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anti-virus

by pasoracermom Oct 22, 2016 2:56PM PDT

Is PCMatic a safe program to run for security and is it effective. The ads sound enticing.

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Web Of Trust doesn't like it see report.

by Dafydd Oct 22, 2016 3:03PM PDT

https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/pcmatic.com?utm_source=addon&utm_content=popup
Dafydd.

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Amazon reviews are fun to read.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 22, 2016 3:12PM PDT

https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B0046ZLW1G

Don't go near this one.

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by Bob__B Oct 22, 2016 9:24PM PDT

Best to stick to the trusted names.

Google....windows av......read the reviews.

Pick a free or paid version.

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Never trust AD

by Kristen_Theron Nov 10, 2016 3:00AM PST

Never trust an AD. Go with costumer reviews from trusted domain and get an idea about the product and its specification. Then decide about buying a product.

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