Thanks for the information and hints. Will do. Neil
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scorpio Forever Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 6:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] AVG 2016 Versus Microsoft Essentials I would also like to add that I've used MSE since it's release, and while it's initial release left much to be desired, Since Windows 7, it's been terrific. I have not been infected at all since it's installation, and if you're getting that many infections, then maybe it's time you reviewed your downloading habits, and your e-mail security settings. If you're careful about what you download, and don't just download indiscriminately, there's no reason why one would get a virus. Keep in mind that I am talking viruses and not spyware or malware, as those are more like tracking beacons and items that are used to track your usage on the Internet, and those can't be caught just using one program. In order to get complete results, one must use multiple malware and spyware detection utilities because, as you may or may not know, there is no central database of definitions in which to draw from, and so each company has their own list of definitions. Regardless of which, I don't think viruses are as rampant as these programs would like us to believe, and with a modicum of caution and a once a week scanning, one can avoid the hassles of viruses and their kin. Grins. Hope this helps. Scorpio -----Original Message----- From: Mike Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] AVG 2016 Versus Microsoft Essentials Neil, I do not know what version of Windows that you are running, but MSE will not on Windows 8 or later. However, prior to Windows 10, Windows Defender was not secure enough to trust as your only antivirus program. In Windows 10 however, it has been upgraded, and is said to do a pretty good job. If you are lookking for a free solution, there are scarcely few options out there. I would recommend Vipre antivirus or Internet security, among the paid antivirus programs, it does seem to be the most accessable and reliable product out there. I believe that a 1 PC, 1 year license will run around $40, how ever, a lifetime subscr iption only cost about 2 years worth of subscr iptions. This can be used at no further cost for the life of your computer, and if you have more than one computer, they offer a 3 PC license and some larger ones. There is a tutorial on how to use McAfee with Jaws on the Windows 10 and Jaws mailing list web page, and it sounds as if it could also be very accessable, though I have no information of its cost. You would be welcome on that list if you would like to subscribe and download the tutorial. Good luck in your search. Mike [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Neil Towery Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:22 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [JAWS-Users] AVG 2016 Versus Microsoft Essentials Hello Gang: About 2 weeks ago, a VA rep, with my permission, put AVG internet security on my two computers. AVG assassinated JAWS. She recommended that it be removed until "AVG gets their problem fixed." By the way, when she installed AVG, she did not choose to make JAWS an exception to AVG. Her suggestion now is to install Microsoft Essentials, as the anti-virus software. I don't know one anti-virus software from another. I just know, in the past, I have had AVG, without any problem. Any recommendations between AVG and Microsoft Essentials? Thanks a bunch. Neil For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
