Best Anti-Virus software?

kareja · 11-26-2005, 01:01 PM

I would like to know which is the best anti-virus around.... and what do you prefer to use personally.
I use NOD32 and its too good.

Regards,
Krish

Will.Spencer · 11-26-2005, 02:37 PM

I don't have a positive vote, but I do have a negative vote.

Norton Anti-Virus has just gone to heck. It used to be excellent, but now it's more of a danger to the proper functioning of your Microsoft Windows machine than viruses are.

kareja · 11-27-2005, 01:15 AM

I agree with you Will, its only the first time I used Norton and within two days I had it removed.

But my college and the computers at my workplace use Norton, I wonder with so many other nice anti-virus floating around why do they go for Norton. :-/ is it cheaper???

It installs so many unwanted utilities and takes up so much memory too.

imported_krish · 11-27-2005, 03:37 AM

Earlier I used McAfee for a while. Later on I moved on to NOD32. It is a cool software and has regular updates. I like it a lot personally. I use the thirty day trial.

sinja · 11-28-2005, 02:11 PM

NOd32 is good.I have tried it after i saw that from here. Earlier i had NAV but that is

...... anyway i downloaded the trail version of NOD32 but it doesnt display any 30day limit, how come? Is that a free one with some limitations?

kidiotb · 11-28-2005, 02:17 PM

My ISP provides me a somewhat similar to McAffe- its synergy i guess. I used it for a while and later decided to block the anti-virus and then instead go for a better firewall. I tried out a few firewalls and stuck up with Kerio Personal Firewall. I just have the anti-virus installed but i dont run it in the background. when i am suspicious about a file i just launch it right then, check it out and then close it again.
Instead having a firewall i feel is more important, the first time i used firewall i was scared to death, that no application runs if it wants to go online.Later i go used to the settings and stuff and now i m a good friend to that one.I would post another thread about 1 min shutdown and how it can be resolved and here too Firewall plays a keyrole.

sinja · 11-28-2005, 02:18 PM

I used to get a lot of those when i connect XP to a network. My cousin used to somehow resolve all that. i did not bother much about those 1min shutdowns.

imported_Steve · 12-02-2005, 12:02 AM

I have always used McAfee and been very happy with it.
I tried Norton once, boy did it slow down my PC!
Cant believe how slow things went with Norton.

Will.Spencer · 12-03-2005, 08:26 AM

There are quite a few no-cost anti-virus programs available.

Check Where can I download free anti-virus software?

pyowomaniac · 12-03-2005, 02:44 PM

Microsoft Anti SpyWare is best.

If your computer isn't cleared after running that then you are in bad shape and you should stop downloading so much porn.hahaha

Will.Spencer · 12-03-2005, 10:52 PM

Does Microsoft Anti-Spyware do much against viruses, or only spyware?

Bender · 12-04-2005, 03:40 PM

I have never used the MS Anti-spyware

I don't think it would touch viruses by the sound of it; I cant see them giving away AV software for free

CaitSith4343 · 12-04-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.Spencer

Does Microsoft Anti-Spyware do much against viruses, or only spyware?

Yeah, I use Microsoft Anti-Spyware among other things. I am also pretty sure it doesn't do anything for viruses. Pretty decent for spyware though.

kelp · 12-05-2005, 07:19 PM

I've heard about NOD32, and it seems to be highly recommended by people with 64-bit systems. I don't have a 64-bit system, but a 32-bit system, and I'm currently using Avast. I used to use AVG. I can't really choose between them, though. They are both pretty great. They can both detect a bad file and stop bad java files from accessing your computer. The free anti-virus software seem just as good as paid ones. Update your OS regularly, and you'll be fine, most of the time.

ibnuasad · 12-06-2005, 10:20 PM

I prefer Norton Antivirus, it catches almost ALL viruses.

I know that the scans can take forever to do but its the best antivirus software.

But if, and I mean IF, Norton is not my choice, I will have to go for AVG AntiVirus.

imported_Steve · 12-08-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.Spencer

I don't have a positive vote, but I do have a negative vote.

Norton Anti-Virus has just gone to heck. It used to be excellent, but now it's more of a danger to the proper functioning of your Microsoft Windows machine than viruses are.

Yep, I found this out a couple of years ago. I can't believe how downhill my computer speed goes once I install Norton.

It is the single most worst piece of software I have ever used.

I have used McAfee for the past 2 or 3 years and I am much happier with it.

n3rdych1ck · 12-09-2005, 08:15 PM

I use McAfee and it does the job pretty well. My fiance simply switched to linux, he likes it better and avoids alot of hackers and viruses that way.

Fry · 12-15-2005, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by n3rdych1ck

I use McAfee and it does the job pretty well. My fiance simply switched to linux, he likes it better and avoids alot of hackers and viruses that way.

Yeah I hear linux is not targetted by hackers like windows is.
Is it because its more secure, or because there arent enough people using it to warrant it to be attacked?

Faucet · 02-16-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fry

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3rdych1ck

I use McAfee and it does the job pretty well. My fiance simply switched to linux, he likes it better and avoids alot of hackers and viruses that way.

Yeah I hear linux is not targetted by hackers like windows is.
Is it because its more secure, or because there arent enough people using it to warrant it to be attacked?

pretty sure it's because not many people use it and so not people try to attack it.

Is there software that is pretty good but is free? Has anyone tried those free ones from that guy who gave a link to them and found a great one? Please tell me.

sandy · 02-17-2006, 10:35 AM

I've experienced so much hassle with PC's running Norton or Mcafee I always suggest to there victims to remove them, if they can, and Install AVG. This must be one of the best free AV programs out there, you can complement this by using one of the on line scanners such as Panda Active scan

The only one that is better is Sophos it's pretty expensive but very very good.

As far as M$ and AV go the only one they have is an add on for MSN 8 Beta.

For Anti Spyware you should always have at least 2 packages installed on your PC, the M$ one is ok but I would recommend Webroot's Spysweeper.

Faucet · 02-21-2006, 03:10 PM

Got avg and I am a windows user but it still works pretty well. But is AVG a firewall or just against viruses.

sandy · 02-21-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Faucet

Got avg and I am a windows user but it still works pretty well. But is AVG a firewall or just against viruses.

Free Version is just AV.

Have a look here for the product. http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products

zeroth · 03-07-2006, 03:46 AM

I use trend micro's HouseCall, it is free and accessible from the web.

dave7 · 03-16-2006, 02:35 AM

Yep, Trend micro is convenient when you want to do a virus scan.