bob73

Hi all, I have been using kaspersky antivirus but still some worms get their way through. Which antivirus do you have and is it better?

Brad Gile

Hey bob73,

I have used AVG for years and have never had a problem with them. It has always done a great job of finding and eliminating viruses. Plus you can download the application for free which if I remember right, it comes with spyware and adware scanner combined with the program also.

I hope that helps. Who knows, there could be a better program out there than AVG that I don't even know about.

-Brad

edhan

I am using the Nod32. It has been many years and still going strong. You can download the free trial to get rid of the pesky worms.

bob73

Thanks Brad. I will try and get myself a copy before my system goes kapish.

Kevin Caldbeck

Howdy

I was using Norton until my subscription expired. As soon as I removed the Norton files my computer started working normally again. It was crashing like crazy, well to the point I was not doing any of my IM work.

I am now using the free AVG program. I have not had any problems with anything since setting it up. It seems to do an excellent job with keeping those nasty viruses out.

Kevin

jacktackett

Bob,
I use AVG and ClamAV - happy with both. Also there have been several threads like this which you can find using the search function of the board - and there was one recently in the OT board too.

I like ClamAV since I run several servers - and the antivirus for servers from the commercial houses are pricey. And the team at ClamAV updates their signatures rather quickly - most times before the major folks do.

best,
--Jack

clever7

I’m using Panda for 2 years now. It seems to be good…

Jill Carpenter

Mine is called: Get a MAC []

Brad Gile

A few years ago I was friends with a guy that owned a computer store. At the store he would discourage his customers from using Norton because he said that it slowed everyone's computers down.

Basically the program used too much of the computers resources causing programs to run slow. That's where I learned about AVG and have used it ever since.

-Brad

yves

I am using kaspersky also. Do you notice that it makes the your computer run more slowly? That's bad news about the worms !

esr

Another vote for AVG. It's free and I've never had a virus get through it. AND, another bonus, it doesn't mess up my computer like Norton or McAffee did many years ago. It's like they weren't compatible with other programs on my computer.

Dennis Gaskill

Don't believe it! Norton may be better than it was, but it's still a resource hog. I bought it because of the good reviews it was getting - I'm getting rid of it.

I was using Panda, it worked great, but when my subscription ran out my wife was away and she had my credit card so I wasn't able to renew. That stupid warning popped up every 5 minutes that I needed to renew. Even after I checked the box not to show the notification again, it still popped up every 5 minutes. It annoyed me so much I won't use it again.

So, thanks for the recommendations for AVG, I'll be giving it a try next.

Nitro

I'm using Kaspersky. I've been using it for 5 or 6 months now, without any problems.

VegasVince

Anti Virus programs are for wimps!

So are Fire Walls, Spam Blockers, AdWare Blockers and all the other blocking devices....

You'se people haven't really LIVED until you've spent a month or two searching the internet with no protection of any kind! That's how Vinnie here does it.

There's a certain thrill that comes with surfing the net....not knowing if today is the day that some virus decides to show up and take your entire empire down with one click of the mouse. I live for that type of excitement.

FYI.....most viruses can be removed the old fashioned way.....with a pipe wrench, a pair of needle nose pliers, and a couple of bobby pins.



xxx Vegas Vince
Legend.

Paul1234

I use Avira.

There's also a poll thread in the Off-Topic forum with over 100 responses:

http://www.warriorforum.com/off-topi...o-you-use.html

easybiztools

LOL ... that's really funny!

Another vote for AVG - I was using their free version for a few years (from 2003 - 2006), then in 2007, decided to go for the paid version. No problem to date.

However, having said that, I think using some common-sense is important as well, e.g.

1. Don't click on any suspicious links in your email.

2. Don't open email attachments

3. Don't surf to sites that are 'suspicious' in nature.

4. Don't install every freebie software under the sun. Many of the free software are 'ads' supported (adware - sometimes, it may contain more than just ads!)

5. Finally, keep a backup of all your important data. No matter how secure your PC/laptop is, it's always good to have a backup (external disk or a thumbdrive)

Speaking of thumbdrive, I highly recommend Kingston data-traveller (4GB). I accidently left it in my jeans pocket one day, and it survived the washing machine! I am impressed!

Cheers,
Adrian

MeTellYou

I use Bit Defender Total. Did some testing in the past and totally love this one. Great software.

Les Blackwell

I am currently using Kaspersky and it seems fine.
I used AVG before and that was ok too.

bionictortoise

I've used Trend Micro Internet Security since 2003 and never had any problems. I used AVG on other PCs and that was fine too.

Traffic-Bug

I have been using AVG for sometime, but it seems to slow down my system, so I installed Process guard (diamondcs.com.au) to see if it is any better, as viruses only come through new and unknown processes, process guard should be fine.

edman

Nod32 is my first choice... I've been using it for years and I like it because it's light and not intrusive, unlike norton that invaded my system

edman

For a free solution, you may also want to look at comodo antivirus as well

nellement

I use KIS works pretty well,but before on my 32 bit windows I've used Zonealarm which far more better blocking intrusions but makes comp slower.

Paul Ashbrook

I used to use Norton, but it slowed my machine down to a snail's pace. After a bit of research I choose NOD32. I've never looked back. It's effective and doesn't have a noticable effect on performance.

wan_14my

I use Avast. So far so good. No problem at all.

dclozen

Sadly Mac's are not any less prone to virus attacks than a IBM PC architecture. It's just that there are so few of them being used in comparison that the virus builders concentrate on the more popular system. That way they can cause more damage.
<grin>

Owen Mailer

FREE AVG is fantastic grab yourself a FREE copy

Floyd Fisher

Yeah, I've used Norton forever, and it's definitely been improving over the last couple of years. I hope they keep it up.

Smokey_Joe

I am currently using nod32, but it does let a couple of things through. Dunno, I think I could try another one later. I've heard KIS highly recommended.

Sunny Outside

No need to pay for Kaspersky.

I'm a heavy surfer, I surf all over the Internet, and that includes surfing adult entertainment websites on a sporadic basis. I've had some computer technicians try and talk me into using Norton 360. And I've read reviews on C-Net and elsewhere from people who curse at Norton. I have no opinion of Norton other than the fact that some 360 users are not happy with 360.

I've been using Avast going on three years now. Avast is and has been on top of the recent Conflicker issue. They addressed that issue specifically and sent a message to each and every user about how they're aware of Conflicker back when Conflicker was casting fear worldwide.

Be it Conflicker or any other virus, Avast has never let me down. My computer has never been in the shop. Thank you, Avast, for the great job you do in protecting one of mans greatest inventions

BlackWaterBlog

Norton Internet Security 2009.

Jack Duncan

Ok...here's my 2 cents. (That and $3.00 still won't get you a decent cup of Starbucks coffee this morning.

These things change all the time...I used to use AVG...then switched to PCTools which was a huge improvement over AVG and seemed to catch everything...Until about 9 months ago when I was getting hammered with a new virus every week.

Now, I'd always HATED Norton and McAfee because they were resource hogs. BUT...under new management Norton really has their act together. Just on a whim I decided to switch to Norton this year and I have been really impressed. The Live Update feature is what I am most impressed with...and it is catching everything so far.

So, the moral of this post is...software changes rapidly...just because 1 tool was a dog a few years ago doesn't mean it's a dog today.

Hope this helps,
Jack Duncan

Tyrus Antas

Had an old Norton subscription. It ended and I couldn't bother to renew it. Currently I just do an online free scan every week from Kasperky and Panda. Never had a virus. You need to use common sense when browsing and downloading from da intarwebs.

Tyrus

waken

Yeah, and if you have Norton you cannot have any other antivirus installed on your pc or it starts working abnormal.

Avast also slows down my system a lot and I've been using AVG since then. It's wonderful. There's new virus database update almost everyday. This is something others don't have.

BlackWaterBlog

Norton has always had Live Updates. You must be referring to the 2009 version that has the pulse updates that updates definitions every 8 seconds and the actual software every 8 hours.

Yea, it's real nice I love it. The SONAR feature of NIS2009 is also amazing. ^^

JMarno

Or Linux!

Derek_Franklin

I actually did a post on Twitter about this yesterday.

Here it is:

My favorite Anti-virus tools: Avast!: avast! - Download antivirus software for spyware and virus protection Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes.org Spybot: The home of Spybot-S&D!

I don't rely on any single app for protection.

Derek

RobinX

Kaspersky internet security FTW ... but AVG is good too ...

Stevie B

Used AVG in the past but currently have McAfee installed. Its quite good on my Vista machine but I have some laptops running XP and its slowedt them down enormously.

Kaspersky seems to have a smaller footprint so might try that next time.

As for letting viruses through - to be honest, all the AV products are continually playing catchup and leapfrogging each other so its a bit of a lottery at times whether you'll be hit.

Make sure you follow sound practices & any of the top selling products should be OK.

moncef

I use avast for 2 years now without a single problem.
I also run malwarebytes once in a while just to make sure my computer is clean.

Jack Duncan

@BlackWaterBlog:

Correct, my bad. I was referring to the Pulse Updates.

Cheers,
Jack

gemedj89

i use avg and spybot . i think that is the best free solution

Sunny Outside

Hear ye:

The age old saying YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR should be put to rest!

And you can thank the Internet for that.

The Internet bestows each and everyone of us with outstanding, high caliber commodities. To name a few:

>Avast
>Wikipedia
>CCleaner
>Roboform
>Pop Peeper
>Malware-bytes
>(am i forgetting anything else?)

I am not an ingrate. When it comes to these type of commodities I can't be an ingrate. So I donate a dollar a couple of times a year to Wikipedia, CCleaner and Pop Peeper. I am very grateful to the engineers who created their specialty out of the goodness of their heart. You guys gave us your time, sweat and brains to perfect a commodity that enables us to use a machine that many of us have a DEEP love affair with. Your good will does not go unnoticed. Thank you, guys!

I purchased Roboform with real money, paid for it outright because I store a ton of passwords. I will not and cannot live without Roboform. Roboform is the 8th wonder of the world. I use Roboform 20-100 times a day.

If you don't know what Roboform is, I'd imagine good old, reliable Wikipedia has a page on it. And that's the beauty of Wikipedia. They have a page on everything, including things like the L.A. riots of 1992, the Snickers candy bar and pubic hair (yes, even pubic hair!).

So that's why I say the age old saying YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR is now, thanks to the Internet, obsolete, buried in a casket, cremated, thrown out to sea, dust in the wind, past tense, out with the trash, and totally invalid

Note to rookie detectives who are out there trying to help solve a murder: anyone who uses the phrase YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR is probrably computer illiterate, so don't be fooled! We know that there are a lot of gangsters who are computer savvy. Some of them have a MySpace page. But you rookies should know that I spoke to a woman from Stockton, California just the other day who said that there are a lot of people in her community who are computer illiterate. She works in the public sector, her boots are on the ground out on the front line 6-7 days a week interacting with people in her community. So she knows what she's talking about. There are still a lot of middle class or lower middle class people out there that have never booted up a computer.

Mynt

Been happy with AVG, adaware, and spybot.

pritesh

i use avg and m happy with it

mido

I'm using AVG for years.
Latest version AVG 8.5.

stanwa

I've been using Avast for the past year and had no problems.

ezimedia

HI

I am using Kaspersky and works well, I use to use AVG to a few years back.

Tom

adaliabarclay

on my home computer i am using AVG but on my office pc and laptop i am using nod32 and both are doing fine for me

juzanobo

Based from my experience, I've been using Kaspersky for 4 years now, it really delivers! The worms/viruses/trojans that can't be eliminated by avast/avg/other free anti virus, kaspersky neutralizes them with ease.