Anti Virus Protection

Loves2Watch · 10-21-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_Guy

If you want the very best anti virus get Kaspersky. I have used every major brand and have found Kaspersky the best by far. Kaspersky is the only anti virus I have used which has never failed. It is also fast and does not slow your computer down like others. It updates hourly (completely in the background without you ever knowing it) and it is the first to update to catch a new virus. Kaspersky really is far ahead of the competion.

Also Kaspersky has a very nice user interface, and while it works better than other anti viruses it also works more in the background without annoying you or slowing down your computer. Kaspersky is easy to use but also is very professional and well designed.

While Kaspersky is not the cheapest they do offer significant discounts for return customer and multi year purchases.

I use Kaspersky Internet Security which is anti virus, firewall and more. I am a web designer and rely on my computers, believe me Kaspersky is the best!

I agree that Kaspersky is one of the best and the other is NOD32. But they are both more resource hungry then the free choices of AVG and Avast. Now if you want or need the ultimate in security (which most people don't unless they actively go to known malicious sites)go with NOD32 or Kaspersky. Otherwise look at Avast and AVG free versions which offer very good protection for everyone.

tipstir · 10-21-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Absolute bullcrap and besides it's adware. I don't know where you get your misinformation from but you need to do some security research before making such statements.

I must disagree with you on that one.. I ran it on two servers it found more than anything I ever used prior. I've use a lot in my day. No spyware in the PC Tools software. Have you tried it?

AVG - nope
ESET NOD32 - nope
ANTiVirs - nope
Avant Home Pro - nope
F-Prot -nope

I need something run on Server OS and Client OS. I don't need something that's going to drag the system down.

Prior I was runing PCTAV, Spyware Doctor, Threatfire and FWPS
Now it's just SDA anf FWPS, everything is clean no issues. I always used Spyware Terminator but that didn't even find after the stuff of Spyware Doctor.

You can say what you want, I know what works and protects.. PC Tools has a lot of starter editions or freeware version of their software. Firewall Plus is 100% freeware like with the Anti-Virus version. You can get Spyware Doctor with Anti-Virus in one I've posted the link for the freeware start edition. If you need more features then you have to pay for it. Threatfire is now built-in has a behavior anti-virus and spyware can detect threats before they start running around playing tricks as malware.

Today is not like it was in the early 90's where Viruses wasn't around that much. I first started with the DOS version of Norton AV then moved up to Windows 3.1 version. Still I've used Norton AV through the years then found out it wasn't really such a good program after Symantec took over. STill PC Tools has been taken over by Symantec but as long as the PC Tools side is still giving us free software I going to keep on using it.

AVG - I know a lot of you really like that software.. Good you found something you like to use. I just use PC Tools instead.

Rich_Guy · 10-21-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

I agree that Kaspersky is one of the best and the other is NOD32. But they are both more resource hungry then the free choices of AVG and Avast.

Kaspersky is not resource hungry at all, it is the least of any if you ask me. NOD32 has a good reputation, but when I tried it I was unimpressed.

Norton and Mc Affe are horrible, AVG is good for free protection but if you care about your computer Kaspersky is well worth the price. Kaspersky will keep your computer running at its fastest, will run silently with out being annoying or requiring constant attention and is absolutely the best protection available.

Loves2Watch · 10-21-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_Guy

Kaspersky is not resource hungry at all, it is the least of any if you ask me. NOD32 has a good reputation, but when I tried it I was unimpressed.

Norton and Mc Affe are horrible, AVG is good for free protection but if you care about your computer Kaspersky is well worth the price. Kaspersky will keep your computer running at its fastest, will run silently with out being annoying or requiring constant attention and is absolutely the best protection available.

It may work well for you but many others have complained of Kaspersky's resource usage.

Your statement about if you care about your computer is only your opinion as many use the free programs without getting infections. There is no one best solution.

Rich_Guy · 10-22-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

It may work well for you but many others have complained of Kaspersky's resource usage.

Your statement about if you care about your computer is only your opinion as many use the free programs without getting infections. There is no one best solution.

Kaspersky does not slow my computer noticebly at all, ever other program I have used does, some are horrible.

Actually Kaspersky is better, not an opinion it catches serious viruses others don't, this is a fact Kaspersky reacts much faster to protecting against new threats. Kaspersky is absolutely MUCH better and it is not just a personal choice tests have been done which prove it.

My own experience Kaspersky has not let any virus affect my computers with it installed. I have had virus failures with every other software within 1 year, Norton (which is ridiculously slow) was completely shut down by a virus and Norton was not able to be restarted or even reinstalled, others all have been affected in serious ways and cost me days of work to repair. Kaspersky has been the best protection I have used. I am in a computer business where I get thousands of spam emails daily and I am constantly attacked by viruses. Kaspersky has saved me many times where I feel other software would not have. So for my own experience I like everything about Kaspersky better, the user interface, options, interactivity and mostly the protection it has given me. I have tried probably about 10 different anti virus programs over the years and Kaspersky stands out like a beautiful new Ferrari in a parking lot full of used Kias.

I compared anti viruses again about 3 months ago when my 3 year Kaspersky subscription was about to run out and after comparing and trying many anti viruses I again renewed with Kaspersky for another 3 years. I only speak this highly of Kaspersky because I feel it earns it.

Loves2Watch · 10-22-2008, 10:04 AM

We need to bear in mind that 95 percent of viruses are delivered by email. Having antivirus and malware protection for a server and/or business computer is a much different thing then using it for a PC.

Although there are many programs available both paid for versions and freeware there is no ONE best solution. The professional security companies dealing with antivirus and malicious code prevention rate software by comparison. Eset NOD32 almost always comes out as #1 and Kaspersky as number two in paid for AV programs. Although some users with brand new super computers may not notice slowdowns or lag times due to resource usage by these programs, the average user with a normal computer can/will.

I base all of my recommendations on information gleaned from THE two foremost security companies currently testing and helping anitvirus vendors across the US and world (CERT and Virus Bulletin).

For the average computer user, freeware programs like AVG and Avast will do just fine as long as a firewall is used, like Comodo which is rated one of the best available.

GymBrat98 · 10-22-2008, 04:30 PM

I have used Kaspersky,Mcaffe, and AVG.
I have been using Trend Micro since 2000.
It was a resource hog in past years, but the 2009 version is very light. It also has a firewall.
IMO, it works great.
It also stops you from going to sites loaded with spyware/malware.

Blckman · 10-22-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_Guy

If you want the very best anti virus get Kaspersky. I have used every major brand and have found Kaspersky the best by far. Kaspersky is the only anti virus I have used which has never failed. It is also fast and does not slow your computer down like others. It updates hourly (completely in the background without you ever knowing it) and it is the first to update to catch a new virus. Kaspersky really is far ahead of the competition.

Also Kaspersky has a very nice user interface, and while it works better than other anti viruses it also works more in the background without annoying you or slowing down your computer. Kaspersky is easy to use but also is very professional and well designed.

While Kaspersky is not the cheapest they do offer significant discounts for return customer and multi year purchases.

I use Kaspersky Internet Security which is anti virus, firewall and more. I am a web designer and rely on my computers, believe me Kaspersky is the best!

BTW, you can try it for free, the trial is free for 30 days and is the completely full functioning version.

You are so right Rich_Guy. This is the number #1 rated anti-virus on the market. In terms of a paid subscription. Usually, it comes in a green shiny box and I have used the free trial version. Everyone knows that the best free anti-virus software is free AVG. Good find. I was going to mention this to our audience here. Good luck you guys and just use common sense and don't go to porn sites. I would suggest you do what rbinck said earlier. I have three desktops in the house and a laptop. Use one solely for your dirty work and junk if you want to fill it up with viruses. Although I don't advocate this practice. In addition, use firefox as a web browser and clear your history every time you exit out of the search engine you're in. This way you can't be tracked by those pesky sites you were just at. Good luck and peace.

tipstir · 10-22-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

We need to bear in mind that 95 percent of viruses are delivered by email. Having antivirus and malware protection for a server and/or business computer is a much different thing then using it for a PC.

Although there are many programs available both paid for versions and freeware there is no ONE best solution. The professional security companies dealing with antivirus and malicious code prevention rate software by comparison. Eset NOD32 almost always comes out as #1 and Kaspersky as number two in paid for AV programs. Although some users with brand new super computers may not notice slowdowns or lag times due to resource usage by these programs, the average user with a normal computer can/will.

I base all of my recommendations on information gleaned from THE two foremost security companies currently testing and helping anitvirus vendors across the US and world (CERT and Virus Bulletin).

For the average computer user, freeware programs like AVG and Avast will do just fine as long as a firewall is used, like Comodo which is rated one of the best available.

Well I run 2 Windows Server OS and 8 Windows Client OS system. My email is protected by PC Tools Spyware/Anti-virus email pop3/smtp scanners. So all I/O is protected. I just said that these software from PC Tools works with all versions of Windows OS. The others are tricky when it comes to running on OS Server than on OS client.

Today you got more users at home running WHS now for media server.

Comodo firewall has limits on how many systems you can run it on last time I checked. Plus it slower than PC Tools freeware Firewall Plus which has a very good rating now.

**kamspy** · 10-23-2008, 02:04 AM

NOD 32.

Worth the price for your main PC.

tipstir · 10-24-2008, 07:12 PM

Okay switched to AVAST HOME on the clients but the servers run PCTSDAV.

oblioman · 10-31-2008, 06:52 PM

Me style of protection is to run Kspy, Cmdo, AVG, and a couple of other tools about twice a month. Have not found a virus for years. Me also works on confusers, 4-5 a weekend, and me biggest tool in me arsenal is a little tool called MalwareBytes anti malware. What me finds is that malware is more pervasive, and a lot of times more difficult to remove than some viruses. The Nortons and McAffees are resource hogs - pure junk in me book. They actually bog your computer more than some low level viruses.

liposuctiongui · 05-20-2009, 01:55 AM

Hi..

According to me and as per my experience usually Quick Heal Antivirus programme is the best because it detects mostly all the Viruses and delete that viruses and in Quick Heal so much of useful features for protecting the computer..
Quick Heal is really a nice antivirus programme i used this prog from last 2 years and because of quick heal my PC run speedily....

vern007 · 05-20-2009, 01:57 PM

Do yourself a favor and try Avira AntiVir Premium. You can get a free trial and if you need a firewall try PCTools Pro free. Avira also has a full suite with everything you need but cost some more. I think AntiVir Premium is about $26 bucks they also have a free program. Google and check it out don"t think you'll be sorry.

tipstir · 05-21-2009, 10:45 PM

Actually neither works as good as I had Through. You need more protection.

GesWall free to isolate the browser
Rising Internet Security 2009 Free with Rising PC Doctor Free
Firewall, Malware, Spyware, Trojan, Adware, Virus Interceptor/Clean/Delete
More..

10-22-2008, 10:04 AM	#21
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	We need to bear in mind that 95 percent of viruses are delivered by email. Having antivirus and malware protection for a server and/or business computer is a much different thing then using it for a PC. Although there are many programs available both paid for versions and freeware there is no ONE best solution. The professional security companies dealing with antivirus and malicious code prevention rate software by comparison. Eset NOD32 almost always comes out as #1 and Kaspersky as number two in paid for AV programs. Although some users with brand new super computers may not notice slowdowns or lag times due to resource usage by these programs, the average user with a normal computer can/will. I base all of my recommendations on information gleaned from THE two foremost security companies currently testing and helping anitvirus vendors across the US and world (CERT and Virus Bulletin). For the average computer user, freeware programs like AVG and Avast will do just fine as long as a firewall is used, like Comodo which is rated one of the best available. __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

05-20-2009, 01:55 AM	#28
liposuctiongui What is HD? Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Hi.. According to me and as per my experience usually Quick Heal Antivirus programme is the best because it detects mostly all the Viruses and delete that viruses and in Quick Heal so much of useful features for protecting the computer.. Quick Heal is really a nice antivirus programme i used this prog from last 2 years and because of quick heal my PC run speedily.... __________________ Liposuction Guide

05-20-2009, 01:57 PM	#29
vern007 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	AntiVirus Do yourself a favor and try Avira AntiVir Premium. You can get a free trial and if you need a firewall try PCTools Pro free. Avira also has a full suite with everything you need but cost some more. I think AntiVir Premium is about $26 bucks they also have a free program. Google and check it out don"t think you'll be sorry.

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GymBrat98 HD Is Off Da Hook! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,640	I have used Kaspersky,Mcaffe, and AVG. I have been using Trend Micro since 2000. It was a resource hog in past years, but the 2009 version is very light. It also has a firewall. IMO, it works great. It also stops you from going to sites loaded with spyware/malware.

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kamspy Esteban Moderatoro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati,OH Good Posts: 12 Posts: 13,051	NOD 32. Worth the price for your main PC.

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tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,665	Okay switched to AVAST HOME on the clients but the servers run PCTSDAV.

10-31-2008, 06:52 PM	#27
oblioman OTIS,,me hero Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Someville TN Posts: 4,562	Me style of protection is to run Kspy, Cmdo, AVG, and a couple of other tools about twice a month. Have not found a virus for years. Me also works on confusers, 4-5 a weekend, and me biggest tool in me arsenal is a little tool called MalwareBytes anti malware. What me finds is that malware is more pervasive, and a lot of times more difficult to remove than some viruses. The Nortons and McAffees are resource hogs - pure junk in me book. They actually bog your computer more than some low level viruses.

05-21-2009, 10:45 PM	#30
tipstir Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,665	Actually neither works as good as I had Through. You need more protection. GesWall free to isolate the browser Rising Internet Security 2009 Free with Rising PC Doctor Free Firewall, Malware, Spyware, Trojan, Adware, Virus Interceptor/Clean/Delete More..