I've been without a proper anti-virus solution for quite some time now. (I blame Apple and my PowerBook for stealing my time away from PCs these past few years.) Paranoia that comes with using a PC is starting to catch up to me again...recently installed Windows Defender, too, for the first time ever when I noticed a new toolbar in IE. (Turns out it was just Canon's stupid Easy-WebPrint toolbar, sibling had setup a new printer for me while I was napping.)
I'm thinking about picking up a copy of NOD32 from their online store since I've heard rave reviews about it - small, lightweight, fast, accurate, blah blah blah.
So I can assume you're wondering the question, "if you're so dead set on that particular program, why don't you just get it?" Well, I'm looking for input on what other people use for their scanning needs and how well they like what they have. If I can get away with not paying $40/year for a licence renewal, why not? Information on performance, detection rate, frequency of definition updates and other things about the scanner that you use would be greatly appreciated. (No Symantec products, please.)
Anti-virus software
koneko
undeadpolice
Avast????
j0j081
NOD32 is most definitely the way to go. I've been using it last summer and it's the best AV I've ever had and I try a lot of software as I work in the IT field. It's a fast scanner, light on resources, highly configurable even during installation, and most importantly does very well in detection rates. There is even a 64 bit version. Pretty much everyone on the major computer forums recommends it first and there is a reason why.
Linda Heartilly
Well, many people still use Norton AntiVirus, now I know what you're gonna say, I hate the standard user versions, they are pure crap.
I never had any trouble with a stand-alone install of Norton AntiVirus Enterprise 10 though, it picks up everything and after a little configuration interferes with none of my programs.
I never had any trouble with a stand-alone install of Norton AntiVirus Enterprise 10 though, it picks up everything and after a little configuration interferes with none of my programs.
Serafita Kayin
AVG or Kaspersky.
Since you're a power user, go pick up System Mechanic 6 (the best version of it they have on the shelf, forget what they call it) and you'll have every tool you'll ever need. kaspersky and firewall are built in.
BTW, WTF are you doing using IE?
Since you're a power user, go pick up System Mechanic 6 (the best version of it they have on the shelf, forget what they call it) and you'll have every tool you'll ever need. kaspersky and firewall are built in.
BTW, WTF are you doing using IE?
=HT=Ingram
My personal fav is
CA AntiVirus
Its Cheap, and its very efficient... Very very small memory footprint, Unlike Norton, this program can run in the background and not eat up a ton of resources. And it also runs on just about anything, servers workstations, Terminals, all for the same price. Norton and other Anti-virus packages make you spend a fortune for server versions of their software. Computer Associates does not...
CA Antivirus has a free 30 day demo Here
And a Free online scanner here.
Hope that helps. I like the other recomended packages as well, But this one just was so easy to use, NOD32 and this are very similar in style But I like NOD32 more for Linux, I thought CA came out on top between the two for windows. I just thought it worth mentioning for ya...
CA AntiVirus
Its Cheap, and its very efficient... Very very small memory footprint, Unlike Norton, this program can run in the background and not eat up a ton of resources. And it also runs on just about anything, servers workstations, Terminals, all for the same price. Norton and other Anti-virus packages make you spend a fortune for server versions of their software. Computer Associates does not...
CA Antivirus has a free 30 day demo Here
And a Free online scanner here.
Hope that helps. I like the other recomended packages as well, But this one just was so easy to use, NOD32 and this are very similar in style But I like NOD32 more for Linux, I thought CA came out on top between the two for windows. I just thought it worth mentioning for ya...
Loviatar
TOP REVIEWS IN TESTING AND I DITCHED MY PAID ETRUST TO DO IT
AVG free
FREE FOR HOME PERSONAL USE AND UPDATED FASTER THAN MOST
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
Xenrath
AVG is excellent for free.
Kaspersky is excellent too for a commercial package.
Kaspersky is excellent too for a commercial package.
cannonfodder
Nod32 and Kaspersky come out on top for the best of the best in AV, if you want the best you have to pay for it.
My free option would be AVAST, cracking bit of software and its free, couple it with kerio or sygate firewall(both free) and you'll be right.
My free option would be AVAST, cracking bit of software and its free, couple it with kerio or sygate firewall(both free) and you'll be right.
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by cannonfodder
Nod32 and Kaspersky come out on top for the best of the best in AV, if you want the best you have to pay for it.
My free option would be AVAST, cracking bit of software and its free, couple it with kerio or sygate firewall(both free) and you'll be right. |
same shootout ZONEALARM free firewall kicked Keiro butt
sigried
Try AVG freed edition it works so good with computers
Str0b0
AVG is definately the way to go in my opinion. I use AVG and I've never had a problem.
sigried
same here man i tried most of the anti virus and i stayed with AVG free it does not lagg our computer and it best choice you have plus its FREEEE
koneko
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Originally Posted by Serafita Kayin
Since you're a power user, go pick up System Mechanic 6 (the best version of it they have on the shelf, forget what they call it) and you'll have every tool you'll ever need. kaspersky and firewall are built in.
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I'll take a look at System Mechanic 6, but I don't know what use I'd have for it. I don't do software firewalls, ever. Looking into KAV as a "pay" alternative to NOD32 (which I'm liking more by the minute from their trial version). I'll also look into AVG while I'm at it, I suppose, since quite a few people seem to like it. No harm in trying.
There's no way I would touch eTrust EZ Antivirus. A relative of mine that worked for CA up until last year got me a copy - no. Just...no.
Tachyon
Just a word of warning. AVG totally screwed up two PC's of mine after I uninstalled it. Both PC's were perfectly fine yet after AVG was taken off both of them they suffered constants BSOD's on boot and random crashes during normal use with error reports throwing up a non-existant AVG file as the culprit. The errors were the same across both PC's even though they weren't networked or in contact with each other at all.
In the end both required a complete re-format and re-installation of Windows to sort the problems out.
In the end both required a complete re-format and re-installation of Windows to sort the problems out.
sigried
maybe you had a virus already that busted your AVG free installation, I other issues what i did is when i recently placed the new windows installed as the AVG and i have been runing long time with no issues.
Str0b0
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Just a word of warning. AVG totally screwed up two PC's of mine after I uninstalled it. Both PC's were perfectly fine yet after AVG was taken off both of them they suffered constants BSOD's on boot and random crashes during normal use with error reports throwing up a non-existant AVG file as the culprit. The errors were the same across both PC's even though they weren't networked or in contact with each other at all.
In the end both required a complete re-format and re-installation of Windows to sort the problems out. |
AVG has a nasty habit of dumping it's quarantine when you uninstall too but honestly there isn't much of a reason to uninstall it unless something goes horribly wrong. I mean the program is free and updates are free so it's not like you'll need to uninstall it because your license expired.
sigried
That is my point its Free and it provides good protection to your Pc
Omega X
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Avast????
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I second that. Avast is a relentless bastage at finding viruses. Plus it has dedicated scanners for virtually everything you do. Not to mention that its light weight and barely uses much resources.
Alias_X
Search the forum. I made a shiny post about Antivirus, spyware, and adware.
Malice Black
avast is wank..
i scan my drives once a week and all find things that shouldnt be there (worms/mal-ware/trojans) even with avast on the highest settings
im changing back to nortons
i scan my drives once a week and all find things that shouldnt be there (worms/mal-ware/trojans) even with avast on the highest settings
im changing back to nortons
Blade Rez
Personally I use Corporate Edition of Norton. (600$ software that I just happen to have) Excellent piece of software, but don't think you would have access to it. The only software I would reccomened might be Panda Anti-Virus. Regular Norton=too many pop-ups. McAffe=You can't do crap after you install this. Kaspersky-I ran into a Trojan with this software and it couldn't do jack. Avast-Wow this was the worst crap ever..... Pc Cillin-My school uses it.... Trojans on 1/2 the computers, u see how well it works..
El Pantaloneador
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last pc magazine shootout put AVG ahead of Avast
same shootout ZONEALARM free firewall kicked Keiro butt |
EternalTempest
NOD32 (I do own) is very stable, frequently updated, and is one of the best when it comes to using very little system resources. I can play GW and other games w/ this running. I would recommened it to people.
I can use Norton Corp (take home license from work) and it better then most retail AV out there (even retail version of norton) but it use's more resources then NOD32 (but much better then most others) and I perfer NOD32 constant micro updates vs Norton's once a week unless something is really critical.
I can use Norton Corp (take home license from work) and it better then most retail AV out there (even retail version of norton) but it use's more resources then NOD32 (but much better then most others) and I perfer NOD32 constant micro updates vs Norton's once a week unless something is really critical.
koneko
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Originally Posted by Alias_X
Search the forum. I made a shiny post about Antivirus, spyware, and adware.
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Personally I use Corporate Edition of Norton. (600$ software that I just happen to have) Excellent piece of software, but don't think you would have access to it.
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So I pulled out my old-old-old ThinkPad to test out both Avast! and AVG after making a system image...out of the question. Guess it looks like it'll be NOD32 or Kaspersky (or maybe that funky Symantec Antivirus that people keep mentioning if I can poke and prod the same relative to get me a copy and I get to test it out.)
B Ephekt
I use NOD32, but Kaspersky is on about the same level. Just make sure you avoid McAfee and Norton/Symantec products, as they have the worst failure and false positive rate of all the popular applications.
I know some smart guy will probably come along and profess how wonderful Norton or McAfee are... But I sugges that you check out Virus Bulletin, which is THE definitive source for antivirus benchmarks, before you take their word for it.
Lol, really. Norton has been crap for years; anyone recommending their antivirus applications should be promptly ignored.
I know some smart guy will probably come along and profess how wonderful Norton or McAfee are... But I sugges that you check out Virus Bulletin, which is THE definitive source for antivirus benchmarks, before you take their word for it.
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I skimmed it and closed the tab as soon as I saw the words "Norton" and "Antivirus."
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Omega X
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last pc magazine shootout put AVG ahead of Avast
same shootout ZONEALARM free firewall kicked Keiro butt |
Mattman288
Personally, Avast. Has never let me down, and has caught all viruses before they could get into my system. Gives me protection on everything I do. Got a friend who owns his own computer repair business, he recommends this.