Which Antivirus do you use?

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Which Antivirus do you use? Please share your choice and review/opinion.
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  • Profile picture of the author darbok
    malbytes, it does a great job and has a small processor footprint... i use to install it on the computers for my companies clients, never had a complaint.
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  • Profile picture of the author DURABLEOILCOM
    I have been using Webroot seems like the most complete after trying the others.
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  • Profile picture of the author Elvis Michael
    After trying a variety of software over the years, these days I stick to Microsoft Security Essentials. It's effective and it's not as "bloated" as many others. It just works... what you see is what you get.
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Ford
    I have use Avast free version. i just want to say my opinion. Basically i feel very happy to using free antivirus Aast. I have already increase my subscription time 1 year. After 1 year i hope i will again buy it's product.. it works very good for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr Bill
    I use Avast (free edition) and a paid full version of Malwarebytes.
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  • Profile picture of the author Net66
    I use Vipre and have done for a few years now. It's got a small footprint, fantastic detection rates and low false positive counts. They also have a good multi license deal so I can protect all the PC's in the home without it breaking the bank.

    I am also a fan of Eset but their licensing costs are prohibitive, but if I only had 1 or 2 machines I'd use them.

    Norton & Mcafee are bloated and slow systems down too much, they also have a terrible rate of false positives.

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  • Profile picture of the author krad32
    I personally used AVG and works great for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author superiorwd
    AVG free for the past 6 years or so. Really pleased with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author LastWarrior
    Originally Posted by DURABLEOILCOM View Post


    Which Antivirus do you use?
    Back in the day I was heavy on Lysol. Then used several "name brand" products until I discovered CLOROX Bleach!

    Then I topped that by learning bleach is bleach and for 35% less, I got generic or store brand bleach that will not only get your whites, white!... but 'bout kill any virus you can spell or pronounce!

    "Can I get an "Amen!" or "" for that?"

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    • Profile picture of the author Floyd Fisher
      Originally Posted by LastWarrior View Post

      Back in the day I was heavy on Lysol. Then used several "name brand" products until I discovered CLOROX Bleach!

      Then I topped that by learning bleach is bleach and for 35% less, I got generic or store brand bleach that will not only get your whites, white!... but 'bout kill any virus you can spell or pronounce!

      "Can I get an "Amen!" or "" for that?"

      LastWarrior
      This is better.
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  • Profile picture of the author DJL
    I use and recommend iolo System Mechanic Pro.
    One price (approx. $40/year, but with frequent discount offers) no matter how many computers you have.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sumit Menon
    ESET Smart Security.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kishokv
    nod 64 home edition
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  • Profile picture of the author bodyrock
    I am using the free version of Avast. It's pretty good and easy to use.
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  • Profile picture of the author msdobe
    I love Avast. Been using it for years and would never think of changing.
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  • Profile picture of the author dave147
    17 for "Other" what are the "Others" ?
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  • Profile picture of the author ChristianDJakes
    I am using Optimo AV. It is best for me and i am quite happy with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    I was told by a tech that there is nothing better than AVG Free.

    CT
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  • Profile picture of the author niftystats
    AVIRA is my top
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    • Profile picture of the author DireStraits
      Heck, I must have had just about every antivirus and security suite going over the years. But for the past few all I've used is Microsoft Security Essentials (or Windows Defender), supplemented by an occasional once-over with MalwareBytes.

      Have seldom had a problem with this arrangement. And you know what else? I don't care what the benchmarks say: it's had the smallest detectable footprint of any antivirus I've used - not just in terms of resource-drain but overall intrusiveness.

      I've seen a lot of users praise "false alarms" as a good sign. Better to err on the side of caution, and all. But I reckon they're lured into a false sense of security. Some of the leading commercial security apps are terribly poorly designed, slow, cumbersome and look worse than a baboon's arse. You wonder if they're even half as effective as they claim and how many reviewers are in their pay.

      I suppose the largely useless bells and whistles some of them come riddled with must be seen to do something if the subscription costs are to be justified, especially when there are perfectly adequate free alternatives.

      Not that they really need shills, mind, when the parasites seem to have managed to worm their way into the factory image of just about every major computer manufacturer out there (to say nothing of their apparent efforts, at least in the past, to prevent a clean uninstallation and the use of competitors' products).
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    I personally used Avast free version and works great for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author taskemann
    Avast! Have been using it since 2006-2007.
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    • Profile picture of the author Bthom101
      Originally Posted by taskemann View Post

      Avast! Have been using it since 2006-2007.
      Same here...Ive been using avast for yrssss now.
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      • Profile picture of the author Abramm
        I am using Microsoft Security Essential and i think it is the best anti virus till now.
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  • Profile picture of the author ErinWalsh
    I've used AVG for the last 14 years. Ever since I was a computer tech. I love their customer service. If I get something that their product doesn't yet fix I just have to contact them, send them a file and they'll write something within a couple days to beat it into submission. Usually it only takes 24 hours to get a patch fixing it.
    There is no other anti-virus provider I know of with that practice.
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  • Profile picture of the author muckbusters
    I have always used Norton. It cam with my 1st computer so I have nevr used anything else. But it does a good job.
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  • Profile picture of the author ErinWalsh
    I hate to say it, but Norton and McAfee are crap. They actually cause computer problems. When I was a tech I would get calls and their symptoms were solved by a simple uninstallation of Norton or McAfee. I've seen SO MANY problems caused by those two my first step anytime my family or friends get a new computer is to uninstall it and install AVG.

    Just cause it came with your computer doesn't mean it's good. It means they paid your computer manufacturer to add it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Aussie_Al
      Originally Posted by ErinWalsh View Post

      I hate to say it, but Norton and McAfee are crap. They actually cause computer problems. When I was a tech I would get calls and their symptoms were solved by a simple uninstallation of Norton or McAfee. I've seen SO MANY problems caused by those two my first step anytime my family or friends get a new computer is to uninstall it and install AVG.

      Just cause it came with your computer doesn't mean it's good. It means they paid your computer manufacturer to add it.
      agreed - i had both of these in the past and they both let virus's in

      Not sure if there is any truth to it - but I was told by a friend that kids that write viruses target Norton and McAfee as they are the 2 biggest Anti virus companies

      I have used webroot for the last 2-3 years and think they do a far superior job
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  • Profile picture of the author rahul010
    Hi,
    There are many type of antivirus available, but I think Kaspersky is a good antivirus. It slow some speed of your computer but it is a good.


    Venod Sharma Haryana Development
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  • Profile picture of the author ChristianDJakes
    My friends and I are using Optimo AV Antivirus. It is best antivirus software for PC and Laptop. Its result is superb. We are quite happy with it....
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  • Profile picture of the author craighakwins
    Avast definitely. It updates well, not much problem so far except that it sometimes freezes up when you turn down the shields.

    Tried norton antivirus which came from when I bought my laptop but it heavily deteriorates my bandwidth speed. It consistently uses it all up.
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  • Profile picture of the author crownpestbiz
    I Use Microsoft Pc Protected Antivirus..
    Its very fast and light..
    Its also have a very great results.
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  • Profile picture of the author jony1
    I am using quick heal total security this time, its good.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
    I'm surprised the survey doesn't have a "None" or "What's anti-virus?" entry. I'm pretty sure that, if people were honest, that selection would outrank all of the others.
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  • Profile picture of the author visimedia
    kaspersky and one local antivirus software here to detect our local virus in our country.
    So far, I didn't notice any difference between one antivirus software compared to another. lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author nmchant
    Originally Posted by DURABLEOILCOM View Post

    Which Antivirus do you use? Please share your choice and review/opinion.
    None, I have a Mac.
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    • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
      Originally Posted by nmchant View Post

      None, I have a Mac.
      And that makes you immune?
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      • Profile picture of the author nmchant
        Originally Posted by David Beroff View Post

        And that makes you immune?
        Pretty much! Haven't you heard???
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    • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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      Originally Posted by nmchant View Post

      None, I have a Mac.
      Well, I was waiting for someone else to say that, because had I said it I would have heard a boatload of crap. Guaranteed. But I do second that emotion.

      I have had one very benign virus in 30 years of using a Mac.

      Cheers. - Frank
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  • Profile picture of the author J35A8
    Well it depends of what type of personal computer you are using. If your using a PC, I would recommend Kaspersky Internet Security, and if your using a Mac, I'd recommend using either a firewall such as Hands Off! or Little Snitch to monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author kaplanmorrel
    I really like your quesation . Now a days we are facing many threats but personlly saying i used full version of McAfee.

    now my PC is free from threats. It gives best security to our PC
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      My other is AVG (not free) coupled with Malwarebytes.


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  • Profile picture of the author aksingh000
    First I used Quick heal antivirus . It was paid version. I was very happy with its service.
    After 1 year subscription I THOUGHT OF USING another antivirus program. My brother was using norton antivirus but its virus scan result was not good. So now I AM USING FREE avast antivirus. Though it is better but it slows down speed. For me QUICK HEAL ANTIVIRUS is better.
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  • Profile picture of the author henerywatson
    I already used many antivirus software and also having more experience about antivirus that how to choose best? Currently I am using OptimoAV antivirus software, it's working superb.
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  • Profile picture of the author WalkingCarpet
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    Been using Kaspersky for a LONG time. No problems at all.
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  • Profile picture of the author usemyteam
    I use ESET security. It is good and the features that comes with it is great especially for laptop users as there is a feature for anti theft. Also with ESET, you can definitely check the sources of possible viruses. Any antivirus can do that but ESET is light and it doesnt interfere with common PC tasks only when you run a scan it has some lags especially for those with many files.
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    • Profile picture of the author wiifm
      I use NONE, I have Mint Linux (free) and I do backups. It two years I have had no problems since I ditched Windows for working online.
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  • Profile picture of the author Samker
    I use McAfee for last few years and it work perfectly.

    Voted!
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  • Profile picture of the author James Izek
    yes Avast works perfectly fine
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  • Profile picture of the author popoyez
    I use Vipre and have done for a few years now. It's got a small footprint, fantastic detection rates and low false positive counts. They also have a good multi license deal so I can protect all the PC's in the home without it breaking the bank. I am also a fan of Eset but their licensing costs are prohibitive, but if I only had 1 or 2 machines I'd use them. Norton & Mcafee are bloated and slow systems down too much, they also have a terrible rate of false positives.
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