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| DonH2000 Member Since: 12 Jan 2015 Location: North Kent Posts: 551   
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Having been a user of AVG for umteen million years I have reached a time when I need to say enough and look for an alternative solution.
I am looking for recommendations from the group as the latest trick from AVG is make all my files 'read only' so I am unable to update/modify excel spreadsheets and word documents because it thinks they are a threat!!! AAAAAAGHHHHGH  Cheers Don. |
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1st Apr 2018 12:53pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109  
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To Change a read-only file in Exel
Click the Excel file button then click Save or Save As if you have previously saved the document. Click Tools. Click General Options. Clear the Read-only recommended check box. Click OK. Save the document. You might need to save it as another file name if you have already named the document. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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1st Apr 2018 12:57pm |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 502 
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Contrary to popular belief, the built-in (assuming you're running Windows) Windows Defender anti-virus software is actually one of the best/most reliable AV packages available. As long as you let Windows Update do its stuff, there is no need for 3rd party AV and more often than not it will actually inhibit your work rather than protect your PC as you have found out.
The other point to bear in mind is that a lot of 3rd party AV software tends to be very resource intensive, you'll likely notice an increase in performance in removing it, especially on older PCs. I've never used a 3rd party AV and never had a problem with malware. PS: That's not to say it's impossible to get malware, but extra AV doesn't really provide anything extra than Windows Defender so I'd recommend saving pennies for your real life Defender   Matt.
'89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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1st Apr 2018 1:12pm |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1030 
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I've been using Bitdefender free for a while on a few PCs. Works well and stays quiet. Extra bonus is that it blocks any trackers in email images.
I've also got Adaware's Antivirus running on one as a test. Seems OK, but needs some manual updates now and again. If you're running Windows 10, the built in one gets pretty decent reviews too. I used to rung AVG, but it became too naggy and constantly trying to get me to upgrade to paid. Not sure if that's still the case though, |
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1st Apr 2018 1:12pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Absolutely correct.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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1st Apr 2018 1:17pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904
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Our company just runs the standard Windows Defender, not had any problems. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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1st Apr 2018 9:37pm |
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| DonH2000 Member Since: 12 Jan 2015 Location: North Kent Posts: 551
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Thanks for the advice.
I am away in Florida for the next 4 weeks so when I get back I will have ago with Windows Defender. Cheers Don. |
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2nd Apr 2018 1:50pm |
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| Darcy Fairfax Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 721  
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+1 for Bitdefender
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2nd Apr 2018 4:22pm |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1016 
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+1 Bit Defender (paid version) well worth £25 Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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2nd Apr 2018 4:49pm |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1016
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+1 Bit Defender (paid version) well worth £25 Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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2nd Apr 2018 4:52pm |
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