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Anti-virus software

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
October 18, 2021
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We had a problem with a file, and support told us that McAfee can have problems with pro series. I guess you can tell it to ignore certain files, but that is a pain with several client files. We were told that Norton might be a better option because you can have it ignore the whole folder of data files.

Does anyone have input regarding anti-virus software? I don't know why it would mess with the data file to begin with. I was looking at reviews, and Norton does fair better than McAfee, but there are other brands that do even better such as Bitdefender.

ProSeries Professional

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PATAX

Level 12

ProSeries support was correct... Antivirus software may cause problems and it may slow down your computer... most computers come with built-in antivirus software ... I would also assume that Intuit has built-in safeguards...use your computer for business only...

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ajpAuthor

Level 6

So, you feel that the built in protection is enough? This is a PC; I am usually an Apple person, and worry about PCs. I wasn't sure if Microsoft Defender was enough. The computer is only for business.

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Terry53029

Intuit Community Champion

I've used Norton with ProSeries Pro over 20 years with no problems

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ajpAuthor

Level 6

This is my current leaning. Thank you for your feedback.

IRonMaN

Level 15

I’ve used McAfee with ProSeries for years without any issues.

Slava Ukraini!

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ajpAuthor

Level 6

I'm glad it is working for you. One of our large files was corrupted, and pro series support blames McAfee, so I feel the need to change. We can't keep rebuilding files.

Just-Lisa-Now-

Intuit Community Champion

I use ESET, never had an issue.

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ajpAuthor

Level 6

Thanks! I'll look into ESET.

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