What Anti-Virus Software and/or Spyware software do you use?

2006-01-02 22:50:18

#1

OSS-CAPT-SPEIRS: Member; +13|6732|Orange County, CA

Just curious, as I have Norton Internet Security 2005 and Webroot Spy Sweeper. I think one or both of these is really sucking up my system resources. I am considering going to NOD32 for anti-vrus as people seem to likr it alot and it does not supposedly hog resources, but I have not heard any direct opnions on it. I looked at CNET reviews, but I swear it looks like they get $$$$$ from Symantec to give their products top reviews.

Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-01-02 22:52:28

#2

Rakasan: Member; +7|6836|California, USA

I don't use anything, but then again I just use my M$ winblowz machine for gaming and Linux for everything else

2006-01-02 23:03:33

#3

beranuHaong: Member; +0|6708

AVG , AD AWARE SE PERSONAL and the occasional Disk Cleanup

2006-01-02 23:03:36

#4

nitro92: I cheat.; +-6|6801|Sydney, Australia

i downloaded a cracked version of norton 2006 systemworks and it works like a 100% legit copy if u want it i can give u links for it as well as office 2003 PRO

2006-01-02 23:18:29

#5

BlackLegion42: Damn Command and Conquer Generals...; +62|6729|Rochester, NY

AVG Free, Ad Aware SE Personal and Spybot S&D. I would like the link for Office 2003 Pro though! Office XP is being a beotch to me at the moment.

Last edited by BlackLegion42 (2006-01-02 23:21:34)

2006-01-03 01:41:40

#6

SharkyMcshark: I'll take two; +132|6785|Perth, Western Australia

I use exactly the same as blacklegion

2006-01-03 01:47:04

#7

Tagmaestro: Member; +6|6705|New Jersey

BlackLegion42 wrote:
[...]Ad Aware SE Personal and Spybot S&D[...]

LOL.

If you want antispyware that works, download Microsoft's Antispy. It, unlike Adaware and spybot, will actually remove malware from your system.

For anti-virus, go with Norton. McAfee doesn't come close.

2006-01-03 01:47:33

#8

THA: im a fucking .....well not now; +609|6770|AUS, Canberra

i use zone alarm security suite, spybot and windows anti spyware.

i had norton 2005 and it was a dead set virus, they really dont like you to uninstall their products!!

2006-01-03 03:32:53

#9

midgetspy: Member; +3|6827

None

2006-01-03 03:39:00

#10

[FB]Eraser: Back in battle after 3-year break; +39|6721|Switzerland

OSS-CAPT-SPEIRS wrote:
Just curious, as I have Norton Internet Security 2005 and Webroot Spy Sweeper. I think one or both of these is really sucking up my system resources.

Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

It's Norton, that "eats" your ressources. Well known problem.

I'm using Norman Virus Control and Ad-Aware Pro. The integrated Ad-Watch On Access Scanner (It's missing in the Personal Edition) is very helpful, while surfing on more or less unsafe sites. Especially for Hijackers, that are a pain in the ass, if u have catched one.

2006-01-03 03:45:26

#11

Lestat<CoN>: Didnt Do it; +9|6704

Well im getting rid of Norton ans Symatec of my machine and getting McAffee for everything after a friend whos in the IT buisness told me its one of the best to have

2006-01-03 03:45:56

#12

IlIlIlIlIl: make it funny plz; +3|6749|Netherlands

i use nothing and when i got a virus on my pc i install windows again

2006-01-03 03:47:21

#13

delta4bravo*nl*: Dutch Delight; +68|6752

norton 2006 systemworks

2006-01-03 04:06:41

#14

Flyboy63: Member; +8|6704|South Australia

www.avast.com - best AV ever.

2006-01-03 04:11:24

#15

xaven: Member; +25|6733|Berlin

sygate personal firewall, antivir personal edition (on the fly mode) - both free, no problems with it...

Last edited by xaven (2006-01-03 04:11:47)

2006-01-03 04:20:47

#16

Echo: WOoKie; +383|6719|The Netherlands

norton internet security 2006, adaware.

2006-01-03 04:30:58

#17

mjw: The All Rounder; +22|6758|Rotherham, England

I can tell you that when i had norton and adaware, on my system i got fcked over by spyware and viruses.
The system i've got now is far more secure, i personally went and bought mcafee security suite 2005 and spent a well deserved £50 on it and then downloaded spybot search and destroy from net. Mcafee is probably the best out there and is used by a lot of corporate networks and business' that need to have secure network connections.

Another good thing is that it has no subriscription so you don't need to buy a new one every year, as it just updates with the new version ( mine has been upgraded to 2006 version now )

As for spybot search and destroy, its the best piece of free software out there and has loads of recomendations from magazines, websites etc... just run it once a week (only takes 5 mins) and if you have any spyware it will find it.
And believe me if your running internet explorer, it WILL find something everytime, if you are running IE switch to mozilla firefox straight away, best thing i ever did.

Hope this helps.

2006-01-03 04:31:14

#18

Paladus902: The Last Man Standing; +1|6786

AntiVir XP and SpyHunter.

2006-01-03 06:25:59

#19

broncobullfrog: Extra Tender Juicy SPINY; +58|6751|The 70's

I used Norton Systemworks for a long time, until one day I found I coudn't update because it suddenly decided I had a BETA version! Now have Zonealarm and AVG a/v, and find I have about 10 less processes running. Use Ad-aware and can strongly recommend ewido anti-malware.

2006-01-03 06:31:42

#20

iLLmatic: Member; +0|6750|uk

if you look a stupid websites - weather it be porn, gaming etc whatever ur asking for trouble.. jus go to sites you, you trust.. turn off the windows messenging service and sit behind a good router/hardware firewall and use firefox with adblock...

If your behaivour on the internet is good, then so will your computer - look at pop up sites etc, then your asking for trouble..

I use my router, norton 2006 antivirus, and windows firewall - easy, simple and works.

2006-01-03 08:04:26

#21

-xXCRUWXx-: Member; +0|6692|NEW YORK

you all are using the wrong crap the best out there is trend mico since i got it never had a problem the only down fall to this is you have to pay every year but will worth it here is the link http://www.digitalriver.com/dr/v2/ec_MA … CACHE_ID=0

2006-01-03 08:25:14

#22

BlackLegion42: Damn Command and Conquer Generals...; +62|6729|Rochester, NY

Tagmaestro wrote:
BlackLegion42 wrote:
[...]Ad Aware SE Personal and Spybot S&D[...]
LOL.

If you want antispyware that works, download Microsoft's Antispy. It, unlike Adaware and spybot, will actually remove malware from your system.

For anti-virus, go with Norton. McAfee doesn't come close.

I resent Microsoft, they GIVE more ad and spyware than remove it. I could try it, but spybot and adaware removes the crap as well. Just don't trust effing Microsoft.

Last edited by BlackLegion42 (2006-01-03 08:27:11)

2006-01-03 08:57:10

#23

||BFA||xZeler8: Expendable Miracle Worker; +1|6781

none...need the resources for the game

2006-01-03 10:11:50

#24

JeeSqwat: Tactical Specialist; +41|6728|Canada

Its true NOD 32 will use way less resources then Nortons. Also will do a system scan in half the time. NOD 32 has been proven to be the first anti virus software to detect new viruses FIRST before any other anti virus software. It has also been proven to be the BEST. Try using NOD 32 with Zone alarm firewall. Yes zone alarm takes a while to load but what firewall software doesn't.
Also Spysweeper is a good spyware detection/removal tool. It is recommended that people should use more then one spyware detection software. Unlike your anti virus you can use 2 differant software programs to find spywre/adware on your system with out conflicts. And YES you will see that not one spyware software program will find ALL your spyware on your system..run a different program and it will detect things spysweeper did not.

Last edited by JeeSqwat (2006-01-03 10:19:13)

2006-01-03 10:13:10

#25

Sgt.Gh0st: Pump-Action Pimp; +16|6782|The Hague, Holland

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