is this the same as antivirus?
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It has security and tune up, plus Identity protection and backup features plus antivirus.
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No idea. I would call the HP Support Line. (Also: ... Win 8 comes will all the Anti-Virus program you need: DEFENDER. Meaning: I deleted the annoying Norton package all together and so far it looks like DEFENDER is doing in the back-ground all the work.)
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I bought this as an Anti-Virus. If you go to the web site it lists what this covers. I received the CD and box which lists it as an Anti-Virus. For Anti-Malware I also use SuperAntiSpyware.
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Anti-Virus software has always been seperate, the fact that this is made by Microsoft makes no difference. It will never come included with the OS because Microsoft would be accused of using their monopoly to force their anti-virus on users. You can argue that anti-virus should be included for free, but thats never going to happen. You can also only have one anti-virus running at a time. However this is actualy a rip off for a different reason. They are discontinuing the service in June so its a waist of money. Buy NOD32 or Kaspersky instead (I don't trust Norton and Mcafee)
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Yes, part of the package is automatic updates to the system. All virus software MUST update frequently, or the latest problems will not be addressed.
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Just depends on what you use the PC. If your not on the internet, you shouldn't be at risk; unless you are sharing files with other people maybe by usb drives or portable hard drives. If your computer is not exposed to anything from the outside, you don't even need antivirus. As I understand Webroot AV, it acts as line of defense to prevent the pc from catching the virus from the internet or other sources (infected USB drives and hard drives). It found viruses on my laptop after I installed so it works in that way as well. So if you already got a virus, you will need to be connected to the internet. With your 15gb plan, you will be getting on the internet so it should protect you from catching any viruses and warn you of dangerous webpages that may be infected and identify any viruses you may already have.
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Yes it works, I installed this on a few xp computers and works every single time on one of this computers the antivirus downloaded additional components, I think is because that computer was XP SP2 instead of sp3
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No, not that i remember. they may be a free trial or something. I´ve always gone with AVG free protection. check it out
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Hello, No it does not because it does not need it. If someone is trying to sell you a anti virus program for macs, its a scam. All the anti virus programs will do is make your mac run slower. Thanks, Chris Betamacs
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you should use xp. xp is the best option because it is tried-and-true. also, this is the best option, because parallels (the other option) cost zillions, and don't work as well. just remember to get good antivirus software (even free ones are ok), because now you are using windows :P
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I am not real sure because when I received my computer I automatically had whatever came with this computer removed as far as the programs and had my computer tech install my anti virus software and my firewall sorry I could not be of much help to you
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Windows 7 was installed. Like any other computer "off the shelf" you are on your own for anti-virus. I use the AVG free version, myself, and have never had any problems.
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Sorry for the delayed response, I'm purchased the computer in 2011 and I have had it since. I have had no problems with the computer except the "A" occasionally sticks. There was a security software on there for most of the computers life but there is not one currently since I have not needed to use the computer recently. I have not any virus problems with the computer. I have had no issues with it, I just don't need it.
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yes it can use any anti-virus program you want. I am currently using Vipre with no issues.
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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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It does't come with pre-loaded anti virus software. You'll have to purchase and install one.
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It came without an antivirus program but since you probably want to upgrade up from buggy XP why not switch to Ubuntu and eliminate the need for an antivirus program?