is it ok if i have no anti-virus? i have tune up utilitties and 1 click maintenance?what are the difference?
2007-05-23 04:23:53 · 12 answers · asked by valit 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you will be oh-ish without AV considering what you have on your machine already.. i would recommend an additional AV strongly though.. try:
AVG Free:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
OR
Avast Free AV:
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
2007-05-23 04:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by Beebs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As an IT professional I would say that internetting without virus protection is like driving without a seat belt. You leave yourself vulnerable to a lot of stuff. Sure, you might be able to survive without it, but if an accident occurs you'll really wish you'd had it in place.
Google for AVG, it's a completely free Anti Virus program for non-commercial users. It works beautifully and doesn't hog system resources.
2007-05-23 11:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by Therious 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take it you're using Windows!? If so, as the above user states, you can use it without an anti-virus. Just be sensible and don't open any emails from an unknown source and be carefull which websites you visit.
You maye have issues with internet worms but a decent firewall policy should keep them out.
However, seeing as you can download a decent AV package for free, such as AVG I'd probably recommend using one.
2007-05-23 11:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by Golgo 13 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get by, but for complete protection, I would get an anti-virus. The one I recommend is Panda Anti-Virus. It is simply wonderful and very user friendly.
2007-05-23 11:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an anti-virus program. There are various free programs out there today and you can find reviews of these program through sites like PC-World and C-NET. But keep in mind you should ONLY have ONE AV program.
2007-05-23 11:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kermit C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is advice to install any anti virus. There are many antivirus in market. Also you can get a free one. Anyhow the most importent thing is to update your virus pattern, since virus were develope every second. I prefere Trend Micro antivirus. It easy to use..if you prefere free antivirus --Avast or AVG
2007-05-23 11:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by fizzie_m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to have anti virus as these utilities provide tuning up and not protection.
go for the free avast home at:http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
and also install spybot from here:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Do not just trust microsoft onecare.
I m a professional so please trust.
Enjoy!!!
2007-05-23 11:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by rohit k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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http://security.yahoo.com/
if needed
registry cleaner
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2007-05-23 11:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Q&A Answer Mans Retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running without an antivirus is extremely dangerous and is definately not recomended.
Modern day worms can infect your computer while you sleep; you have to have an antivirus and a firewall to protect yourself.
2007-05-23 11:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by Chip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have an anti-virus.
2007-05-23 11:33:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋