[Cman333]

Just curious what you RS techies recommend for Anti-Virus software?

Before I go out and waste money on shit software, what's good?

I've tried AVG, Norton, Symantec and Trend Micro Housecall (the free online one).

AVG seems to pickup things that other programs don't. Wondering if there's something even better.

TIA

[Dragon-88]

Symantec Endpoint... Best one ive used.

[tgill]

if you must pay for something i'd get ESET Nod32 or avira, however i've switched to the new microsoft security essentials its pretty damned good according to most reviews, its super light weight, and free

http://www.microsoft.com/security_Essentials/

Symantec, TrendMicro are all bloat-ware junk

[valent|n0]

for home I use Avira

[valent|n0]

Symantec, TrendMicro are all bloat-ware junk

I second this

[Cman333]

if you must pay for something i'd get ESET Nod32 or avira, however i've switched to the new microsoft security essentials its pretty damned good according to most reviews, its super light weight, and free

http://www.microsoft.com/security_Essentials/

Symantec, TrendMicro are all bloat-ware junk

Awesome, thanks for the tips.

I'm trying the MS one since it's free and I have a genuine copy. :p

[Crowtservo]

Honestly AVG (or other comparable free anti virus programs - avira, avast, etc.) will offer more than enough virus protection for the average user. I remember reading an article a while back showing how AVG was actually better at protecting than Norton, Trend Micro and a couple other paid services. I haven't used any anti virus software in more than 5 years and I have never got a virus. If you know you're not that cautious or if it is a family/shared computer you might as well pick up one of the free ones.

tl:dr don't pay for anti virus software.

[Cman333]

This is a work computer, used by many dumbass rednecks ;)

They'll click and download anything that looks cool

[ddr]

norton (basically symantec) - big resource hog
i still think nod32 is the best, kaspersky would be next on my list, but it's still a little too intensive for my liking

i'll wait to see what ppl say about the MS software, i've installed hundreds of copies of nod32 on machines and so far none have come back with a virus problem

u have to take the opinions from a tech-savvy user with a grain of salt. we know or have a pretty good idea about what to click on, what not to click on, and what files are ok to run. the real test comes when u install anti-virus on a computer used by someone completely computer-illiterate. think QQ, PPSLive, all that china junk with all options enabled.

[mas604]

I'm using AVG Anti Virus 9.0, It's free and works very well. Easy to use and scans everyday for viruses and when your on google search, it tells you whether the site is safe or not.

[Jmac]

Honestly AVG (or other comparable free anti virus programs - avira, avast, etc.) will offer more than enough virus protection for the average user. I remember reading an article a while back showing how AVG was actually better at protecting than Norton, Trend Micro and a couple other paid services. I haven't used any anti virus software in more than 5 years and I have never got a virus. If you know you're not that cautious or if it is a family/shared computer you might as well pick up one of the free ones.

tl:dr don't pay for anti virus software. Key word in that sentence would be a while back.

AVG is average at best these days. Norton has really stepped up their game over the last year or so (though I still wouldn't say they're top tier, but at least back up to 2nd tier)

I use Kaspersky, which is still one of the best, although they appear to be slipping (we've been selling it at Staples for close to 3 years now; the first 2 years, we saw less than 3 PCs come in w/ infections all year running Kaspersky, this year (specifically the last 3 months), that number has risen dramatically to about 2-3/month (Computers running AVG are now the most common computers brought in w/ infections, Norton is 2nd (but a lot less frequent than they used to be))

As for Microsoft Security Essentials, I've used it a few times, seems pretty decent. With it being Microsoft, I have little doubt in my mind that the reviews won't be so pretty next year, much the same way Microsoft Anti-Spyware was the defacto anti-spyware program 4-5 years ago before it got picked apart.

[way2quik]

KIS 2010
I can't say KIS is the cause of my computer problems, but if I had to choose an alternative it would be MSE or Avira.

[.Renn.Sport]

microsoft

[asian_XL]

antivir

[!Aznboi128]

norton - internet security 2010

it's A LOT better then older norton software

read the reviews for 2010, its a lot better then kaspersky (system load was a lot slower)

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

Microsoft Security Essentials

free and awesome

[InvisibleSoul]

Norton and Symantec are NOT the same. Might be from same company, but Symantec doesn't have the bloat.
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[Jmac]

norton - internet security 2010

read the reviews for 2010, its a lot better then kaspersky (system load was a lot slower) I wouldn't go that far ...

[Gh0stRider]

MS security essentials on laptop running Win7

MaCafee on desktop running vista
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[hotong]

avg free

[!Aznboi128]

I would

I used kaspersky 2009 my start up was 2-3 seconds slower then norton 2010
and yes its consistent, norton updates it's fast and light.

[Jmac]

A 2-3 second slower boot time is negligible ... Kaspersky still does its job (protecting your computer) better than Norton ...

[TOS'd]

Does the free version of AVG have like popups/reminders telling you to like buy the full version or something?

[underscore]

Microsoft Security Essentials

free and awesome

+1

[hongy]

Eset nod32, haven't had any problems after I started using it and the fact that mine expires in 2000 years. Is pretty good
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[Osaka]

Kaspersky

[winson604]

Kaspersky

It has also been on sale numerous times recently at Best buy and Futureshop for $19.99 which is dope.

[hotong]

Does the free version of AVG have like popups/reminders telling you to like buy the full version or something?

nope, thats avira.

[threezero]

i use a mac

[skyxx]

Kaspersky Internet Security. :) Got it on sale many moons ago.

[bakasam]

Kaspersky or Eset NOD32

[woob]

I use ESET NOD32 on both my home PC and laptop.

[underscore]

i use a mac

fail, you should still use antivirus

[ForbiddenX]

I have a macbook and I don't use an antivirus when I'm using OSX.

On my windows 7 partition I have avast. I remember seeing about it somewhere saying its a pretty good antivirus. I wouldn't really know though. I'm going to give the microsoft security essentials a try though. It seems pretty good from what everyone is saying about it.

[threezero]

fail, you should still use antivirus

I do I have iAntivirus on the mac. None of the windows 7 I run on the vmware. If shit hits the fan I will just delete the windows vm and I'm back in business

[TOS'd]

Eset nod32, haven't had any problems after I started using it and the fact that mine expires in 2000 years. Is pretty good
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are you using just 1 key that expires in 2000 years. or are you changing they key every time it starts to not work?

[!LittleDragon]

I just use one til I get a virus then I switch... way back I used to use Mcafee... got a virus then I switched to Symantec Corporate edition. Then I got a virus and I'm now on NOD32. When I get a virus I plan to move to the MS Security Essentials.

[syee]

I'm using Avira (the free version). You can set a local security policy to stop the pop up if it annoys you.

The latest Symantec is supposed to be pretty lightweight now and some fairly good detection rates too.

If you're looking for some independent comparisons of AV products, check out AV Comparatives (http://www.av-comparatives.org/). They do regular reviews of the popular AV products and give information on the speed, detection rate and false positives of many of the top AV products out there.

I like to consider myself fairly computer savvy but I don't think I'd EVER run without an AV product. That's just asking for trouble. Besides...if you don't run an antivirus, how do you truly know you don't have a virus?

[hotjoint]

I use AVG

[wahyinghung]

Using AVG and Kaspersky on my other comp and will never ever go back to using both Norton or Mc afee products....... would be interested in trying Nod 32

[bigassbooger]

avg
but didnt someone posted a website rating anti virus programs and microsoft anti virus for windows 7 was the best one.

[hoodrunners]

avg free

[unit]

i use nothing... just dont get tricked into clicking spam and you're pretty much good.
also make sure everything u download is safe! dont trust public trackers for torrents.
i havent had a virus in many years (maybe harmless ones i didnt know about)

[ddr]

i use nothing... just dont get tricked into clicking spam and you're pretty much good.
also make sure everything u download is safe! dont trust public trackers for torrents.
i havent had a virus in many years (maybe harmless ones i didnt know about)

do you at least have a firewall on? u seem to know what you're doing but with the antivirus/spam on i feel more free to click on more adventurous links and files, like going on one of those file hosting sites and have the AV block things repeatedly

are you using just 1 key that expires in 2000 years. or are you changing they key every time it starts to not work?

try nodenabler


If you're looking for some independent comparisons of AV products, check out AV Comparatives (http://www.av-comparatives.org/). They do regular reviews of the popular AV products and give information on the speed, detection rate and false positives of many of the top AV products out there.


thnx for the review website

anyone have experiences with osx av programs? there is only mention of one in this thread

[jelly_v2]

if you must pay for something i'd get ESET Nod32 or avira, however i've switched to the new microsoft security essentials its pretty damned good according to most reviews, its super light weight, and free

http://www.microsoft.com/security_Essentials/

Symantec, TrendMicro are all bloat-ware junk

Nice one.... love it... I have been using Norton for many years.. and I found out that they just suck all your resources.... get rid of it asap !!

[PsycHo_DraGoN69]

Norton has always proved to be a resource hog, slowing down the machine in most cases

AVG doesn't do comprehensive scans from my experience, but you honestly can't expect that much when it's free and they have a paid version of it

Eset NOD32 has proven to be the best for me so far

Can anyone recommend me one that "turns-off" while gaming and "turns-on" when i'm not gaming?

[Jmac]

Norton has always proved to be a resource hog, slowing down the machine in most cases

AVG doesn't do comprehensive scans from my experience, but you honestly can't expect that much when it's free and they have a paid version of it

Eset NOD32 has proven to be the best for me so far

Can anyone recommend me one that "turns-off" while gaming and "turns-on" when i'm not gaming? Kaspersky has a Gaming Profile option (it's disabled by default, but you can enable it in the settings) ...

[vapour_lock]

common sense

[A.RSXS]

I use Avira, it was rated the best free Antivirus, AVG doesn't work good. I had virus that AVG didn't pick up at all but it was instant when I switch to Avira. You just have to put up with those update ads once a week...

[syee]

I use Avira, it was rated the best free Antivirus, AVG doesn't work good. I had virus that AVG didn't pick up at all but it was instant when I switch to Avira. You just have to put up with those update ads once a week...

You know you can disable that with a local security policy, right? :D

Clicky me! (http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-the-Popup-Ads-in-Avira-Antivir)

[hotjoint]

AVG

[rien]

i use kaspersky

[A.RSXS]

You know you can disable that with a local security policy, right? :D

Clicky me! (http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-the-Popup-Ads-in-Avira-Antivir)

Really? I never knew, thanks for the info.

[Gunsmokez]

nod32 now seems to be working. Had Kapersky before this. Got rid of it, as it was conflicting with alot of my programs and some games. And techs know this as well. Just they won't do nothing about it.

[illicitstylz]

Nod32 very easy to "crack" as well as very light on resources.
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[CA_FTW]

NOD.. FTW..

NO need to Crack it.. just get USer names and passwords..

Google NOD321 and your good..

(That Tip Brought to you by CA_FTW Computer Ninja)