Best Anti-virus

What is the best anti-virus for you? confused

 

I have a license for NOD32, and Kaspersky. I currently use NOD32 at the moment, and you cannot go wrong with it. Great detection, and incredibly low footprint. You wont know its there. Kaspersky slows things down a little more, but i dont think anything could ever get past it

go here: http://www.av-comparatives.org for more information on detection rates. Be sure to read the reports instead of just looking at the tables.

 

Ahhh... I see... Guys, what do you think.. Who is much more better Avast or AVG?

 

i have been using avast for quite a while now. great piece of freeware.......

 

Ahhh.. I see... I'm gonna try Avast now.

 

So far... Avast is good.

 

I don't recall having experience with Avast, but I will chip in that AVG is plenty good; I use it on all pre-Win2k machines that I work with.

 

Another vote for Avast from me. :major
I used AVG for quite a while, but switched to Avast and have used it for ages now.
No problems and I haven't had any false positives, I think. Bazza

 

Like many posts before NOD32 works great and no footprints. ZoneAlarm Pro also has one Built-in , kinda like an extra perk for your protection, instead of having two AV and something goes horribly wrong with your computer then you regret it. Here is the Top Rated AV software of 2007 http://www.6star-antivirus-reviews.com/?Refer=GoCT1&Keyword=antivirussoftware

 

I personally like NOD32, but then it's just my opinion.

You may want to check this out: http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/index

You'll have to sign up for a free account to review "Virus Bulletin's" testing.

May or may not help your decision.

 

I see... Thanks for the reviews!

 

Just to add my two cents: I use AntiVir, Arovax Shield, and Comodo's BOClean and firewall.... that's for active, real-time protection. I have others that I use for additional weekly scans (a-squared, SUPERAntispy, etc...)

hd2k

 

According to the latest PCPro magazine (dated September 2007) it gives Kaspersky AV7 as the best paid for version and Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic as the best free option with detection rates of 98% and 92% respectively.

AVG Free got a 83% detection rate and Avast 70%.

 

Thanks Yargwel, for that info. I've been very happy with Avast but always willing to give a better rated program a try.

For anyone interested check out

AntiVir Personal Edition 7 7.00.04.15 at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AntiVir_Personal_Edition_7_d955.html
Size: 16.7 Mb License: Freeware Requires: 2K/XP/Vista
Rating: 4.70 (4963 votes). Bazza's note: Excellent rating. :cool
PS: September editions out already?

PPS: A 2007 Top Rated Anti-Virus Software review (they are only Shareware $$$, :cry but worth a look at
http://antivirus-software.6starrev...d=antivirus&gclid=CMyn9qLqrI0CFQY-hgodYHCwqA

Bazza
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I had been using Avast too but now I'm giving Antivir a try. Apart from the occasional nag to update to its premium version it seems OK.

And yes the Spetember edition is out already. It's good to know what's happening in the future.

 

This other current thread has some interesting info on this topic
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=132008

 

Mmmm... I kinda want to use that AntiVirus. Well... It will give me more options.

 

Sounds like you may still be undecided ?

So, I may as well cast another vote for Avast
It's free
It works
It has never caused me any problems

Good luck

 

Hahaha.. I've already decided that I want to use the Avast but I'm still open for other options.

 

are you having trouble with the antivirus you are using? IE are virus's gettin past it? or do you just want to try a different one. my opinion is if it aint broke dont fix it....

 

CNET has done a pretty good review of antivirus software

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6600_7-6655968-1.html

May give you some insight

AOL puts out a free antivirus based on Kaspersky it use to be available only to its members but now anyone can get it for free at www.activevirusshield.com

 

i use trend micro internet security and it has worked wonders for me. actually, one of trend micro's products just recently got ranked number one on a list by Consumer Report magazine. here's the list:
1) Trend Micro ('PC-cillin') Internet Security 2007 (now referred to as "Trend Micro Internet Security 2007")

(2) Check Point ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7.0

(3) McAfee Total Protection 2007

(4) McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

(5) Microsoft Live OneCare

(6) BitDefender Internet Security 10

(7) F-Secure Internet Security 2007

(8) Symantec Norton 360

(9) Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007