The best anti-virus at the moment

[Tony L]

I know this has been ask before, but what is the best anti-virus out there at the moment?

I'm looking for something that don't take up a lot of resources.
At the moment I'm using avg7, the free version. But not sure if its doing as good as job as many others out there.

[Fortech]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus V6

[fourier]

here is a thread already :
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/software/t-what-antivirus-do-you-use-95387
Antivir may be faster that AVG (both are free)
Nod32 is supposed to be the best when it comes to taking resources (not free)

[cougar]

norton or mcafee or pccillin ............. of course NOT!

I'd stay with AVG free

[redMonster]

My vote goes for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.

[popopot]

NOD32 is consistently good and very low on resources. Its so good that I actually bought a copy!

[tobb3]

well for now it's either nod32 or Kaspersky, it all depends on what u wanna protect yourself from, the are both great and low on resources. U can almost say it's a win win situation.. :P

[St0ry]

Another vote for Kaspersky.

[Virtualbody1234]

I say NOD32.

[UKMan]

I have been using AVG - that together will a bit of common sense has kept me virus free for at least 2 years now :)

UK

[Alien5]

Durex

[r0n1n]

i like nod32 but its not really free :( a good free one is avast or clamwin but i havent used that one so i cant say how perfect it is? other ppl say its good tho

[moikan]

NOD32 is the best in my opinion - lightweight and updates very often

[TorrenTy]

I have been using AVG Antivirus for almost years now . and until this day , i didn't get any virus . I also use a good Firewall . I would advice to use AVG because it has also a free good edition .

[relik]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

[p3st]

avg antivirus ;)

[puphnugs]

avg is good

[ocanica]

Been using Avast, its one of the better AV appz out there and runs brilliantly on Vista

[memnom]

Kav

[rage99]

I dont use one, EVER i never have viruses because i know what websites are fishy and not, you only get a virus if you are very stupid.- viruses dont come to you,

[alesarmin]

kaspersky,nod32 and bitdefender are the best anitvirus. they are equally good depeding on time.

[pyton_2]

Kaspersky v.6 is very good

[owl92]

avast is the best ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Slapnut]

I <3 Kaspersky :)

[Wolf]

McAfee is what I have,no problems so far with it.

[das31]

nod32

[bugmenot7]

pc-cillin picks up stuff no other does and partinered with vista

[Sissoko]

Nod32 for me.

[spango tobson]

i use nod32 and avg, both are sound.

[TorrenTy]

AVG free , light and secure for real .

[djpalmiery]

i use nod32 and i dont have problems

[groggy]

all of them are crap

[Busobus]

i use nod32 and i dont have problems

i'am too:w00t:

[NIB]

I dont use av because i dont need one. I am smart enough and i only use sources that i trust. But if i used an av, i would prefer nod32.

[dede29]

KIS is the best for me

[bombi]

Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0

[UKMan]

all of them are crap

sooooo what is YOUR solution - instead of being an asshole and just ranting?!?!

UK

[Intervene]

Avast is great

[superman1496]

Ill be that guy everyone hates:

The best AV solution it to use a Mac :P

[groggy]

all of them are crap

sooooo what is YOUR solution - instead of being an asshole and just ranting?!?!

UK
My solution is not using any anti-virus program
Instead i dont open weird files. no viruses ever, guaranteed.

[UntamedDarknes]

Have been using Avast for 2 years now with no problem..

[Zidane36]

kaspersky is the best

[dawgeee]

my vote goes to NOD32 !!

[amiswoop]

Norton FTW! I use the Internet security package . Cant beat it .

[friedrice]

I agree with UKMAN that AVG Free edition coupled with spybot and registry mechanic and ad-aware do an excellent job.

Spybot is free to download www.spybot.com (http://www.spybot.com) and ad-aware also has a free version .

[Skengeboy]

I think NOD32, because it's easy on your computer, it's fast, clean and effective. And those are pretty much the things i value!

[caricas]

I have been using Avast (along with spyware doctor and registry mechanic and ad-aware) and i must say is great!!

[cmitch525]

NOD 32 all the way

[lephron]

AVG antivirus I'd say: http://www.freeapps.co.uk/apps/avg
Or ubuntu linux: http://www.ubuntu.org (http://www.ubuntu.org/) - then you don't have to worry about viruses :)

[balajik]

Never used anything other than NAV.

[ven0m]

I've been using Bit-Defender Plus V 10 and it is BY FAR the BEST anti-virus I have EVER USED! Give it a try... never had any problems since I installed that. :)

[ChotaZorro]

Nod32.

[Chrys]

Nod32 yeah

[ChotaZorro]

It doesn't make the PC slow as other anti-viruses and has a very secure protection.

[penawarez]

nod32 is very good

[Architect]

I think Anti-virus is over rated it's more than putting a virus scanner on your system but anyway I use SAVCE no problems but I'm not relying on it to protect me from all the bad guys... Layered security is the way to go!

[bootsum]

I know this has been ask before, but what is the best anti-virus out there at the moment?

I'm looking for something that don't take up a lot of resources.
At the moment I'm using avg7, the free version. But not sure if its doing as good as job as many others out there.

The best antivirus - Avira Antivir (http://www.avira.com/)


It is free, light and has the higher detection rates.
Go to http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/comparatives.html for details.


Most recent test results:

http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2006_11.php
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2007_02.php


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Another reply:


I dont use av because i dont need one. I am smart enough and i only use sources that i trust. But if i used an av, i would prefer nod32.

That's not smart. :ermm:
You seem to think you can only get virus if you execute something untrusted yourself. There are many ways your computer get infected unknowingly. You should google the info of the infection techniques.

[localhost]

Symantec Norton Antivirus. Not sure about NOD.

[afada]

I would say AVG as well, I've been using the PRO version for 2 years now and have been extremely happy with it

[SnipeR19]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

[akkk]

Kaspersky for some years already :)

[maminoodles]

Nod32 for me.. Should i have problems with it. I use Kaspersky. NOD32 is less of a resource hog.

[norlyn]

kaspersky is very good

[marksman]

nod32 has proven its worth for me..pretty awesome

[UKMan]

One of the best AV i have ever known is of course the ON/OFF switch on your computer :D

I also realized that most "new" computers these days have NO A Drive which in fact is the most usual way to receive viruses - email is the next most obvious and then of course downloading suspect material (porn_best of.exe)

I think that with a cool head and sensible surfing, you can in fact survive - that together with NOT opening email from people you have never heard of - shut off the preview window in your email software for example - if you are suspicious, then send an email to your friend and ask if they sent you something.... better to be over-suspicious than risk crashing your HDD

Always have your AV software running to check incoming AND outgoing traffic!!! It takes a bit of System resource - but so what?

UKMan

[susana]

avg .. light on resources too .. !

[wevotedno]

NOD32 of course. Kaspersky is good but not as low on res. nor as good as NOD32 in the heuristics detection.


Symantec Norton Antivirus. Not sure about NOD.


:O

[freakk]

I like avg really much. Free Edition of course

[brotherdoobie]

I dont use one, EVER i never have viruses because i know what websites are fishy and not, you only get a virus if you are very stupid.- viruses dont come to you,

So you were talking pish...and your computers chock full of nasty critters.

I use AVG,btw.


-bd :dabs:

[gpm]

NOD is the best

[Shando]

Mcafeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[dawgeee]

Nod32 is the best !

[maverick_andy]

Nod32 is the best of best.My PC is superfast:D

[ptp5352]

nod32 is by the best

[Architect]

AVG does me fine or if not that Symantec corporate edition managing my client machines... I hardly ever get hit with a major virus I'm firewalled down and I just have smart internet habits.... If sally emails me and wants me to click this link I fukin delete sally quick LOL.

[r9batista]

for me pccillin is good, I ahve been using it for years

[argKarg]

Kaspersky Internet Security 6
or if you like it free: Avira

[gogurles]

AVG IS THE BEST

[Sks]

Kaspersky

[Saroman]

Nod 32

[monkinsane]

I'd Say: Avast Antivirus (http://www.avast.com)

I've been using it for 3 Years now - Haven't picked up one virus infection in all that time.

They have a free verion avalable - take a look, It's worth it. :naughty:

[nadeem111as]

i will say Norton security 2007
the best

[Eytan]

NOD32 is the best.

[OmaRin0]

Nod32

[Submission]

Kaspersky, NOD doesn't compare to Kaspersky.

[maverick_andy]

NOD32 is gem. NOD32>>>>kaspersky:D

[aoyv73]

Nod 32 or the new Nod Beta

[orus6]

i think is NOD32 ;)

[campodetenis]

I agree with NOD32, but why bother with antivirus when you can LiNUX.

Maybe a poll should be in order.

[cnack]

I really like Avira antivirus. Does a great job for me, and uses fewer resources than some others--like AVG--that I've tried. I like it so much I'm buying the pay-for version, even though the freebie is working great.

[wipe]

AVG, and no complains with ZoneAlarm

[AkaiDoresu]

Norton AntiVirus is the most accurate one at this moment . However it take a lot of memory and have those annoying live updates ;p

Kaspersky I guess a good choice also.

[kenamp]

using avg but after reading thru i might give nod 32 a try. thanks everyone

[MajorDork]

Kaspersky is running smooth right now :)

[sounder]

Kaspersky
NOD32

[ulun64]

I'm using NOD32 now.

[greken24]

Nod32 Ftw!!

[Demigod]

One more vote for NOD32.

[fruityloop]

Nod32

[Chewie]

I dont use one, EVER i never have viruses because i know what websites are fishy and not, you only get a virus if you are very stupid.- viruses dont come to you,Very stupid? I would prefer ignorant of the dangers.
Viruses do come to you; in emails and drive-by web downloads. You don't have to go to a pr0n or crack site to pick up these things - KIS occasionally warns me of nasty code on all sorts of sites.
Moreover, how do people know which antispyware and antivirus programs are safe to use? There are far too many malicious spoof programs out there.


pc-cillin picks up stuff no other does and partinered with vistaThat guarantees nothing. I remember Adaptec building XP's inbuilt CD burning capability for Microsoft then the next release of their Easy CD Creator rendered XP unbootable.


Norton FTW! I use the Internet security package . Cant beat it .

Norton AntiVirus is the most accurate one at this moment . However it take a lot of memory and have those annoying live updates ;pYou'll be pleased to find out that last week I removed a MicroBillingSystems infection from a computer with a fully up-to-date and running legit copy of NIS2007.
I also had to make a rule to tell it to let Windows Time update itself and set a different NNTP server since NIS had blocked both for some reason.
There is only one advantage that NIS has over Kaspersky and that's the automatic handling of detected threats. I would've installed KIS on that machine if I thought they could make the right decision for its popups.

To all:
NOD32 holds the virusbulletin detection mantle - 100% for so long that I can't remember when it didn't score maximum.
You could do a lot worse if you install Outpost Firewall with it.
If you prefer an integrated AV & firewall, go for Kaspersky Internet Security.
If you want free, Avast appears the most effective AV solution.

[TYPE R]

nod32 simply they best anti-virsu out their

[bALKANbOY]

kaspersky internet security 6.0.2 :D

[edmund]

kaspesky rocks, for me its the best

[4fun]

etrust ladys (its the most best anti virus ihad ever size 6mb iam useing for 3 years now and gusse what even no 1 tiny virus ihave from this time its perfact

[master-D]

NOD32 no dought !!!

[kubaszek2]

nod32 is light for u system but Kaspersky is the shit

[TheMad]

if use Kaspersky ...your PC is protected :)

[DV8type]

I use NOD32 on all my computers.....small finger print and great detection!

[SHUVT]

NOD32 is my choice

[bad_andy]

Well, everyone has thier opinion on this, but if you want actual science, check out this site:

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

But yeah, as most people have said NOD32 ranks pretty high up there, as does symantec, but Avira owns them all, apparantly. Especially in scan speed, and the heuristics (detection of malware undetected with patterns) - is is like 3x better than the nearest competition at this! Hmm, 25% or 75% detection, which do you choose? :)

[eladbe]

nod 32

[meshface]

Norton Internet Security by far is the best.

[azwebfoot]

I've been running NOD32 from Eset on a PIII 700mhz for 3 years and have been very happy. Just upgraded to a fast PC and will buy a copy this time out.

[Dead Ghost]

I am using norton internet security 2007 i think it is the better

[zdrulea]

i use NOD 32 and i don't have a slow machine and it's very good.

[dtfst]

i use NOD 32 and i don't have a slow machine and it's very good.
If not the best for sure one of the best's

[LaPistola]

nod32 or avast

[4fun]

guys try etrust anti virus if any one get any virus after useing this one iwill give him TL inivte for free:P

[FireMan]

Kaspersky of corse the best AV in world.

[NYGiants]

guys try etrust anti virus if any one get any virus after useing this one iwill give him TL inivte for free:P
etrust is very good but overall i do find nod32 to b the best, that is only because i have used it 4 a very long time and have not had any problems and the fact that it is just a nice little compact antivirus proggy :D

[Gish]

for me its bitdefender but I used to use AVG. and I use zonealarm for a firewall! a very good combo!

[Busyman™]

I'd recommend those looking for the best try

Kaspersky
Bitdefender
NOD32

A good antivirus is worth the buy.

Also get the free Panda Anti-Rootkit. Do a deep scan. You might be surprised.

Norton is not too bad but it does bog a system down.

[kazaaman]

NOD32 owns them all. Do your research before looking into programs like this. It will be well worth the time and effort.

[echman]

Like the two previous posters I agree that NOD32 is a very good anti-virus, but so is Kaspersky 7.0 which now also features the heuristics logic.
If anything those are well worth their money and the best antivirures hands down, Norton & Co. are big piece of bs tbh.

[ninja]

For me Kaspersky.

[medo]

kaspersky internet security

[samsung2005]

i tried them all !
i have them many time installed on my sistem !
the 1st choice is : KAV Internet Security
2nd one : Zone Alarm
I like the tools that have av, firewall and all in one !

If you install to brands you may have problems of compatibility betwen them !

[zeven0]

Nod32

[Express]

NOD32 is the best, light and easy to use..

[revolution]

nod32

[2slick4u]

NOD32 by far Kaspersky slows down my PC

[optimus78]

eset nod 32

[peat moss]

I'm with these two. ^^^ Sorry I'll go one better and say best internet security option bar none . Gee lil shirley daddy can use any program he wants , free or paid ( cracked ) and use Eset just for the hell of it . :)

[maverick_andy]

NOD 32 and Kaspersky

[peat moss]

@ andy I'm guessing you use Nod antivirus and KIS firewall ? Why not try AIO like Eset Smart Security ? Or for that matter the Kaspersky suite .


I'm thinking just one program to update or you mean use either to keep one secure ?

[maverick_andy]

@ andy I'm guessing you use Nod antivirus and KIS firewall ? Why not try AIO like Eset Smart Security ? Or for that matter the Kaspersky suite .


I'm thinking just one program to update or you mean use either to keep one secure ?
yep NOD32 antivirus+KIS,this is what I am using. I am feelin more secured with this.

Or else you can use Kaspersky Antivirus+ NOD 32 smart security:happy: Both combination are damn good.

[esco123]

avira free edition is a good 1...

[peat moss]

@ andy I'm guessing you use Nod antivirus and KIS firewall ? Why not try AIO like Eset Smart Security ? Or for that matter the Kaspersky suite .


I'm thinking just one program to update or you mean use either to keep one secure ?
yep NOD32 antivirus+KIS,this is what I am using. I am feelin more secured with this.

Or else you can use Kaspersky Antivirus+ NOD 32 smart security:happy: Both combination are damn good.


Hey best of both worlds ! :lol: I find Nod easier to keep updated tho as KAS is a tough nut to crack .

[maverick_andy]

yep NOD32 antivirus+KIS,this is what I am using. I am feelin more secured with this.

Or else you can use Kaspersky Antivirus+ NOD 32 smart security:happy: Both combination are damn good.


Hey best of both worlds ! :lol: I find Nod easier to keep updated tho as KAS is a tough nut to crack .

KAS,KIS is very tough nut to crack:yup: however i use their trial version for 30 days and again after 30 days i wil unistall it by using YOUR UNISTALLER 2008 to remove registry and its related files and use that again...like throught year i am doin:D

[peat moss]

@ Andy , shhhh the Kas forums will hear you, you tricky bugger . The black listed key problem with Kaspersky was why I switched to Eset .I like F-Secure as well , it seems like only the Euro's can build a decent protection program .

[lsw0794]

kaspersky and nod32 are good choose

[maverick_andy]

BTW either KIS or NOD 32 smart security + outpost firewall [it has option of smooth co-operation between 3rd party applications:D] makes me a best of best choice to be secured more. No conflicts or no heavy resource usage:)
Also outpost has released its new antivirus software

[pifpaf]

KIS - kaspersky internet security

[nisarga]

kaspersky 7.0 r internet security is best

[guitarhero]

damn i have no experience about anti-viruses .. but i use nod32 smart security .. however i don`t know if it`s the best.

[#Palestinian#]

NOD 32 is the best at the moment cause is the strongest and doesn't take too much from the CPU

[OTO]

NOD 32 is the best at the moment cause is the strongest and doesn't take too much from the CPU
I don't agree with you.IMHO nod32 is very weak Anti-Virus.

I think that kaspersky is the best AV at the moment. :)

[Th3eYe]

KAV '09 the best AFAIK @ the moment.. anyway im w8ing for BD 2009 to come out soon :)

[Ali-g]

Yep I must admit Kaspersky rocks...
I remember black days when I was in Norton... grrrr. really hated that

[borosk8]

kaspersky internet security ;)

[hussien2700]

nod32 the best antivers and good update