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Anti Virus Protection?
"William F. Welner" wrote: Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista? The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is provided as part of Windows Vista. Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I purchase an anti Virus program. I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue. Bill Welner |
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Anti Virus Protection?
Yes, unfortunatly the Computer Shop advised you wrong. You must install a
anti-virus program. Google: AVG Free "MsHauppauge" wrote in message ... "William F. Welner" wrote: Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista? The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is provided as part of Windows Vista. Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I purchase an anti Virus program. I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue. Bill Welner |
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Anti Virus Protection?
Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time
computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats what they ment |
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Anti Virus Protection?
Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats what they ment |
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Anti Virus Protection?
"William F. Welner" wrote: Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista? The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is provided as part of Windows Vista. Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I purchase an anti Virus program. I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue. Bill Welner Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats what they ment |
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Anti Virus Protection?
"William F. Welner" wrote: Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista? The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is provided as part of Windows Vista. Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I purchase an anti Virus program. I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue. Bill Welner Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats what they ment |
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Anti Virus Protection?
William F. Welner;447204 Wrote: Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista? The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is provided as part of Windows Vista. Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I purchase an anti Virus program. I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue. Bill Welner HI, As every one told above,the purchaser may lead you into confusion in this matter...As no Windows version provide Built-in Anti-Virus protection,You better go for good Anti-virus available for PC's and choose the one that best suits your's. Thank you -- enricklary 'computer pc repair' (http://www.fixitlocal.co.uk/) Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com |
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Anti Virus Protection?
William F. Welner;447204 Wrote: Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista? The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is provided as part of Windows Vista. Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I purchase an anti Virus program. I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue. Bill Welner HI, As every one told above,the purchaser may lead you into confusion in this matter...As no Windows version provide Built-in Anti-Virus protection,You better go for good Anti-virus available for PC's and choose the one that best suits your's. Thank you -- enricklary 'computer pc repair' (http://www.fixitlocal.co.uk/) Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com |
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Anti Virus Protection?
There are a few free Anti-virus programs available, One of the better ones is AVAST! And it works with all versions up through Windows 7. "Rhys1993" wrote in message ... Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats what they ment |