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While we're on board with some of Boutin's other suggestions -- like switching your Web browser to Google Chrome instead Firefox or Internet Explorer, and using a flash drive with Windows ReadyBoost to speed up your computer's start-up time -- you really, REALLY shouldn't uninstall your antivirus software. Boutin says the danger of viruses and malware is over-hyped, but fails to give any facts to back up such an outrageous claim.
We do have one other suggestion we'd like to add to this list of five, if you're really looking for unconventional ways to speed up your PC -- switch to Linux. Linux is known for having much lower hardware requirements than either Windows or Mac OS X, and some versions (like Damn Small Linux) can still run reliably and quickly on computers over 10 years old. [From: NY Times]
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Subscribe to commentsjoeomarMay 14th 2009 11:35AM
It is inconceivable that a journalist could be dumb enough to recommend removing anti-virus software for ANY reason. He claims the threat is over-hyped? I have NEVER owned a computer that did NOT pick up a virus at some point. I own a couple fast-food restaurants, and EVERY computer I've ever had in the backoffices has had viruses. I've helped family and friends clean up some real messes. Calling this situation "overhyped" is VERY irresponsible journalism. It's not just a disservice to the public; if someone BELIEVES him, it could lead to actual destruction of property. WHO IS THIS GUY? Whoever he is, he has lost ALL credibility on ANY topic.
IanMay 14th 2009 12:27PM
i totally agree with you there man. if you run windows it is a MUST to have antivirus software, mac highly recommended. had a few computers over the years and they all fall to adware and maybe the occasional virus.
bob eMay 14th 2009 11:59AM
I don't run any anti-virus software at all (Vista and 7) and probably spend 12 hours a day on the web and leave my PCs on 24/7. I rely on Windows update. If Microsoft finds a problem they quickly send out fixes.
I have never had a PC virus and thing they are very overblown. Most problems are from malware.
scottMay 14th 2009 1:06PM
I just love bob e's response to this....has no virus protection, runs vista & 7 and leaves his pc's running 24/7. hmmm, sound like a bunch do-do to me.
Any one that doesn't run virus protection and is using windows must be connected to a internet that is running off of Mars or something.
If you are going to give a cock & bull story, at least make it sound believable....
kcdgeniusMay 14th 2009 1:41PM
it depends on how you use your computer. If you are not browsing porn sites, and no opening email with attachements, your chances of getting a virus are pretty low. The anti virus program on my pc has not detected a virus or threat in over two years of daily use. It bogs down the PC for a good 5 minutes when I first turn it on, so yeah, ditching it does make sense for some people.
droasAug 15th 2009 8:55PM
Anti-Virus software are ineffective, and bulky, they will slow your computer down more than any single virus out there. The idea of anti viruses keeping your computer fast is completely inaccurate. Slowing computers down means using their resources(such as ram, or CPU) which is almost always done by installing software.. NOT VIRUSES.
1. Don't install too many applications(unless they are verified and trustworthy)
2. Don't let your children use the computer as an administrator.
3. Update your computer's software frequently.
4. If you're willing to pay some attention, you can have your computer working BETTER than when you got it. Use MSCONFIG or HijackThis to manage applications which run when you turn on your computer, and services that run irregardless of if you want it or not, and browser addons that slow down your computer.
DimplesmaloneJun 24th 2010 6:45AM
"irregardless". Really?