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    Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    Evening all.

    Personally I am an AVG Free man, Ad Aware etc. But mum has it as part of the Virgin cable package. Seems happy and I guess that's the main thing. But I do wonder how good it is. Off to see if I can find out more on web, but has anyone had any experiences worth relating with it?

    Please save me from the AV test sites and loads of graphics lol!

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    I think they've used the Kaspersky engine in the past but I seem to recall reading it's the McAffee engine now i.e. poor. I could be wrong. I've found AVG has gone rubbish lately, it wouldn't be a bad move to go to Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast instead.

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    Agreed if it is McAffee now, it isn't great. Kaspersky is better. AVG seems ok with me lately, but I value your opinion Watercooled. I'll have another look at the AV sites; I know MS's Security Essentials has gone down well since launch.

    Thanks for your reply.

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    MSE is quite good, its not resource intensive and has good detection rates. Plus its free.
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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    MS Security Essentials & the Malwarebytes active protection module - it's a one-off lifetime license.

    However, MBAM & MSSE should never be required - use Firefox with NoScript (w/ iframes disabled) and AdBlock Plus. FF, NS & ABP will protect you from most online bugs, unless you're an idiot and click on everything anyway, in which case nothing will save you. Also ensure Java, your PDF reader and Flash are always kept up to date.

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    Kaspersky is the best
    I've been using it for many years now and never had any problems

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    I found virgins security to be a bit resource hungry to be honest. It has been some time since I have used it so who knows it may be better now, as others have already stated MSE a good one and its free.

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    When it comes to my Mom, anything that requires no user intervention is important. I gave her a Norton licence after Kaspersky suspended my account each time I re-installed my OS. I set little Sis up with AVG. I haven't tried the Virgin product but I would imagine it be more than adequate.
    smargh is right in the earlier post. The most useful help I gave was advice on what not to do whilst on the Net. They no longer click on anything and everything that takes their fancy and they have a fair idea as to how the most common exploits work. I'd say that they are careful now. No AV product will save a careless user in the Web.
    ... I use now a big vent for the whole machine now, but I cant use it forever, it is my grandma's ventilator...

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by ShavedApe View Post
    I found virgins security to be a bit resource hungry to be honest. It has been some time since I have used it so who knows it may be better now, as others have already stated MSE a good one and its free.
    Anything FREE is very POOR when it comes to PC security ( in my opinion )

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by smargh View Post
    However, MBAM & MSSE should never be required - use Firefox with NoScript (w/ iframes disabled) and AdBlock Plus. FF, NS & ABP will protect you from most online bugs, unless you're an idiot and click on everything anyway, in which case nothing will save you. Also ensure Java, your PDF reader and Flash are always kept up to date.
    A problem with NoScript for novice users is some websites will fail to function correctly. Yes, you can allow scripting but it can be a problem when purchasing something and you are redirected to a payment website you don't have white-listed - just something to be aware of when recommending it.

    As for Java and PDF, check the user's requirements and scrap Java unless they need it, it's more trouble than it's worth if they don't. Also scrap Adobe Reader, it's a bloated steaming pile, and get SumatraPDF instead.

    Quote Originally Posted by Machinegun View Post
    Anything FREE is very POOR when it comes to PC security ( in my opinion )
    Quite untrue, software like Avast and MSE are excellent and better than a lot of paid software. Also, MBAM on-demand is free and is great at detecting malware.

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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    I would use MSE I moved from AVG to MSE and moved my father-in-law off the Virgin AV to MSE as well.
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    Re: Virgin Security Software. Any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by Machinegun View Post
    Anything FREE is very POOR when it comes to PC security ( in my opinion )
    You haven't been trying the right software then.
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