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    Kaspersky Good Enough?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by pbfrr, May 21, 2008.

  1. pbfrr

    pbfrr Newbie

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    Basically, I need to purchase a anti-virus/firewall program. I hear Kaspersky is one of the best. I need this program for my new laptop (will run Vista). My question is this... Should I supplement Kaspersky with another program (I don't care if it is free or not)?
     
    pbfrr, May 21, 2008
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  2. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    it depends is it a x86 or x64, vista or xp
     
    dondadah88, May 21, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    You might need a adware and firewall too.
     
    The_Observer, May 21, 2008
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  4. pbfrr

    pbfrr Newbie

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    If it helps, it's Vista Home Premium 64Bit.

    I thought Kaspersky Internet Security included all three. Or are you saying those two aspects of Kaspersky are lacking?
     
    pbfrr, May 21, 2008
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  5. WSFrazier

    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    He probably thought you were just talking about Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Yes, the Internet Security does it all, and very well in my opinion.
     
    WSFrazier, May 21, 2008
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  6. pbfrr

    pbfrr Newbie

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    So, in your opinion, I should be find with KIS. I don't need to supplement it with anything (so long as I'm not stupid and download random stuff)?
     
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  7. WSFrazier

    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    KIS with common sense should be perfect, it's all I run. Also, you can download the tactical release version of 2009 (KIS 8) and use KIS 7/2008 key with it.

    2009 is a great upgrade, and tactical release is pretty much the final the version.
     
    WSFrazier, May 21, 2008
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  8. Yoruichi

    Yoruichi Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah stick with KIS. If you decide to go with Norton, it'll just eat too much resources and be inefficient where KIS is equal to it and burns alot less resources.
     
    Yoruichi, May 21, 2008
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  9. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    stick with kis and do the upgrade to the 2009 version great program..
     
    zfactor, May 21, 2008
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  10. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Been using KIS for a couple years now, it works great, is highly customizable, uses minimal resources and is priced right! I bought my first copy for $30 OEM and when I renewed I got 3 licenses for $50 so now it's on all my systems :D
     
    Thund3rball, May 21, 2008
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  11. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    kis and x64 didnt work for me

    the best for x64 for me was avast (free)

    and nod32(perfect)
     
    dondadah88, May 21, 2008
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  12. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    KIS is a great program

    you can't go wrong w/ it!!!!!!!!!
     
    nobscot6, May 21, 2008
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  13. pbfrr

    pbfrr Newbie

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    That's good enough for me. Thanks for the help everyone.
     
    pbfrr, May 21, 2008
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  14. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    Phil, May 21, 2008
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  15. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It wouldn't hurt to have a secondary anti-virus program. Just pick up a free one and turn off the active protection on the secondary program. Kasp is a great anti-virus program
     
    jin07, May 21, 2008
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  16. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Yes it is worth noting I use CCleaner regularly (I know it's not a virus scanner but does a great job on pesky temp files). I even do a SpyBot scan once in a blue moon. It never finds anything though, guess I am fairly clean ;)
     
    Thund3rball, May 21, 2008
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  17. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    To all those who are running KIS 7.0, can I do without installing Webroot Spysweeper? Is there a reason to have both on my system?
     
    THAANSA3, May 27, 2008
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  18. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Never used Spysweeper but I would say you don't need it if you don't want it. KIS is very good. Ditch the webroot stuff.
     
    Thund3rball, May 27, 2008
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  19. THAANSA3

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    Thanks. I think I will forgo the Webroot installation.

    I'm using Ultimate x64, and I have had no problems with Kaspersky.
     
    THAANSA3, May 27, 2008
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