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Just wondering what people are using for their virus protection. I have Norton and hate it and my thing expired so I'm looking for an alternative. Not sure what's out there that's free/open source or if there's something better worth subscribing to, but I was hoping you peeps could give me a heads up on what you use and like.
Thanks!
I've been using Avast! which appears happy and friendly to use. Don't think I've got any virus' either, so thats a double bonus!
I have a whole suite of protective mechanisms... First and foremost, though, is simply not to use the most vulnerable software. If you're going to have a Windows computer on the internet, get a firewall (hardware one for preference), don't use Outlook, don't run unknown attachments, etc, etc. You know the drill. That said ...
At work, where Windows rules the roast, AVGFree (I think http://free.grisoft.com/ ) is the AV program of choice. I've not seen any virus get past it, but then, at work we have all the other defenses too. I don't know how AVGFree actually stacks up, but it is free.
I'm using PC Tools Software's program, Spyware Doctor. And I absolutely love it. For "backup", I use AdAware and McAfee.
I have been using Panda Antivirus for about two years and I am pretty happy with it. It is easy to set up, and most of the time just runs on automatic, and in those two years I am yet have anything slip past it. It also comes with a firewall and I believe there is a free trial. Check it out.
I recommend norton antivirus Carrah, it's what I use and has been quite reliable in all the years I've used it.
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Although I recall Ari saying many years ago that Norton hogs a lot of resources. Don't know, but I've never had an issue with viruses.
Free virus software? See I always raise a brow when something as useful as virus protection is offered for free. So what's the catch?
Norton will make your computer run like ass. But to be honest, ALL virus programs will slow you down - Norton just happens to be one of the worst.
Personally, I use Avast because I have found it absolutely great at preventing viruses and it does not bog down my startup.
Trouble comes when do you happen to get a virus (no virus program can stop the moment of stupidity where you from open something you shouldn't). Avast + AVG may be great at preventing viruses, but they are not the greatest when it comes to removing them. Norton is good for that.
I refuse to sacrifice speed of my computer to remove a virus that I don't yet have, instead I just prevent it... and if the worst happens, I just reimage.
Free operating system? What's the catch?Quote:
Originally posted by Savaric
Free virus software? See I always raise a brow when something as useful as virus protection is offered for free. So what's the catch?
Free C++ compiler that produces better code than many commercial ones? What's the catch?
Free office suite that's comparable to Microsoft's? What's the catch?
Free movie/sound player? What's the catch?
There's heaps of free software around, and while there may be a catch, there frequently isn't. In the case of something that has to be updated frequently (eg AV software), it either means there is a team of people around the world who dedicate their time to it, or a company offers it as a "side product" (for instance, a domain name registrant may offer a suite of DNS tools free).
Thanks for the recommendations :)
We tried AVG briefly but didn't love it, hence shopping around for something new to check out.
I hate Norton. However, I love Open Office. :D
I don't use any myself, but I came across this article which may help you decide what to use. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,12...s/article.html
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Top dog, according to Cleminti's tests, was G Data Security's AntiVirusKit (AVK), which nailed 99.5 percent of the malicious code. Not far behind were AEC's TrustPort AV WS, at 99.4 percent, Avira's AntiVir PE Premium, at 98.9 percent, MicroWorld's eScan antivirus, at 97.9 percent, F-Secure's antivirus, at 97.9 percent, and Kaspersky Labs' AV, which stopped 97.9 percent of the malware.
Better known products such as Symantec's Norton antivirus and McAfee's VirusScan posted results of 96.8 percent and 91.6 percent, respectively.