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How often do you do a Virus Scan?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by xScout, Nov 26, 2007.

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How often do you scan for viruses?

  1. Every 1-3 days

    11 vote(s)
    32.4%

  2. Once a week

    4 vote(s)
    11.8%

  3. Every 2-3 weeks

    3 vote(s)
    8.8%

  4. Every month

    5 vote(s)
    14.7%

  5. Every 2-3 months

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  6. Every 6-8 months

    2 vote(s)
    5.9%

  7. Never!!!!

    8 vote(s)
    23.5%
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  1. rogue

    rogue Banned

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    #21
    my cousin scan our computer every month .... :)
     
    rogue, Nov 27, 2007 IP
  2. ZeroCapacity

    ZeroCapacity Peon

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    #22
    I use nod32 and about once a month which when I can pry my wife's hands off hers lol
     
    ZeroCapacity, Nov 27, 2007 IP
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    #23
    I do a complete scan when necessary :D
     
    jeremymk, Nov 27, 2007 IP
  4. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    #24
    Once in a week,moreover my online protection is always on.
     
    getjimmy, Nov 27, 2007 IP
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    #25
    I don't do it, my AV program does it automatically
     
    htmlindex, Nov 27, 2007 IP
  6. timsdd

    timsdd Peon

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    #26
    you think you're so special :p
     
    timsdd, Nov 27, 2007 IP
  7. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #27
    heh :D but I doubt it will last long as more and more people are buying Mac's :(
     
    Richie_Ni, Nov 27, 2007 IP
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    #28
    Once a week here. I keep my auto-protect on and make sure to scan anything I download. Keeps me pretty safe.
     
    EagleAmerican, Nov 27, 2007 IP
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    timsdd Peon

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    The fruit is making up ground! :cool:
     
    timsdd, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  10. cool_78

    cool_78 Guest

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    #30
    I perform a virus and spyware scan everyday because I am paranoid :D
     
    cool_78, Nov 28, 2007 IP
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    #31
    Never, deep freeze is my protection :D.
     
    ::Mike::, Nov 28, 2007 IP
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    #32
    Once a week as regular maintenance with Kaspersky
     
    bangalore, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  13. tarponkeith

    tarponkeith Well-Known Member

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    #33
    Once per week... Haven't had any issues lately...
     
    tarponkeith, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  14. agent01

    agent01 Peon

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    #34
    like once a month.. i dont use my home pc often though
     
    agent01, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  15. glendowney

    glendowney Notable Member

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    #35
    I do virus scans twice a week.
     
    glendowney, Nov 28, 2007 IP
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    114211 Well-Known Member

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    #36
    If you're lucky once a year
     
    114211, Nov 28, 2007 IP
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    iliqueur Peon

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    #37
    after installing , 1 time full scan than never again :D
     
    iliqueur, Nov 28, 2007 IP
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