AVG AntiVirus, Spyware Doctor

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The Villages Computer Club

• AVG Anti-Virus, Spyware Doctor Malwarebytes
• Peter C. Cronas March 2009

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AVG Ver. 8 Malware Products

• The bad guys are getting more sophisticated and
  more aggressive in their attacks.
• The foundation of any effort to protect a
  computer and its contents is first foremost an
  Anti-Virus program
• The use of a software fire wall such as MS
  Windows Firewall or Check-Point Softwares Zone
  Alarm (free edition) is highly reccommended

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AVG 8.0 Malware Products

• The focus here will be on AVG 8.0, Spyware Doctor
  (Starter Edition) Malwarebytes
• All three products can be obtained free of charge
  by going to the following web site
• www.download.com/windows/securitysoftware

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AVG 8.0 Malware Products

• Notice that AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is listed
  first
• Key in Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
• Key in Malwarebytes
• Follow the step by step instructions to install
  each of these software products

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AVG 8.0 Malware Products

• AVG Components drop down Menu - Review
• AVG Tools drop down Menu - Review

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AVG 8.0 Malware Products

• Spyware Doctor Menu Review
• Malwarebytes Menu Review

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AVG 8.0 Malware Products

• Conclusions
• Risks are greater today than yesterday but not as
  great as they will be tomorrow
• Be aware of the downside to free security
  software products given the dangers posed by
  current as well as future threats
• Consider the purchase of enhanced versions of
  these products