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Anti-Virus
Programs
If
your computer is connected to
the internet, it is essential
that it is protected with an
up to date program that monitors
what is being transferred in
and out of your computer.
That
virus checker that was installed
when you got your system is
probably useless unless it is
regularly updated with new checking
data.
Simple
Rule for Anti Virus
Programs: |
If
it hasn't been updated
in the last 24 hours
ago, IT'S PROBABLY OUT
OF DATE! |
Here's
some programs that we have tried,
and have found to work well.
My-Etrust
We
use this at 100host.com. It
is produced by Computer Associates,
and is based on the Pakistani
developed and supported VET
program.
My-Etrust
$US19.95 the first year, and
only $US9.95 for annual renewals
- a real bargain. Unlike other
popular anti virus programs
(ie Norton) it does not use
extensive system resources,
and has never caused system
lockups or crashes.
With the automatic update feature,
it's really a program that you
set and forget.
A free trial is available from
www.my-etrust.com
AVAST
- free for home use
As
well as checking email for harmful
content, this award winning
program also checks data coming
in from things like Instant
Messenger, Kazaa, ICQ, etc.
This is important, as harmful
content is often transmitted
by methods other than email.
This
program is great for dialup
users, as the regular update
files are quite small. You only
have to download the new entries
- not the entire virus signature
file.
We
use AVAST at home - it's great.
Download it at www.avast.com
AVG
- free for home use
A
popular checker that is free
for home use is AVG,
which is available from www.grisoft.com.
It is efficient and works well,
but attaches a promotional footer
to your outgoing email messages.
Trend
Micro - Instant checker
To
do an instant scan of your system
if you don't have a checker
installed, pay a visit to Trend
Micro. ands try their online
virus checker. You have to download
the checking program onto your
computer, and this could take
a while if you are on a dialup
connection.
Many
other anti-virus programs are
listed at virusall.com/downprodav.html
Firewalls
& More
A
firewall is also essential on
a computer that is connected
to the internet.
While
you are there, try out the "Shields
Up" service at www.grc.com
to see if it is possible for
hackers to access your computer
without your knowledge.
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