Anti-virus software Does anyone know if the Asus 1005HA comes preinstalled with anti-virus software or whether a unique version of such software is used for netbooks? Thanks!
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Microsoft Security Essentials works well on netbooks, as do avast! and Avira AntiVir. All are free, or have free versions for personal use.
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Use the free version of AVAST. Its free and works great. Did I mention it was FREE? :-)
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I've purchased a few of these netbooks and they generally have some (Norton or Trend Security so far) trial addition of anti virus software installed. The first thing I do before connecting to the internet is remove whichever program is installed. Then connect to the internet and download AVG Free. Its a great program and I haven't had any issues with either XP or Windows 7.
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No, this one is only antivirus. You'll want one of their "Security" editions instead.
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Yes, I am Running Malwarebyte with Bitdefender Plus. Win 8.1 OS. Did have problems with Asus MO utilities that would not allow Bitdefender to load. Bitdefender support staff said they would find a work-around but never came back.
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Hello, I just finished buying an ASUS 1000HE (literally within the past hour or so), but while I wait for it to get shipped, I was wondering if I should also opt for the memory upgrade. Seems, cheap and effortless to install, I'm just curious, have you noticed a significant difference in performance? Thanks.
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Yeah before doing so you should install a anti-virus system probably Webroot is the best. The only reason you should install a anti-virus is so you won't end up having a virus like I did.
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You should *have* a reputable antivirus app on your machine, but Microsoft's Windows Defender is acceptable if you would like a free, basic, easy to maintain software. Please also read the following article: Tools for a Safer PC - Krebs on Security - http://krebsonsecurity.com/tools-for-a-safer-pc/ (Note that "Microsoft Security Essentials" is now known as "Windows Defender" which I referenced above.)
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Mine included Norton, but it was out of date and I had problems the first week. Made the mistake of clicking on the "Games", and ended up with a lot of junk, nothing terribly malicious, but annoying and slowed everything down. Dumped the Norton and installed Kaspersky (which I had had on my old computer) and MalewareBytes.
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I am waiting for an ASUS netbook myself... Know from experience that bloatware is any software you won't need. You may have several "trial" software packages that work after you send the developer $$ for a license key. This happens with any pc or laptop manufacturer. If you open something and it asks you to go to a web site with credit card in hand, my advice is "Unless you are absolutely sure you will use the software", go to Add-Remove programs in the control panel and remove it from your system. Sometimes these packages will have an uninstall button or tab to simplify this process. If you aren't going to use it, get rid of it. Space on a netbook is premium so clean it up and limit it to what you will use. I plan to limit mine to spyware detector, anti-virus package, and a small office package (i.e. word processor, spreadsheet, etc) I personally use Open Source software - it's free. Check this out on the internet. OpenOffice.org. Mozilla.org, etc... Read up on it first.
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My guess-- and it's only a guess-- is that there is a current $30 ASUS rebate available if you buy the 1005 together with an ASus DVD drive. (See the J&R; site) Amazon doesn't mention it.
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It's a windows 8 OS. Yes, you need an antivirus, just as with any computer connected to the internet.
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I am finding models 1005-HA-P, 1005HA-V and 1005HA-B. anyone know the difference? The Asus website doesn't separate them out..
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Will this stick remove the Groovorio virus? And it is really any better than free programs like SuperAntiSpyware? If it can't remove the trojan viruses, like someone mentioned here, what else does it not help remove? I need help with the biggie things.
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Wow..I really don't know..but while they did deliver it quickly, I ran a scan on itand found a trojan on it..software did put it in vault..but still concerned aboutanything else that may be still on it & only use computer for surfing...not for anything Ineed to log into..next time I will buy a new computer, even though I'm fond of Xp .
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Trying to get info about this new netbook is like pulling teeth. Does this netbook have a .3Mp webcam or 1.3mp. Is there a manual available for the netbook? If so, is it available on line?
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Yes, I've purchased one recently and it comes with the McAfee Antivirus software, free for 60 days. I bought it back in May. It's about to expire. Due to cost of today's Antivirus software I will probably search for a free version. Microsoft has Microsoft Essentials which is free and works pretty well.
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I don't believe this will help you. This, I believe, just updates from Starter 7, a silly money making microsoft scheme installed on netbooks. I would write to microsoft to be sure.
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this is not complete, only anti-virus.... works with XP. if u need complete, buy the total protection.