[Answered] AV Shield Free based on Kaspersky

CrazyKate · 11-03-2006

I need to download an Anti-Virus Program ASAP. I was reading the info under "Downloads" "Anti-Virus", which I believe was written by Joe 5, Security Team Leader, Site Manager. (If I am incorrect, please let me know!)

My ? is: I was always told don't go near AOL, does that have anything to do with this Anti-Virus Program?

Also, I do not understand how to e-mail a disposable mail address for the "Activation Code", can you please explain???

Is this an Anti-Virus Program that you would recommend???

I also need a "Firewall" -- any suggestions here?????

Thank you in advance for your assistance.
CrazyKate

henryutd · 11-03-2006

Hi CrazyKate!

For the activation code... have you tried this website?

And Zonealarm is a free firewall (which I use) and it can be downloaded from here

And here is a list of firewalls from PCHF

CrazyKate · 11-03-2006

Thanks for getting back to me! Just a few further ?'s:

1. I ?'d about AOL & recommendations/ comments, if any, for this
Anti-Virus they are offering.

2. No, I have not thought about using this website as an e-mail, what
would I type in??

3. Any lastly, is "Zone Alarm" really a "memory hog" - as I have heard
from a few people??????

Thanking you in advance for your assistance, I truly do appreciate it!!

CrazyKate

radar · 11-03-2006

Hi CrazyKate,

I hope taht some of these help;

Originally Posted by CrazyKate

1. I ?'d about AOL & recommendations/ comments, if any, for this
Anti-Virus they are offering. Most people don't like AOL as it uses netscape and there is no other way to get connected to the internet apart from going through their logon, its also full of advertising and some Very annoying popups, the AV etc they come withare just bundled versions of one of the commercially available ones (not sure on specificly whch ones)

2. No, I have not thought about using this website as an e-mail, what
would I type in?? The "this" in his reply is a link, you put your cursor over the word and click it, it will take you to the site he's linked to the word (usually in blue)

3. Any lastly, is "Zone Alarm" really a "memory hog" - as I have heard
from a few people?????? I personally use zonealarm security suite and it is good, not really noticed any problems with memory usage. There is a good selection of security advice and downloads in the Downloads section of our site you might wnt to take a look

CrazyKate · 11-05-2006

Thank you so very much for your help. I will download ZoneAlarm but as far as the Anti-Virus Program from AOL - I'm not going there.

I appreciate you taking your time to answer my ?'s and get me on the right track!!
CrazyKate

upgrader · 11-05-2006

Aol's antivirus is mcafee online and costs £2.50 a month so i wouldnt go there either.

Anyway marked as answered

CrazyKate · 11-05-2006

Thanks for your input even though it is marked as "answered".

11-03-2006	#1
CrazyKate Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 64	[Answered] AV Shield Free based on Kaspersky I need to download an Anti-Virus Program ASAP. I was reading the info under "Downloads" "Anti-Virus", which I believe was written by Joe 5, Security Team Leader, Site Manager. (If I am incorrect, please let me know!) My ? is: I was always told don't go near AOL, does that have anything to do with this Anti-Virus Program? Also, I do not understand how to e-mail a disposable mail address for the "Activation Code", can you please explain??? Is this an Anti-Virus Program that you would recommend??? I also need a "Firewall" -- any suggestions here????? Thank you in advance for your assistance. CrazyKate

11-03-2006	#4
radar Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 568 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hi CrazyKate, I hope taht some of these help; Originally Posted by CrazyKate 1. I ?'d about AOL & recommendations/ comments, if any, for this Anti-Virus they are offering. Most people don't like AOL as it uses netscape and there is no other way to get connected to the internet apart from going through their logon, its also full of advertising and some Very annoying popups, the AV etc they come withare just bundled versions of one of the commercially available ones (not sure on specificly whch ones) 2. No, I have not thought about using this website as an e-mail, what would I type in?? The "this" in his reply is a link, you put your cursor over the word and click it, it will take you to the site he's linked to the word (usually in blue) 3. Any lastly, is "Zone Alarm" really a "memory hog" - as I have heard from a few people?????? I personally use zonealarm security suite and it is good, not really noticed any problems with memory usage. There is a good selection of security advice and downloads in the Downloads section of our site you might wnt to take a look __________________ Did we help you? If we did, please Donate

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upgrader Site Manager Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: /home/upgrader/ Posts: 7,250 PC Experience: Some Experience	Aol's antivirus is mcafee online and costs £2.50 a month so i wouldnt go there either. Anyway marked as answered __________________ PCHF Rules--PCHF Prework--PCHF Downloads

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11-03-2006	#2
henryutd Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 267	Hi CrazyKate! For the activation code... have you tried this website? And Zonealarm is a free firewall (which I use) and it can be downloaded from here And here is a list of firewalls from PCHF