Recommend your Windows Anti-Virus

gunner0098

I've been using AVG free for years and never had any problems. I give it the
thumbs up and my vote!!!

biologikal

I started using avast shortly after AVG went to v8.0. Had used AVG for years, but found this new version slower to scan and a resource hog.

conway

Hi everyone this message is going around I just thought I might tell you just in case it is true:

> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.
> > >
> > > PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND
> > > CONTACTS!
> > > You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open
> > > any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM
> > > HALLMARK,'
> > > Regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens
> > > A POSTCARD IMAGE, which
> > > 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer.
> > > This virus will be received
> > > from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact
> > > list. This is
> > > The reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your
> > > contacts It is
> > > Better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the
> > > virus and
> > > open it. If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,'
> > > even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut
> > > down your computer immediately.
> > > This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been
> > > classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.
> > > This virus was discovered by
> > > McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind
> > > of virus.
> > > This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard
> > > Disc, where the vital information is kept.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS.
> > >

I cant find anything on CNN but this message is going around Bank Of Ireland so I recommend you forward the warning .

Heres a link for more information:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/virtualcard.asp

P.S sorry for posting here but I didn't know where to put it.

spannerotoole

Has been going around for a while now, its not a virus, it's a hoax.
Have you ever heard of snopes.com

A lot of these "Virus Alerts" in your inboxes are hoaxes and as such should not be forwarded. I would push for a ban on this sort of thing as it is a nuisance in email inboxes

The.Q

I switched from McAfee VirusScan to AVG Free, because of recmooendations from friends. I find it great, and it's free!!

Jimmyjimster

I use K7computing antivirus software, i got reccomended it by a friend and i think its great, i have stopped using norton because i don't rate it anymore but K7 is a great alternative.

spudsy

I have used Norton and found it to be useless, I use Avira now and have no problems.

mumof2

Still using AVG Free and still going strong!!:D Norton is defo CR*P!! I cant understand how they can still be giving it with a new laptop/pc

Dues Bellator

mumof2 wrote: »

Still using AVG Free and still going strong!!:D Norton is defo CR*P!! I cant understand how they can still be giving it with a new laptop/pc

i had avg free, decided to change to kasperky very slow pc changed back to avg free its the best i feel.

Jip

Just to update this, I've been running the latest version of AVG and it's killing my machine, from reading the user comments on the review in PC Mag turns out I'm not the only one to turn my back on it. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2291383,00.asp
I'm going to switch over to Avast 4.8 home edition, by all accounts it's supposed to be very good http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2282704,00.asp

gary nevillevil

AVG free for me,
As this is the third different Anti-virus protector ive tried and im very happy with it.
Had Norton 1st - jeez it was terrible slow down everything on the computer.
Then had McAfee - it seemed to let a trojan in without detecting it :mad:.
So i voted for AVG as i've had no problems with it so far so good

CptSternn

With Microsoft set to unveil its new 100% free anti-virus for Windows (Morro) it makes you wonder how long McAfee and Symantec/Norton will last...

spudsy

I will have to try morro to see if it is any better then the rest:D

mehmeh12

it is

spudsy

Maybe but I wont go back to it.:)

mehmeh12

Im using Comodo Internet Security with comodo av installed. The av is ok, does not have features that other av have such as self defense capacity. That said i love the firewall. Intrusive as it is, it does keep my computer relatively stealth. What do other people think of Comodo Firewall? also to people using Kaspersky 2010, is is good? I uses to have a older version and am thinking of moving back?

cpu-dude

mehmeh12 wrote: »

norton 2009 is the best"! it is

Dues Bellator

ive got a pretty basic acer aspire 7000 lap top when i was running av free it was terrible very slow , im using panda at the moment and its running very smoothly ,touch wood. anyone else using panda , what do you think ,id like to here from you.

janchi

NOD32 Antivirus is the best option. We are having it installed on the company network and it's behaving perfectly. Remote management is very cool option. Simple push installation and reporting. And i have it also at home. Actually at home I got ESET Smart Security. Which has extra Spam Filter and Personal Firewall. No problems at all. And the latest version 4 has some cool extra features. www.eset.ie

FusionNet

Janchi is on the Money ESET is one of the best by far.. Sweet software, no bloatware, CPU light, advanced and basic modes, firewall version as well as basic and cheap as chips with options to buy multiple years.. Oh obviously it has a corporate server version too for really really good value compared to symantec..

z0oT

On Avira AntiVir for about 3 years now with no viral problems, but then again my usage of Windows these days is very rare.

janchi

Check this tables for compare: http://eset.ie/products/compare_heuristic_detection.php
I know that they are posted on ESET website, but obviously they have to be true if they are publicly released.

Lisheo

You have a virus you need to remove: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Nothing compares to it, as long as you keep it updating.
For protection, I advise AVG. It detects a fair few false positives, but hey, you'll be safe.

Kevin!

I sware by Eset NOD32 Antivirus, it's the best anti-virus by far.

Smau5

Avast, officially the best free AV.
Updates Virus Database numerous times a day.

red army256

I use AVG free version 9.0 with no issues

5uspect

I've moved from AVG to avast. The newer, bloater versions of AVG just annoyed me.

ethernet

AVG has been tiring me of late: the regular need to update the program, having people think the free version is no longer available as the "download" is in tiny text at the end of the page, the failed updates, etc.

Have uninstalled AVG from two PCs this weekend and throw on Microsoft's new Security Essentials. It got good reviews in relation to its detection rates, it doesn't annoy the user and there are regular updates. It reminds me of Windows Defender.

t63m

Sophos!
I've tried everything else the long and the short and the small This is the baby that works for me. I know that others wont agree but... its worth the money seems to sniff out at 100 paces anything iffy

syncosised

I used to use AVG, before it got all bloated and slow. Now I use Comodo which has a firewall and antivirus in one. It used to be great, but recently it's been getting a bit glitchy. Still, it's the best free firewall out there, and it's a lot easier having the anti-virus with it.

BaconZombie

None.

Rayhan

Vote to Kaspersky Internet Secuity.
I do a full scan on my pc with avg which was updated, and the results did not find any results. Then try using Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is already updated, the results I found trojan named Kido. So I conclude KIS 2010 is the best.

batman2000

+1

yoyo

Microsoft Security Essentials, simple and fast, I used to use Avira, found too many false possitives and pop up ad really annoyed me, Avast was ok, again found a few false possitives, Havnt used AVG in years, and its been getting more and more bloated each revision, The new Norton is supposidly much improved, but still not up there with a number of free ones and why pay for a anti virus anyways? For guides on which is "Best" check out AV Comparatives, the ones up top do seem to have a good few false possitives from expierience, so i settled for MSE,

Nick

Kevin!

It really irratates me the way they sell so much of Norton 360 in Pc-World, it's probably one of the worst anti-virus solutions available.

I use ESET Smart Security, it's the way to go. I don't think I've recieved one false positive and the advanced heuristics are great.


DO NOT BUY NORTON OR MCAFEE IN PC-WORLD OR ANYWHERE, IT'S RUBBISH.

Posy

I'm thinking of getting nod32 but just wondering if someone could explain the difference between spywear, anti-virus and firewall? Does the one thing (like nod32) include all these or do I have to get/download three different products?
(sorry for being dense)

Kevin!

Posy wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting nod32 but just wondering if someone could explain the difference between spywear, anti-virus and firewall? Does the one thing (like nod32) include all these or do I have to get/download three different products?
(sorry for being dense)

The Smart Security from ESET protects you from all of the above, it includes a firewall, and anti-virus/spyware defenses.

The ESET Antivirus only includes anti-virus/anti-spyware, and not a firewall.

prioryc

currently using NORTON (from eircoN) atm & very happy:D


Also heres some :eek: up to date results !!
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2009/12/av-testorg_releases_real-world.php

MALWARE DETECTION RATES AND WARNING MESSAGES (FALSE ALARMS)

Tested Product Malware Detected False Alarms
1 Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010 98.0% almost none
2 Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 97.5% few
3 PC Tools Internet Security 2010 95.8% almost none
4 AVG Internet Security 9.0 92.2% few
5 G Data Internet Security 2010 90.0% many
6 Panda Internet Security 2010 90.0% almost none
7 Avira Premium Security Suite 9.0 87.7% many
8 McAfee Internet Security 2010 87.2% few
9 CA Internet Security 2010 86.7% few
10 F-Secure Internet Security 2010 85.8% almost none
11 BitDefender Internet Security 2010 84.3% few
12 Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 83.3% few


MALWARE BLOCKING RATES AND BLOCKED GOOD PROGRAMS (FALSE ALARMS)

Tested Product Malware Blocked False Alarms
1 PC Tools Internet Security 2010 94.8% none
2 Symantec Norton security 2010 92.8% none
3 Kaspersky 2010 89.8% few
4 Panda Internet Security 2010 88.7% none
5 Avira Premium Security Suite 9.0 87.2% none
6 McAfee Internet Security 2010 86.7% none
7 AVG Internet Security 9.0 84.2% few
8 G Data Internet Security 2010 83.0% few
9 Trend Micro 2010 81.3% few
10 F-Secure 2010 80.2% none
11 BitDefender 2010 77.8% none
12 CA Internet Security 2010 73.5% none

jbloggs

Best free ones: Avast, Avira AntiVir, Microsoft Security Essentials (all of these are as good or even better than a lot of "paid for" antivirus programs)

Paid for: Kaspersky, NOD32.

Musikhola

I will not be persuasive and will not say to use any or other antivirus program but I think this is pretty good explained every feature of particular programs here.

swat1902

Morning,

I might be off the trend but hopefully someone can help, I installed win 7 recently and I'm running it with Microsoft Security Essentials.. which seems fine so far. I used to use adware / spy bot / avg etc.. All good programs. I use Firefox and a pop up keeps coming up (party poker one).
I've tried all the obvious steps but it just won't go away! At this point, I'm thinking of just going back to avg and spy spot. Any suggestion anyone can give me would be great! - Thanks.

spannerotoole

You could always install the firefox Popup blocker Plus extension, It will only allow popups if you specifically say so, via a nice friendly bar at the top of the browser.

swat1902

Thanks, I will give it a go.

FlipperThePriest

Anyone know how to stop the following pop up - disguised as computer folder/virus scan.



I get it about maybe once a month. It tries to download rogue antivirus software but I just cancel it. I have pop up blocker and real time protection from microsoft security essentials switched on. I've also tried running a scan before closing the page down.

janchi

Download and install malwarebytes that you can freely download at Malwarebytes.org in safe mode with networking. after the software update itself run complete scan and that should get rid of it for you.

Next time use some good antivirus product that can prevent your system of being infected like this. (try K7 Total security for example. It has good rootkit and adware prevention)

FlipperThePriest

janchi wrote: »

Download and install malwarebytes that you can freely download at Malwarebytes.org in safe mode with networking. after the software update itself run complete scan and that should get rid of it for you.

Next time use some good antivirus product that can prevent your system of being infected like this. (try K7 Total security for example. It has good rootkit and adware prevention)

Isn't Microsoft Antivirus good? I have Malwarebytes' anti-malware too and tried running a scan on it when the pop up was open. Neither detected it and both are upto date.

Don't think I'm infected, no need for safe mode...it's just a pop up that tries to hijack the pc, but then it disappears after you cancel it.

5uspect

zippy84 wrote: »

Anyone know how to stop the following pop up - disguised as computer folder/virus scan.

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3342/trojanhorse.jpg

I get it about maybe once a month. It tries to download rogue antivirus software but I just cancel it. I have pop up blocker and real time protection from microsoft security essentials switched on. I've also tried running a scan before closing the page down.

Well for a start you should ditch Internet Explorer and download a real browser. :pac:
Chrome is a good secure option.

Also run ccleaner to clean out all your old cookies. There could be something lurking on your system triggering it.

FlipperThePriest

5uspect wrote: »

Well for a start you should ditch Internet Explorer and download a real browser. :pac:
Chrome is a good secure option.

Also run ccleaner to clean out all your old cookies. There could be something lurking on your system triggering it.

:rolleyes: Here we go.

Funny enough I use ccleaner too, run it every few weeks. Great job!! Wasn't big on chrome. Might go back to firefox. Is there much difference, like reeallly?

5uspect

Evidence based browser bashing:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/safari-and-ie8-get-shamed-at-pwn2own-chrome-still-safe-for-n/

By all accounts IE9 isn't half bad

FlipperThePriest

5uspect wrote: »

Evidence based browser bashing

Chrome it is so.