When I bought my Dell PC I also bought PC-Cillin internet security software to protect against viruses, malware etc. Now when I went to do an update, the program told me in order to continue getting updates, I have to pay $79 for a new subscription. Is this worth it? Or can I get the same virus protection for free? When you buy Norton and other similar programs do you only get 12 months of free updates?
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1 deanyourfriendinky // Jun 27, 2008
Whether it is "worth it" is up to you.
If your PC-Cillin software has protected you well, it is worth it to continue to use it. And, there's no crime in paying the makers of PC-Cillin so that you can continue to receive updates.
However, the rest of the world seems to be leaning toward free software, such as AVG Free. And, AVG has a new version out. So, you might want to use that instead — for free.
But, you will also want to install software that helps to protect your computer against other malicious activities. Whatever else PC-Cillin protects your computer against besides viruses (such as spyware, adware, and other crapware), you will need to find new software to protect your computer against the things that PC-Cillin used to protect it against.
Spybot Search and Destroy
SpywareBlaster
Ad-Aware
2 parrothead_33033 // Jun 27, 2008
CNET dot com downloads. AVG Higher rated, and it's freeware.
3 jerry // Jun 27, 2008
You can use free avg 8 for you anti virus and windows defender from Microsoft and also free too. Hopes this helps
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