Topic title says it all, looking for a good anti-virus. Anyone have experience with these two brands?
Trend Micro
BitDefender
Both sound pretty good.
Trend Micro
BitDefender
Both sound pretty good.
I never used these brands, the only brands of AV I've used are McAffee and Norton.
For the past year I haven't been using AV on any of my computers. I don't surf the internet that much, very rarely I would. I don't open emails unless I recognize the sender.
I only use my internet for online gaming, oh and going on this forum and steam.
For the past year I haven't been using AV on any of my computers. I don't surf the internet that much, very rarely I would. I don't open emails unless I recognize the sender.
I only use my internet for online gaming, oh and going on this forum and steam.
Last edited by link52787 (2007-03-23 19:46:42)
Good for me would mean light and effective.
In that order.
- Avast
- Kaspersky
- AVG
- Sophos
In that order.
Last edited by Kmarion (2007-03-23 20:11:25)
Xbone Stormsurgezz
i have avg and symantec ....
(btw i like the recording for the bf2s song lool .... i would put a beat in the back but i dont have the original file )
(btw i like the recording for the bf2s song lool .... i would put a beat in the back but i dont have the original file )
If you search, you will find lots of different topics on AV,
I personally made one a few months ago, and AVG Free was the clear winner.
However, the results vary from topic to topic, of course the results you get will depend on the userbase behind the AV, AVG might not be the best AV, people just use it because it is an average AV, and is free.
I was looking at getting Kaspersky.... but we want to install it on.....5 pcs.... and we dont know if we can do it on 1 license, like we could for Mcafee 1 year ago
I personally made one a few months ago, and AVG Free was the clear winner.
However, the results vary from topic to topic, of course the results you get will depend on the userbase behind the AV, AVG might not be the best AV, people just use it because it is an average AV, and is free.
I was looking at getting Kaspersky.... but we want to install it on.....5 pcs.... and we dont know if we can do it on 1 license, like we could for Mcafee 1 year ago
Lmao Windows Defender, Lmao!!!!
"you know life is what we make it, and a chance is like a picture, it'd be nice if you just take it"
my dad uses trend micro firewall/anti-virus but I think it's isn't flexable enough and is tough to master. Plus you have to buy new versions each year.
I've got to agree, AVG free and ZoneAlarm free = good overall protection for no money
I've got to agree, AVG free and ZoneAlarm free = good overall protection for no money
My favorite is BITDEFENDER 10 .
All-in-One:
- AntiVirus
- FireWall
- Anti-Spam
- Anti-Spyware
- Children-Protection
- Updates almost each hour
All-in-One:
- AntiVirus
- FireWall
- Anti-Spam
- Anti-Spyware
- Children-Protection
- Updates almost each hour
I'm using Trend Micro PC-cillin 2007 atm, and its rather unobtrusive resource wise, however if you do have the choice go with Kaspersky or NOD32.
My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.
NOD32! one of the best out there. and it doesn't take any system resources from your computer either.
QFT! NOD32 is pretty good.MR_snus wrote:
NOD32! one of the best out there. and it doesn't take any system resources from your computer either.
once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.
i got trend micro, very good, i scan once a week
spy-bot search and destory once a week. sometimes ad-aware ...
AVG -free
Hurricane, do you wanna spend some money on this? $50
I got Norton Internet Security 2007 now running and it's pretty good and easy to maintain.
But there is one point to it: N.I.S. eats up a lot of performance.
I got Norton Internet Security 2007 now running and it's pretty good and easy to maintain.
But there is one point to it: N.I.S. eats up a lot of performance.
Nod 32 is technically the best.
Kaspersky is a close second.
Kaspersky is a close second.
You will be surprised by the results
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/labs/230 … ction.html
PRODUCT COMPANY NAME PRICE RATING AWARD
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007 F-Secure £28 5
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 Kaspersky Lab £28 5
Steganos AntiVirus 2007 Steganos £20 5 Best Buy
BullGuard 7 BullGuard £35 4
Eset NOD32 2.7 Eset £27 4
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free 7.5 Grisoft Free 4
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 McAfee Associates £20 3
Panda software Antivirus 2007 Panda Software £17 3
Softwin BitDefender Antivirus 10 Softwin £30 3
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2007 Symantec £27 3
Alwil Avast! 4.7 Home Edition Alwil Free 2
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 Trend Micro £50 2
In best order first, a quote from the Mag says " What AV software are you running...we hope its
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6,
Steganos AntiVirus 2007,
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007
or Eset NOD32 2.7.
These are the very best money can buy"
There you go!
sorry about the formatting
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/labs/230 … ction.html
PRODUCT COMPANY NAME PRICE RATING AWARD
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007 F-Secure £28 5
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 Kaspersky Lab £28 5
Steganos AntiVirus 2007 Steganos £20 5 Best Buy
BullGuard 7 BullGuard £35 4
Eset NOD32 2.7 Eset £27 4
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free 7.5 Grisoft Free 4
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 McAfee Associates £20 3
Panda software Antivirus 2007 Panda Software £17 3
Softwin BitDefender Antivirus 10 Softwin £30 3
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2007 Symantec £27 3
Alwil Avast! 4.7 Home Edition Alwil Free 2
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 Trend Micro £50 2
In best order first, a quote from the Mag says " What AV software are you running...we hope its
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6,
Steganos AntiVirus 2007,
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007
or Eset NOD32 2.7.
These are the very best money can buy"
There you go!
sorry about the formatting
Last edited by joker3327 (2007-03-24 07:25:00)
Best AV.... QUIT SURFING PORN!!!
But seriously, I think a hardware-based firewall is more important than AV for home Internet security and something that is light on resources for AV is definitely a plus. Use spywareinfo.com for free spyware scanning too for a supplement for the free products that might not include that feature.
But seriously, I think a hardware-based firewall is more important than AV for home Internet security and something that is light on resources for AV is definitely a plus. Use spywareinfo.com for free spyware scanning too for a supplement for the free products that might not include that feature.
I run AVG Free 7.5 and AVG 7.5 Pro thought the free one was that good I paid for a pro version..
Those results are unreliable as they do not take a decent look into detection stats.joker3327 wrote:
You will be surprised by the results
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/shopper/labs/230 … ction.html
PRODUCT COMPANY NAME PRICE RATING AWARD
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007 F-Secure £28 5
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 Kaspersky Lab £28 5
Steganos AntiVirus 2007 Steganos £20 5 Best Buy
BullGuard 7 BullGuard £35 4
Eset NOD32 2.7 Eset £27 4
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free 7.5 Grisoft Free 4
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 McAfee Associates £20 3
Panda software Antivirus 2007 Panda Software £17 3
Softwin BitDefender Antivirus 10 Softwin £30 3
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2007 Symantec £27 3
Alwil Avast! 4.7 Home Edition Alwil Free 2
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 Trend Micro £50 2
In best order first, a quote from the Mag says " What AV software are you running...we hope its
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6,
Steganos AntiVirus 2007,
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007
or Eset NOD32 2.7.
These are the very best money can buy"
There you go!
sorry about the formatting
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/e … 006_11.php
Nod32 wins.
max wrote:
QFT! NOD32 is pretty good.MR_snus wrote:
NOD32! one of the best out there. and it doesn't take any system resources from your computer either.
Indeed.=Karma-Kills= wrote:
Nod 32 is technically the best.
NOD32 rocks everything.
Avast free
Nod 32