I second the Moose on all points. Norton and McAfee have long been
banned from my machines for the reasons given and I went to AVG instead.
It didn't take long for me to abandon AVG as well. I discovered that
it had some strange AI-like algorithms that essentially said: This looks
kinda like a virus so we'll quarantine it. Turns out they were
quarantining Windows system files... without telling me. I was amazed
that Windows had not failed since AVG had quarantined 60 files before I
discovered it. I ran all of them through several other AV apps and none
found anything wrong.
I finally concluded that no one has more skin in the game regarding
Windows security than Microsoft. So I too went with the Microsoft tools
below but also use the Windows firewall instead of ZoneAlarm. Maybe I
should run Zone Alarm instead but don't know why. I also occasionally
run Malware Bytes which mostly just finds junk like advertising cookies.
But for security today you are mostly dependent on your browser since
most infections today enter the browser through entering an infected
site or clicking on some infected link. There I don't depend on
Microsoft simply because IE is on 90% of computers and has a big red
target painted on its back. Even if Microsoft is doing a good job most
of the bad guys in the world are trying to find a way in.
As to Chrome and ads... well, it's free and ads are how Google pays its
bills.
As to why you're having all the trouble you are I just don't know. But
I'd throw out the stuff you have and go with Microsoft stuff. I suspect
your problems will go away.
Chuck Norcutt
On 1/20/2015 10:46 PM, Moose wrote:
I have no specific knowledge on point.
I will say that my past experience has lead me to believe that McAfee is
in league with at least a demon and Norton with Dumb and Dumber. Both
dropped at times in the past when they became so intrusive and processor
intensive as to make actual use of the computer a chore.
Microsoft Security Essentials, MS Malicious software removal tool and
ZoneAlarm free firewall have done very well by me for years. All free.
Semi Secure Moose
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