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    What's the best antivirus program for gaming

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by CesOne, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. CesOne

    CesOne Notebook Consultant

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    I had norton 360 and took it out.. I'm redo-ing my machine...... which antivirus is the best for gaming... Something that doesn't use alot of system resources..

    Thanks
     
    CesOne, Dec 26, 2008
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  2. w0lfking

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    kaspersky!
     
    w0lfking, Dec 26, 2008
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  3. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    Nod32 does a good job for me for the last few years. Also theres a version with a firewall too in case you need some extra security.
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 26, 2008
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  4. danneh143

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    I've always just stuck on AVG Free and been very happy with it.
     
    danneh143, Dec 26, 2008
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  5. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Word. (......)
     
    fred2028, Dec 26, 2008
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  6. CesOne

    CesOne Notebook Consultant

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    so many choose .....

    Thanks
     
    CesOne, Dec 26, 2008
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  7. Baserk

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    Symantec's new Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition, if you don't mind spending money.
    Maybe you're hesitant to use it so first download a free 15 day trial before purchasing it.
    It has excellent detection rates, it's very low on resources and is even less intrusive than normal NAV during gaming. Download link.
    The new NAV and Norton internet security suite have more advanced technology than Norton 360.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Dec 26, 2008
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  8. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Moved from AVG to Avira, and so far loving it~
     
    Hirohata, Dec 26, 2008
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  9. arjunned

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    If you want free AV then Avira, hands down!
    But, like Baserk said, if you dont mind paying, try the new Norton Gaming Edition. Its amazingly low on resources; so much that it doesn't feel like your running an AV! I'm testing it out rite now, and i have to say its really impressive. Plus, its got really good detection rates in the latest tests - on par with Avira.
    Cheers!
     
    arjunned, Dec 26, 2008
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  10. Thug21

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    I use Avira and for me, and it has no impact on gaming or benchmarks.
    The paid version is only 27 dollars a year too.
     
    Thug21, Dec 26, 2008
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  11. goodspeed(TPF)

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    Double word. :D
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 26, 2008
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  12. saintalfonzo

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    I don't see norton 2009 dragging down performance for me at all, and it catches EVERYTHING. I've never used AVG but have trouble trusting free AV, and kaspersky sucks.
     
    saintalfonzo, Dec 26, 2008
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  13. Deathwinger

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    Free AV is the worst way to go. Unless you are disciplined in doing the checks yourself and have no trouble seeing pop ups to buy the full version come up, your going to get viruses as well as annoyed.
     
    Deathwinger, Dec 26, 2008
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  14. brownstonemr

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    I have used Avira for ages and thinks its great also. Has stopped viruses and kept my pc clean. Had norton years ago and just annoyed me all the time hogging the system and stopping things from working.

    Also for those that don't like the popups, go to the avira folder and right-click on avnotify. Then go to properties, security tab, system option and then click on deny for 'read and execute'. Then no more ad popups when it updates.
     
    brownstonemr, Dec 26, 2008
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  15. Noctilum

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    Firefox + noscript + nod32 + common sense is how i roll
     
    Noctilum, Dec 26, 2008
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  16. robvya

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    Avira+commodo is my combo
     
    robvya, Dec 26, 2008
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    Yeah, 1 vote for Avira. It's light, fast and runs in quiet.
     
    Sunnynight, Dec 26, 2008
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    I vote Kaspersky Internet Security. It's simply fantastic. The only problem is wrapping your head around the idea of trying to tell it that a specific game EXE file is ok, and is not really a keylogger. Once you teach it though, it works great.
     
    ettornio, Dec 26, 2008
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    AVG here, been using it for years, never any problems.
     
    Skibums, Dec 28, 2008
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  21. dwayneseah

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    +1 Kaspersky
    it has never interfered with anything ive wanted to do yet it has kept my computer safe. never had a problem with viruses
     
    dwayneseah, Dec 31, 2008
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    avira is awsome.
    how does virus programs effect your gaming if you aren't running a scan and playing a game at the same time?(im a noob)

    doe superantispyware take up allout of resources?
     
    darthvader1432, Jan 2, 2009
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  23. crash

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    I've heard many good things about Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition. Seems to do just what it's supposed to do. My only gripe - it's not free :p

    I recommend either that, or Avira Antivir.

    Most of them, like Avira Antivir, use almost no resources and just sit in the background. You should notice no change in performance with Avira on or off when you game (unless, of course, you're running a scan).

    No, and since it's an on-demand scanner (unless you pay for real-time protection), it will only run when you tell it to :D
     
    crash, Jan 2, 2009
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    I've heard many good things about Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition. Seems to do just what it's supposed to do. My only gripe - it's not free :p

    I recommend either that, or Avira Antivir.

    Most of them, like Avira Antivir, use almost no resources and just sit in the background. You should notice no change in performance with Avira on or off when you game (unless, of course, you're running a scan).

    No, and since it's an on-demand scanner (unless you pay for real-time protection), it will only run when you tell it to :D
     
    crash, Jan 2, 2009
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