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nightsky · 11-09-2005, 12:11 PM

Would like to see Antivirus Software Reviews based on:
Effectiveness, Ease of Use, Options, Tech Support, Cost etc. to help make informed choice. There r so many antivirus programs its hard to choose. The lists of software in Security Forum do not discuss above criteria. What r the differences between AV, Norton, McFee, Panda, and otheres? Who is using what?

Thnx

yeoamuca · 11-09-2005, 01:48 PM

i use a couple of different programs
i have norton system works on my one computer
but i have access to this from the liscense where i work
and its decently expensive

but my laptop i have avg free edition on it
it works pretty well and is fairly easy to use
it updates itself and i havent gotten a virus using it
it seems to be a pretty effective and thorough program
especially for free

the drawbacks of the free edition are
no tech support
and limited schedualling and password protection

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/5/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
if you go there and click the free edition you can download it

i like norton as well but it can cost a little bit
they have very good tech support and they seem to keep updated very well as well

one virus program i havent really like is mcafee
ive never really found it to be very user friendly
and it just never worked to my liking

the most important thing about viruses is to be smart
as long as you dont click random links in emails and click on every add that pops up you can usually be pretty safe from viruses
and the free avg will be fine

doctorgonzo · 11-09-2005, 01:54 PM

I have been using AVG on my home computer for almost two years now, I like it.

Dark Nova · 11-09-2005, 01:55 PM

i use to have norton but its a huge resource hogger. and did'nt always clear everything. i also had Mcaffee, witch is another resource hogger but only worked 1/2 the time it was on the internet. Avast is a free AV on web and is considered great, AVG is what i use right now and i also find that great and easy to use. Panda was one of best AV few years ago and havent heard of it since then. NOD32 is the best AV out there right now.

faulkner132 · 11-09-2005, 02:23 PM

I have had great experiences with AVG and Kaspersky. Both non-instrusive and I never caught anything while using them. Can't comment on tech support, as I never needed it.

Dark Nova · 11-09-2005, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faulkner132

I have had great experiences with AVG and Kaspersky. Both non-instrusive and I never caught anything while using them. Can't comment on tech support, as I never needed it.

what your saying is the AV are good because you never caught anything, it should be the opposite, an AV is good because it catches virus, seems like a paradox to me

doctorgonzo · 11-09-2005, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Nova

what your saying is the AV are good because you never caught anything, it should be the opposite, an AV is good because it catches virus, seems like a paradox to me

No, part of an anti-virus program's job is active protection, where it prevents virsuses from infecting your computer in the first place. You don't want to just detect a virus after the fact; you don't want it there in the first place.

Dark Nova · 11-09-2005, 02:40 PM

your right, i did'nt think of it in that perspective. its just a huge confusing methode.

i got a question for you guys, anybody use the "ghostbuster program"?

***glc*** · 11-09-2005, 06:16 PM

Moved to the correct forum - this is not a review as per the forum guidelines. The review forum is structured.

rave · 11-09-2005, 07:01 PM

AVG hands down

jayb1234 · 11-11-2005, 12:22 PM

Had the paid version of mcafee, didn't like it because of it's resource hogging tendencies. Using the free version of Avast with good results. Have seen a lot of good feedback about AVG and NOD also.

nightsky · 11-18-2005, 07:04 PM

DOCTORGONZO, Am I following this discussion right? AV dectect virus and help remove them and Firewalls, Spybot etc. keep viruses and malicous activity out in the first place? So, what I really need is a Firewall as the first line of defense?
How do Routers work as firewall? What kind of Router? Any Firewall Tutorial suggestions?
Thanx, everyone. Installed AVG Free version. Like that is doesnt slow down the startup much

Seems pretty self explanitory. All except the update Internet or Local Folder Options. Think I choice Internet?? Not sure. What wld be the difference?

***glc*** · 11-19-2005, 11:21 AM

Yes, use Internet. Local folder is used on networks when updates are "pushed" from your server or you download the standalone updater.

Firewalls do NOT keep viruses and spyware out. Don't get complacent. Routers act as firewalls because they translate your IP address to a range of private IP's for the workstations connected to it.

Dulux · 05-30-2006, 01:57 PM

avast is for me.its as easy as you like or compli/cated as you want and its free. so far nothing has got past it. and that makes me feel good. hve tried Norton avg etc they'r all good but with avast i found I didnt thnk about virus anymore.-------------------------------------------------------

TwoRails · 05-30-2006, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightsky

Would like to see Antivirus Software Reviews...

http://pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124475,00.asp

Alaron · 05-30-2006, 03:12 PM

Thread is 6 months old folks.

11-09-2005, 12:11 PM	#1
nightsky Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 535	Help Choose AntiVirus Prog. Would like to see Antivirus Software Reviews based on: Effectiveness, Ease of Use, Options, Tech Support, Cost etc. to help make informed choice. There r so many antivirus programs its hard to choose. The lists of software in Security Forum do not discuss above criteria. What r the differences between AV, Norton, McFee, Panda, and otheres? Who is using what? Thnx __________________ Bld2, P5ld2 r2 / Core2 Duo E6600 / Corsair XMS2 4GB /128 mb NX7300LE/ Seagate 320GB SATA2 /E-IDE LiteOn/Mitsumi FDD/ ZUMAX-550W/ Slackware64/ Cooler Master Centurion 534; Bld1, SY6ba+IV mobo, HPT366, PIII600e, Slackware, Xfce; BTW 5yrs PSU still cool. Last edited by nightsky; 11-09-2005 at 12:13 PM.

11-09-2005, 01:55 PM	#4
Dark Nova Dark Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,128	i use to have norton but its a huge resource hogger. and did'nt always clear everything. i also had Mcaffee, witch is another resource hogger but only worked 1/2 the time it was on the internet. Avast is a free AV on web and is considered great, AVG is what i use right now and i also find that great and easy to use. Panda was one of best AV few years ago and havent heard of it since then. NOD32 is the best AV out there right now. __________________ 1. Intel Core2Duo 3Ghz\|Asus P5K Deluxe Wifi\|4GB DDR2 800Mhz\| Seagate 500GB*2\| Evga 8800GTX 768MB\| Antec SonataII case w/ 550W TruePower PSU\|XP Pro 2. AMD Athlon 64 3500\|Asus A8N-sli deluxe\|2GB DDR ram\|Maxtor 250GB HDD\|ASUS NVIDIA 6800 256MB\|antec sonataII case w/ 450W PSU\|XP home

11-18-2005, 07:04 PM	#12
nightsky Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 535	Difference between AV, Firewall, and Router Security? DOCTORGONZO, Am I following this discussion right? AV dectect virus and help remove them and Firewalls, Spybot etc. keep viruses and malicous activity out in the first place? So, what I really need is a Firewall as the first line of defense? How do Routers work as firewall? What kind of Router? Any Firewall Tutorial suggestions? Thanx, everyone. Installed AVG Free version. Like that is doesnt slow down the startup much Seems pretty self explanitory. All except the update Internet or Local Folder Options. Think I choice Internet?? Not sure. What wld be the difference? Last edited by nightsky; 11-18-2005 at 09:31 PM. Reason: More concise and related questions - Routers as Firewall?

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11-09-2005, 01:48 PM	#2
yeoamuca Member (9 bit) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: pittsburgh pennsylvania Posts: 329	i use a couple of different programs i have norton system works on my one computer but i have access to this from the liscense where i work and its decently expensive but my laptop i have avg free edition on it it works pretty well and is fairly easy to use it updates itself and i havent gotten a virus using it it seems to be a pretty effective and thorough program especially for free the drawbacks of the free edition are no tech support and limited schedualling and password protection http://www.grisoft.com/doc/5/lng/us/tpl/tpl01 if you go there and click the free edition you can download it i like norton as well but it can cost a little bit they have very good tech support and they seem to keep updated very well as well one virus program i havent really like is mcafee ive never really found it to be very user friendly and it just never worked to my liking the most important thing about viruses is to be smart as long as you dont click random links in emails and click on every add that pops up you can usually be pretty safe from viruses and the free avg will be fine

11-09-2005, 01:54 PM	#3
doctorgonzo Professional gadfly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 6,364	I have been using AVG on my home computer for almost two years now, I like it.

11-09-2005, 02:23 PM	#5
faulkner132 Come in Ray... Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,668	I have had great experiences with AVG and Kaspersky. Both non-instrusive and I never caught anything while using them. Can't comment on tech support, as I never needed it.

11-09-2005, 02:40 PM	#8
Dark Nova Dark Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,128	your right, i did'nt think of it in that perspective. its just a huge confusing methode. i got a question for you guys, anybody use the "ghostbuster program"?

11-09-2005, 06:16 PM	#9
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,163	Moved to the correct forum - this is not a review as per the forum guidelines. The review forum is structured.

11-09-2005, 07:01 PM	#10
rave Member (10 bit) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nottingham UK or Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Posts: 600	AVG hands down

11-11-2005, 12:22 PM	#11
jayb1234 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,509	Had the paid version of mcafee, didn't like it because of it's resource hogging tendencies. Using the free version of Avast with good results. Have seen a lot of good feedback about AVG and NOD also.

11-19-2005, 11:21 AM	#13
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,163	Yes, use Internet. Local folder is used on networks when updates are "pushed" from your server or you download the standalone updater. Firewalls do NOT keep viruses and spyware out. Don't get complacent. Routers act as firewalls because they translate your IP address to a range of private IP's for the workstations connected to it.

05-30-2006, 01:57 PM	#14
Dulux Member (5 bit) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dumfries, Scotland Posts: 25	avast is for me.its as easy as you like or compli/cated as you want and its free. so far nothing has got past it. and that makes me feel good. hve tried Norton avg etc they'r all good but with avast i found I didnt thnk about virus anymore.-------------------------------------------------------

05-30-2006, 03:12 PM	#16
Alaron Kickin' it Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7,724	Thread is 6 months old folks.

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