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    Favorite Anti-Virus ???

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by itachi-L, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. itachi-L

    itachi-L Newbie

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    whats ur favorite anti virus?
     
    itachi-L, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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  3. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I'm a fan of Avira.
     
    jin07, Jun 30, 2008
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  4. niGht kiD

    niGht kiD .. beach boy ♫

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    Me too... :D
     
    niGht kiD, Jun 30, 2008
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  5. Matthewrs_Rahl

    Matthewrs_Rahl Notebook Consultant

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    I like AVG Anti-Virus (Free Version). I've run it alongside of Norton and found that anything the pay-for Norton found, the free-version of AVG was able to find, with no exceptions. As to Norton, I find it doesn't "play well" with some programs, so I don't recommend it for that particular reason. Otherwise, it is a perfectly fine anti-virus program.
     
    Matthewrs_Rahl, Jun 30, 2008
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  6. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Long time avast user aswell ;)
     
    X2P, Jun 30, 2008
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  7. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    You run it alongside Norton? :O I tried installing it, but it wouldn't let me install. It said there is already one anti-virus running!! :-|
     
    fonduekid, Jun 30, 2008
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  8. Creer

    Creer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm AVIRA fan too :rolleyes:
    :D
     
    Creer, Jun 30, 2008
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  9. nxc

    nxc Newbie

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    - Symantec Endpoint @ work
    - Nod32 @ home

    Pretty good stuff :)
     
    nxc, Jun 30, 2008
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  10. zinwei

    zinwei Notebook Guru

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    I'm using AVG, but isn't my favorite.
     
    zinwei, Jun 30, 2008
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  11. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    Kaspersky Internet Security.
     
    THAANSA3, Jun 30, 2008
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  12. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I also use the Kaspersky engine. ZoneAlarm AntiVirus uses it in V7.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jun 30, 2008
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  13. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Bitdefender Total Security 2008
     
    stewie, Jun 30, 2008
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  14. TheRealFireblade

    TheRealFireblade Notebook Consultant

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    I've been using Eset's NOD32 for years :cool:
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 30, 2008
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  15. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Avira ftw.
     
    McGrady, Jun 30, 2008
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  16. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    AVG 7.5 is my favorite. No frills anti-virus.

    Since it's outdated, I use Avira now.
     
    Arki, Jun 30, 2008
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  17. Matthewrs_Rahl

    Matthewrs_Rahl Notebook Consultant

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    I've never run them both at the same time.
    I would install one (say Norton) and do a full scan of my computer. I also had an old corrupted copy on a external HDD which I scanned, already knowing what it would find. I DID NOT repair/heal/delete any of the viruses/etc.
    Then I uninstalled norton (if I were stringent, I would have made a back-up with the viruses and started all over again, but I didn't). Installed AVG (free version). Did a full scan on my computer and the external HDD and found the same # of results on both. They were both the same exact viruses found. So, I opted for AVG. It's free. It never caused me problems. It's less intensive on my machine (last time I checked). It is something you can easily recommend/download on a friends computer with problems (because it's low-maintenance/free). It simply works.
    Now....If only AVG paid me for recommending them to everyone I talk too, ha-ha.

    Note: Mind you, I haven't tried any of the other FREE anti-virus programs out there. I did two small tests, nothing fancy. Those could be better for all I know. Things change over time though anyhow. AVG might be the best today, but some months down the road they may not keep up to date with their virus database as well as the rest of the competition. It is hard to define a "best", lol. But, generally, the "free" guys can be just as competitive as the ones that cost $.

    Kaspersky's = Not too sure. I got a LOT of BSODs when trying to use their products. I even had the pleasure of getting to try one of their corporate ones once (it, too, crashed my computer). It doesn't play nice with whatever is in my computers.

    Go here on the forums to learn more...
    Just a follow-up. But for anyone seeking these answers, you should really check out
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=202330.
    It's also from my opinnion looking at http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse/report17.pdf (last updated in Feb, 2008) that AVIRA is the BEST choice for free anti-virus protection. Avira also offers anti-rootkit protection (whereas AVG offers anti-spyware protection). Honestly, they are all fine choices, though. The best security to be had is always backups-backups-backups. Lol.
     
    Matthewrs_Rahl, Jul 1, 2008
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  18. sweetStyles

    sweetStyles Notebook Consultant

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    Used AVG for a couple years, until AVG 8 came out. Moved to Avira.

    Win.
     
    sweetStyles, Jul 1, 2008
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  19. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    NOD32 FTW

    the bst antivirus ever! and it's very low on system resources
     
    MaXimus, Jul 1, 2008
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  20. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    For paid: I like both Kaspersky and Nod32.
    For free: AVG, Avast, and Avira.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jul 1, 2008
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  21. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Here's the current tally. I didn't count you if you voted for multiple products or if you stated you didn't really like the product you posted. If the numbers are wrong, I'll fix them.

    Avast - 2
    Avira - 7
    AVG - 1
    Kasp - 2
    Nod - 2
    Bitdefender - 1
     
    jin07, Jul 1, 2008
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  22. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    I think Kaspersky and NOD32 lost so badly only because they cost money. ;)
     
    THAANSA3, Jul 2, 2008
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  23. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Avast! is my personal favourite (with Avira breathing down it's neck). ;)
    I like the many configuration options, the (old) silly GUI, it's version for Linux etc.
     
    Baserk, Jul 2, 2008
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  24. yort265

    yort265 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use KIS and it works perfectly. Low on resources and hassle-free!

    YAY
     
    yort265, Jul 3, 2008
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  25. THAANSA3

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    Same here.
     
    THAANSA3, Jul 3, 2008
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  26. NGB Versus

    NGB Versus Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm attached to Kaspersky. Very great product. :)
     
    NGB Versus, Jul 3, 2008
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  27. FrankTabletuser

    FrankTabletuser Notebook Evangelist

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    ESET NOD32 Antivirus
     
    FrankTabletuser, Jul 3, 2008
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