One can purchase Microsoft 2010, and upgrade to Windows 8 for $14.00 if one purchases Windows PC 7 now. What security and antivirus packages are best?
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Before I was using the windows security essentials I downloaded form Microsoft which work OK now I'm with MS ForeFront and works great
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i LIKE AVG 2012 FREE ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM,Ccleaner for cleanup, adaware (free) for malware detection.
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It really depends on the user some like Norton, or McAffe. For me personally I prefer Trend Micro PC-cilliin as it doesn't seem to interfere with my day to day operation as much as the other two. If you do not want to purchase protection you can go to ClamWin its open source software. You can get it from portable apps. If you look up each on Amazon (minus ClamWin) you can see reviews and decide which best suits you.
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Any of the legitimate ones will be fine: Norton, McAfee, and AVG etc. If you have AT&T; internet service you can use McAfee for free. I have AT&T; u-verse internet and McAfee security suite is working out fine for me.
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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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Actually, the description is slightly off. Here is the set up this computer comes with: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit preloaded - use it as long as you want to. It's preloaded there by Lenovo through the Microsoft Downgrade Rights Licensing program. The computer has Windows 8 sticker, as well as Windows 8 product key encrypted into BIOS. In the box, you will find Windows 8 Pro recovery disks, in case if you ever decide to install that. You don't need to pay for anything. Basically, both Windows 7 and Windows 8 are included. You can use any of them without paying anything extra.
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McAfee antivirus with 90 day free trial is included. After 90 days I using Windows 8.1 defender which comes with OS.
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Windows 7 Pro came pre-installed with upgrade disks for windows 8. The original 'load' was very basic with not many add-ons(nice).
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There are multiple excellent free antivirus options out there. Microsoft's own Security Essentials is free and fast. Spending money on Norton or McAfee is a huge waste.
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This is a full install dvd, but only for a clean drive. I'm guessing the one for $199 is an upgrade...I would suggest Win 8.1.
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I bought a small portable hard drive called "My Passport" at Walmart for $85.00.When its time for Christmas shopping you may wish to go to the public library and use one of their computers, since Windows 8 doesn't support multiple windows on the desktop screen. I downgraded back to Windows 7. Good luck.
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Yes. Also when you set up your account with Microsoft you can upgrade to 8.1 free
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It's not totally free, but you can upgrade for $15 directly from Microsoft.
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I think you will have to buy a copy and reimage it. I have been very happy with Windows 8. You might want to try it for a while before investing in 7. Good luck!
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Basically, none. I had a CD with games on it and installed it. I downloaded Adobe Reader off the Internet. I had previously purchased MS Office Professional 2010 ... but would you believe Microsoft would not allow me to install from my CD??? I had to purchase a new key code from them (after purchasing the program for $400+), in order to use it on my new PC! Same with MS Money: my product key code was not "recognized", even though I had never installed it on my old PC!! So I bought Quicken. Norton 360 for 3 PC's was no problem, thank goodness!
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No office suite, maybe a trial though. You can always download Open Office(.org) if you need a cheap alternative. As for virus protection, it's built into the Windows 8. Truth is you don't need much other than that these days. Updates for the virus scanner are automatic.
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You are probably wondering if it includes Microsoft Office (Word, Exce, PowerPoint, etc), it does not. You will need to buy that separately. Personally I would recommend buying an older version (such as 2007) if you do not want to spend more than 150 dollars. It will include a 1 or 2 month trial of an antivirus. After that, I recommend to download the free version of AVG or Avast (rather than spending ~50 bucks on Norton which sucks) . You might also have to upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 (don't worry its free). Hope this helped.
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comes with windows 8 with the option for a free upgrade to 8.1. I upgraded.
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The Pro Pack is an Upgrade product. If you received a Lap Top as I did with Windows 8 Standard You can upgrade it to Pro with the Pro Pack. In terms of a fresh install if you had a licensed version of Windows 8 on your computer you have the right to ask the manufacture for the Windows 8 Install CD to reinstall Windows 8, (say over a version that has become corrupted ). After your fresh Win 8 Standard Install, (The manufacture of said computer usually has an agreement with Microsoft as the case with DELL where you don't even input codes.. though it will register as soon as internet is connected) then you can install ProPack 8 for a virtually clean install.
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Mine was windows 8. Upgrade to 8.1 was free and easy. Most articles I've read say the upgrade to Windows 10 (looks like Microsoft is skipping 9.0) will be free as well.