Do You Really Need A Virus Scan Program?
Posted:
Wed Jan 08, 2003 9:09 pmby craiger
I have never gotten a virus the entire time I have had my pc. I never open attachments. I was just wondering if it is a waste of money paying for the annual updates if you never get a virus. I don't have a virus scan program on my pc. Thanks, Craig.
Posted:
Wed Jan 08, 2003 9:16 pmby BuddhaTB
I think its worthwhile to have a virus scan program. But paying an excessive amount of money (more than $50) for one isn't really worth it since you'll need to pay for an update every year.
Posted:
Wed Jan 08, 2003 10:17 pmby cfitz
Grisoft offers a free basic version of their anti-virus software:
http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_downl.htm
It seems to work pretty well.
cfitz
Posted:
Wed Jan 08, 2003 11:12 pmby Spazmogen
I would have to say yes.
I've been online since 1996, and I average 1 virus a year (usually from friends via e-mail).
I personally know of people that had viruses, and had to format c: to cure the damage.
If you have any information of importance, yes buy an Anti-Virus package.