The best anti-virus software?

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  1. #1
    Hi guys,
    I need to have an anti-virus software which is very effective. Currently, I use Symantec and it's been okay. But I just want to know if there is anything better than that. Also, I've heard that some anti-virus apps slow down your system considerably. Is it true? Could someone shed some light on this issue? Thanks.
     
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  2. scart3r

    scart3r Notable Member

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    I used to use Symantec - and got a couple of real nasties... changed over to Zonealarm and it catches everything. I love it now - is very cool :)
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    I am using AVG free edition and Zone Alarm both without having any problem.

    I think Norton slow down your system as i heard.

    DON.
     
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  5. contentedge

    contentedge Active Member

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    Does it slow down the system like Norton does?
     
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    If you don't want to spend any money then Avast! and AVG are very good ones that don't use up much system resources.
     
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  7. funindya

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    for Trojans
    best if solo antivirus

    otherwise nortan
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I have tried zonealarm, no it does not slow down the system and is quite good. But I use it mainly for firewall, have not tried any anti virus programs from them.
     
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    Try NOD32 is very good and not a resourse eater
     
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    Kaspersky, Nod32 or bit defender. Nod32 has easiest interface and kaspersky is my personal favorite.
     
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    NOD 32 & Kaspersky are the best... mate!!

    Norton, Symantec & even the ZoneAlarm AV is a Resource Hogger !!
     
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    contentedge Active Member

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    Are they both available for free? If not, what's the cost?
     
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    AVG is good & the best thing it's also free!
     
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    AVG Free. :]
     
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    My system has been running fine. I did try McAfee - and that nearly killed my computer it was so slow! McAfee = Evil!
     
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    I always stick to Kaspersky. I'm using 7 and something version and works great.
     
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    I would use whatever takes the least amount of system space, ram, CPU etc. Antivirus in my eyes is a waste of time if you are behind a router. Unless of coarse you are downloading p0rn and what not. I run the online scan at
    http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ once a month or so.

    Would rather do that then keep something running in the background taking away precious CPU and memory from me :)
     
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    i still go for AVG
     
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    Has to be AVG :)
     
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    Norton at the moment.
    I have used NOD32 and was pretty good.
     
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