What anti-virus software do you use?

rmx · 12-13-2008, 05:32 PM

I've used AVG for years, but the latest version is bloated and giving me problems.

What is a good alternative?

RMX

SpicyRobby · 12-13-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmx

I've used AVG for years, but the latest version is bloated and giving me problems.

What is a good alternative?

RMX

Hi RMX,

Personally I don't use any (I know, someday I'll pay for this maybe:-))) but a while ago I used this one Best Free Antivirus: ESET! Try free antivirus programs for 30 days. - this is nod32, by the way.

A friend of mine - and he's good at this stuff - recommended it to me.

This soft is not gonna slow down the resources etc, try it.

Rgds,

Robby

Daniel Deegan · 12-13-2008, 05:37 PM

I'm a longtime nod32 user. It's what has worked best for me over the years. I've tried quite a few different anti virus vendors, but none have been as solid as nod 32.

jonhel · 12-13-2008, 05:39 PM

Long time AVG free user here and always been happy with it.

s4nt0s · 12-13-2008, 05:39 PM

Nod32 is one of the best IMO. If you go to their main website you can download the trial for free. If you don't want to pay for it you can go to nod321.com for free login and passwords. I would recommend just buying it because it's not too pricey. It's a great virus protector that uses very little resources. Good luck!

digitalproductreporter · 12-13-2008, 06:54 PM

i love this one, and free for home users

avast! - Download antivirus software for spyware and virus protection

Elliott Bean · 12-13-2008, 07:01 PM

I use Norton but am considering swapping to AVG because I've heard it's as good and it's free.

Tumbarumba · 12-13-2008, 07:02 PM

ClamWin.com is the only antivirus that uses the right definitions and isn't a system hog for that reason. Easy to use and setup and free. But the best cure for a virus is drive imaging. Acronis.com

Spike SpiegelIM · 12-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Avast Professional Edition for years, I see no reason to change..

Istvan Horvath · 12-13-2008, 07:12 PM

When you have a computer worth $1-2K or 3K... I am always amazed that people try to save on a $25-30-40 fee per year(!) to protect it.
I think Kasperky Anti-Virus is one of the best in the world:
Antivirus Software: Kaspersky Lab - Protection Against Malware and Cybercrime

ileneg · 12-13-2008, 07:25 PM

McAfee on my desktop & Trend Micro PC-cillin on my laptop and I'm happy with both of them.

ilene

lcombs · 12-13-2008, 07:31 PM

I've used Norton, McAfee, Avast, and AVG.

My personal experience is that AVG free is as good as the rest.

For what it's worth, I've been using it for over 2 years and am satisfied.

LC

koolphoto · 12-13-2008, 07:36 PM

I went from Norton to Trend Micro to AVG To Avast. Been using Avast for the last year. So far I like it.

Ken

jbode · 12-13-2008, 07:37 PM

Kaspersky is the best according to my research and it does seem to find more viruses than other antivirus software that I've used previously

Wakunahum · 12-13-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Pension Guy

When you have a computer worth $1-2K or 3K... I am always amazed that people try to save on a $25-30-40 fee per year(!) to protect it.
I think Kasperky Anti-Virus is one of the best in the world:
Antivirus Software: Kaspersky Lab - Protection Against Malware and Cybercrime

I actually just installed avg anti virus recently but I ran about 8 years without any problems outside of a guy who got a virus when he borrowed my computer for a week when I was gone.

If all goes bad, I can just quickly reinstall the operating system or even worse take 10 minutes and switch out a hard drive.

Lloyd Buchinski · 12-13-2008, 08:20 PM

I used AVG for years and it worked well with xp, but it really didn't
get along with vista. It caused 2 serious problems that I wouldn't
have expected from an anti-virus. The first was an internet slow
down to almost nothing that had me baffled. The second was
difficulty logging into my host. I finally uninstalled it and got Avast,
also free and both problems were solved.

AVG seems to have gone downhill a bit lately. Harvey Segal
mentioned awhile ago that it was causing him to get duplicate
emails and uninstalling it solved that.

Didier Faucher · 12-13-2008, 08:32 PM

I use Avira Antivir.
Free antivirus - Avira AntiVir

I'm satisfied with it.

Didier

Ralf Skirr · 12-13-2008, 08:55 PM

Hi RMX,

check out this thread, lots of info on different anti virus programs.
Best anti-virus software?

I switched from Trendmicro (which became too slow) to ESET NOD32 antivirus and I'm happy with it.

Ralf

rmx · 12-13-2008, 08:57 PM

wow lot's of different opinions.

Like I said I used AVG for years but recently when ever it would update it wanted me to reboot. Tried all kinds of things that support wanted me to try. Finally I tried to uninstalled it and it freeze my computer when I do.

I'm going to give nod32 a try.

RMX

mccflo99 · 12-13-2008, 09:07 PM

This is adapted from a previous reply I posted...

I definitely would go with Norton 360.

Best Anti Virus Program - All-in-one protection - Norton 360

Great all in one solution and it protects you from adware, spyware, viruses, worms, etc. Also has a built in firewall and cleans the registry, runs degrags, does automatic backups, even has an identity theft function which I don't really use.

It takes the Norton Internet Security to the next level.

Pretty much a security, virus & maintenance all in one powerhouse and it's always protected me.

I don't like having to have a virus software, a popup blocker, a spyware scanner, a seperate firewall, etc so 360 works great for me and allows me to forget about maintenance for the most part.

It also covers 3 computers which is just right for my house so the per computer costs is very low and you get all the cool features.

Definitely two thumbs up.

Also, on AVG...

An update for the AVG virus scanner released a month or so ago contained an incorrect virus signature, which led it to think user32.dll contained the Trojan Horses PSW.Banker4.APSA or Generic9TBN. AVG then recommended deleting this file; this causes the affected systems to either stop booting or go into a continuous reboot cycle. So far, the problem only appears to affect Windows XP, but there is no guarantee that other versions of Windows don’t have the same issue.

I read several reports that people had to reinstall windows because of this, yikes!

Good luck ya'll,
Chris Elliott

dhudiburg · 12-13-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalproductreporter

i love this one, and free for home users

avast! - Download antivirus software for spyware and virus protection

Me too, and I love it.

JLP · 12-13-2008, 09:56 PM

Use Avast! with no problems.

jamesburchill · 12-13-2008, 10:12 PM

Umm, I use Macs so I don't run any AV software ;-) Actually, that's not entirely true... when I'm running Windoze XP on my Mac in Parallels I use AVG - it's awesome. Tried a few others on "real" pc's and found they went far to slow when the AV s/w was loaded.

Tumbarumba · 12-14-2008, 04:07 PM

Paying for antivirus software does not mean you are protected. If you want full protection you must use a process guard and drive imaging. To rely on antivirus is a little like shutting the gate after the horse has bolted.

Rod

Anthony Smith · 12-14-2008, 04:29 PM

I use Mac OSX

12-13-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
rmx HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 201 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	What anti-virus software do you use? I've used AVG for years, but the latest version is bloated and giving me problems. What is a good alternative? RMX

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Daniel Deegan HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 482 Thanks: 57 Thanked 113 Times in 78 Posts Contact Info	Re: What anti-virus software do you use? I'm a longtime nod32 user. It's what has worked best for me over the years. I've tried quite a few different anti virus vendors, but none have been as solid as nod 32.
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s4nt0s HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 161 Thanks: 25 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts Contact Info	Re: What anti-virus software do you use? Nod32 is one of the best IMO. If you go to their main website you can download the trial for free. If you don't want to pay for it you can go to nod321.com for free login and passwords. I would recommend just buying it because it's not too pricey. It's a great virus protector that uses very little resources. Good luck!

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rmx HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 201 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What anti-virus software do you use? wow lot's of different opinions. Like I said I used AVG for years but recently when ever it would update it wanted me to reboot. Tried all kinds of things that support wanted me to try. Finally I tried to uninstalled it and it freeze my computer when I do. I'm going to give nod32 a try. RMX

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mccflo99 Master Wordsmith War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Corpus Christi, TX, USA. Posts: 233 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts Social Networking	Re: What anti-virus software do you use? This is adapted from a previous reply I posted... I definitely would go with Norton 360. Best Anti Virus Program - All-in-one protection - Norton 360 Great all in one solution and it protects you from adware, spyware, viruses, worms, etc. Also has a built in firewall and cleans the registry, runs degrags, does automatic backups, even has an identity theft function which I don't really use. It takes the Norton Internet Security to the next level. Pretty much a security, virus & maintenance all in one powerhouse and it's always protected me. I don't like having to have a virus software, a popup blocker, a spyware scanner, a seperate firewall, etc so 360 works great for me and allows me to forget about maintenance for the most part. It also covers 3 computers which is just right for my house so the per computer costs is very low and you get all the cool features. Definitely two thumbs up. Also, on AVG... An update for the AVG virus scanner released a month or so ago contained an incorrect virus signature, which led it to think user32.dll contained the Trojan Horses PSW.Banker4.APSA or Generic9TBN. AVG then recommended deleting this file; this causes the affected systems to either stop booting or go into a continuous reboot cycle. So far, the problem only appears to affect Windows XP, but there is no guarantee that other versions of Windows don’t have the same issue. I read several reports that people had to reinstall windows because of this, yikes! Good luck ya'll, Chris Elliott
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