I run Super Anti Spyware weekly and Malwarebytes monthly. I let Windows defender do its deal overnight.
    It's been six months and the only consequence has been that my laptop runs faster.

  3. Hmm! Something to think on. Thanks.

    Dolemite, the Bad-Ass King of all Pimps and Hustlers
    Gymkata: I mean look at da lil playah woblin his way into our hearts in the sig awwwwwww

  4. I just run Malwarebytes.

  5. #5
    I use Avast, and it actually helped me recently. Like a dumbass, I installed Java so I could chat with TNLers during E3. Sure enough, it got infected. Avast had it cleaned up with minimal effort, though it did take a long time for the full scan.

  6. If you're a Comcast customer, you should be able to get a free Norton Security Suite license. Norton used to be bloated years ago, but it runs fast for me and is very reliable and hassle-free.

    If you aren't with Comcast, maybe your ISP provides a similar option. It's worth checking into.

  7. Thanks guys. All great suggestions.

    Dolemite, the Bad-Ass King of all Pimps and Hustlers
    Gymkata: I mean look at da lil playah woblin his way into our hearts in the sig awwwwwww

  8. ESET is actually great, despite Micro Center guys hawking it like a cell phone at Radio Shack!

  9. #9
    I'm glad you mentioned that, Nick. Time Warner has the same deal, but I had neglected to reinstall it after some rebuild some time.

  10. #10
    wait, nick is alive?

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