what's the best antivirus?

[maverick8]

hey people,
what antivirus do you guys use?
thanks

[Brad Gile]

I personally use AVG. I have been using it for years with no problems. You can download the software for free. They also offer a spyware application that you can also install for free also.

[Mary Gallivan]

Hi

I've started using Avast which is Free and seems very good.

Mary

[sideserver]

NOD32 is by far the best Antivirus software I've used (and believe me, I've tried them all).

The only downside is that its subscription-based and costs about $30 a year.

[imstar]

i've used several Anti-Virus including Norton, Panda, Anti-Vir, Avast, AVG. At last, i decide to rely on AVG.

[onlineleben]

Originally Posted by sideserver

NOD32 is by far the best Antivirus software I've used (and believe me, I've tried them all).

The only downside is that its subscription-based and costs about $30 a year.

NOD32 is really good and doesn't cause a high system load.
USD 30/year is more than reasonable when you think about the protection you get.

[sideserver]

Originally Posted by onlineleben

NOD32 is really good and doesn't cause a high system load.
USD 30/year is more than reasonable when you think about the protection you get.

I'm glad someone agrees with me here.

The problem that I have with the free antivirus solutions is that the virus writers are well aware that programs like AVG, Avast etc have a sizable percentage of the market share, and they do actively create virii that are precisely designed to circumvent these popular software.

By the time AVG or Avast release patches to fix the problem, precious hours or days would have passed. My digital assets and business is far too precious to allow this to happen.

Remember, folks. Just because AVG says your system is clean, doesn't mean there isn't anything there.

[Mac Wheeler]

I used AVG Free Edition for years, right up until a few months back when version 8 was rolled out, I decided it was just becoming such a fat application, trying to do too many things, I just want a simple and effective virus checker not a security suite.

So I switched to Avast! and it's been fantastic so far.

[wealthy affiliate]

Kaspersky antivirus is my #1 recommendation.

[JazzOscar]

I've used Panda for some years now.

Have had very few problems.

[joecool1972]

Originally Posted by wealthy affiliate

Kaspersky antivirus is my #1 recommendation.

I would have thought that more people would have come out on the side of Kaspersky like wealthy affiliate.

I have used a few, currently using mcafee. But I haven't used enough to say which is the best, but I always thought that Kaspersky was the recognised go to antivirus. HUH? live and you learn.

[derekwong28]

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[JeremyL]

Not Norton's... That's for sure!

[James Clark]

Try this one. I love it, no problems.

Antivirus & Content Security Software | Securing Your Web World - Trend Micro USA

[Ron Killian]

I put in a vote for Avast as well, best one I've tried so far. And ya, no luck with Norton either..

[Tuzic]

hi,

i have a friend who tested mist anti viral software programs 7 found AVG to be the best! it doesnt slow down your computer & protects it, 7 is much better than mccafee & norton. & its free too.

[KimW]

Panda Internet Security , hands down.

[Dave OSullivan]

Eset Nod32 Antivirus is the best I've used so far. It does an excellent job and isn't resource hungry at all.

Dave.

[Jason Hodgins]

Firewall, Antivirus, Antispam: ESET Smart Security Has It All

One of, if not the top piece of kit I have on this box.

Honestly for the piece of mind, even the price tag is worth it.

As a computer/networking professional I have tried or used just about everything free or paid.

The above has caught and logged things that even I would have never known were on the war path.

...of course sooner or later I'll buy my Mac and then...

Anyway, top choice above no doubt--get it. In this case you get what you pay for.

--Jay

PS: For those that don't know or notice it's the same but meatier than Nod32 (same company).

[Guy Horton]

I've tried several antivirus programs over the last few years AVG,Panda,Avast,and Kaspersky.
All of these worked well but, as I'm sure you know these programs tend to be resourse hungry as they develope new features.
I liked Panda the best of the above mentioned until....I found Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico.

Here's a few features

Yoggie Gatekeeper Personal’s 13 layers of security:

* 520 MHz CPU and 128MB memory
* Anti-Spam
* Anti-Phishing
* Antispyware
* Antivirus
* Parent Control System
* Transparent Email Proxies (POP3; SMTP)
* Transparent Web Proxies (HTTP; FTP)
* Intrusion Detection System
* Intrusion Prevention System
* Firewall

· Adaptive Security Policy™

* Multi-Layer Security Agent™ (Patent pending)

* Layer-8 Security Engine ™ (Patent pending)

Okay, I know this seems like a pitch fest for the product.....it's not. This is just a darn good product which stops those nasty bugs BEFORE they reached the Windows operating system. Let's face the real facts, what good is your Virus protection if it allows the problem to gain access to your computer. My opinion.... Virus onboard equals a problem.

Yoggie is simple to install, 15 minutes and your done! Yoggie comes with a 1 year license for Kaspersky. Make sure your machine is Virus, Spyware free, Kaspersky will do this, it will report a few false positives....it's a little aggressive. Then uninstall the the anti-virus program and install the Yoggie drivers. It may take up to 15 minutes for the process to complete the first time you activate the Yoggie but then your finished.

There is a $30 annual renewal fee for the service, first year is included with the purchase price, around $100. If you shop around you can find Yoggie for $90

What about support? I had a question about writing a rule for Yoggie. Support got back to me in 42 minutes with a detailed step by step answer. The support tech sent an email about an hour later asking if I needed any further assistance. I've only contacted support one time during the 5 months that I've used Yoggie, just have not had any issues with the product or their service.

Bottom line.... No software slowing my computer down, No headaches.

Hope this info helps,
Guy

For more information, please visit

Yoggie Security Systems - Hardware-based Internet Security

[Mac Wheeler]

The thing is a lot of these applications Yoggie included, are no longer simply anti-virus applications, they are all beginning to become full security suites. If you would rather use a different firewall or malware scanner you are duplicating applications. This is especially true if you are happy using the standard windows firewall and Microsoft defender. Finding a nice thin AV application is becoming increasingly difficult.

[Chris_King]

ClamWin

Open source all the way!

[Greg Cooksley]

Hey maverick8,

I have used a number of systems over the years.....

I recently migrated from Trend Micro, after doing some research
on the net. I now use BitDefender.

So far, it's been great.....it picked up viruses embedded in
files that Trend missed completely. Also, it is very resource
friendly.

I personally believe that it's best to pay for crucial products
that ultimately will protect your assets....

Regards

Greg

[Peter_J]

another vote for avast from me

[jedz]

Originally Posted by wealthy affiliate

Kaspersky antivirus is my #1 recommendation.

im using Kaspersky as well.

[David Surk]

I use Nod32, but I just looked up Yoggie Gatekeeper and boy does it seem pretty cool. It's not software. It's a small device that plug into a usb or pc card slot and works like a mini server that acts as a gateway. This is definitly worth a look since it works sorta like a physical wall.

Much love,
Dave.

[hebsgaard]

Originally Posted by Brad Gile

I personally use AVG. I have been using it for years with no problems. You can download the software for free. They also offer a spyware application that you can also install for free also.

Another advantage of AVG is that it takes up less resources than Norton and McAffee. Besides it being free that's the main reason I use it.

[Carlsbadd]

ESET NOD 32.

I had trend micro and it would hang up and hog resourses. It also let some viruses through. I love ESET so far

[lukyjoe]

I downloaded AVG but when i try to open it it says "file is corrupt", what should I do now?

[KimW]

Originally Posted by lukyjoe

I downloaded AVG but when i try to open it it says "file is corrupt", what should I do now?

download it again.

[lukyjoe]

Should I remove it from my system first?

[KimW]

If you mean delete the corrupted version, yes.

[yaz8888]

I use Avast on all my computers. I had problems with Norton and made the switch

[johntanyishin]

I'm using AVG free version

and SpySweeper paid version

JTYS

[lukyjoe]

Thanks KimW
Now AVG is installed
but it detected another antivirus program an suggested to uninstall the competing program without naming it.
I have McAfee which I don't like and also I just downloaded Ccleaner.
Now, Should I just go ahead and uninstall mcafee?

[Eric Johnson]

nod32 is by far the best antivirus. No competition really.

[John M Kane]

Avast?!!!!
What we don;t have enough Pirates here already?
Arggggh Matey!
HA

For winblows systems - Antivirus Software: Kaspersky Lab - Protection Against Malware and Cybercrime

Other than that the next best thing is to buy a Mac..

James

[eljay003]

I have tried Norton before but I find it real slow. Next, I used Trendscan but just like Norton, it was also slow. A friend of mine suggested Avast. I installed it in my PC and I had been using it for more than a year now. I am really happy with it. My PC is still running fast and performing very well. It is the best for me J

[roblas]

Hi,

Currently I'm using AVG but now I'm thinking to use PANDA ANTIVIRUS Its gives more security to my PC.

[Floyd Fisher]

I've used nothing but Norton, and will continue to do so.

My experience is based on over 10 years being virus free, while I keep having to remove various viruses and trojans from friends machines that use other av software on the market.

Blast norton all you want. I know my machine is virus free. Can you say the same?

[Floyd Fisher]

Originally Posted by lukyjoe

Thanks KimW
Now AVG is installed
but it detected another antivirus program an suggested to uninstall the competing program without naming it.
I have McAfee which I don't like and also I just downloaded Ccleaner.
Now, Should I just go ahead and uninstall mcafee?

Yes, unless you want to put up with fake alarms as the antivirus programs detect each other.

[Vector]

Originally Posted by sideserver

I'm glad someone agrees with me here.

The problem that I have with the free antivirus solutions is that the virus writers are well aware that programs like AVG, Avast etc have a sizable percentage of the market share, and they do actively create virii that are precisely designed to circumvent these popular software.

By the time AVG or Avast release patches to fix the problem, precious hours or days would have passed. My digital assets and business is far too precious to allow this to happen.

Remember, folks. Just because AVG says your system is clean, doesn't mean there isn't anything there.

I can confirmed this. I used AVG for years before it was popular and it was great. Eventually it became too popular and I got a horrible virus. It wiped my HDD and was only able to rescue some of my data that wasn't already backed up. It is better to pay for Karpesnky or other heavy duty pro anti virus. You live, you learn!

Jay

[LivingCovers]

Thumbs up for AVAST. Really impressive, too.

[Lukmus]

Norton an antivirus, it is good)

[JAIDEEP2959]

Trend macro antivirus works best for me. It comes free with Sify broadband connection in my country.

[acreativetouch]

Originally Posted by Floyd Fisher

I've used nothing but Norton, and will continue to do so.

My experience is based on over 10 years being virus free, while I keep having to remove various viruses and trojans from friends machines that use other av software on the market.

Blast norton all you want. I know my machine is virus free. Can you say the same?

Yea, like mine! Thank you.

dorothy

[lukyjoe]

How do I remove AVG toolbar from my browser?