Can Anyone Recommend A Good Antivirus Protection Package?

Voyager64 · 05-15-2009, 05:17 AM

Hi there all,

For us online marketers, protecting all our information on our PC's is an absolute must.
With that in mind, I would love to know what you all recommend as I have Norton on my PC but I am getting an increasing number of annoying viruses creeping through.

I look forward to your thoughts - thanks in advance

Jon

Anomaly1974 · 05-15-2009, 05:35 AM

For paid protection I can not think of anything better than Kaspersky but it does have a bit of a learning curve to set it up at first.

Just my two cents

Li Weng · 05-15-2009, 05:37 AM

Give Malwarebytes a shot. It's been working well for me.

webdesigners · 05-15-2009, 05:54 AM

I think AVG is the best!

ncaditya · 05-15-2009, 06:00 AM

Avira (Free antivirus - Avira AntiVir)

Voyager64 · 05-15-2009, 06:07 AM

Thanks guys so far.

We have Malwarebytes and Avira which we use to do scans as well as Nortons full time protection, so its nice to know we are on the right track.

Keep em coming!!

Jon

MIB Mastermind · 05-15-2009, 06:40 AM

Avast has been great for me, I would highly recommend it to anyone

teleam · 05-16-2009, 01:32 AM

AVG is tops!

Robert24 · 05-16-2009, 02:01 AM

Eset Smart Security 4 is the best imo. I've got it on several pc's and It's never let me down.

It's got everything:
Antivirus, Antispyware, Firewall, Antispam.

aboutalhah · 05-16-2009, 03:40 AM

The free version of avast, and it does the job.

Anomaly1974 · 05-16-2009, 04:24 AM

Actually, after thinking about this for quite some time ... and despite the fact that I do not currently have the wherewithal to set one up, rather than trying to protect Windows that are easily broken, I would have to say setting up a Linux Box.

Linux Rocks! Rocks break windows! Any questions?

Still, for free, the Avast does seem to work about the best and is easily updated but for paid protection, nothing beats Kaspersky ... even with the learning curve.

Just my two cents

John Collins · 05-16-2009, 05:31 AM

I've used quite a few. But using Windows Live OneCare and WebRoot Anti Spyware with Anti Virus. I haven't had any problems and my full scans report clean.

Windows Live OneCare is quick at identifying Trojans and if you downloading and bring one in it tells you and removes it before it starts to be a problem. It has an excellent 2 way invisible firewall. It tells me if something tries to come in or wants to get out and lets me decide. But it doesn't work in safe mode.

Also I screwed it up by playing in files I shouldn't have been poking around in. I contacted support via live chat in the middle of the night and they fixed it. The tech logged into my computer. Went to Program Files and deleted about 4 or 5 files and reinstalled them and got me back up in about 10 minutes as I watched on my monitor. This tech really impressed me. So did the fact that they did it right away.

WebRoot is good at blocking web site pages from loading everything if it finds something in it that could be a problem. It seems to give valid warning that I now pay attention to. I recently visited a video site that looked legit. The page showed member videos of all types. It looked like there where some pretty creative stuff on the homepage but WebRoot told me it was blocking dangerous content. It wasn't a porn site and looked so innocent I thought it might be a mistake. I disregarded the warning and a second later Windows Live OneCare said it caught a Trojan. I told it to remove it and it did before it got me. I looked it up and it was one that replicates over and over until it locks everthing up. So I guess when WebRoot warns me again I'll believe it and just walk away. WebRoot does work in Safe mode so if you have computer problems and need to run in safe mode for a while you can still run scans. It can be set to scan all the start up programs when you start your computer too.

A lot of the free stuff sounds good until you have a real problem. People think there great but just wait. I think I was getting infected when I used them because I used them. I used several I thought where good. Also found out many don't uninstall well or completely using their uninstall programs or via Add/Remove programs in Windows. A lot of the free stuff also spies on you.

They aren't good at telling the difference between a real threat and a Windows file that has a program in it that has a virus like footprint. I had one quarantine some important files after an update. The files that Windows will give you a warning if you try to access them. When I un quarantined then it didn't put the files and folders back. It took me months to figure where all the files and folders belonged and get everything working right again. The service techs (9 certified techs) told me I was screwed and needed a fresh install of Windows. So I fixed it myself.

I also used TrendMicro on another computer and it was great and had some really cool features.

I have Norton on another computer and it's a pain.

KAINSMONEY · 05-16-2009, 06:08 AM

Free Nod & spybot search and destroy
Paid Nod smart security & kaspersky .

smcdunbiz · 05-16-2009, 11:24 PM

I use Avast best antivirus protection IMO.

tigertale · 05-17-2009, 12:57 AM

Do you guys who use Avast or Kaspersky or any of the others mentioned use it in ADDITION to something like Norton or is it good alone?

Norton seems to take up so much resourses in my computer. If can go without Norton and get something else that still protects me, that would be wonderful

KAINSMONEY · 05-17-2009, 01:03 AM

Norton use lots of resources , your pc will slow down big time , better use another program , if you want to pay , use nod smart security or kaspersky .

Shukri Sudin · 05-17-2009, 05:00 AM

I'd say ESET NOD32 antivirus. It detected some viruses that undetectable by McAfee and several others. The database updated almost daily. It's really simple to use yet powerful.

BurgerBoy · 05-17-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shukri Sudin

I'd say ESET NOD32 antivirus. It detected some viruses that undetectable by McAfee and several others. The database updated almost daily. It's really simple to use yet powerful.

Use eset. I've tried them all and eset is the only one that has kept my computer completely clean. Nothing gets by it and it keeps itself so updated that it updates itself 3 to 5 times a day on my computer when I'm using it all day.

You can find it here: ESET - Antivirus Software with Spyware and Malware Protection

Alle-Cat · 05-17-2009, 04:10 PM

I use Avira Premium Security Suite - AV Firewall etc with all the bells and whistles. Works great for me.

Kirk Ward · 05-17-2009, 10:18 PM

I'd like to throw in a plug for Sunbelt Software products Vipre and Personal Firewall. They have some other products, but these are top rated, have a small footprint, and are very well supported.

Cheers,
Kirk

longtail · 05-18-2009, 09:32 AM

I'm using Trend Micro and so far so good. Anybody else have anythoughts on the Trend Micro antivirus suite?

Voyager64 · 05-18-2009, 03:07 PM

Thanks very much John for your comprehensive reply.

As an Internet Marketer (and the PC being my livelihood), I think I will be investing in a paid version of something. Money well spent methinks.

Thanks again

Jon

jerodrx · 05-18-2009, 03:40 PM

I really think that investing in a Antivirus suite is absolutely
necesary.

Almost all the antivirus offers a 30 day trial with full features,
so you can try and decide if is the best that you can buy.

I use AVG and i'm really happy with it, because even when
it's running a full scan your pc is still working smoothly.

And AVG has detected some malwares that other programs don't

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05-15-2009, 05:17 AM	#1
Voyager64 Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torquay Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Can Anyone Recommend A Good Antivirus Protection Package? Hi there all, For us online marketers, protecting all our information on our PC's is an absolute must. With that in mind, I would love to know what you all recommend as I have Norton on my PC but I am getting an increasing number of annoying viruses creeping through. I look forward to your thoughts - thanks in advance Jon
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Voyager64 Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torquay Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Re: Can Anyone Recommend A Good Antivirus Protection Package? Thanks guys so far. We have Malwarebytes and Avira which we use to do scans as well as Nortons full time protection, so its nice to know we are on the right track. Keep em coming!! Jon
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John Collins HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, USA. Posts: 429 Thanks: 103 Thanked 99 Times in 81 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can Anyone Recommend A Good Antivirus Protection Package? I've used quite a few. But using Windows Live OneCare and WebRoot Anti Spyware with Anti Virus. I haven't had any problems and my full scans report clean. Windows Live OneCare is quick at identifying Trojans and if you downloading and bring one in it tells you and removes it before it starts to be a problem. It has an excellent 2 way invisible firewall. It tells me if something tries to come in or wants to get out and lets me decide. But it doesn't work in safe mode. Also I screwed it up by playing in files I shouldn't have been poking around in. I contacted support via live chat in the middle of the night and they fixed it. The tech logged into my computer. Went to Program Files and deleted about 4 or 5 files and reinstalled them and got me back up in about 10 minutes as I watched on my monitor. This tech really impressed me. So did the fact that they did it right away. WebRoot is good at blocking web site pages from loading everything if it finds something in it that could be a problem. It seems to give valid warning that I now pay attention to. I recently visited a video site that looked legit. The page showed member videos of all types. It looked like there where some pretty creative stuff on the homepage but WebRoot told me it was blocking dangerous content. It wasn't a porn site and looked so innocent I thought it might be a mistake. I disregarded the warning and a second later Windows Live OneCare said it caught a Trojan. I told it to remove it and it did before it got me. I looked it up and it was one that replicates over and over until it locks everthing up. So I guess when WebRoot warns me again I'll believe it and just walk away. WebRoot does work in Safe mode so if you have computer problems and need to run in safe mode for a while you can still run scans. It can be set to scan all the start up programs when you start your computer too. A lot of the free stuff sounds good until you have a real problem. People think there great but just wait. I think I was getting infected when I used them because I used them. I used several I thought where good. Also found out many don't uninstall well or completely using their uninstall programs or via Add/Remove programs in Windows. A lot of the free stuff also spies on you. They aren't good at telling the difference between a real threat and a Windows file that has a program in it that has a virus like footprint. I had one quarantine some important files after an update. The files that Windows will give you a warning if you try to access them. When I un quarantined then it didn't put the files and folders back. It took me months to figure where all the files and folders belonged and get everything working right again. The service techs (9 certified techs) told me I was screwed and needed a fresh install of Windows. So I fixed it myself. I also used TrendMicro on another computer and it was great and had some really cool features. I have Norton on another computer and it's a pain.
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Voyager64 Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torquay Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Re: Can Anyone Recommend A Good Antivirus Protection Package? Thanks very much John for your comprehensive reply. As an Internet Marketer (and the PC being my livelihood), I think I will be investing in a paid version of something. Money well spent methinks. Thanks again Jon
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jerodrx Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 40 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can Anyone Recommend A Good Antivirus Protection Package? I really think that investing in a Antivirus suite is absolutely necesary. Almost all the antivirus offers a 30 day trial with full features, so you can try and decide if is the best that you can buy. I use AVG and i'm really happy with it, because even when it's running a full scan your pc is still working smoothly. And AVG has detected some malwares that other programs don't Also if you use the Firefox browser (if dont you should), use it with the WOT plugin.