 The Best Anti-virus, What Do you think ? |
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 Sep 10 2008, 04:40 PM
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Newbie [Level 1]  Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 10-September 08 Member No.: 67,625  |
I use Clam antivirus, its open source software and runs on both Windows and Linux.
It has regular definition updates and client updates. It also doesn't seem too resource intensive. I haven't had a virus yet, so I guess its doing the job. I also recommend Symantec Antivirus Corporate edition, this is Ideal if you want a centrally managed Antivirus system that isn't resource intensive on the client PC's. You hardly even notice that its running at all. |
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Sep 10 2008, 05:44 PM
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Newbie [Level 3] Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 47 Joined: 3-September 08 Member No.: 67,265 |
I used McAfee and Norton Goback to be sure. Also AVG free edition anti virus.
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Sep 24 2008, 03:15 AM
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Member [Level 1] Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 57 Joined: 7-September 08 Member No.: 67,450 myCENT:30.78 |
There is an open source software that is as good as the paid services. It's continuously updated and it's very lightweight. The downside is it has no real-time scanning, but you can scan individual objects and an entire hard drive. It's extremely thorough (if you set it to be) and it's quite effective. I actually compared, and it found things that norton didn't. Also, infections won't avoid it because they don't know it exists.
Clamwin antivirus http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/ It's quite good. Enjoy. |
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Oct 6 2008, 10:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-October 08 Member No.: 68,922 |
Best is Kaspersky
it never lets me down but eats a lot of memory |
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Oct 8 2008, 09:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 8-October 08 From: Australia Member No.: 69,157 myCENT:20.68 |
I think norton is up there, but i haven't tried all of them so who am i to know.
But i have changed from free anti-viruses to paid ones and changed there too. I finally gave in and gave norton a try, downloaded a trial and loved it so decided to buy the thing. Internet Security is what I have. I know a lot of people say it is a system hog but i find it very quite and aside from my computer. It may depend on the pc though. |
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Oct 8 2008, 09:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 8-October 08 From: Australia Member No.: 69,157 myCENT:20.68 |
damn i didn't see this thread as a sticky so i posted in another thread.
well my thoughts are: I think that norton is up there, but i haven't tried all of them so who am i to know. But i have changed from free anti-viruses to paid ones and changed there too. I finally gave in and gave norton a try, downloaded a trial and loved it so decided to buy the thing. Internet Security is what I have. I know a lot of people say it is a system hog but i find it very quite and aside from my computer. It may depend on the pc though. |
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Oct 9 2008, 12:44 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 7-October 08 Member No.: 69,050 |
I've tried alot of anti-virus software such as Zone Alarm, Bit Defender, and Mcafee. But right now I'm using Kaspersky anti-virus and it seems to be working the best for me. Detects alot more than the others did, scans faster, and it has very good active scanning. I really like how often it's updated and the easy interface it uses.
I found an interesting website while I was looking for a better anti-virus. It's called virus bulliten and it tests anti-virus software. Virus Bulliten If anyone is also interested theres a site that tests personal firewalls too. Matousec |
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Oct 9 2008, 04:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 104 Joined: 16-February 08 From: bombay Member No.: 57,972 myCENT:59.79 |
I use Nod32 and i like it...even if i know there are more secure antiviruses out there....
I like it because its simple, easy to use and most importantly not as dominating as others...The other antivirus programs just take control of your PC and keep popping up alerts and disturbing you....what's more, they don't get uninstalled easily and make your PC slow... I have seen antivirus programs who don't let you install other antivirus programs...... Nod32 is user friendly...and it gives us space for our normal work on PC...unlike others who keep showing up alerts as if The PC user has nothing to do except removing viruses and Trojans...... I think antivirus should silently remove viruses..without bothering the user and without using much ram... This post has been edited by klusk: Oct 9 2008, 04:55 AM |
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Oct 9 2008, 05:54 AM
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Super Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 332 Joined: 16-August 08 From: X Universe Member No.: 66,523  myCENT:47.62 |
QUOTE(klusk @ Oct 9 2008, 10:23 AM)  unlike others who keep showing up alerts as if The PC user has nothing to do except removing viruses and Trojans...... I think antivirus should silently remove viruses..without bothering the user and without using much ram...  ...Funny description. Yes most antiviruses are annoying. They should use less RAM and silent. I agree with you. But a small problem is here. I too like them work silently. But what about the False Positives? By asking what to do, they are giving you the control of your computer. So you can choose which to delete and not. If they keep deleting everything they found, you may lose most of your important files, and system may be unstable(because, what if it deletes some important system files, without your knowledge). I am not disagreeing with you. I am just telling that it is for your safety only. But I agree with you 100% on RAM usage. Almost all antiviruses except a few are resource hogs. In my opinion AVIRA is the best and next one is AVG. (I don't know much about paid antiviruses)
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