Do You Really Need A Virus Scan Program?

[craiger]

I have never gotten a virus the entire time I have had my pc. I never open attachments. I was just wondering if it is a waste of money paying for the annual updates if you never get a virus. I don't have a virus scan program on my pc. Thanks, Craig.

[BuddhaTB]

I think its worthwhile to have a virus scan program. But paying an excessive amount of money (more than $50) for one isn't really worth it since you'll need to pay for an update every year.

[cfitz]

Grisoft offers a free basic version of their anti-virus software:

http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_downl.htm

It seems to work pretty well.

cfitz

[Spazmogen]

I would have to say yes.

I've been online since 1996, and I average 1 virus a year (usually from friends via e-mail).

I personally know of people that had viruses, and had to format c: to cure the damage.


If you have any information of importance, yes buy an Anti-Virus package.