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Jan 26, 2009 @ 12:28:57

twinkycowboy

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Hi All,

Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm not really experienced with the latest operating system. I'm getting a new laptop that has Vista 64 on it. Does this version come with an antivirus pre-installed, or will I need to get an antivirus program? Also, how hard is it to go from using XP to using Vista? Thanks for the answers in advance!

Jan 26, 2009 @ 12:34:19

sugarflyguy

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Might do, if not, then you would have to install one

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Jan 26, 2009 @ 12:37:51

rider

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twinkycowboy said:

Hi All,

Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm not really experienced with the latest operating system. I'm getting a new laptop that has Vista 64 on it. Does this version come with an antivirus pre-installed, or will I need to get an antivirus program? Also, how hard is it to go from using XP to using Vista? Thanks for the answers in advance!

Well I know nothing about Vista,but my brother has it and from what he tells me,it a big difficult to start off with, but once you get used to it,it's more user friendly than XP.

He's running AVG as an antivirus,so whatever you get,you make your mind up??

Sorry I can't help you more.

Jan 26, 2009 @ 13:07:29

jonnythan

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Windows itself doesn't come with AV, but chances are your laptop will come with an AV package.

However, I suggest you get rid of it and install BitDefender, AVG, or NOD32.

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Feb 09, 2009 @ 01:03:37

twinkycowboy

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I am most concerned by my Cyberdefender anti-virus, photoshop and my polar meter software.

I hope it will all work on Vista, seems like it will.

May 12, 2009 @ 03:25:13

casper0191

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well I have been really confused on what anti virus that I can use. I don't know what to recommend but try to see if this site can help. Also check what others recommendation.
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Learn to protect your Computer system
link [www.systemsecurityinstitute.org]

May 20, 2009 @ 03:53:38

serena

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It might not be pre-installed. I think you need to install anti virus.And I recommend you to install Kaspersky Anti Virus 2009, it is a leading anti-virus software and Internet Security software solution for your home computer or business.
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May 29, 2009 @ 22:24:32

Fallen_Angel72

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my son has vista he hated it he changed back to XP

Aug 15, 2009 @ 04:16:38

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northnet

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I've been a computer consultant for about 3 years now, and I can say that Avast Anti-virus is one of the best free anti-viruses out there. When people bring in computers for servicing, they usually have AVG or Norton on them and turns out most computers have a virus or spyware of some form. I would definately recommend Avast Antivirus. I has an Live Scanner, doesn't slow down your PC, and updates every 4 hours with new virus definitions, and alerts you instantly of viruses found. I've never recommended anything else.

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Sep 25, 2009 @ 10:42:46

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parneet384

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Iprefer you to Dnorton antivirus full if u 've low configuration then you can use light weight antivirus

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Sep 27, 2009 @ 16:14:37

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northnet

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AVG doesn't have the best track record for protection, even the Free edition. When I service computers, most of them have AVG or Norton on them. 94% of them have some form of virus or spyware on them. I always uninstall the antivirus if an active subscription is not present. I would highly recommend Avast Anti-virus. It has a live scanner, it's free, and updates itself automatically.

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Oct 21, 2009 @ 02:24:04

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northnet said:

AVG doesn't have the best track record for protection, even the Free edition. When I service computers, most of them have AVG or Norton on them. 94% of them have some form of virus or spyware on them. I always uninstall the antivirus if an active subscription is not present. I would highly recommend Avast Anti-virus. It has a live scanner, it's free, and updates itself automatically.

The AVG free edition I have comes with a live scanner.

Oct 21, 2009 @ 02:25:17

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jonnythan

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Yes, I have moved onto suggesting Avira and Malwarebytes as the AV/anti-malware packages that should be installed on all systems. I no longer recommend AVG, Bitdefender, or Spybot.

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