Norton? Most blind folks on other lists who have tried it claim that it is
not very JAWS accessible, not to mention that it is a resource hog. And
using an outdated version of an anti-virus program could be potentially
riskier than having no anti-virus protection at all, because it may not be
capable of recognizing the most current malware threats, and thus lull you
into a false sense of security. It is never a good idea to use an older
version of an anti-malware program, just because it's cheap. As for your
statement that free anti-virus programs are not that good, Avast and Avira
have consistently received favorable reviews from leading tech experts and
reviewers. Unfortunately, they are not as JAWS accessible as they used to
be, according to people on other lists. I have been using MSE on my system
since its introduction in October, 2009, and have yet to suffer a virus
attack. Maybe I have just been lucky, or maybe MSE really works. Could you
elaborate on your experience with Norton anti-virus and tell us how
accessible it is with JAWS?
Gerald
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pinky" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Avg anti-virus
Hi Group,
I have a personal opinion on these free anti-virus software's. I have
use
them many years ago. So don't jump back on my case if you don't agree. I
have had a friend use this AVG and a virus took over his pc. I know this
can happen with any anti-virus but I feel the free ones are not that good
and you get what you pay for. If you go and check out the reviews on this
free anti-virus software you will find most of them put the free ones at
the
bottom of the list.
I feel all my information I keep on my pc is worth a lot more than trying
to
save a few bucks on using free anti-virus software that does not protect
very well. If you get a virus on your pc and it cannot be fix then you
have
to restore the whole pc and that could cost 80 to 100 bucks and your info
is
all lost if you don't have it backed up. Plus you have to spend hours
resetting up your pc the way you like it and getting all the JAWS setting
put back in.
I go on to Amazon and I have found Norton for three pc for around 20
bucks.
I also found on Amazon a Norton antivirus for five bucks. I do this by
trying to purchase last year anti-virus. By using last year's anti-virus
you still get all the latest update files and are still protected as good
as
using the new version. Also by using last year's Norton a lot of times
after I install it Norton lets me update to the new version free.
So before you jump my bones I am not saying Norton is the best anti-virus
software I am just telling you how I save some money on purchasing it.
That is just my two cents worth.
Any comments on this is welcomed as to how accessible it is with Jaws.
Ed
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:00 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Avg anti virus
Proceed with caution. It is my understanding from people on other lists
that the latest version of AVG anti-virus free edition is not very
accessible with JAWS. If you do go ahead and install it. please let us
know
how JAWS friendly it is. If you are looking for a free anti-virus program
that may be more JAWS friendly, consider Microsoft Security Essentials.
Gerald
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kate Walsh" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Avg anti virus
Thanks.
I'm using JAWS 13 and windows 7.
Is it easy to install it?
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of isaac
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:09 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Avg anti virus
Just go to avg.com to get avg antivirus.
On Jan 17, 2014, at 8:38 AM, Kate Walsh <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all, When I purchased my computer Mcafee came free with it now they
want to charge me for it. On my old computer I use the free version of
avg anti virus.If anyone has the web address for it and easy steps to
install i would appreciate you sending them to me.
Thanks in advance.
Kate Walsh
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