[Electronics-talk] Avast: A Quick Question for Antivirus

[James Aldrich]

Hi Chris,

I use Microsoft Security Essentials  in windows 7 and Windows Defender in Windows 8.  Both are free and are accessible for screen readers.  Abast is difficult to uninstal if you need to do so.

Jim

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 27, 2014, at 4:12 AM, Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>  I know some have talked here about this, so I wanted to ask. How seriously trustworthy is Avast!:
> 
> http://www.avast.com
> 
>  I want to use their free virus software but am just a little wary because I have noticed that their notices, email for registration... tend to have some typos that I have found to be common in fishing emails and the like. Before I officially register for the free version, I just want to be sure it really is a trustworthy company. Any help or info would be great!
> Have a wonderful weekend all!
> Chris
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