Which antivius software do you prefer?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by melbel, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. #1
    I prefer AVG over Norton. If you don't like AVG you can just uninstall it. If you don't like Norton you have to format. I think that factor alone shows what kind of company the Norton developers are. I don't like being forced to use any software... I like the freedom.


    Plus, AVG doesn't hassle you to death with pop-ups "you anti-virus is out of date, pay $79 or your computer will sell all your private information to illegal aliens (or whatever else it is American's fear these days)" and 30 junk icons in the tray.
     
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  2. ::Mike::

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    Avast! on access scanner << the best in my opinion.
    or on linux clamav
     
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  3. Cylon

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    avg is free, how can you top that?
     
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    om i prefer symantec anti virus corparate edt.
    i think its a best time
     
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    AlTeC Banned

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    I prefer.. McAfee AntiVirus Corporate Eidtion.. it is the best one with real time protection.
     
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    sophos over a domain, avast on a single computer for me
     
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    i tried all anti virus but prefer using nod32
     
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    glendowney Notable Member

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    I prefer to use AVG. I do have Norton installed but it is useless compared to AVG
     
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    I've always loved AVG because its free and all, however i got a bit sick of it. While i had it, i hadn't recieved any virus warning for the whole time (and i rarely go about 2 weeks without one) so i just didnt know if it was doing its job. And aswell as Norton being impossible to unistall (i think you can get something of their site) it hogs your pc. I'm on ZoneAlarm for now, as it has all the services i need in one
     
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    i prefer kaspersky antivirus
    but AVG is good too

    norton anti virus is bad
     
    hani89k, Aug 28, 2007 IP
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    rocksfan Well-Known Member

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    yeh, norton is resource eater and makes ur computer slow, kaspersky is good yes... i used AVG also but its database is not so updated against latest viruses..
     
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    vasildb Well-Known Member

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    I use Avast and it's great. He detects viruses who wasn't detected by Kaspersky or Norton.
     
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    Kaspersky, PC Cillen, Mcafee, These are best! :)

    Imran
     
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    I've never picked up a virus using avast.
     
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    melbel Notable Member

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    We installed McAfee on our computer... and it crashed. Plus, it seems a lot of businesses give it out for free... I know where I work they get paid off by each person they get to use it. Shady in my opinion.
     
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    I like Mcafee best but AVG ain't bad. Its a lot better than Norton, IMO.
     
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    Not a fan of avast! don't like it in general.

    I use AVG paid.
     
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    Avast only ebcause it is free and seems to use little system resources
     
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    Use alot for me.

    TOOOO Much.
     
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  20. getjimmy

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    I use Kaspersky + Zone Alarm.
     
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