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Are VI computers just as vulnerable to viruses as those in other places?
I've been plagued the last few days by a virus called "Malware Doctor". I tried everything I could think of, or find on the Internet, but nothing helped. I've already re-installed Windows many times in the past year.
I wanted to buy Norton 360, but there is no outlet where I live. Nearly all software here is counterfeit and have their own problems.
Fortunately, I found the 30-day trial version at http://download.cnet.com/Norton-360/3000-8022_4-10651162.html.
Goodbye, Doctor! What a relief!
Bottom line: Can I get Norton 360 in VI, or should I bring a few legal copies with me when I pass through New York?
btw, are pirated software and DVDs common in VI?
Posted : April 17, 2009 10:52 am
I sure can't help with any computer info but VRoberge will hopefully chime in. I hate Norton though & use the free AVG download. As to pirated DVDs, if you're talking about movies, there is a ton of them sold all over the place.
Posted : April 17, 2009 10:58 am
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I had AVG installed. It didn't stop Malware Doctor.
So one can buy pirated DVDs in VI? What might I be expected to pay for one?
Here in Eastern Europe, they're about $7. "Original" DVDs go for $13.
I have a big collection of DVDs. Some are Region 1, others Region 2. A few months ago, I asked if I can buy an all-region DVD player in VI. Not sure there was a consensus.
Posted : April 17, 2009 11:18 am
cant you get norton at office max??
pirated dvds go for 5 bucks, sometimes the quality is not so good especially for movies that are still out in theater
Posted : April 17, 2009 11:34 am
My experience with Norton leaves me wanting more. I think you probably lucked out this time, as Norton found it and AVG didn't. I have been in front of PCs running Norton that did let simple viruses through, and ended in significant repair bills, while AVG did find the same viruses.
The point is, it does not matter really which virus software you install, the pendulum swings in all directions as to which one is going to catch the bug this time. So, where does that lead the decision on which to choose?
1) the fact that Norton cost as much as it does and misses some of the things the freebies catch is a significant problem for me. Why pay for it if it's not going to do the job.
2) The fact the freebie catches it when the paid for Norton misses it, maybe doesn't make the freebie better or worse, just free.
3) The fact that Norton wraps itself so far around the OS and slows the PC down is a significant problem to me.
4) The fact that once you let Norton in to your PC it's extremely difficult to get it out is also a high priority issue to me.
None of these programs are fool proof, so look to get the most for the least amount of money and the least amount of resource use on the PC.
As for Malware Doctor, here is some info on it: http://removal-tool.blogspot.com/2009/04/malware-doctor-malwaredoctor-infection.html
You can see by the article that in many cases we actually invite the malware in to the PC by clicking on a pop up that disguises itself as your virus software window detecting a threat. Click and your infected.
The trick to navigating through the virtual world infection free is knowledge.
Posted : April 17, 2009 11:44 am
hijack this will remove it...
Posted : April 17, 2009 2:13 pm