Quick Question about AV software

Discussion in 'Software' started by $oulo, Feb 27, 2010.

  1. $oulo

    $oulo Private E-2

    First off just wanted to say hello I am not new to this site however this will be my first post. This site is awesome btw....

    I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions on what antivirus program to use?
    I use to use F-Secure it was amazing it ran with little resources and was excellent now however when I use it it takes forever for my comp to load and uses a lot of resources kinda like Norton AV F-Secure was recommended to me by someone a while ago just looking to switch if anyone knows of a good one thats not a resource hog like some out there. Thanks much appreciated

    oh I am currently running Windows XP
     
    $oulo, Feb 27, 2010
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi


    Loaded question and you will get a few variable answers as we all like different apps for Antivirus, me I use Avast 5.x as it seems to work fine for me (lowish on resources), I also have Microsoft Security Essentials (again lowish on resources) on two laptops and that works fine for keeping me malware free, some folks like AVG and Avira (just remember to only install one antivirus and do not run two at once)

    However keeping malware free should not be left 100% in the hands of an Antivirus application, but its more the user and where you surf and download, as well as keeping Windows and all software upto date.

    A good guide is How to Protect yourself from malware!
     
    DavidGP, Feb 27, 2010
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  3. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    Microsoft Security Essentials is my new favorite and Avast a close second.

    Remember. Security starts with you. Sensible, safe surfing/downloading can beat any antivirus. ;)
     
    evilfantasy, Feb 27, 2010
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  4. $oulo

    $oulo Private E-2

    Thanx alot much appreciated I am currently trying out bit defender. I will those mentioned a shot as well I was also gonna give Eset a try as well.... Again thx for the help it is appreciated
     
    $oulo, Mar 1, 2010
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  5. evilfantasy

    evilfantasy Malware Fighter

    If your looking for something paid, Kaspersky is very good and lightweight. Something hard to find in a paid security suite.
     
    evilfantasy, Mar 1, 2010
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