Anti-virus any good ones?
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I use AVG anti-virus free edition i have had no problems with it
Norton Sucks
I too avoid Norton like the plauge. I also have used AVG Free for several years (I think since 6.0) and have never had a virus whille it was running. And I often dabble in some dangerous internet areas. It catches them every time. The newest version has added spyware protection and other nice features too. It doesn't try to take over your whole puter like Norton does and it is not a resource hog either.
I too avoid Norton like the plauge. I also have used AVG Free for several years (I think since 6.0) and have never had a virus whille it was running. And I often dabble in some dangerous internet areas. It catches them every time. The newest version has added spyware protection and other nice features too. It doesn't try to take over your whole puter like Norton does and it is not a resource hog either.
nova1010
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AVG here too I've been using for years no problems.
beeeno
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Ditto. AVG Free here for years, No problems. It does not use near the resources the other two do either.
45SigSauer
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Avast Antivirus (free) have never been infected, catches the nasties every time.
I use Trend Micro and it comes with a license for 3 computers.
Norton is suppose to use fewer resources with their 2009 version. This article talks about a few of the more popular options.
Reviewers rate Norton the No. 1 security suite
Mike
Norton is suppose to use fewer resources with their 2009 version. This article talks about a few of the more popular options.
Reviewers rate Norton the No. 1 security suite
Mike
This topic spawns in every forum on the Internet and never gets anywhere.
Comparatives Read the reports!
Virus Bulletin : News - AV-Test release latest results
SANS Institute - SANS Top-20 2007 Security Risks (2007 Annual Update)
Results and comments - matousec.com
Which anti virus software do you think I use?
Avira has a slow connection on updating sometimes though, but its engine can detect crap it doesn't have a sig. for. Avast is pretty good, although the web shield will slow the connection. Go to speedtest.net and compare with it on and off.
I mentioned this before, but if you want to increase protection check out OpenDNS | Providing A Safer And Faster Internet and NoScript - JavaScript/Java/Flash blocker for a safer Firefox experience! - what is it? - InformAction No script is cumbersome, but once you figure it all out it will prevent a lot of maleware.
In fact, Avira never alerts me much at all.I hardly ever run across a site that contains maleware. The one thing that is considerable threat are rootkits. I can off load a dozen links to nerdware apps to scan for such things if you want.
Use a virtual machine or Linux.
Comparatives Read the reports!
Virus Bulletin : News - AV-Test release latest results
SANS Institute - SANS Top-20 2007 Security Risks (2007 Annual Update)
Results and comments - matousec.com
Which anti virus software do you think I use?
Avira has a slow connection on updating sometimes though, but its engine can detect crap it doesn't have a sig. for. Avast is pretty good, although the web shield will slow the connection. Go to speedtest.net and compare with it on and off.
I mentioned this before, but if you want to increase protection check out OpenDNS | Providing A Safer And Faster Internet and NoScript - JavaScript/Java/Flash blocker for a safer Firefox experience! - what is it? - InformAction No script is cumbersome, but once you figure it all out it will prevent a lot of maleware.
In fact, Avira never alerts me much at all.I hardly ever run across a site that contains maleware. The one thing that is considerable threat are rootkits. I can off load a dozen links to nerdware apps to scan for such things if you want.
Use a virtual machine or Linux.
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Norton has been making a come back. So I've read.
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or a Mac
I am currently using Norton 2009 Internet security and it works great for me on an XP OS. The older version were known for being resource hogs and it appears the new version works fine. Some people have had issues with it, but everyone has special configurations and one of the major issues appears to be having additional protection software already installed on the computer before installing Norton can create conflicts.
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"No script is cumbersome, but once you figure it all out it will prevent a lot of maleware."
Yeah, but what about femaleware?
ESSET, Spybot S&D and Malwarebytes here, so far so good.
Yeah, but what about femaleware?
ESSET, Spybot S&D and Malwarebytes here, so far so good.
AVAST (Home Edition is FREE)
Avast Home Edition - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com
avast! - Download antivirus software for spyware and virus protection
Avast Home Edition - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com
avast! - Download antivirus software for spyware and virus protection
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Nod32
When it comes to Antivirus, I'm almost certain that Esset's NOD32 is the best out there.
When it comes to Antivirus, I'm almost certain that Esset's NOD32 is the best out there.
AVK by G-Data looks pretty good considering it's currently ranked first from that site and always shows up second in AVcomparatives I linked to. I've noticed this trend for about a year now. The only thing I notice with the comparisons in the link you post is that the results vary greatly at different periods with different anti virus programs. So one month you have a terrific scanner and the next you don't. :lol: That's why I rely on the best overall engine. Have to read about them.
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