Computer question

[PaulB]

Sorry of this is the wrong forum but being a simpleton where computering is concerned, I'd like some advice.

Now this may seem especially simpleton-ish but how do you install anti-virus software or programmes onto one of those notebook-computer thingies that don't have a disk-drive?

I am about to buy one on-line for my upcoming sojourn to the freezing north but would really appreciate knowing how to get an anti-virus programme (the one I have is on a disc) onto the drive-less free notebook/laptop thing?

 

[ASC1951]

Someone more expert will be along in a moment, but there are AV programs you can run from a USB stick. Kaspersky have a version for Tablets, for instance, and I'm sure the other major offerings have a way to do it.

 

[Bromptonaut]

On my netbook I've downloaded straight onto the machine albeit fairly lightweight free stuff like Avast or AVG. Currently using Microsoft's Security Essentials which does all I need.

If you have a disc already then an external CD reader might be a good buy. Alternatively, if you're on a home network it should be possible to designate the optical drive on another PC as a shared device and install from there.

 

[GBC]

As long as you have internet access, there are many, such as MS Security Essentials, that are available as downloads.

 

[BSRU]

Can you not just download it from the internet?
Avast is free and just as good as paid for AV and also download Malwarebytes which is also fee.

 

[PaulB]

All good advice here actually, if I'm honest, what I really want is for someone to go 'Paul, you sit back and watch me do it for you' so thanks for it all.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

google avg free or sim ..download it and run it.

 

[defy-one]

I use AVG free on all our pc's - google "avg free"


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