Which Anti Virus Should I Use?

**Ckrismoney** · 07-21-2007, 04:50 AM

Trying to pick av but i don't know what the best free one is???

Help!!!

**tripy** · 07-21-2007, 06:46 AM

I personally use the komodo range of products on my laptop (firewall and antivirus)
http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html

Otherwise, grisoft AVG free edition does a good job, I've heard...
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/download...virus/us/frt/0

**chrishirst** · 07-21-2007, 03:59 PM

http://www.webmaster-talk.com/comput...antivirus.html

**VirusDoctor** · 07:09 PM

Hi Chris, I've been using Nod32 for over 3 years now, they are the only Antivirus to never miss a hit in the world, I highly recommend it as I supply all my clients with Nod32, they have won numerous awards and the best part is that it doesn't slow down your machine like AVG, Norton etc...

It uses a total of 2% of your system resources at any given time.
It's not free but if you want total 100% peace of mind, it doesn't cost a lot and its honeslty worth having, it also cleans Adware and Spyware (and no I'm not affiliated with them in any way) I'm just a loyal customer

Try a free trial at www.eset.com

Hope that helps,

Shaun Kemsley

**jimb12** · 07-22-2007, 10:52 PM

Do not use Computer associates Anti-virus...does not work very well.

**PC Catastrophe** · 07-25-2007, 09:40 AM

Make sure you go with a free one that someone recommends. There are a lot of "free" ones, that in the end cost a lot more than a virus would have. All too often clients come in with their pc messed up, but do not know why. They were looking for a free antivirus, instead ended up with rogue programs causing extensive damage.

**fitnfree** · 07-26-2007, 09:11 AM

I was using AVG but got so tired of the pop-up ad interrupting whatever I was doing by forcing me to acknowledge it before continuing what I was doing that I'm now trying Avast ( http://www.avast.com/ ) and so far I'm very happy with it.

Also should mention, I got 3 trojan horses while using AVG and had to reformat and reinstall Windows...that didn't make me too happy, either!

**Shattered** · 08-14-2007, 04:32 PM

When i used AVG as a newb on the net, i never got any probs... i think you can still download it at downloads.com

**LarryBird** · 08-20-2007, 11:22 AM

Im using avast wich is totally free and im very happy about it.

**ashish** · 09-01-2007, 02:24 AM

go with NOD32

**WH4F** · 09-02-2007, 11:49 AM

Hi Chris,

I use AVG free. They regually provide definations to counteract the latest Viruses and the detection rate is pretty great for free.

http://free.grisoft.com

Best Regards,

Reece

**whym** · 09-02-2007, 03:52 PM

Free antiviruses are alright, but they do not compare very well with paid versions - unless you can't afford a paid version, only opt for a free version then

**MrCat** · 09-02-2007, 04:16 PM

AVG for free.. for the paid software, I would go for Panda

**romes** · 09-02-2007, 08:27 PM

its not free, but WinAntiVirus is pretty good.

**WH4F** · 09-02-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romes

its not free, but WinAntiVirus is pretty good.

No it isn't any good. Actually it is malware, please remove it immediately.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinFixer

**romes** · 09-02-2007, 09:05 PM

hmm, ok, will do.

**cybernetic** · 09-05-2007, 08:33 AM

I see there has been plenty of replies here, just wanted to air my opinion thou.

I have tried many different Av's like norton, mcafee and many many others, and the one i like the most and has by far been the best for me is avast pro
http://www.avast.com

Updates normaly every day somtimes every 2 days, boots up fast and isnt memory excessive. There are many other great reasons why i like avast but most are on the site so im not going to bore every one

**fitnfree** · 09-05-2007, 11:25 PM

Well, my "free" avast is now telling me my "free TRIAL" is running out so I guess it isn't really free. cybernetic, you're happy with it? Because I'm going to just purchase something but that begs the question, "WHICH ONE!?!" There are SO many now! Do you have to pay a yearly update/upgrade fee for avast? tx!

**smart-reality** · 09-06-2007, 01:20 AM

I would never get Norton anti-virus. It's such a pain in the bum. Trend PC Cillin is cool. I don't like McAffee either. It is recommended to use lees known AV software like kaspersky, NOD32 or Sophos because viruses usually come optimised for the well known anti virues. If you look up virus writting on the net, you will also get article that tell you how to write a virus that evades Norton and McAffee. (I looked this up when I was 13)

**chrishirst** · 09-06-2007, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Do you have to pay a yearly update/upgrade fee for avast? tx!

Nope, just go to avast.com and get a new registration code for another year.

07-21-2007, 04:50 AM	#1 (permalink) Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
Ckrismoney Experienced Talker Posts: 31 Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles Talkupation:	Trying to pick av but i don't know what the best free one is??? Help!!! __________________ Get free advertising and backlink! Post free classifieds ads fast and easy!

07-21-2007, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
tripy Fetchez la vache! Latest Blog Post: Pretty pretty please…. Posts: 1,703 Name: Thierry Location: In the void Talkupation:	I personally use the komodo range of products on my laptop (firewall and antivirus) http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html Otherwise, grisoft AVG free edition does a good job, I've heard... http://free.grisoft.com/doc/download...virus/us/frt/0 __________________ Listen to the ducky: "This is awesome!!!"

07-21-2007, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
chrishirst Super Moderator Posts: 10,681 Location: Blackpool. UK Talkupation:	http://www.webmaster-talk.com/comput...antivirus.html __________________ Chris. ->> Links are advertising NOT optimising!! <<- Indifference will be the downfall of mankind, but who cares? Code Samples \| People Counting System

07-21-2007, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
VirusDoctor Skilled Talker Posts: 53 Name: Shaun Talkupation:	Hi Chris, I've been using Nod32 for over 3 years now, they are the only Antivirus to never miss a hit in the world, I highly recommend it as I supply all my clients with Nod32, they have won numerous awards and the best part is that it doesn't slow down your machine like AVG, Norton etc... It uses a total of 2% of your system resources at any given time. It's not free but if you want total 100% peace of mind, it doesn't cost a lot and its honeslty worth having, it also cleans Adware and Spyware (and no I'm not affiliated with them in any way) I'm just a loyal customer Try a free trial at www.eset.com Hope that helps, Shaun Kemsley Last edited by VirusDoctor : 07-21-2007 at 07:09 PM.

07-22-2007, 10:52 PM	#5 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
jimb12 Skilled Talker Posts: 54 Name: jim Talkupation:	Do not use Computer associates Anti-virus...does not work very well. __________________ PR 3 Web Directory Free Games Weightlosstips

07-25-2007, 09:40 AM	#6 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
PC Catastrophe Super Talker Latest Blog Post: Safe Mode Booting Posts: 102 Name: Brandy Location: Indiana Talkupation:	Make sure you go with a free one that someone recommends. There are a lot of "free" ones, that in the end cost a lot more than a virus would have. All too often clients come in with their pc messed up, but do not know why. They were looking for a free antivirus, instead ended up with rogue programs causing extensive damage. __________________ Computer Services - ThinkHost - ThinkHost Affiliate Program

07-26-2007, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
fitnfree Ultra Talker Latest Blog Post: Bananas in Caramel Sauce Posts: 361 Name: Jj Location: Wisconsin, USA Talkupation:	I was using AVG but got so tired of the pop-up ad interrupting whatever I was doing by forcing me to acknowledge it before continuing what I was doing that I'm now trying Avast ( http://www.avast.com/ ) and so far I'm very happy with it. Also should mention, I got 3 trojan horses while using AVG and had to reformat and reinstall Windows...that didn't make me too happy, either! __________________

08-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
Shattered Skilled Talker Posts: 70 Name: Damien Talkupation:	When i used AVG as a newb on the net, i never got any probs... i think you can still download it at downloads.com __________________ - *Free Chat Rooms* - - Adult Chat - Teen Chat - Dating Chat -

08-20-2007, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
LarryBird Average Talker Posts: 16 Talkupation:	Im using avast wich is totally free and im very happy about it.

09-01-2007, 02:24 AM	#10 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
ashish Ultra Talker Posts: 262 Location: Australia Talkupation:	go with NOD32 __________________ Cheers, Ashish M6.Net - ASP.Net Windows Web Hosting

09-02-2007, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
WH4F Experienced Talker Posts: 32 Name: Reece Talkupation:	Hi Chris, I use AVG free. They regually provide definations to counteract the latest Viruses and the detection rate is pretty great for free. http://free.grisoft.com Best Regards, Reece

09-02-2007, 03:52 PM	#12 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
whym Putting food on my family Latest Blog Post: Webmaster-Talk and Earners Forum merge Posts: 3,317 Name: Daniel Location: A sleepy town in Mid Wales Talkupation:	Free antiviruses are alright, but they do not compare very well with paid versions - unless you can't afford a paid version, only opt for a free version then __________________ Whym Web Design \| Whym hosting \| My blog PHP Code: `<?php meh($confusion = 'whatever you said'.$_SESSION[geekiness]); ?>`

09-02-2007, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
MrCat Extreme Talker Posts: 217 Talkupation:	AVG for free.. for the paid software, I would go for Panda __________________ PR4 Link Directory \| Webmaster Resource Link Directory \| Video Sharing Community

09-02-2007, 08:27 PM	#14 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
romes Super Talker Posts: 120 Name: Romes Talkupation:	its not free, but WinAntiVirus is pretty good. __________________ TFBHosting.net \| Fast Servers! \| Shared \| Reseller Shared: Low as $1.25! \| Reseller: Low as $8.25! Selling a Paid-to-Click Script - Secured! $15.00

09-02-2007, 09:05 PM	#16 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
romes Super Talker Posts: 120 Name: Romes Talkupation:	hmm, ok, will do. __________________ TFBHosting.net \| Fast Servers! \| Shared \| Reseller Shared: Low as $1.25! \| Reseller: Low as $8.25! Selling a Paid-to-Click Script - Secured! $15.00

09-05-2007, 08:33 AM	#17 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
cybernetic Skilled Talker Posts: 62 Name: oliver Talkupation:	I see there has been plenty of replies here, just wanted to air my opinion thou. I have tried many different Av's like norton, mcafee and many many others, and the one i like the most and has by far been the best for me is avast pro http://www.avast.com Updates normaly every day somtimes every 2 days, boots up fast and isnt memory excessive. There are many other great reasons why i like avast but most are on the site so im not going to bore every one

09-05-2007, 11:25 PM	#18 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
fitnfree Ultra Talker Latest Blog Post: Bananas in Caramel Sauce Posts: 361 Name: Jj Location: Wisconsin, USA Talkupation:	Well, my "free" avast is now telling me my "free TRIAL" is running out so I guess it isn't really free. cybernetic, you're happy with it? Because I'm going to just purchase something but that begs the question, "WHICH ONE!?!" There are SO many now! Do you have to pay a yearly update/upgrade fee for avast? tx! __________________

09-06-2007, 01:20 AM	#19 (permalink) Re: Which Anti Virus Should I Use?
smart-reality Average Talker Posts: 16 Talkupation:	I would never get Norton anti-virus. It's such a pain in the bum. Trend PC Cillin is cool. I don't like McAffee either. It is recommended to use lees known AV software like kaspersky, NOD32 or Sophos because viruses usually come optimised for the well known anti virues. If you look up virus writting on the net, you will also get article that tell you how to write a virus that evades Norton and McAffee. (I looked this up when I was 13)