mortgagesrus

Ive been using avast. Its free! And it talks to you! All good!

Yudha Andika

I want to try anvast..its sounds great for free AV

Justin1

I use avast on my computers, its free, works great. AVG is too messy these days, dont like it anymore.

DonFriesen

I use Avast as well as Malwarebytes, CCleaner and superantispyware

inman

I use AVG 7.5. I tried version 8.x but somehow I felt it hogs a lot of memory. The good old 7.5 is smooth.

higherstate

Hi guys, I am a newbie forumer (is that a word?) but I have been doing PC support for 16 years so here is my 2 cents worth.

In general most threats these days are not really viruses in the old sense of the word but more trojans, spyware, adware, keyloggers etc

You definatly need a good firewall, I use the free version of ZoneAlarm & am quite happy with it.

If you are running an older version of AVG (pre-8 I think) you will need additional protection, I have used spyware terminator in the past & it found problems Ad-Aware didn't have a clue about. AVG is free for the basic version & free for the upgrade if you sign up to one of those trials.

AVG 8.x looks for other types of behaviour to earlier versions so you probably don't need the additional tool.

I have also found a little freebie called Dog Patrol useful in the past as it monitors changes in the startup/background. Again I think the latest versions of anti-virus & anti-spyware programs will have this built in but earlier versions not.

Norton is hopeless, especially their complete packages. I believe latter versions have improved but I wouldn't touch them with a long bargepole (+ they charge).

Be careful which toolbars you install, often I see browsers full of toolbars. At the very least they slow everything down & quite often have adware,spyware abilities.

If your machine is being overtly slow with these things running in the background you can buy a usb dongle with the security software installed on their instead, or run a seperate PC & use that as a gateway.

Keep upto date with security updates, don't use bit-torrent sites, don't open suspicious emails, don't open suspecious attachments, use high encryption on your broadband connections (WEP passwords can be cracked in less time than it took to write this sentance for instance), use passwords that are a mixture of alpha,numeric & symbols to stop dictionary attacks....phew....and if all that fails get a slimmed down version of Linux (apples software is based on Unix).

And for those who have got this far & still reading, heres my top tip. If you are inputting credit card info then use the virtual keypad in windows-accesories. A key logger can't read clicks.

billt91

I use Nod32.

garyjohnson85

I've been using AVG for quite some time. I guess it doesn't matter what anti-virus software you are using as long as you have it auto updated every time.

gvncerri

I've been paying Norton for a couple of year, but now I want to switch to Avast which is free and probably better.

Allanon24

AVG used to be good but now I use Kaspersky instead.
What I really like about Kaspersky is that it doesn't seem to use as much system resources as AVG.

I've also heard good things about NOD32. It would be the next I would try...

Sam101

I use Avast, free version. Pretty good. I also use CCCleaner to flush out unwanted temp files and cookies. I use PCTools Spyware Doctor for taking out spyware.

kenmorgan

I've used Avira and AVG without any problem. I used Norton in the past and had problems with it. Interesting that Norton's improved but I don't think I'd pay to try it out again.

felise32

I think CA Security Suite is good.

felise32

Yes, Norton is definitely not the best out there as far as security is concerned.

tntrader

I use NOD32 and love it.

Li Weng

I have AVG, Spyware Doctor and Malwarebytes.

Malwarebytes seems to work the best for me,
although Spyware Doctor is also decent and
fast too.

There were a lot of cases where AVG couldn't
do the job while Malwarebytes was super
effective.

GeorgettaSterling

I used to use CA Security Suite - it worked very well, used minimal resources and was fairly unobtrusive. When my subscription ran out, they jacked up the price. At the same time, AVG offered me a deal, so I took that. It seems to use more resources and can be obtrusive sometimes (like when it wants to scan every website every time I google - thankfully they got rid of that for V8). However, it has worked very well.

I also use a hardware firewall, which works great. Using Firefox with smart plugins (like NoScript and AdBlockPlus) also seems to keep unwanted nasties out.

I use the internet a LOT (way too much) and haven't had a problem in the last few years. I will say that the hardware firewall made the biggest difference. NoScript was also a huge help. I have tried other antivirus programs, and several online scanning tools, and none of them detected anything that either CA or AVG Pro didn't...

Best Regards, Georgetta

tyroneshum

I used to use AVG, now I use McAfee.

nathanro

I use Avast, it is free for home users, and it is really good, I love the fact that it can scan before windows starts, so he outsmarts some of the intelligent viruses.

websea

i am also using kaspersky

dmderoeck

Avast! is a very good anti virus and its free
AVG is also very good and its free
Spybot / Spybot Search and Destroy is very good anti spyware and its free

No need to pay for good anti virus software. In fact, my experience is the free are better.

Star Riley

I agree for the price avg rocks!

GeorgeO7

avast! - Download antivirus software for spyware and virus protection

Samuel Craig

I am using Kaspersky because I thought it would use less RAM. I have previously used Macaffee and Norton but was not happy with them.

Alle-Cat

I used to use Nod32, which I loved. Unfortunately after 3 years they began disallowing me to download renewals from their US site saying that I had to buy the Italian version (Brit living in Italy here), which was more or less double the US price. Probably a licensing issue but the end result was they lost a customer.

I used Bitdefender for a couple of years which is another good security suite but took far too long to scan my drives.

Now I'm using Avira Premium Security Suite and I'm very happy with it. It even blocks dodgy web sites and is scans much faster than Bitdefender.

I've never used any of the free antivirus solutions as I believe "you get what you pay for" in this sector.

Here's a link that compares AV software: av-comparatives.org/images/stories/test/ondret/avc_report21.pdf

[System won't allow me to post links, so add www to the above]

KAINSMONEY

I love Nod , never have a problem , Kaspersky is maybe the best but eat a lot of resources .

lenny3k

I have to cast my vote for AVG free version too.

Plus just last night I installed another free tool. Spybot -Search and destroy.
It's knocks out malware and spyware, and other ooky things that slow down your system.

I highly suggest both.

Mgwolf

Norton and McAffe.....and their ever present pop-ups, warnings, upgrades, sales pitches, etc clogged my computer for too long. I use spysweeper and another program in unison.

Alle-Cat

I tried Norton several years ago and the bloody thing wouldn't even install properly and caused my computer to crash. Never touched it since.

KAINSMONEY

Thats what a friend tell me from time to time , use linux and no more antivirus , spyware . Still using Windows .

ryancameron

Kaspersky has saved my arse so many times! It's 10x better then Norton in my opinion.

sodevrom

ESET Nod 32/Smart Security, the best in the business

roy-gol

True

AVG is the one

cypherslock

Comodo Internet Security Suite (free) and Adaware

global

I use symantec antivirus 10.2 both for home and office use. It's pretty well. I set it to run scanning every Wednesday. So far so good.

articlemaster

Hi Bob I am also Using Kasperky 2009 and its very effective anti virus software , previously i was using "Avg" but it was not much good , then I used "Norton" but its also not good instead of blocking or deleting any virus its totally blocked my internet connection, then i Purchased "Avast" one of my friend suggested it but it in stead of disinfecting any virus or trojan it completely delete all my softwares from my system and its also not good then finally I have purchased Kasperky its very effective its also not make my internet connection slow while scanning anything and it also block many Trojans and It also delete the Saliti Trojans.So I Will Give 100 out of 100 points to it.
Thanks.

shopperama

I've used Avast! for years and it's awesome.

Mifoxy

Avira is the best free antivirus

Joey26

great topic great ppl

Kezz

I swear by Avast. My other half ran some comprehensive tests a while back in order to write a review article for a tech mag. He tested all the major antivirus apps, and Avast was the only one that could deal with the nastiest of nasties.

I use Avast in combination with Lavasoft Adaware and CCleaner.

Chuck Staff

I'm really pleased with AVG. Clean. Simple, Effective.

Twice it found bugs that other "Big Names" have missed.

Dumped the "Big Names" and stuck with AVG.

Azlan.MY

I've been using Kaspersky. So far so good. If you're looking for free ones, try Avast.

Robert24

I'm a big nod32 fan along with their eset smart security suite (got it installed on about 8 of my offices computers now).

BurgerBoy

I use the same thing on my computer and have never gotten any junk to attack my computer.

Eset is the best on the market.

marketopoly

Am currently using Spyware Terminator after AVG recently played havoc with my computer. This has also happened to many friends of mine. A pity, as I had previously used it for many years without a hitch. Also use use Spybot which, I find, is very effective.

BurgerBoy

Microsoft Defender

drnet

Been using Avast for years...only one issue way back...other than that it has been great and free

kumarwins

I have used a lot of antivirus in the past like norton, avg, nod but which i found the best
and which i use now is BitDefender. You can download the trail version for one month.

Richnana

Even though you get McAdfee free with High Speed Internet. I find that it slows down my computer. Norton is another program that seems to slow computer speed. I love AVG in fact the Professor teaching Info Tech suggested that I take McAfee off and just use AVG.

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fypnlp

mcafee. It's pretty good and does the job.