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Daggoth

28-01-2006 17:34:04

Well, my computer was infected so I had to format. Not much of a loss, but I rather stay protected. The main three things I am looking for are quality, price, and how much softwares it has (Ex. Spy-Ware Remover, etc).

theysayjump

28-01-2006 17:36:48

http//www.kaspersky.com/

Can't go wrong with Kaspersky. I'd never use Norton. Ever.

Aurelius

28-01-2006 17:37:28

i use norton's internet security, ad-aware, spybot, and pcdoctor but i ahve to say that ad-aware finds the most stuff while norton's doesn't seem to do much at all.

tylerc

28-01-2006 18:09:20

I use AVG-Free.

Daggoth

28-01-2006 18:12:30

[quote8c85ea36c4="theysayjump"]http//www.kaspersky.com/

Can't go wrong with Kaspersky. I'd never use Norton. Ever.[/quote8c85ea36c4]

Which software of that program do you use? The personal suite?

turpentinedreams

28-01-2006 19:02:37

i installed norton on a fresh windows install
never booted again
had to re-install the re-install

bullseye4u

28-01-2006 19:04:22

fort norton you need to have a good computer with a lot of ram than it will run good but i use kaspersky cant go wrong with it

kyks17

28-01-2006 19:10:52

i got kaspersky and man, bad idea if u want computer to move. i have a P4 3.2ghz with 2 gigs of ram, and i couldnt even see letters get typed faster than once a second. as soon as i disabled its service from starting (not just removing it from startup...the service was the problem), it was fine.

i have norton corporate on here now. its very nice, opposed to norton retail which is utter crap. it dusnt eat all my resources, and has just the basic anti virus stuff (i coulda installed internet security too but had no interest in it so i cant say wat that ones like in corporate).

definitely recommend kaspersky for scanning though. just not for running on start up, so that means no auto protect -\

doylnea

28-01-2006 19:21:00

[quoteaf30752423="tylerc"]I use AVG-Free.[/quoteaf30752423]

I too.
www.grisoft.com

ajasax

28-01-2006 19:31:12

Same. [ud6801810d3]http//free.grisoft.com[]http//free.grisoft.com[/ud6801810d3] I hate Norton w/ a passion. They pre-install that shit on new computers. My dad's new HP has about 10 Norton processes running and it nags you to pay for an upgrade every time you start-up. And ad-aware free of course for spyware and the like.

tracemhunter

28-01-2006 19:45:51

i use a mac. i dont need antivirus software.

EatChex89

28-01-2006 19:58:46

Avast Anti-virus is a must-have.

I like it the best because it lets you do a boot-time scan, so that it can scan while NOTHING is running.

I'm not sure if AVG lets you do that, I never really used it.

theysayjump

28-01-2006 20:26:21

[quote906bee4d47="Daggoth"][quote906bee4d47="theysayjump"]http//www.kaspersky.com/

Can't go wrong with Kaspersky. I'd never use Norton. Ever.[/quote906bee4d47]

Which software of that program do you use? The personal suite?[/quote906bee4d47]

Personal Pro, 5.0388 I believe.

thehacker010

28-01-2006 20:38:21

I use Avast here...

http//www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Fugger

28-01-2006 21:33:23

[quote30ed68f93d="tracemhunter"]i use a mac. i dont need antivirus software.[/quote30ed68f93d]

Yeah. Flawless logic. roll

tylerc

28-01-2006 22:18:30

Well, since there are like 2 viruses for OS X, and unles you are a dumbass it's near impossible to get, I don't know how that logic is flawed.

EatChex89

28-01-2006 22:24:11

The only reason Macs DON'T have viruses, is because not as many people use macs as windows.

Clear and simple. The code writers are PC users, and want their codes to get out to the masses.

Brok3n_Sword

28-01-2006 22:38:53

NOD32. I love it because it isn't a resource hog. Check it out here http//www.eset.com/home/home.htm

Wolfeman

28-01-2006 23:39:26

Norton sucks, people that voted for it are reatards...

JOSHBOX

28-01-2006 23:42:02

I work at best buy and install/use norton, macafee, and pccillin about 20 times a day. Pccillin is THE BEST as far as antivirus goes. It uses far less memory than the other two alternatives and catches more viruses than either. Do not get the pccillin internet security though. Just get the 39$ pccillin antivirus which works great alongside webroot spysweeper. Put both on your computer and it will be completely protected.

Wolfeman

28-01-2006 23:42:59

I like PC-Cilling too...

CoMpFrEaK

28-01-2006 23:46:15

haha i use norton IS.

lishrugsli dont get virus

also use ad-aware on the side

Wolfeman

28-01-2006 23:48:42

Norton isn't "bad" but it eats up resources like crazy. I use PC-cillin Internet Security 2006. 3-user license was only $90, great deal...

xigxag

29-01-2006 00:02:19

ok, do NOT install norton under any circumstances I don't care how much RAM you have.

I use AVG, and hear good things about avast.

I wouldn't think of installing any anti-virus on a mac at this time, just a waste. Same thing goes with PC users as well, don't be stupid and you won't get viruses.

CoMpFrEaK

29-01-2006 00:40:51

[quoteaefbdd1969="Wolfeman"]Norton isn't "bad" but it eats up resources like crazy. I use PC-cillin Internet Security 2006. 3-user license was only $90, great deal...[/quoteaefbdd1969]

heh

64 bit processor 3200+
768mb DDR ram

i'll live

mnx12

29-01-2006 00:49:36

I dont use an anti-virus program, what are you nukka's gonna to do about it?

whenrabbisattack

29-01-2006 00:54:39

[quoteb84986d534="mnx12"]I dont use an anti-virus program, what are you nukka's gonna to do about it?[/quoteb84986d534]

i agree. i use no antivirus whatsoever. i never have any problems with my computer, ever.

...and if i do have a problem, it's because i overclocked too high.

Tholek

29-01-2006 05:29:00

Symantec Anti-Virus (Not "Norton", but the corporate version)

tracemhunter

29-01-2006 10:09:31

[quote8b4009a4f5="whenrabbisattack"][quote8b4009a4f5="mnx12"]I dont use an anti-virus program, what are you nukka's gonna to do about it?[/quote8b4009a4f5]

i agree. i use no antivirus whatsoever. i never have any problems with my computer, ever.

...and if i do have a problem, it's because i overclocked too high.[/quote8b4009a4f5]

same. those that are worried about viruses are the only ones that get them. i dont even know how people go about getting adware and viruses. they dont just show up on the computer. 95% of computer problems are from what is in between the keyboard and the chair. if people werent so fucking stupid they wouldnt have to buy that stuff.

Th3Great1

29-01-2006 10:13:50

I used to use nod 32 but i recently started using the adware and antivirus that came bundled with my zonealarm fireware and it does it a pretty good job....

kyks17

29-01-2006 10:18:56

[quoteb28b0c029f="Tholek"]Symantec Anti-Virus (Not "Norton", but the corporate version)[/quoteb28b0c029f]

^5! i didnt even realize it was symantec only and didnt have norton in the name heh. but right u r!

FreeOffersNow

29-01-2006 10:48:07

I use my brain....best antivirus solution available.

Exile

29-01-2006 10:58:18

nod32 av

Wolfeman

29-01-2006 12:15:07

[quote5e2c59198f="CoMpFrEaK"][quote5e2c59198f="Wolfeman"]Norton isn't "bad" but it eats up resources like crazy. I use PC-cillin Internet Security 2006. 3-user license was only $90, great deal...[/quote5e2c59198f]

heh

64 bit processor 3200+
768mb DDR ram

i'll live[/quote5e2c59198f]

It will still eat up resources. You don't have that good a setup. But no matter how much you got why use a program that isn't as good and uses up resources...

good2speed

29-01-2006 13:29:14

[quote98b667149f="Tholek"]Symantec Anti-Virus (Not "Norton", but the corporate version)[/quote98b667149f]

Symantec makes Norton antivirus

http//www.symantec.com/product/index.html

I used to work for them. Not a horrible company to work for but the antivirus package they issue is crap becuase of the need to renew a subscription. I think Symantec/Norton anti-virus works good overall. They have large scaled teams of people who track newly found viruses and the methods to erase them.

Wolfeman

29-01-2006 13:32:37

Symantec Antivirus is much nicer on your system...

i blame history

29-01-2006 13:54:18

i have had a wonderful experience with mcafee, although it is around $100 a year. it has kept my computer completely problem free. i found that, on three separate computers (my old, old computer, my old-ish one that my boyfiend now has [now used with mcafee], and my boyfriends dads computer), norton was as effective as MS paint when it came to keeping the computer clean. i have never had a good experience with it, but thats not to say that nobody else has.

i also use adaware and spybot, as well, but they usually dont find many problems outside of tracking cookies.

petezahut2

29-01-2006 14:48:31

I use AVG-Free. I used to pay $50 to have Norton for 3 years, but Norton was worthless. It couldn't delete any of the viruses it found. So far, AVG is good. I'm careful to never download anything I shouldn't since spyware broke my last computer.

MyungChunHa

29-01-2006 19:57:20

[quotef6917288b4="Th3Great1"]I used to use nod 32 but i recently started using the adware and antivirus that came bundled with my zonealarm fireware and it does it a pretty good job....[/quotef6917288b4]
zone alarm is the absolute best....i keep it always running in the backround and never had one problem with it slowing my computer down.....never had one virus either...it gives you so much control over your computer and is VERY easy to use....

manOFice

22-06-2006 06:14:31

I want to bump this thread to see what people are using now-a-days lately...I'm using F-Secure for anti virus and firewall. It's great software that uses very little system resources..thats why i switched from Norton. And it picks up everything!

dmorris68

22-06-2006 06:32:48

AVG fan here -- best AV I've ever used, and I've used just about all of them. I've used the Free version on countless PC's and it has a very low footprint -- you don't even know it's there.

As far as personal firewalls go, I really dislike Zone Alarm. It liisli a resource hog and causes issues with lots of different software. I wouldn't run a PF for years because of trouble I had with all of them, and just relied on my Linux firewall/gateway. But then I gave Kerio Personal Firewall a try. It worked so well I paid for the Pro version! Also very low footprint/resource requirements. Sunbelt Software bought it out from Kerio, and you can get it free -- after the 30 day trial it reverts to the more limited free version, which is still plenty functional. Try it and I think you'll like it over ZA.

Godrockdj

22-06-2006 07:58:11

AVG

samz465

22-06-2006 09:05:49

[quote66a0627b7e="Tholek"]Symantec Anti-Virus (Not "Norton", but the corporate version)[/quote66a0627b7e]
My brother uses that.

I use Mcafee, I think its the whole suite.

I also use windows defender...Which is garbage, It was good when it was microsoft anti-spyware...Now it 5ux0r's.

And then I use ad-aware SE as well.