What's your favourite Anti-Virus program?

LeapingHorse · 02-01-2010, 11:18 AM

Just bought a new desktop and was hoping to get some opinions about anti-virus programs. I have PC-Cillin on my laptop, but that subscription runs out in a month or two. Seems to do just fine and I can get a copy for $20 at the campus computer store at the university in my hometown.

My desktop has a two month subscription to Norton installed and I have been using it so far. When I transferred files from my laptop over to my desktop, it actually found three trojans in three separate files (and says they were successfully eliminated). PC-Cillin never flagged these files though, so I'm curious if the program isn't as comprehensive as others.

Any recommendations would be great!

money2k · 02-01-2010, 11:23 AM

Norton is awesome. With antivirus software I believe you get what u pay for. I would rather pay a couple more dollars to get superior protection.

Goatboy · 02-01-2010, 11:27 AM

I use Norton, but that is a subscription service. I have AVG Free installed on my wife's desktop. We have also tried the free version of Avast but I found it was too instrusive. You can check out Download.com from CNET for the links to the free downloads.

admiral · 02-01-2010, 11:28 AM

every one who goes online have a favourite antivirus and i have tried oh so many down over the years but the one i trust the most is avast i find it excellent.

LeapingHorse · 02-01-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the reply. I had Norton years and years ago and remember it slowing my system down, but so far I haven't had any problems with my new cpu.

Just from doing some reading on cnet and other places, it seems like Norton or Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 would be the way to go.

LeapingHorse · 02-01-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by admiral

every one who goes online have a favourite antivirus and i have tried oh so many down over the years but the one i trust the most is avast i find it excellent.

Didn't see it - will have a look. Thanks!

King Shiloh · 02-01-2010, 11:30 AM

AVG anti-virus program is my best bet for now. I have been using it for 2 years now.

rajput441 · 02-01-2010, 11:31 AM

I use Symantec Anti Virus, it is really good..

glchandler · 02-01-2010, 11:49 AM

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We have also tried the free version of Avast but I found it was too instrusive

Yep....intrusive ad nauseam! I tried to "upgrade" to the latest Avast and have had nothing but difficulties. Now I must uninstall with awsclear from their website (in safe mode of windows) in order to get new installed.

Easier to go back to AVG and get the job done.

LeapingHorse · 02-01-2010, 11:59 AM

Thanks for all the responses! Much appreciated.

Mili_D · 02-01-2010, 12:15 PM

McAfee really dose the job and it is easy to install. McAfee also runs security against Internet threats and you have protections in anti-spam, anti –phishing and many more....

nuwav · 02-01-2010, 02:08 PM

I have been using kaspersky internet security for over a year now, its the best anti virus software I have used...and I have tried most of them..

rockyk · 02-01-2010, 02:20 PM

If I had the money I would go for Kaspersky cuz I have read all kinds of reports how it is the highest rated. But I'm broke so I use AVG Free, it's effective and doesn't affect my pc performance at all like norton did.

mine1718 · 02-01-2010, 02:52 PM

spyware doc is good, im using avg and thats the top of the top right now

Billy Deakin · 02-01-2010, 03:51 PM

I've had more clients who had problems with Nortan on their system than just about anything else over the years, it's a real system hog and tends not to "play nicely" with lots of other software. I now suggest Kaspersky, but AVG is very good too and I use that on several of my own systems.

pldata · 02-01-2010, 04:31 PM

From my experience I would like to prefer McAfee. It is the best anti-virus program you can install on your desktop or laptop. It doesn't make slow your computer as Norton does.

AragornStrider · 02-01-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by admiral

every one who goes online have a favourite antivirus and i have tried oh so many down over the years but the one i trust the most is AVAST i find it excellent.

I agree... Im using it for over 2 years and no problem...
Im also a Norton User/Avid whatever you call it before... but im experiencing alot of Lag before w/c i hate...

so when my brother introduced me to AVAST it was the best...you wouldn't knw it was there working on the background.... but still provide good protection... two thumbs up !!!

Avast.com

just be sure to get the home use so they wont ask you for a charge...

but if you have the extras...go for it...

Avast is just my personal experience and opinion its always up to you...

Good luck !!!

Zeb · 02-01-2010, 11:12 PM

My vote goes to avast. I've used avg and avast and i always seem to go back to avast. Avg seems to slow my system down and it does use more resources than avast. Don't know why some say that avast is slower than avg, when i find it the exact opposite.

Check cnet's site and you'll see that avast is better ranked by it's users.

Also do check out av-comparatives site as they independently review all major anti-virus programs :-
AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org

And here is the link to the latest comparisons report :-
http://www.av-comparatives.org/image...c_report24.pdf

Avast as a free antivirus gets the highest advanced status among other paid anti-viruses.

Judge for yourselves

DanielCW · 02-02-2010, 01:31 AM

Sorry folks but Google Top 10 Antivrus and you will see Bitdefender Total Security is by far the best of the best. It smashes virus silly and doesn't bog your whole PC down to a standstill like Nortons.

For the best use Bitdefender Total Security

RoyChan · 02-02-2010, 03:59 AM

I use Norton as well as ZoneAlarm (Paid) version, as recommended by a trusted IM adviser.

seancravenplan · 02-02-2010, 05:21 AM

I use the paid version of AVG - I could not continue with Norton as it would not let me log into the system and pay after the free perioud had ended

CesarGalano · 02-02-2010, 07:19 AM

Without a doubt, Karpesky.I actually decided to purchase a copy with 1 year subscription and althought it's a bit expensive it's well worth the investment.Has a lot of features!

Absolutely Love It!

legs · 02-02-2010, 12:19 PM

AVG, though it tends to slow down my system when it is on.

riverdude · 02-02-2010, 01:01 PM

I use ESET. It does a great job and doesn't slow down my PC

valen42 · 02-27-2010, 06:58 AM

which antivirus do you guys recommend?

02-01-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
LeapingHorse HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 195 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? Just bought a new desktop and was hoping to get some opinions about anti-virus programs. I have PC-Cillin on my laptop, but that subscription runs out in a month or two. Seems to do just fine and I can get a copy for $20 at the campus computer store at the university in my hometown. My desktop has a two month subscription to Norton installed and I have been using it so far. When I transferred files from my laptop over to my desktop, it actually found three trojans in three separate files (and says they were successfully eliminated). PC-Cillin never flagged these files though, so I'm curious if the program isn't as comprehensive as others. Any recommendations would be great!

02-01-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
money2k Marcel Vinson War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 534 Thanks: 20 Thanked 67 Times in 57 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? Norton is awesome. With antivirus software I believe you get what u pay for. I would rather pay a couple more dollars to get superior protection.

02-01-2010, 11:27 AM	#3
Goatboy Steve War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 420 Thanks: 493 Thanked 62 Times in 54 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I use Norton, but that is a subscription service. I have AVG Free installed on my wife's desktop. We have also tried the free version of Avast but I found it was too instrusive. You can check out Download.com from CNET for the links to the free downloads.

02-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#4
admiral HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 106 Thanks: 109 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? every one who goes online have a favourite antivirus and i have tried oh so many down over the years but the one i trust the most is avast i find it excellent.

02-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
LeapingHorse HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 195 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? Thanks for the reply. I had Norton years and years ago and remember it slowing my system down, but so far I haven't had any problems with my new cpu. Just from doing some reading on cnet and other places, it seems like Norton or Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 would be the way to go.

02-01-2010, 11:30 AM	#7
King Shiloh Banned War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Posts: 1,623 Thanks: 503 Thanked 410 Times in 270 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? AVG anti-virus program is my best bet for now. I have been using it for 2 years now.

02-01-2010, 11:31 AM	#8
rajput441 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 156 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I use Symantec Anti Virus, it is really good..

02-01-2010, 11:59 AM	#10
LeapingHorse HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 195 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? Thanks for all the responses! Much appreciated.

02-01-2010, 12:15 PM	#11
Mili_D Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? McAfee really dose the job and it is easy to install. McAfee also runs security against Internet threats and you have protections in anti-spam, anti –phishing and many more....

02-01-2010, 02:08 PM	#12
nuwav HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 226 Thanks: 95 Thanked 59 Times in 21 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I have been using kaspersky internet security for over a year now, its the best anti virus software I have used...and I have tried most of them..

02-01-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
rockyk Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia, USA. Posts: 56 Thanks: 29 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? If I had the money I would go for Kaspersky cuz I have read all kinds of reports how it is the highest rated. But I'm broke so I use AVG Free, it's effective and doesn't affect my pc performance at all like norton did.

02-01-2010, 02:52 PM	#14
mine1718 mmm War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 112 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? spyware doc is good, im using avg and thats the top of the top right now

02-01-2010, 03:51 PM	#15
Billy Deakin Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I've had more clients who had problems with Nortan on their system than just about anything else over the years, it's a real system hog and tends not to "play nicely" with lots of other software. I now suggest Kaspersky, but AVG is very good too and I use that on several of my own systems.

02-01-2010, 04:31 PM	#16
pldata Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DL Posts: 59 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? From my experience I would like to prefer McAfee. It is the best anti-virus program you can install on your desktop or laptop. It doesn't make slow your computer as Norton does.

02-01-2010, 11:12 PM	#18
Zeb Ultimate Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Where The Heart Desires... Posts: 517 Thanks: 21 Thanked 60 Times in 56 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? My vote goes to avast. I've used avg and avast and i always seem to go back to avast. Avg seems to slow my system down and it does use more resources than avast. Don't know why some say that avast is slower than avg, when i find it the exact opposite. Check cnet's site and you'll see that avast is better ranked by it's users. Also do check out av-comparatives site as they independently review all major anti-virus programs :- AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org And here is the link to the latest comparisons report :- http://www.av-comparatives.org/image...c_report24.pdf Avast as a free antivirus gets the highest advanced status among other paid anti-viruses. Judge for yourselves

02-02-2010, 01:31 AM	#19
DanielCW Professional SEO War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 84 Thanks: 11 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? Sorry folks but Google Top 10 Antivrus and you will see Bitdefender Total Security is by far the best of the best. It smashes virus silly and doesn't bog your whole PC down to a standstill like Nortons. For the best use Bitdefender Total Security

02-02-2010, 03:59 AM	#20
RoyChan HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: China Posts: 367 Thanks: 30 Thanked 46 Times in 23 Posts Social Networking	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I use Norton as well as ZoneAlarm (Paid) version, as recommended by a trusted IM adviser.

02-02-2010, 05:21 AM	#21
seancravenplan Warrior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I use the paid version of AVG - I could not continue with Norton as it would not let me log into the system and pay after the free perioud had ended

02-02-2010, 07:19 AM	#22
CesarGalano Autopilot Guy War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunny Islands Posts: 335 Thanks: 243 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? Without a doubt, Karpesky.I actually decided to purchase a copy with 1 year subscription and althought it's a bit expensive it's well worth the investment.Has a lot of features! Absolutely Love It!

02-02-2010, 12:19 PM	#23
legs Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? AVG, though it tends to slow down my system when it is on.

02-02-2010, 01:01 PM	#24
riverdude Determined Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? I use ESET. It does a great job and doesn't slow down my PC

02-27-2010, 06:58 AM	#25
valen42 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 109 Thanks: 77 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What's your favourite Anti-Virus program? which antivirus do you guys recommend?