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Spyware, viruses, & security : What anti-virus programs do you use?
I use AVG free with reservations
by mdwebneck - 8/6/08 4:57 AM In reply to: AVG by LightningRodI used AVG7.5 with no problems at home, but my mom's machine was left unprotected because AVG's auto update did not work.
Also, when i updated to AVG8, it works fine on my slower PIII file/print server machine, but hangs on Windows system files on my P4 3.4G CAD workstation machine, taking > 3 hours without ever finishing the scan.
I even uninstalled it and re-installed it but it still hangs on the default.pif file.
However, I never had much better luck with either McAffee or Norton, with both applications slowing down my machine and going back to when WINXP SP2 was released, it caused such a mess with my Norton license that I had to reinstall WIN XP.
what anti virus programs do you use
by rickets105 - 7/28/08 2:43 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9Norton
I have been using Norton for years and have never had a virus
what anti virus programs do you use.
by river39 - 7/28/08 3:21 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9avg free -- and pc tools firewall plus--- and cos i like it-- pc tools spyware doctor-- for cookies and addware no problams at all and all free via cnet thank you .
AVG
by scottkruger - 7/28/08 3:23 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9I was recently turned on to AVG free version and liked it so much that I bought the internet security suite from AVG. I had used Norton for years prior to this and had become disappointed with Norton the last year to two. I have been very pleased with the ease of use with AVG!!
I Use Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
by SamdarshXpress - 7/28/08 3:32 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9It is really Superb. It has excellent detection, even in case of viruses, it removes them 100%, which neither avast ad avira could do. I have tried all antiviruses that exist till now, just this is among the best.
i Use Kaspersky Internet security 2009
by ice-54 - 8/1/08 3:56 PM In reply to: I Use Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 by SamdarshXpressvery satisfied ive tried norton,avg,avast,nod32 and others and so far i think kaspersky is better than all of them (my opinion)
Why I'll never go back to Norton
by GERRY RAINS - 7/28/08 3:37 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9I used to use Norton Internet Security, which includes Norton's Anti-Virus program. For months (two or three times a month) I received a message reporting the existence of a virus that had not been deleted. However Norton Anti-Virus scans never picked it up. So the warnings continued. When I started using CCleaner the warning messages stopped for good. After three months I received another warning about an undeleteable (not a real word) virus that Norton couldn't pick up in scan mode. After running CCleaner on leaving the Internet that warning ceased. I now always run CCleaner when I leave the Internet.
However, tired of Norton, I started to use AVG anti-virus anti-spyware. That seems to be the best anti-virus that I have ever used. Granted the scans are slow, but you can change the default settings to cut scan time to 40% of what it was on default. To do that click on AVG, Tools, Advanced AVG Settings, Scans, Scan Whole computer, and move the slide all the way to the right. This dedicates
all computer resources to AVG. It's true that you can't run another program simultaneously but running programs during any AV is infuriating, so why set it up, run the scan and then do something else.
AVG 8.0 + Norton AntiBot + SAS = complete protection
by hex_614 - 8/2/08 7:57 AM In reply to: Why I'll never go back to Norton by GERRY RAINSAVG 8.0 professional = the best anti virus + real time protection
Norton AntiBot 1.1.838 = the best behavioral protection
SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition = the best on demmand anti spyware
AVG + Norton AntiBot + SAS = Fast, Light & Effective (Complete Protection)
What anti-virus programs do you use?
by 1949me - 7/28/08 3:39 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9I use Spyware Doctor with Anti Virus 6. It has never let me down. I used to use Norton 360 and it crashed my computer all the time. I talked to what they call tech support about 10 times with no results.
The last time they said they would get back to me the next day, that was 3 months ago.
anti-virus
by lobo65 - 8/1/08 6:55 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by 1949meI use Kaspersky Internet Suite, and am very satisfied. It's not cheap, but it works well thus far.
Which anti virus programs I use
by Fatboy71 - 8/2/08 12:24 AM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by 1949meI use Avira free edition anti virus, I use this because it regularly beats in tests most other anti virus programs (including paid for versions). It scans relatively quickly. I would go as far as saying its the best anti virus program I have used.
For spyware etc I use,
Spyware Doctor
Adaware 2008
Spybot Search & Destroy
Which anti-virus do I use?
by Eskiegirl302 - 7/28/08 4:03 PM In reply to: What anti-virus programs do you use? by latenight9I have tried several Norton, Avast, AVG, but the one I have found which suits all my needs is Comodo. It's free and they have a whole slew of free software to go with the anti-virus. I also use their free firewall, the Bo-clean (for malware) the spam blocker ect. Check it out! It works great.
AVG 8.0 Professional
by hex_614 - 7/29/08 6:17 AM In reply to: Which anti-virus do I use? by Eskiegirl302so far the best protection i have. with avg 8.0 i feel very safe. no false positive, but sometimes a resource hog. but the protection is solid as rock.
Kaspersky
by scivile - 7/30/08 3:02 AM In reply to: Which anti-virus do I use? by Eskiegirl302Its the best of all time..
Kaspersky
by ernielippert - 4/17/09 7:43 PM In reply to: Kaspersky by scivileI have used Kaspersky for a year and have renewed for a second year. I feel it is very good with many options plus they are very responsive. Virus updates have been daily.
Ernie
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