Comments on: The best free antivirus software for your kids’ PC http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:42 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Randy Bell http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-24066 Randy Bell Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:20:13 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-24066 I agree, jeff, people are their own worst enemy. Not only that, but Microsoft has come under such intense criticism and been blamed so much as the 'scapegoat' for people's security problems while running Windows, that they in my humble opinion have 'overreacted' and created difficulties like the menacing "User Account Control" introduced into Windows Vista, - which treats EVERY user {even when logged on as Administrator} almost as a "limited-rights" user. UAC also interferes with many legitimate programs such as ERUNT {the little utility which backs up and restores Registry on all NT-based systems}, and it can interfere with other security programs {AntiVirus, Firewall, etc} by limiting their access rights or privileges. In my opinion, UAC does more harm than good, and is typical of what happens when individuals fail to take responsibility for their own Security. When that happens {people not being responsible and knowledgable}, "Big Brother" steps in and tries to do everything for them. :( But I certainly agree with you about those two anti-malware programs {SuperAntispyware and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware}, - they are very useful, especially since they have functional freeware versions that are not 'crippleware' but help find and clean infections from a compromised system. :) I also regret that MS put Windows Defender (WD) into Vista as a Service with no way to delete or uninstall it, other than to disable the Service - it causes a lot of problems and can do more harm than good by interfering with other legitimate {and better} third-party AntiVirus and AntiSpyware programs .. I agree, jeff, people are their own worst enemy. Not only that, but Microsoft has come under such intense criticism and been blamed so much as the ’scapegoat’ for people’s security problems while running Windows, that they in my humble opinion have ‘overreacted’ and created difficulties like the menacing “User Account Control” introduced into Windows Vista, – which treats EVERY user {even when logged on as Administrator} almost as a “limited-rights” user. UAC also interferes with many legitimate programs such as ERUNT {the little utility which backs up and restores Registry on all NT-based systems}, and it can interfere with other security programs {AntiVirus, Firewall, etc} by limiting their access rights or privileges. In my opinion, UAC does more harm than good, and is typical of what happens when individuals fail to take responsibility for their own Security. When that happens {people not being responsible and knowledgable}, “Big Brother” steps in and tries to do everything for them. :( But I certainly agree with you about those two anti-malware programs {SuperAntispyware and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware}, – they are very useful, especially since they have functional freeware versions that are not ‘crippleware’ but help find and clean infections from a compromised system. :) I also regret that MS put Windows Defender (WD) into Vista as a Service with no way to delete or uninstall it, other than to disable the Service – it causes a lot of problems and can do more harm than good by interfering with other legitimate {and better} third-party AntiVirus and AntiSpyware programs ..

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]]> By: jeff http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-24060 jeff Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:53 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-24060 Don't forget Malwarebytes and Superantispyware for those times crap dose get in your system. These 2 apps are free and are the most recomended from tech sites to clean out infections. I have been using them since they came to my attention and LOVE the way they work. I have been building and servicing machines for 12 years now and I do agree, people are the biggest problem for a system. A lot of users really don't know much about how to remove spyware/malware/viruses etc. And it's not hard with good apps to help. And I love NOD32 for a paid app, and use Avast for the free ones. Threatfire running with any antivirus app is also a good thing and have seen it work wonders to keep unwanted crap out. Don’t forget Malwarebytes and Superantispyware for those times crap dose get in your system. These 2 apps are free and are the most recomended from tech sites to clean out infections. I have been using them since they came to my attention and LOVE the way they work. I have been building and servicing machines for 12 years now and I do agree, people are the biggest problem for a system. A lot of users really don’t know much about how to remove spyware/malware/viruses etc. And it’s not hard with good apps to help. And I love NOD32 for a paid app, and use Avast for the free ones. Threatfire running with any antivirus app is also a good thing and have seen it work wonders to keep unwanted crap out.

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]]> By: Derek Cheng http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23781 Derek Cheng Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:40 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23781 Anyone heard of Panda Cloud Antivirus (www.cloudantivirus.com)? It's free, it works on the cloud, and it's easy to use. Once you install it, you can just forget about it! Anyone heard of Panda Cloud Antivirus (www.cloudantivirus.com)? It’s free, it works on the cloud, and it’s easy to use. Once you install it, you can just forget about it!

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]]> By: Brian http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23717 Brian Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:13:23 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23717 What did I write that is not true? The fact that Mac and linux do suffer attacks? Or that Mac and linux do have probs? What exactly is not true? WIndows is consistantly under attack and I would say in my experience in the computer business that 95% of all windows probs are in fact user created that is a fact. So what are you talking about the tinfoil hat thing? Well I have met at least 10 linux users and they all are conspiracy theorists, I think that is how many ppl use linux in this world. That is a joke, I do not want to offend you again, although my estimate is close. So tell me your in your name calling post that you put up what is "logical" in that and what is your experience to prove other wise. I have 10 years experience what do you have? I have seen all these OS at work there is nothing of value that really works with mac or linux they are simply not feasible in the everyday environment pain and simple. I have even met other techs who do not like windows and even they say begrudgingly yes I know windows is a nessesary evil I have mac or linux at home but I also have a windows machine to do everyday work on. Look here is the bottom line Linux vanishes tomorrow who cares no one would really care. Windows vanishes tomorrow banking systems government systems etc we would be screwed period end of debate no more argument. What did I write that is not true? The fact that Mac and linux do suffer attacks? Or that Mac and linux do have probs? What exactly is not true?

WIndows is consistantly under attack and I would say in my experience in the computer business that 95% of all windows probs are in fact user created that is a fact. So what are you talking about the tinfoil hat thing? Well I have met at least 10 linux users and they all are conspiracy theorists, I think that is how many ppl use linux in this world. That is a joke, I do not want to offend you again, although my estimate is close.

So tell me your in your name calling post that you put up what is “logical” in that and what is your experience to prove other wise. I have 10 years experience what do you have? I have seen all these OS at work there is nothing of value that really works with mac or linux they are simply not feasible in the everyday environment pain and simple. I have even met other techs who do not like windows and even they say begrudgingly yes I know windows is a nessesary evil I have mac or linux at home but I also have a windows machine to do everyday work on.

Look here is the bottom line Linux vanishes tomorrow who cares no one would really care. Windows vanishes tomorrow banking systems government systems etc we would be screwed period end of debate no more argument.

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]]> By: yakzip http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23693 yakzip Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:28:30 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23693 Brian ? Why are you flamebaiting with your "guilt by association" and ad-hominem method of augumentation? Could you make a logical argument properly supported with at least some factual points. Or would you have an axe to grind against people fed up with Microslopft that people expect should be alot better. Brian ?
Why are you flamebaiting with your “guilt by association” and ad-hominem method of augumentation?
Could you make a logical argument properly supported with at least some factual points.
Or would you have an axe to grind against people fed up with Microslopft that people expect should be alot better.

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]]> By: Neil Patmore http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23667 Neil Patmore Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:55:45 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23667 Its the support you'll end up paying an arm and a leg for though! Its the support you’ll end up paying an arm and a leg for though!

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]]> By: Simon Cohen http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23648 Simon Cohen Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:35 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23648 Hey Casey, 5 years ago I might have agreed with you. Back then, I was of the opinion that the only people who ever got infected were those who were duped into clicking on a link in a spam email. But lately, given the increase in the use of P2P software and social networking, it's way easier to accidentally end up with a virus. I think using a computer without even basic security software is a big mistake - akin to unprotected sex. You might not get infected today, but the more you engage in the unsafe activity, the higher your chances are of becoming infected. Stay safe! Hey Casey, 5 years ago I might have agreed with you. Back then, I was of the opinion that the only people who ever got infected were those who were duped into clicking on a link in a spam email. But lately, given the increase in the use of P2P software and social networking, it’s way easier to accidentally end up with a virus. I think using a computer without even basic security software is a big mistake – akin to unprotected sex. You might not get infected today, but the more you engage in the unsafe activity, the higher your chances are of becoming infected. Stay safe!

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]]> By: Katharine http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23647 Katharine Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:45:47 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23647 Rhonda, you make good points about making it as hard as possible for kids to make unwise decisions that can compromise computers. Thank you for recommending Comodo Internet Security as one of the free options that parents can rely on to prevent malware. Comodo security products, including our firewall and antivirus, have been installed on nearly 25 million computers around the world. We are proud that this free software makes it possible for more people to benefit from the Internet, regardless of whether they can pay for security software. Comodo Internet Security includes our award-winning firewall with a revolutionary Host Intrusion Prevention System, and Comodo Antivirus. Internet users download both as a package and then decide whether to install one or both. We recommend using the antivirus with a firewall. Thanks again. Katharine from Comodo Rhonda, you make good points about making it as hard as possible for kids to make unwise decisions that can compromise computers. Thank you for recommending Comodo Internet Security as one of the free options that parents can rely on to prevent malware. Comodo security products, including our firewall and antivirus, have been installed on nearly 25 million computers around the world. We are proud that this free software makes it possible for more people to benefit from the Internet, regardless of whether they can pay for security software.

Comodo Internet Security includes our award-winning firewall with a revolutionary Host Intrusion Prevention System, and Comodo Antivirus. Internet users download both as a package and then decide whether to install one or both. We recommend using the antivirus with a firewall.

Thanks again.
Katharine from Comodo

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]]> By: Randy Bell http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23616 Randy Bell Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:27:29 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23616 Agreed that Norton provides pretty good security, and I was a longstanding loyal Norton user for many years, - but I am just 'jaded' with the whole Security Industry, the main players being: Symantec/Norton McAfee Kaspersky ESET/NOD32 TrendMicro Computer Associates and a few others including Microsoft (Security Essentials), BitDefender, Norman, F-Secure, AVG, AVIRA/AntiVir, AVAST, WebRoot, PC Tools, etc. They ALL are ripoffs when it comes to RENEWALS of subscriptions, - and it has gotten to where it is cheaper to just upgrade to the latest-and-greatest edition of their security software than to shell out shekels to renew subscriptions for the older version of their product(s). It is a gimmick or scheme designed to lock you in and force you to upgrade every single year, all in the name of Security .. :( Basically they are trying to make you dependent on them so that you'll remain a willing 'patsy' to shell out the shekels every year; yet as you rightly suggest, a good security solution is hard to avoid these days .. :( Agreed that Norton provides pretty good security, and I was a longstanding loyal Norton user for many years, – but I am just ‘jaded’ with the whole Security Industry, the main players being:

Symantec/Norton
McAfee
Kaspersky
ESET/NOD32
TrendMicro
Computer Associates

and a few others including Microsoft (Security Essentials), BitDefender, Norman, F-Secure, AVG, AVIRA/AntiVir, AVAST, WebRoot, PC Tools, etc. They ALL are ripoffs when it comes to RENEWALS of subscriptions, – and it has gotten to where it is cheaper to just upgrade to the latest-and-greatest edition of their security software than to shell out shekels to renew subscriptions for the older version of their product(s). It is a gimmick or scheme designed to lock you in and force you to upgrade every single year, all in the name of Security .. :( Basically they are trying to make you dependent on them so that you’ll remain a willing ‘patsy’ to shell out the shekels every year; yet as you rightly suggest, a good security solution is hard to avoid these days .. :(

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]]> By: Brian http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/10/the-best-free-antivirus-software-for-your-kids-pc.html/comment-page-1#comment-23608 Brian Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:26:14 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=4843#comment-23608 Really what you said about norton surprised me A LOT I have found that Norton is great on a domain environment, however not so good on a stand alone, I REALLY REALLY like NOD32 my second is Kasperski. I have used AVG in a bind I was able to login to my ibanking. I have found that AVG is terrible when it comes to childrens aps, so many problems there was even a prob that was causing AVG to shut down computers, I found this out one day, thought it was nonsence booted a comp into safemode removed AVG booted back up no prob. Really what you said about norton surprised me A LOT I have found that Norton is great on a domain environment, however not so good on a stand alone, I REALLY REALLY like NOD32 my second is Kasperski. I have used AVG in a bind I was able to login to my ibanking. I have found that AVG is terrible when it comes to childrens aps, so many problems there was even a prob that was causing AVG to shut down computers, I found this out one day, thought it was nonsence booted a comp into safemode removed AVG booted back up no prob.

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