--- title: Northampton Computer Repair Blog | Antivirus description: Antivirus | Our learning center blog is about you the customer. We believe answering questions and helping to educate the consumer about all things IT is what a business should do --- ## [Northampton Computer Repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/) 413-341-3571 12 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 # Our Blog ## [Pros & Cons of Free Vs Paid Antivirus Software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/pros-cons-of-free-vs-paid-antivirus-software) Posted by [Chris Allard](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/chris-allard) on Mon, Mar 16, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/hub/166626/file-2621619383-png/images/www-safety-road-sign-579551_1280.png) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/pros-cons-of-free-vs-paid-antivirus-software) The complicated, and sometimes dangerous world of the internet means that is makes very good sense for you to invest in some type of virus protection software. There are many companies offering a myriad of solutions that will help you keep your PC or laptop free of dangerous viruses, that are so prevalent on the internet. Some are free and some paid for; so it is important to consider the values of both. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/pros-cons-of-free-vs-paid-antivirus-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/pros-cons-of-free-vs-paid-antivirus-software#comments-listing) Tags: [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Malware Prevention](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/malware-prevention), [antivirus software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus-software) ## [The 3 Most Important Factors when Choosing the Best Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus) Posted by [Chris Allard](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/chris-allard) on Thu, Jan 22, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-2351137973-png/images/Which-antivirus.png) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus) Choosing which anti-virus protection is best for you isn't always that easy. There are a lot of options out there, with varying price tags. What makes one anti-virus program better than another? There are usually 3 important factors that you should judge them by. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus#comments-listing) Tags: [Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/viruses), [Hackers](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/hackers), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Protection](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/protection), [Virus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus), [internet security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/internet-security), [kaspersky lab](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/kaspersky-lab) ## [Mac Computers Can Get Viruses and Malware ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/default-blog/apple-computers-and-viruses.) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, Sep 05, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/hub/166626/file-1569023259.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/default-blog/apple-computers-and-viruses.) --- **It Finally Happened, We Received a MacBook with a Virus!          ****** How did this happen? What did you use to clean up the system? Well there are a few things you have to consider......     [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/default-blog/apple-computers-and-viruses.) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/default-blog/apple-computers-and-viruses.#comments-listing) Tags: [Virus removal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus-removal), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Browser Hijacking](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/browser-hijacking), [Macintosh](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/macintosh), [Macbook](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/macbook) ## [Don't Use (some) Free Software.](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/351679/Don-t-Use-some-Free-Software) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, Jul 25, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/danger-712059_1920.jpg) Ok, it's apparent that many of our customers who bring in their computers do in fact have programs that either contain or deploy malicious code with the ability to do a whole range of nasty things. Below is a list of some of the apllications you should delete right now. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/351679/Don-t-Use-some-Free-Software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/351679/Don-t-Use-some-Free-Software#comments-listing) Tags: [Pop-up Ads](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pop-up-ads), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Chrome](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/chrome), [Firefox](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/firefox), [Web Browser](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/web-browser), [Browser Hijacking](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/browser-hijacking), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security) ## [If you have the Cryptolocker virus you have 2 weeks to fix it!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Fri, Jun 06, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/monster-426995_1920.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it) #### What Is Cryptolocker? Cryptolocker is ransomware: malicious software which holds your files to ransom.    **So How did I get it? **Cryptolocker is spread through infected attachments to emails, or as a secondary infection on computers which are already affected by viruses which offer a back door for further attacks.  [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows XP](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-xp), [Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/viruses), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Kaspersky](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/kaspersky), [Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-8), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security), [Windows 7](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-7) ## [Keep Calm and Carry On with Windows XP After April 2014](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014) Posted by [Henry Dallow](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/henry-dallow) on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) So as you all know Windows XP support has finished for you and I, however that doesn't mean we have to stop using it! ![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hubfs/winter-682801_1920.jpg)Ok, deep breath, don't panic, you can still use Windows XP for a while (one year or so) after support has ended, so to stay on top of your XP machine here are a few pointers: [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014#comments-listing) Tags: [Windows XP](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-xp), [Virus removal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus-removal), [Malwarebytes](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/malwarebytes), [Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/antivirus), [Chrome](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/chrome), [Firefox](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/firefox), [Opera](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/opera), [Nitro PDF](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/nitro-pdf), [Kaspersky](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/kaspersky), [Avast!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/avast) [All posts](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/all) Search for More Posts Find it! ### Subscribe to Email Updates *Disclosure: We may include links in our articles for products and services we recommend, in very few cases we may receive an affiliate referral fee if you purchase or subscribe via our link* ## Our Most Popular Posts | **Kaspersky Lab's Award-Winning Software** **_____________________________________** **Data Security Has Never Been So Easy** **[![How Much Is Your Data Worth to You? 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