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09-25-2007, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
1337infamous True Techie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 126	new pc protection Im getting a new gaming rig tomorrow and im wondering what kind of software i should look into getting to protect my new baby? Is it worth paying a bit for some anitviruses? Thanks guys!

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Get avast for anti virus. I use that and Windows Defender and I've haven't had any problems. Others use ZoneAlarm but I don't like it.

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Avast or AVG both have free versions and are both very good.

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1337infamous True Techie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 126	Re: new pc protection How about a spyware remover?

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Go here, get programs.
http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f51/wa...-guide-114061/

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