Graham Maddison

My anti virus suite is up for renewal ..(Norton)....before I just jump in and renew, do you guys have any preferences?

cheers for your feedback

Dan Thompson

NOD32 all the way, very good protection, and very easy on the system resources :-)

We use the following:

Anti-Virus:

http://www.eset.co.uk/

Anti-Malware:

Malwarebytes.org

Anti-Spyware:

The home of Spybot-S&D!

Anti....Crap :-)

CCleaner - Home

InternetMarketingIQ

Avast seems to work just fine. Only had one problem with it ever. That was when they made a mistake to their upload.

Norton is a dog... resource hog. They sell to the unknowing in my opinion.

PC World reviews Anti Virus Software about once per year, perhaps you can give them a look. I've been happy with Avast so I haven't looked in a very long time.

I also like SuperAntiSpyWare. I use it with Avast.

TheRichJerksNet

Home Computer Security - Kaspersky Lab United States

Nothing else needs said ...

James

TrafficMystic

I'll second nod32.. it's awesome.. tried all the nortons / trend micro and macaffees and they dont compare..

Dennis Gaskill

I second the notion that Norton is a resource hog. My subscription is about up, and I'm moving away to something else. I had Panda before Norton, and it was good, but if you let your subscription run out it pops up a reminder every 5 minutes. I didn't have my credit card with me when that happened, and that reminder interfering with my work every 5 minutes caused them to lose me as a customer.

gregbanks

Spyware Doctor With Antivirus is pretty good for my PC :-)

lochsloyca

I'd steer clear from Norton, even though I haven't used them lately, my experience with them is they tend to get into everything on your computer and use up a lot of resources. There are some good ones out there, but my personal favourites are: Ad-Aware by Lavasoft: It's an Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus and Anti-Root Kit Software. AVG Anti-Virus: Includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Link Scanner, Anti-Rootkit, E-mail Scanner, Web Shield and Resident Shield. Both of those work well together and are very light on system resources, I quite happy with their level of protection and prevention. These both have a free version which work well, except they lack the level of live protection, I'd definitely recommend investing in a full version of each. A third piece of software that I use for keeping my PC running smoothly is called System Mechanic. It's an all in one package for keeping your PC running in top shape, I highly recommend it. I hope these help, Cheers, Connor

David Merriman

Paid:

NOD32

Free:

Avira AntiVir

Aljiro

I'd recommend BitDefender.

The price is also great.

jackiebk

I think Kaspersky is a good choice.

einfohound

I give a BIG recommendation to Avast. It's free, but it is GOOD! I have run it on every PC I have had (and many friends that I have recommended it to) and have NEVER had a problem or attack of any kind.

Online Bliss

The Great thing about Spyware Doctor is the License which
allows use on 3 different Computer.

DogScout

Norton & mcafee are resource hogs I use Avira AntiVir
but have used Kaspersky on one computer and was ok until it missed a virus

Jimian

AVG has a decent free version... just google "Free AVG"

Traffic-Bug

I have been using AVG antivirus and it works fine for my purpose. I believe there is a free version, and there is also a paid pro version with more real time updates. Other AV are like Clam antivirus, NOD32, Avast, etc.

filiks

i was actually looking for the best free version of anti virus softwares but iv only had problems downloading almost everyone you guys have mentioned.

i dont know why this is but i really need one now and right now.

pls what else should i do.i am in a tight shoe string budget.

DogScout

http://discerningimage.com/images/av...ersonal_en.exe

Can you D/L that?

CMartin

Avira AntiVir Premium
http://www.avira.com/en/solutions/home_home_office.html
http://www.avira.com/en/company/awards.html

I also use Prevx 3.0 along with the antivirus:
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp

Carlos

Mili_D

I have used the following McAfee, Norton,AVG, Avast and Symantec I like McAfee.

bigdaddy99

I use the free version of AVG on all my computers.


Also, for spyware removal, a combination of super anti spyware -
Free version

Malwarebytes anti malware:
Free version

I used to use Lavasoft Ad-aware - also free, but it failed me when i needed it.
And I also used to use spybot search and destroy, but it also didn't work when I needed it.

bd99

reapr

I used mccr@ppies until it was disabled twice and a root kit installed on one computer. I was also not able to install mccr@ppies on a compaq and trying to get help from support left no resolve and it was a known issue on that particular model but Nortons installed no problem. So I am done with that product.

As stated throught the thread Nortons gets into everything though it has done real well for me.

I now use Nortons but will be looking at Avast or Kapersky when the subscription runs out.

dave147

Spyhunter
Malwarebytes
Spybot
and
Norton2010

I find Avast and AVG a resource hog that slows down my system

All Night Cafe

I also recommend Bitdefender 2010.

I've had them 2 years. Had to restall
on a new computer. Couldn't figure it
out.

One email and was up and running in 30
minutes.

rogerbeta

These are the anti-virus and protection that I've been using for many years

Lavasoft Ad-Aware
AVG Anti-Virus
Spybot
Ccleaner
SuperAntiSpyware

Norton, Avast and Mcafee were very heavy on resources for windows xp.

They all are FREE some have upgrades to pro.

Graham Maddison

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

I am looking into Nod32 & kaspersky both of which seem to offer the protection levels I need.

FSchmieder

Just want to put a vote up for NOD32. I've never once had a virus since I started using it. I've converted my parents, my brother and my girlfriend to using it as well. I've heard good things as well about kapersky but I'm very happy with nod

Rajan Cajan

I use Norton, never had a problem that I know of. What is meant by its a resource Hog?

Gavan

I use AVG (the free version) together with the free Zone Alarm firewall.

Harveydos

Bitdefender without a single doubt. Been with them now for 4 years and never had any problems and you get a licence for 3 computers.

lisaann

I was using ESET until just today when it missed a bad virus that I guess has been on my computer for a very long time.

The only thing that seems to have caught it was Avira so I will probably switch. It runs well with everything else too.

I've also tried Trend-micro and it's slow so I don't recommend it.

dotcomdesigns

Avast - anti-virus
Malwarebytes - anti malware
Spy bot S&D - anti spyware
Eusing - registry cleaner
CCleaner - junk files cleaner (and reg cleaner)
Revo Uninstaller - Uninstaller

All free and will keep your pc in tip top condition.

Zeb

I use avast and it's super as a free antivirus. It even beats a couple of other paid av's out there. Check out this site for a drill through of comparisons on the top antiviruses. Oh and this is not your average comparison, they know what they're talking about and don't have referral links at all in their site, so you know that they're honest in their tests :-

AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org

or a link to their test page results :-

http://www.av-comparatives.org/compa...ews/main-tests

azurah22

avira for anti virus and malware bytes it works just fine for me.

Marian

I should say NOD (it's made in Slovakia)
but I prefer AVG or AVAST both have free versions.

Marian

acms

I have used Norton and AVG and I must agree with quite a few of the above posts that AVG is the better (overall) of the two, and, as mentioned above, its free version is good

Eman5

Like many of the above posters, I've had Norton for a number of years, but it really started bogging my computer down until I couldn't work with it because it became so slow. Also tried MacAfee, but some viruses got into that after awhile. Tried AVG but wasn't happy with it's effectiveness either.

Now we've been on ESET's Smart Security for over a year(same old computer-1.1 Gig Celeron, as well as our new laptop) and it runs fast with ESET and we've avoided any major viruses. Plus we love that it tells you that it's updated itself regularly, but we don't have to do anything! It does all the work behind the scenes and doesn't hold any of my work up. It ain't cheap, but it's the best(see Consumer Reports mag late 2009-sorry, don't remember which issue exactly, anyway it was rated #1 there..)

SrinivasPrabhakar

Eset Nod32 Antivirus is a great desktop security solution, complete with effective protection and advanced features. Antivirus from Eset Nod32 is certainly easy to install and implement. The software is easy to use and very secure. Setting up manual scans and scheduling specific scans is straightforward, or you can simply let Eset work in the background and take care of itself (and your computer) automatically.

impulsell

AVG. I found Norton too slow. Also, there has been a lot of occasions when AVG has picked up viruses that Norton completely missed. Has happened the other way but is far less common.

harry12

you can continue with Norton or you can go for avast antivirus

cmck873

I'd never use a "Suite" like Norton or Mcafee again. They use so much resources on my system.

I've broken to 2 sources as it is cheaper than buying a suite and I've found them less user intensive

Avast for all my anti-virus requirements
and
Counter-Spy for all my spyware protection

SHA-Dre

I love Avast and Maleware Bytes. First I remove everything I can with Maleware Bytes. I then finish it off with a boot scan from Avast. This seems to do the trick for me every time.

Dan Bainbridge

Wow! I thought this thread would be all talk about Microsoft Security Essentials - its brand new, completely free, and McAfee tried to stop them bringing it out due to it having potential to cost them millions.

It has also had a lot of positive reviews - finding more trojans and viruses than other programs, and running faster scans without slowing your computer down - I would definitely recommend it

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

hmzexpert

i recommend Norton Why? i have tried a lot of antivirus software before including all the free ones trials like AVG, Mcphee, Avast etc.. they become viruses on your computer and start to malfunction making it difficult for you to uninstall.

arttse

just remember


if you unsubscribe and remove Norton from your computer you wont FULLY remove all their programs from your computer unless you re-boot your computer.

Its a pain!!!

ppcIcon

Avast couldnt be beaten with a big stick

sunnyleon

I recommend you Avg and ESET Nod32 because of their wide range of features.

basefunding

I'll add my support to the list for AVG free.

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dave147

Yeah this one is pretty cool, picks up what others don't