Download: Why didn’t my Macbook come with any antivirus protection?

Question by phnick: Why didn’t my Macbook come with any antivirus protection?
I know that there is a very small threat to the Mac platform, but they do sell antivirus software for macs. I download things and surf the web, so I feel stupid not having some protection.

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Answer by Luke Lucario
Not if you’re careful about installing suspicious programs on your computer. All you need is good firewall and good surfing habits.

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Download where does the list of blocked websites come from in Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>Sites?

Question by Girlsgirl: where does the list of blocked websites come from in Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>Sites?
I have a long list of websites i’ve never added to it. Mostly porn and casino sites. Is this done by anti virus software?

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Answer by L S
Spybot Search and Destroy will do that, probably when you immunise. It also adds a long list (and I mean L-O-O-O-N-G list) to your Hosts file.

So yes, bound to be one of your security programs.

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Download Q&A: How come when I click a site from google’s search results it directs me to another page!?

Question by Weee: How come when I click a site from google’s search results it directs me to another page!?
I have a anti virus software which I ran and it said I had a threat but I removed it. I don’t know why this is still happening! My firewall is on and I delete cookies n stuff. What could it be?!?
It takes me to a search egine fake sites! It’s not the site that is the site.

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Answer by Dalaun
What do you mean? it should direct you to another website.
Are you saying like a blocked website?

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Download Q&A: Do Mac computers automatically come with an anti-virus software pre-loaded?

Question by H: Do Mac computers automatically come with an anti-virus software pre-loaded?
I just bought the newest edition Macbook and I was wondering if I came with an anti-virus software preloaded or if I have to buy one.

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Answer by FreeFun101.webs.com
No, Macs do not come with anti-virus software, but they don’t need it anyway. That’s one of the many great things about Macs!

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Download Q&A: Will my computer viruses come back if my anti-virus software expires?

Question by Sam: Will my computer viruses come back if my anti-virus software expires?
Will my computer viruses come back if my “Webroot Spy Sweeper” anti-virus program, that quarantines viruses, subscription expires?

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Answer by short1444
ummm duh but just get this spyware program its great
1.malwarebytes

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

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Download: How come i cant download Comodo Antivirus and Comodo Firewall?

Question by : How come i cant download Comodo Antivirus and Comodo Firewall?
I cant download both
I can only download one like when i dowload the antivirus it wont let me download the firewall

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Answer by Pulsar
Get the firewall from here > http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/free-download.html

if you want the free internet security suite
then get it from here > http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php

if you just want the anti virus,
get it from here > http://www.comodo.com/home/download/download.php?prod=antivirus

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Download When you first buy a net-book what anti virus software does it come with?

Question by : When you first buy a net-book what anti virus software does it come with?
what anti virus software does a net book come with when you first buy it i know its a trial version but i wanted to know what anti virus. the os is windows xp home thanks for all deli umswers!!
sorry for misspelling it meant to say “thanks for all answers”

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Answer by Marvin
There is no standard antivirus offered. It depends on the manufacturer.

My advice is to avoid Norton and McAfee because they are both terrible resource hogs. It is likely to be one of those two that you get with a new netbook.

Suggest you pay out a small amount of $ $ for a good, lightweight AV like NOD32 from http://www.eset.com

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How come when I look for anti-virus software I cannot go to the website?

Question by Alfred: How come when I look for anti-virus software I cannot go to the website?
Like I google every anti-virus and I click it but I cannot go to any of them. Why? What do i do?

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Answer by Rockman
You may be infected. I experienced this before. To re-enable Antivirus Website Access for a short period of time,

1. Right Click My Computer.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Hardware.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Click Non Plug and Play Drivers. (if you can’t see it, click show hidden devices.)
6. Click on tdsserv.sys (or close enough)
7. Disable it.
8. Reboot.
9. Download an antivirus.

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