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johnd83

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4. Most antivirus programs are unfortunately completely useless

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Thu May 31, 2012, 12:33 AM

May 2012

You really need to run a few different ones because they don't all detect the same viruses. I have found that the free Windows one isn't bad, although it isn't capable of finding all the viruses. Don't even bother with CA if that is what you have.

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A question for the computer experts: [View all] CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 OP

depending on the virus scanning software: opiate69 May 2012 #1

Thank you, my dear opiate69! CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 #2

You're quite welcome, Peggy! Anything for you! opiate69 May 2012 #3

Most antivirus programs are unfortunately completely useless johnd83 May 2012 #4

Sometimes I feel better after going to the doctor even though they don't find anything wrong... cynatnite May 2012 #5

It's a dirty trick they pull on you when they feel lonely and unwanted. HopeHoops May 2012 #6