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Annette · 03-22-2010, 08:22 AM

I use F-prot. I used to use it long ago back when it was a DOS only program. My computer had a virus, I knew it did because I could tell something was wrong. Norton couldn't find it, McAfee was useless. F-prot couldn't identify what it was but knew that it was a virus from the heuristics it uses to identify them and managed to quarantine the file despite not having a specific identifier file for it.

It used to be free when it was a DOS program, now they have a 30 day free trial and then it's $29 for a year but is licenced for up to 5 computers. Although I note they do have free versions for Linux, BSD and Solaris Sparc.

http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/

rampo · 03-22-2010, 08:46 AM

I've been very happy with Avast, but if you have cable internet your internet provider may offer free McAfee as well. My Comcast does.

mercwyn · 03-22-2010, 01:17 PM

AOL offers free Macfee.

03-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#11
Annette Moderatrix Über Poster Member since: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg Age: 40 Posts: 4,096 Rep Power: 146	I use F-prot. I used to use it long ago back when it was a DOS only program. My computer had a virus, I knew it did because I could tell something was wrong. Norton couldn't find it, McAfee was useless. F-prot couldn't identify what it was but knew that it was a virus from the heuristics it uses to identify them and managed to quarantine the file despite not having a specific identifier file for it. It used to be free when it was a DOS program, now they have a 30 day free trial and then it's $29 for a year but is licenced for up to 5 computers. Although I note they do have free versions for Linux, BSD and Solaris Sparc. http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/ __________________ Annette - CTC - God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I am so far behind I will never die. - I'm not in denial, I'm just very selective about the reality I accept. www.eastontours.com

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03-22-2010, 08:46 AM	#12
rampo Senior Member Silver Poster Member since: Jul 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 204 Rep Power: 50	I've been very happy with Avast, but if you have cable internet your internet provider may offer free McAfee as well. My Comcast does.

03-22-2010, 01:17 PM	#13
mercwyn Travel Professional Diamond Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,383 Rep Power: 148	AOL offers free Macfee.