I've had Norton for years but they're starting to **** me off. My subscription has expired but I notice when I click on renew it takes me to their website and a renewal costs $39.99. But if I simply do a search for antivirus programs, I can download the entire new 2009 Norton antivirus for ten bucks less. Why are these people trying to gouge existing customers and not new customers? It ****es me off. It's just enough for me to never use Norton again.
So what antivirus do you use and why?
use eset nod 32.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eset#Technology
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| ESET is the first company to receive 54 VB100 awards from Virus Bulletin and has not missed a single threat in Virus Bulletin's tests in the past six years. |
they are not cheap, but not that expensive like norton. they have trial version, but kind of hard to download, where you need to submit your e-mail address and they will send you login/password to download and update virus database for 1 month.
it seem that they don't care if any new user want to evaluate their software first before buying. well, they can do that because any user that ever use their product surely will vouch for itt, and maybe that's the only way for them to grow their customer base.
i'm pretty sure it's working for them. I use Avira Antivir. Free and very powerful. I never had a virus problem for almost 2 years now. Thanks Avira.. 
i agree. the only thing is why their virus database update is so big?
| FrightKnight wrote: |
| I use Avira Antivir. Free and very powerful. I never had a virus problem for almost 2 years now. Thanks Avira.. |
Why not use avast?
This is less powerful but will never pop up unwanted ads. It's user friendly too.
I was using Eset NOD32 but it stopped updating.....So i switched over to Avast though cost a little but i think it is worth it 
Updates regularly and kills all known forms of viruses--don't know about the unknown anyway. I use Avira Antivirus and also use BitDefender Antivirus also with McAffe antivirus on the same system and well I hardly get virus attacks so far as I keep on updating them.
i use no Antivirus, but after facing lots of viruses atacking my pc, i started using Opera and Configured my PC's registry to stop autorun files. Now my PC is safe from virises unless i myself run an exe file.
To protect my collection of software, i keep them compresses in rar format (not zip). And finally, i do not use software that are not trusted.
at present I use avast antivirus, but seriously speaking its good for nothing, my computer is flooded with viruses every now and then.
Previously I had Mcafee installed, It was slow, consumed a lot of resourses but for sure it was far better than the present one.
I don't know what to do with my computer now, I will defragment the computer if the systenm performance becomes more poor. The virus spreads on every pendrive I attach to the system.
I'm currently using Ad-Aware: Plus and highly recommend it. It's relatively cheap compared to Norton or Trend Micro, and the scan times are incredibly quick. Virus scanners? Whatever would you need those for? Too bloaty for me, they generally slow down the speed of your computer dramatically.
Of course, I only use Debian's software repositories; and don't allow anything I don't trust to run at a high level on my computer (i.e. as root). Oh, I suppose the fact that I use a Linux distribution in the first place is a contributing factor 
(Although, I do have somewhat of a firewall, in that I block all ports that I'm not sure of from iptables. That's a major security bonus ^^) I'm using Avira Antivir Personal. It's light and do the job.
I use a combination of Norton 10 and AVG Free. It works great for me. What norton doesn't catch, avg will.
I have been using the AVG Pro version for over a year now.
I use McAfee, it came free with my ISP anyways.
| snowynight wrote: |
Why not use avast?
This is less powerful but will never pop up unwanted ads. It's user friendly too. |
I use avast only if I need to remove a virus before the OS loads - very effective on that. But after its job is done, I still stick with Antivir.
Cheers! | badai wrote: |
| i agree. the only thing is why their virus database update is so big? |
I don't know about that. I don't think its that big - maybe because I've never used any other antivirus for almost 3 years now so I can't compare its DB update. I like the umbrella thing as its logo. It's cool. More power to Antivir!i used to have AVG before, but nowadays i use Avira Antivir. i haven't had any trouble with viruses since i started using this anti virus.
I used to use Norton most of my computer life. I know some of my friends really had problems with Norton as it was intrusive and sometimes conflicted with software. I was always aware of Norton Virus on my computer as every now and then it reminded me of things and when it did my computer would go slower on me. Last year when I purchased a new computer my friend who put it together for me (it is a generic computer made of all kinds of different parts), he recommended Kasperksy as being totally different from Norton Virus in that it does not interfere with other operations. I have had Kaspersky since last year July and it has been effortless, I'm totally unaware of it. So far no virusses. Even with having Norton Virus, I would still get a Virus now and then. Not with Kaspersky. So I would recommend Kaspersky for anyone who would like to make a change from Norton Virus:
This is a link to Kaspersky in the US:
http://usa.kaspersky.com/products_services/anti-virus.php?c_id=FDS_SSP_PLP_AV Primarily, I use common sense.
I use Kaspersky Internet Security. What I like about it is that it scans software for possible vulnerabilities and gives you a link where you can update that software to newer version. Also, all of other anti virus software I’ve tried were starting with Windows, I don’t like that. I prefer to have choice to run it automatically, but also to keep it turned off until I decide to turn it on. It also has a firewall so I don’t have to worry about it, either. Full scan is quick; I don’t feel that it slows down my work… I’m very satisfied with it.
I’ve also used ESET NOD32 for a long time and I never have any problems with it, I didn’t get any virus… But NOD32 made some of my programs to stop working without letting me know with any type of message. I’ve spent days trying to find a cause of problem and it was NOD.
I use Zonealarm anti virus security suite. By the way, i've seen this topic been posted on forums so many times now. getting a bit old...i think i've seen it in frihost.com forum as well but meh.
I currently use Symantec Endpoint Protection, I have been using Symantec (Norton) products (mostly corporate versions) for many years and so far the money the have saved me in total data loss has far out-weighed the expense of the software.
I don't really know if one program is better than the other, if you keep the virus dat files updated regularly they should work pretty much the same.
I guess it really comes down to personal preference and amount of money you wish to spend.
I myself do not use any antivirus package for my own benefit (I run ClamAV to check out Windows drives while they are offline). Since I am using Ubuntu GNU/Linux, I don't have any virus problems.
However, when I used Windows, and whenever I work on a family or friend's Windows box, I load AVG Free. It used to be great, but now it is getting a bit bloat-y. I don't know why they did that...but I don't think the virus protection aspect of it was changed.
Now, I've seen a LOT of people recommend NOD32, so that is definitely something I am willing to try...if I ever go back to Windows! Hah!
Norton is horrible. Resource hog, and I removed it and directly afterward installed AVG, and it detected several hundred viruses on a system Norton said was fine. I will never trust another Symantec product because of this epic failure of a virus package.
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I do not use any antivirus softwares on my windows machine. I'm just trying to take care of what I download...
When I have to use my credit card number I always do it on my mac so I don't need any anti-viruses.
Wow. Lots of posts. I'm going to throw in one more for Avast Antivirus. Free, doesn't bother you about updating, it just does it. Doesn't kill your memory when it updates itself. Actually turns itself off and doesn't run background crap when you want it off... and has never messed with any other software on my computer.
Go Avast.
| ProfessorY91 wrote: |
Wow. Lots of posts. I'm going to throw in one more for Avast Antivirus. Free, doesn't bother you about updating, it just does it. Doesn't kill your memory when it updates itself. Actually turns itself off and doesn't run background crap when you want it off... and has never messed with any other software on my computer.
Go Avast. |
I use Avast as well, prior to that I had Antivir by Avira (the one with the red umbrella), it missed 12 (!) trojans on my computer, beasts Avast detected instantly.I use AVG Free, I have it to schedule daily scan's so I am protected with that, I have ZoneAlarm Professional which is free. :3
im using avira antivir, its free and powerfull too, and i think its not a resource hog compared to when i used avg free before
i am using a powerful combination of anti-virus softwares
to protect my pc from normal viruses, i use: Eset NOD32
to protect my pc from USB Memory Viruses, i use: USB Security
and for an additional Security i am using Combofix.
Now my computer is fully protected against viruses.
i am using nod32 works great for me!
kaspersky is definitely the best. I use it full time now. Initially i used to have avira but they could not provide basic features like a trusted zone...
I use NOD32 and Ad-Aware for malware. Since few months ago I used Avast, great and free, but gave me a lot of false positive!
I use Avast Anti virus right now, the home edition. ALl you have to do is register for a program key every year and its free for use. Updates automatically and you can but it on silent mode so it auto updates and checks your system for you.
I use kaspersky and i have to search for a new key every week but even with this problem I still think he is the best antivirus
for those who don't chose your antivirus yet here comes a comparative from virus.gr
Rank
1. G DATA 2008 version 18.2.7310.844 - 99.05%
2. F-Secure 2008 version 8.00.103 - 98.75%
3. TrustPort version 2.8.0.1835 - 98.06%
4. Kaspersky version 8.0.0.357 - 97.95%
5. eScan version 9.0.742.1 - 97.44%
6. The Shield 2008 - 97.43%
7. AntiVir version 8.1.00.331 Premium - 97.13%
8. Ashampoo version 1.61 - 97.09%
9. Ikarus version 1.0.82 - 96.05%
10. AntiVir version 8.1.00.295 Classic - 95.54%
11. AVG version 8.0.100 Free - 94.85%
12. BitDefender 2008 version 11.0.16 - 94.70%
13. Avast version 4.8.1201 Professional - 93.78%
14. Nod32 version 3.0.650.0 - 93.36%
15. F-Prot version 6.0.9.1 - 91.87%
16. BitDefender version 10 Free - 91.32%
17. ArcaVir 2008 - 88.65%
18. Norman version 5.92.08 - 87.72%
19. Vba32 version 3.12.6.6 - 87.21%
20. McAfee Enterpise version 8.5.0i - 86.57%
21. McAfee version 12.0.177 - 86.39%
22. Rising AV version 20.46.52 - 85.87%
23. Norton 2008 - 83.34%
24. Dr. Web version 4.44.5 - 82.87%
25. Antiy Ghostbusters version 5.2.3 - 80.23%
26. VirusBuster version 5.002.62 - 77.19%
27. Outpost version 6.0.2294.253.0490 - 75.35%
28. V3 Internet Security version 2008.05.31.00 - 75.23%
29. ViRobot Expert version 5.5 - 74.50%
30. Virus Chaser version 5.0a - 73.65%
31. A-squared Anti-Malware version 3.5 - 71.66%
32. PC Tools version 4.0.0.26 - 69.82%
33. Trend Micro Antivirus+Antispyware 2008 version 16.10.1079 - 67.28%
34. Iolo version 4.325 - 63.98%
34. Panda 2008 version 3.01.00 - 61.41%
36. Sophos Sweep version 7.3.2 - 54.71%
37. ClamWin version 0.93 - 54.68%
38. CA Anti-Virus version 9.00.170 - 51.08%
39. Quick Heal version 9.50 - 47.97%
40. Comodo version 2.0.17.58 - 43.15%
41. Trojan Hunter version 5.0.962 - 31.39%
42. Solo version 7.0 - 21.10%
43. Protector Plus version 8.0.C03 - 20.14%
44. PCClear version 1.0.8.0 - 19.63%
45. AntiTrojan Shield version 2.1.0.14 - 14.74%
46. Trojan Remover version 6.6.9 - 13.49%
47. VirIT version 6.2.94 - 8.63%
48. True Sword version 4.2 - 3.42%
49. Abacre έκδοση version 1.4 - 0.00%
AVG 8.5. I've been using AVG for quite a few years now and it has kept all the nasties off my machine so far. I recommend it to other people who are fed up with the Norton performance clout.
I use Kaspersky. Its perfectly working for me...
My protection ist:
Avast! 4 home
Threatfire
And scanner
Malwarebytes antimalware
Adaware
Spybot
I am using Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 and Bitdefender 2009 . I have many pcs.
So all AV Programs are running well.
But: if you are getting infected by a polymorph Virus like the "Virut"-Class.. begin to pray!
All datas can be lost. It could be that in 5 Minutes you copy about 14000 Viruses on your
harddrive! And there is NO solution to clean up the mess in time. It lasted 14 days till it
was possible for me to run my pc without getting heart-attacks!
If you got nothing on your PC: get the free Version of Avira Antivirus. It better than nothing and
use SpywareSearch and Destroy for maximum Freeware-Security.
