Best Free Anti-Virus

Xiphan · Post by **Xiphan** » 26 Apr 2007, 18:36

Tiza wrote:Just reformated, what ANTI-Virus should I use????????????

I use Avast, never really had a problem, updates are available daily.

Best used in conjunction with Spybot, also use ZoneAlarm v7 for it's firewall.

To recommend a paid for AV I gotta agree with:

ryanrich wrote:Yep, paid anti virus will always be best.

And the best of the best... NOD32.

Pity about how much it is... It cleans Viruses like a charm!

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 26 Apr 2007, 18:46

I use, erm, whatsitcalled, AntiVir

thEnaileDonE · Post by **thEnaileDonE** » 26 Apr 2007, 18:48

I use common sense... and I never plug my computer into my phone, then people all over the world can see you through your screen... 8O

Xiphan · Post by **Xiphan** » 26 Apr 2007, 19:06

WiK1d wrote:I use, erm, whatsitcalled, AntiVir

I tried this one a while back, but it always had issues with updating itself, has those problems been sorted out now?

thEnaileDonE wrote:I use common sense... and I never plug my computer into my phone, then people all over the world can see you through your screen... 8O

Haha! Lol

jcd · Post by **jcd** » 26 Apr 2007, 20:14

Does spyware doctor detect viruses?

Nomadic2Duo · Post by **Nomadic2Duo** » 26 Apr 2007, 21:30

I have tried probably all of them and I keep going back to Kaspersky. I know it not free but to me it is worth every cent.

Tiza · Post by **Tiza** » 27 Apr 2007, 00:13

Nomadic2Duo that girl on your avatar is worth every cent.

Gatsby · Post by **Gatsby** » 27 Apr 2007, 00:30

DeathStrike · Post by **DeathStrike** » 29 May 2007, 13:27

I'm going to try Avast now when i get home. Readin all this makes it sound good. been using AVG but can't get it to update. anyone else think Avast is good?

Screeper · Post by **Screeper** » 29 May 2007, 17:34

When cleaning a clients pc i usually do a combo scan starting with AVG, then another scan with Avast. Seems to cure most problems.

I have found AVG free as a pretty effective AV, there is not to much it misses, but then again i'm not sure if there is an AV that doesn't miss something.
I've been impressed with Nod32 as well but that ain't free.

The free AVG rootkit is pretty nifty, doesn't run in real time but is rather effective at digging out most evils.

junjun · Post by **junjun** » 29 May 2007, 18:05

iv been using Bit defender 8 and i havnt had a virus yet, best of all its free,couple that with comodo firewall pro ( also free ) and you have quite a safe system. i done a leak test on comodo and it passed with flying colors compared to other brands like symantec, trend .....

Samaya · Post by **Samaya** » 29 May 2007, 20:07

I had avast about a year ago but it didn't catch all the virusses. Actually I should say that it cought less than AVG did. So I am using AVG now...

DeathStrike · Post by **DeathStrike** » 30 May 2007, 09:59

Tiza wrote:"Oh dear -- AVG 7.5 does worst of the lot with polymorphic viruses: only 2 of 12 detected. It is also the only rated "Mediocre" for detection of 130 000 PUPs. And just last October I took out a two-year sub for 5 licences."

That doesn't sound good

@Samaya: That is why i am changing. and my database is outdated and i can't update 4 sum reason.

Post by **KillerByte** » 30 May 2007, 10:32

been using avast for 3yrs. never had a problem. its a nice anti-virus to use on slower PC's cause it uses very little. AVG can be a real resource hog.

DeathStrike · Post by **DeathStrike** » 30 May 2007, 11:03

yes. as i saw last nite.

@KillerByte: what settings do u use wen scanning your computers?

Gatsby · Post by **Gatsby** » 05 Jun 2007, 10:31

Nod32 is the best, everything else is for nubs.

DeathStrike · Post by **DeathStrike** » 05 Jun 2007, 11:10

@Gatsby AND you can't read.

BEST FREE Anti-Virus.

:stupid:

Gatsby · Post by **Gatsby** » 05 Jun 2007, 11:37

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

StarBound · Post by **StarBound** » 23 Jun 2007, 21:14

Ok I am reawakening this thread in my interest. I am using AVG and from whats been said seems pretty solid.

My sister said her PC had a virus that AVG couldnt detect but since she doesnt update it doesnt say anything reliable about the situation.

Now I get the idea my pc is infected with either A) a virus that isnt being detected B) a spyware that isnt being detected by Ad-aware or C) Telkom sux (more than usual) because I am getting serious lag issues tonight and I am working on ISDN. There are 2 other wisreless networks my pc is detecting but problem is my pc is crashing or slowing down when I try to log onto wow.

I havent updated my mods so everything should be spyware free. Anything internet based is slow with lag up too 15k ms.

Is there anyway to scan your pc safely for viruses or spyware without infecting more of your system? And is there an AV recommended for this?

zoner · Post by **zoner** » 06 Aug 2007, 18:40

Anthropoid wrote:It seems that the best bet is to fork out for a paid AV - why not choose BitDefender ? (2 years License)
Only thing is then you wont be able to use the Spybot Solution aswell.. because those two are incompatible..

Best paid for antivirus (hands down) is:
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0

No contest!

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 18 Feb 2008, 10:11

After using Avast for two days I'll comfortably say I'll never be using it again.

pienkie · Post by **pienkie** » 18 Feb 2008, 10:19

Rayne wrote:After using Avast for two days I'll comfortably say I'll never be using it again.

I tried it too and had the same feeling afterwords. I have to say I'm still clinging to AVG, to me it still seems the best.

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 18 Feb 2008, 10:33

Creating it's database took over 40 minutes. Scanning only 186Gb took over an hour and 20 minutes. God forbid I one day decide to actually scan a 6xxGb backup drive. My system's slower. It's rubbish.

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 18 Feb 2008, 10:42

So what are you guys using then? I've been an AntiVir fan for ages, but i'm running AVG at the moment (only because i had to. AVG is just as useless)

Swuys · Post by **Swuys** » 18 Feb 2008, 11:12

Nod32

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