I wanna buy anti-virus - which is best?

[bodug60]

So, what's the best anti-virus program to use – if you want to just buy it? So here's what we've found.

•Cyberdefender – Great scanner that removes Trojans, spyware, but need upgrade to remove viruses, comes with 24/7 computer help. NASDAQ Company.

•Norton 360 – Expensive, my experience with Norton was not so good, and it was slow. NASDAQ Company

•Prevx – Good free scanner, cartoon look, only scans – need to buy to remove anything.

•PC Tools – nice interface, private company so who knows how stable they are, but software is fully functional for free.

•SuperAntiVirus – Corny name, but has 12 million users, but I found it a little slow.

•AVG – popular for the free version but it only works 30 Days before you must buy, but we found it slow, and the paid version offers nothing additional.

Most of 'em offer a paid version for about $29, except for AVG which is 34. Were thinking about the Cyberdefender, but we wanna knwo what anyone else is using and what they think.

Which is the best free version of anti-virus software on the market?

Who will offer the best protection? the best speed balance? Thanks for the help on this one.

[SonsOfLiberty]

None of those.

ESET NOD32 is the best pay for.

There are class act freeware one's though, that are just as good as the pay for ones...

DO NOT buy Mcafee or Norton, they are the anit-christ to computers.

[{I}{K}{E}]

I use Avira Personal. freeware :01:
Free version has a popup everytime the scanner is updated but there is a way to hide/disable those. ;)

[db_la_23]

i use KIs 9. its pertty good. download the trial ver and try it out

[Nylle]

I have used several Anti virus programmes but find that Kaspersky is the best. Common for all of them is that eventhough they offer a free trial or scan, then you have to buy it to get value and protection.

[IdolEyes787]

If I was going to buy one it would be Avira first followed by Kaspersky.

[mikejnger]

I use Systamatec Corp, Seems like its not a huge resourse hog and catches most things. I have never actually paid for one but I had a good experience with AVG when it was free, seemed to update its database a lot.

[peat moss]

Kaspersky or Eset are the only two I'd shell out for .

[tantra69]

AVG free is still available, and works great for me atleast..

[Frankthetank1]

ESET NOD32 best in business

ESET NOD32 is the best in the business. DO NOT GET Systimatec. IT IS THE WORST!!!!!!!!!! and a nightmare to remove.

[KushBlow]

Norton 2009/10 Internet Security. Trust me people say it's heavy and all but it takes up 3MB (yes, 3!!) after install and after running Norton Insight. Kaspersky for comparison takes up 16MB.

And the detection is top notch from yearly tests, the firewall is impenetrable, and it doesn't pop up mesages every time something tries to connect to the internet.

Norton sucked before, in 2006 days. Currently it's above everything else.

[megabyteme]

I have had very few virus problems with Norton n the past. Stopped using it when they got a little wiser with their protection. Tried some of the free stuff and noticed that it did not protect as well as I had hoped.

Using Symantec Endpoint Protection (on TL, if you need it). No serial, hassle, nothing. Designed for Enterprise. I have not had any problems. I would pay for it if I had to. Yeah, I like it THAT much. :D

[SonsOfLiberty]

Everyone one can recommend all they want, but only "1" Anti Virus has been #1 in VB test results for like 5 years, ESET.

[beaxy]

i tested many AV programs but i always keep comming back to kaspersky :>

[Snadbad]

I'd suggest running on AVG Free, no need to buy anything, it does the job really well. If not, try for Kaspersky!

[lynx]

Kaspersky or Eset, there's not much to choose between them, my own choice was Eset.

For business use I found Eset's management interface easier to use so that's the one I recommend to my clients.

Avoid McAfee, Symantec, AVG unless you want your system to run like it's powered by a Pentium II.

[kokana]

Symantec is the best

[Sanka113]

^^^ Wow, such insight. Any reasons as to why it's the best? IMO ESET is the perfect blend of speed, performance and usability.

[esco123]

imo i think you should go with kaspersky, its reliable, fast and does not bug you

[iLOVENZB]

"If you like it buy it"

;)

[Humble Pie Rat]

i tested many AV programs but i always keep comming back to kaspersky :>

It's the same for me, except that I keep going back to bitdefender.

I started out buying bitdefender when it was number 1 in the charts back in those days, then dropped it so I can explore other anti-viruses... and started using cracked versions of this and that... for some reason I never got used to manouvering any of them, even nod32. Plus I kinda got tired of having to constantly reinstall or find new serials because the old ones kept getting blacklisted.

So last week I decided to do away with all the hassle of using pirated stuff and forked out some cash for bitdefender again. It's relatively cheap compared to the rest of the well-reviewed ones and it allows me to install on 3 computers.

So far no complaints.

[mqakgn]

I'm using ESET NOD32.

[1000possibleclaws]

I've used Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, and Kaspersky is by far the best out of them. I have numerous problems and issues with the latter two but Kaspersky worked like a charm and it got rid of the spyware/trojan's Norton couldn't find which was the original purpose for switching over.

[sawsa]

I'm a Mac user but just about to get a Netbook. I'm looking at Avast, Avira and AVG as they're free but unsure which to get.

[webdib]

KIS is best choice for your computer. It has simple interface, easy to use. And it really really good for virus.

[P5YK0G3N]

I recommand COMODO 8.5/10 And its Free and Faaaaaaaast !
Have a Nice Day

[FLEA]

Avast is the best.

[iDEA]

kaspersky or eset nod32
you chose:)

[peat moss]

kaspersky or eset nod32
you chose:)

Hmmm I don't like paying so Eset . :D

[Chief_Garbonzo]

Ive been using Panda for years, always does the job, never slows down. And after the rebate its only like 10 bux.

[shevi]

first of all buying an anti-virus software is completely unnecessary seeing as the best one is completely free - Avira Personal, as Ike said there is a pop up but that can be easily disabled if it bothers you. http://www.av-comparatives.org/ has unbiased stats on detection rates and such if you want to check it out. I see people raving about nod32 but in my experience despite having a low memory footprint has a shit detection rate.

[oxxo]

I'm using Kaspersky 2010

[SonsOfLiberty]

first of all buying an anti-virus software is completely unnecessary seeing as the best one is completely free - Avira Personal, as Ike said there is a pop up but that can be easily disabled if it bothers you. http://www.av-comparatives.org/ has unbiased stats on detection rates and such if you want to check it out. I see people raving about nod32 but in my experience despite having a low memory footprint has a shit detection rate.


Ah, and Avira has too high of one also, almost everything downloaded is detected by th is AV, compare results, upload something that Avira thinks is a virus to virus.org or virustotal, and 50% of the time Avira will be wrong.

[dodgy368]

The OP asked about A/V(not all in ones), Kaspersky ticks all the boxes for me.

[youyou999]

i think the kaspersky is more cute to personal user

[cinephilia]

i'd go for nod32 if i was you.

[Albo Da Kid]

Where can I find a version of Kaspersky 2010 with a trial-resetter application?

Trial resetter application = Being able to reset the trial version activation every month

I'm Using Kaspersky 7.0 At the moment and I have to reset the trial every month.. I don't need activation keys or anything like that

[coastin]

albo clear some space in ur pm i might hav found somethin that will work unless we can post rapidshare links in here?

[juGGaKNot]

nod 32 the best

[R10Ronaldinho]

eset smart Security

[anonymous101]

Nod 32

[darkmetal]

I am using karspersy and zone alarm....

i think the kaspersky is more cute to personal user

[kooltilldend]

my vote def. goes to kaspersky...i'd buy it too if i had the cash...as it is, i'll have to find more keys that aren't blacklisted :(

[Bad-Day]

kaspersky im using the latest version, and its a must, light, and very easy to use.

[kooltilldend]

do u have a working key by any chance? all the ones I had (and could find elsewhere) got blacklisted :(

i'm currently using the trial version but have only 3 bloody days left ><

[cola]

I'm gonna have to throw my hat in for the new MS AV product. I haven't used it per se, but I have been using Forefront Client Security (MS's enterprise client) and MSSE uses the same engine/defs. Its been pretty good, light. Forefront doesn't annoy you, dunno how MSSE is in that regards.

[wlb1]

Heya! New here

Well I use Eset Nod32. By far its the best for me . I'll suggest you to go for it.:D




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[sheldin]

avira it is the best right now

[dadelor]

AVIRA!!!!!! FTW as much as i like nod32 avira is one of the top picks the detection
rate is great and false positives arent high. I would use this over kaspersky too

[M4U]

just bought NOD32 yesterday

[Curious]

nod32 is the best by far

[general714]

Kaspersky is damn good. If you prefer not to spend your hard-earned (one assumes...) cash on it, downloading keys every three days is a mess - much better to use the trial version for 30 days then reset it. Sweet.

[Totti]

i love nod very very good stay away from norton it's too heavy on the ram

[333]

KIS is the best !

[Andyvalver]

I use avast free. Thats good enough for me

[2slick4u]

ok i had nod32 for last 3 ys i love it but now i own GData Total Security 2010 and i love it

ok i had nod32 for last 3 ys i loved it but now i own GData Total Security 2010 and i love it

[peat moss]

[QUOTE=2slick4u;3320923]ok i had nod32 for last 3 ys i love it but now i own GData Total Security 2010 and i love it

Why is it faster scanning or less resources ? I'v never heard of it . See it has free trials tho .


http://www.gdatasoftware.com/trial-versions.html

[IdolEyes787]

It used to be slow and heavy as hell as it used two separate AV's .
I heard they've changed but I don't really know except I think they've drop Kasparsky as one of the AV's.

[awaited]

ESET NOD32 works fine for me, I also tried avast, it wasn't bad either

[ryangeorge]

it will be worth to buy KIS

[Magnum]

I recommand you Kaspersky Internet Security!

[Brandon_Heat]

nod is the best ...

[benchez' mum]

I've tried most commercial and freeware alternatives. While Norton is generally bad, the 2010 beta was fairly snappy.

My advice for a free service would be a combination of Avira Free and Spyware Doctor Free (Part of the google pack). Running Spybot S&D as well as Hijack This! occasionally is worth doing as well.

As for paid services, none that i've tried have been very good. NOD32, while light on resources, misses a lot.

[beansis]

I have question for everyone using ESET Smart Security/Nod32 with illegit keys/logins, is it safe/advisable to submit the scanned problem files to ESET?

[Ahmed047]

you can try MSE (Microsoft security essential) ,it is good & free .

[xxooxx]

I am using Kaspersky Internet Security ....and I love it:lol:,although I have heard good news about ESET/NOD Internet Security suit..:huh:

[thisguy]

eset nod is the best go to there site and compare the others dont even come close on many levels like performance, detection, false posatives, start up, and awards for best anti virus

[peat moss]

I'm getting sick and tired of Eset telling me I have to update windows security patches , what a pain . Using ESS 4.0.314.0 wish they stop that .

Only thing is I'm using FireFox as my default browser so does n't connect anyway , what a joke .

[FreakinWeasel]

eset is best overall. Avoid Norton...

[kooltilldend]

dammit! kaspersky's blocked keys again

this is taking a piss really

[Jai4Life]

i would say kaspersky is best

[kreten]

Nod32

[BOSMAN]

Nod32 vs kaspersky:)

[Tv Controls you]

There all trash except for zone alarm security suite.
-triple layer firewall
-antivirus
-antispyware
-bad site blocking
-security vault
-instant message firewall

*note* one problem its only for xp

I have kaspersky as right now i run on windows 7 64 bit, but its complete trash compared to zone alarm. They truely make a good program. I never once had a a problem with the software it ran so smooth and keep my computer clean as hell.

[ktt]

if you want to pay, it's kaspersky

[Swift]

Now I'm using the free antivirus from Microsoft+Windows 7 firewall , no problems yet.

[yevgeny]

sygate/nod32 ill upgrade to windoze7.1 next year thanks.

[drpsmr]

IMO eset smart security or Eset NOD32...

[QPD]

If you wanna be safe just turn off your PC,othervise choose whatever is cheaper.You will get infected sooner or later anyhow.

[7th]

If you wanna be safe just turn off your PC,othervise choose whatever is cheaper.You will get infected sooner or later anyhow.

I desagree =P
I like nod32...

[Good-Boy]

i use Kaspersky 2010 and its great

[yakuza]

nod32 is the best

[brotherdoobie]

FFS, Avira is a perfectly fine program and it's free, as far as false positives being a major problem - rarely.

Norton makes a very good product. Its memory leakage problem is a thing of the past, and has been for a bit.

NOD32 is a decent AV, also.

Safe computing habits are essential to your computer's security. Update Windows and its software, use an alternative browser, be careful when surfing the interweb (you take your chances when you google for keygens and serial numbers, duh.) Run high risk programs with policy restrictions or in a sandbox.

A decent AV, along with an inbound firewall is the only active software one needs to be fairly secure. Use on-demand scanners regularly for spyware and such.

-doobs

[thefinger]

My choice Nod32 4 or KİV 2010...

[kooltilldend]

if you want to pay, it's kaspersky
no need to pay...just get the trial resetter

[Heroo]

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 its so good withe me :)

[karachidude]

NorTon AV is at its best these days,try it out and u will know.though Kaspersky and Eset are equally good :)

[locusprince]

Norton IS 2010 is the best of all

[anon]

I have always liked NOD32 2.7 because of its speed and not having to look for keys.

[invitestor]

Id go for Nod32

[Swift]

At least did you guy's tested any other anti-viruses beside NOD32 ?

[anon]

I have also tried Norton Internet Security (extremely bloated), Avira (don't remember what made me stop using it...), Avast! (didn't like having to disable the P2P Shield when running uTorrent), AVG (too slow), BitDefender (the same) and Kaspersky (too much trouble with keys and a trial resetter wouldn't work). :)

[gozno22]

kaspersky is the best

[MoDyOnLiNe]

why dont we start a poll ?

[sriups]

AVG n NORTON360 both are superb AVG uses less resources where as Norton uses more resources.choice is urs.

[blazer22]

been using AVG free for years never had any problems

[7th]

At least did you guy's tested any other anti-viruses beside NOD32 ?

yes, kaspersky is really good indeed but I prefer NOD... more intuitive and easy to use.

don't like avg, McAfee or Norton... Norton is a bulky antivirus in my opinion... didn't checked the latest version though.

[karachidude]

yeh i quit using Norton too..and moved to kaspersky than NOD32,but when i tried this Norton2010 i was leasently surprised :)

[wldbest]

i use AVG,
it doesn't annoy user.
install it and forget, that's okay for me.

[loplandy]

I have tested Dr.web and PC Tools AntiVirus and I had problems with them. I am using Nod32 3.0.695 for now.It seems to be not bad.

[BluCola]

I have been using avira anti-virus for years. It's absolutely the best one!
Not one of, the only one!

[mandown]

I'm using AVG , never had any problems with it , also Bitdefender is great

[jaghardig]

NOD32 works great for me.

[arpit60]

kaspersky is best !

[silverxire]

im currently using kaspersky av.i tried norton but it deleted some of the non virus files som im ok with kaspersky.

[jedinrikn]

I use kaspersky,feel good.

[skribal]

I like Nod32 the best out of all i have tried

[JackLand]

Nod32

[hacka]

im currently using BullGuard its the best antivirus out there....
it will destroy any virus, malware anything u name it :)

[DATTER]

I recommend Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010.

[Spamming]

NOD 32 is the best

[gpio001]

I use avira personal,it's very good.
And I think it's better than your list.

[Twig]

Nod 32

[snagit]

Nobody's using avast! anti-virus?

[chrisy]

I use AVG antivirus and it is really a good antivirus...because of this my Pc is not infected by anyvirus...and it is not heavy to processed by the system.

[THEBAR]

Avira professional is the best and comodo for firewall.

[yuvan]

Im using NOD32

[Speedo]

This is a fun tread when you're running linux

[DocBoM]

+1 for NOD32 if you want to pay

[casper]

i have used AVG for many years without a problem it does its job and its free

[karachidude]

AVG = Awsome Virus Generator :D

Test it yourself,inject a virus infested USB into ur system(they are available on order from the nearest friends house, where i live..lol),and check the awsomeness of this product,its pretty amazing how it multiplies the infestation :D


Then do the same a after installing,NAV,Kaspersky or NOD into ur system :D

[Valuable]

ESET NOD32 is the best

[hacka]

bull guard is the best without question

[vodkaflaska]

Eset Smart Security is good.

[freak12345]

why buy when you can get a good one for free? ;)
Try using Avira Personal... they also have a premium version if you want to spend some cash...

[karachidude]

why use a free one if u could use a paid service for free :D,between,one reason ESET and Kaspersky are so popular is,thier medicine(TrialResseter's,licence finders..)are the easiest things to find on the internet..lol..:D

[huwia]

anyone who buys an av .. go buy a mac

[karachidude]

anyone who buys an av .. go buy a mac


why :blink:

[yh830815]

NOD32 is good

[RoSeawolf]

kaspersky

[memetrus]

anyone who buys an av .. go buy a mac


why :blink:

why ?! I don't get it either

[pineappleseeds]

Avira AntiVir Personal + Comodo Firewall + SUPERAntiSpyware

That is what I use. From what I have read that is one of the best combinations of free protection software. I have also disabled the pop-up from the free Avira Personal.

[newfish]

if i were to really buy one i would definitely go for kaspersky or ESET NOD32 .you cant get wrong with any one of these

[statorwb]

Eset Nod 32 the best.

[8dc]

personally i prefer Nod32, less memory usage and fast scan.

[Unthinkable]

i like ESET too :D

[Tvaaker]

Eset nod 32. Avast is pretty good too

[Daniel_30]

Avira AntiVir Premium

[napalm1773]

ESET NOD is by far one of the most noteworthy Anti-virus programs.

[jayism]

I use Norton 360 v4 on my Win7 x86 laptop and it is much much speedier than it used to be. I also use Norton Internet Security 2010 on my Win7 x64 laptop and compared to Norton 2007 it is so much faster it is not funny. It is no longer a resource hog at all and is one of the best at virus/malware detection. I have been using Norton since 2007 continually on atleast one system and it gets quicker and quicker each year - Now it is not even known as the resource hog at all, there are plenty slower nowdays.

I have also used PC Tools paid Net Security & it is pretty good, but if you use alot of wrz it is not too great as it flags almost all keygens (alot of false-positives). AVG is similar to PCTools performance, though I would not pay for either. McAfee is not worth paying for either, though it is a very good virus/malware detector.

Top paid AV's & iNet Security apps from my personal experience-:
* Kaspersky
* Norton Net Sec.
* Norton 360
* Eset32

Best free apps-:
* Rising Anti-Virus
* PC Tools Firewall

I have used all the apps I recommend. Good luck!

[prateek51]

ESET NOD32 is definitely my favourite. However last time I used it, it messed with my utorrent a bit till i turned off internet filtering.

[karachidude]

I use Norton 360 v4 on my Win7 x86 laptop and it is much much speedier than it used to be. I also use Norton Internet Security 2010 on my Win7 x64 laptop and compared to Norton 2007 it is so much faster it is not funny. It is no longer a resource hog at all and is one of the best at virus/malware detection. I have been using Norton since 2007 continually on atleast one system and it gets quicker and quicker each year - Now it is not even known as the resource hog at all, there are plenty slower nowdays.



i second u here brotha,Norton has made a marvellous come back:happy:

[tdealer]

Avira Premium Security Suite.

[AceofSpace]

I use Webroot Antivirus its pretty good.

[MeepMeep]

Whats the point in buying AV software these days?? Just use Microsoft Security Essentuals and invest in Malwarebytes

[Tempus9]

I use Symantec Endpoint. It leaves everything else in the dirt. Love it.

Best Free one? Probably Avast or AVG.

[TheLittle]

For me is Avira

[TBDown]

i Like Kaspersky Internet & Eset

[doctrine9128]

I would also suggest Avira Freeware. There is no reason for anyone to pay for anti-virus software when plenty of good companies make it for free. I personally run a scan with malwarebytes whenever i feel i may have a virus. it works perfectly

[ramenchef]

Microsoft Security Essentials is really good especially since it's free. I know Norton has gotten a bad rap, but 2009+ runs so much better. Most AV test sites rank it top 5. They really cut out a lot of its bloat as well.

[Alex_ar]

I have try 5 antivirus and the one I prefer is Kaspersky!! And it is also speed compared to lot of other

[Wrong]

i'm using KIS 2010 & It's good !

[kisianik]

Unless I miss something somewhere, there is also MBAM (Malawarebytes' Anti-Malaware), which could be used with pure (not all in one) antivirus of your choice and it is a great combination.
I use NOD32 + MBAM, so far so good.

[Phucnv87]

I'm using NAV 2010, it's really good IMO. I'm waiting for 2011 version because the key in 2010 version can also be used for 2011 version

[Que]

I've tried alot of anti-viruses, kaspersky, nod32, norton, panda, avast and perhaps some more.
NOD32 is definitely the best, low fale-possitive rate and doesnt drain that much resources.

[Beeker]

esetnod ftw

[0shifter0]

I recommend you to buy avira

[Hosting]

I have used avast for many years. It is reliable but it slows down the computer a lot. Now I am using microsoft essentials and works great. It doesn't slow down the computer at all.

[lea88]

Mark my words and go for KIS 2010 along with Trojan Remover. It is the best option which detects max possible viruses, malware and trojans. If you have Core2duo or better processor, then it shouldnt be a problem on your system resources

[captive]

i use clamwin, avg free and superantispyware, all free and not had a virus of any kind in over 2 years.

[crespo9]

Kaspersky is the best . I use it for over 5 years. AND my computer is very health

[paolotrials]

KASPERSKY INTERNET SECURITY For me

[zerulez]

Eset Smart security the best for me.

[genesis123x]

All in all.. None of the softwares have worked for me when I wanted them to, so I'm going to put a no to all..

But, the most protection I ever found was given by Avira (of course, I didn't buy and check KAV.. Pirated ones didn't work well)

[Expeto]

AVG as active and Clam as passive gets the job done for me

[Skiz]

This has just turned into a "Post which anti-virus you use" thread.

Plus, the thread starter hasn't logged in since he started the thread.

Closed.