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    x64 anti virus

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by dondadah88, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i have a x64 vista home premium currently using nod32 and i dont like it problem is i cant find any other antivirus. i like kasepky but the claim it is in beta for x64 and bitdefender i cant find in x64 either.

    if anyone knows any that they use please let me know
     
    dondadah88, Jan 9, 2008
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I am currently trying out the 6month free Premium license of Avira Anti-vir, and I really like it. It is fairly light on resources, unintrusive, and does a great job.

    Otherwise, I'm sure most other apps work on x64. I haven't had a problem with McAfee, Avast, Norton, or Avira on my x64 Ultimate.
     
    ttupa, Jan 14, 2008
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    thank you for responding i thought no one care :(
     
    dondadah88, Jan 14, 2008
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    NIS 2008 works on Vista x64
     
    JCMS, Jan 14, 2008
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    i havent heard of that one is it good have u tried it
     
    dondadah88, Jan 14, 2008
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    JCMS is referring to Norton Internet Security 2008. Apparently it has gotten a lot better on system resource usage. Norton's detection and removal rates are typically (from what I understand) outstanding.
     
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    ill do some research on norton because i had norton previously and it did use alot of system resourses
     
    dondadah88, Jan 14, 2008
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    If you are looking for a good paid AV try Kaspersky. It is fairly light on resources and does an excellent job at detection and prevention. I like NOD, but I understand if you want to look for something else.
     
    ttupa, Jan 15, 2008
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    no kaspersky was good but it didnt want to install on my x64 vista
    has any found out anout bitdefender
     
    dondadah88, Jan 15, 2008
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    I use Avast for my x64 computer, works great.
     
    klutchrider, Jan 16, 2008
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    well im worrying if u use a x86 antivirus it will my the computer unstable when scan x64 software
     
    dondadah88, Jan 16, 2008
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    When you install avast on a 64bit OS avast will install its 64bit antivirus version. Don't worry that you only see one installation package available for avast; that installer once run will detect what OS type you are currently using and install the 32bit antivirus if you are on 32bit and install 64bit antivirus if you are on a 64bit OS.
     
    Evolution, Jan 16, 2008
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    ill give avast a try. anyone knows about mcafee
     
    dondadah88, Jan 16, 2008
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