Best anti-virus program?

**z80** · 21-07-08, 10:50 PM

Which is the best in your opinion?

if you choose "other" then please specify.

Norton
Kaspersky
McAfee
Sophos
Avira
Nod32
Avast

other

**kevin1341** · 21-07-08, 11:05 PM

We are using Rising Antivirus and Rising Firewall.It has been about 18 months we have used them and they have been great.

kevin1341 Far West NSW AU

**Chimp** · 21-07-08, 11:06 PM

Personally Norton.

**LeroyPatrol** · 21-07-08, 11:27 PM

Other....Norton Corporate edition (not the domestic version) and Sophos. Don't know if they are the best but what one doesn't catch the other usually does and vice versa.

Leroy

**urban_s0ulja** · 21-07-08, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimp

Personally Norton.

lol

**shagga66** · 21-07-08, 11:39 PM

nod32 here.

Shagga

**urban_s0ulja** · 22-07-08, 12:07 AM

i dont use anti-virus on my desktop/laptop, i havnt come accross any major issues in the last ~18 Months or so. But i reinstall windows every ~12months or so if i can be bothered

use avg on the rest of the computers around the house

**intelliGEORGE** · 22-07-08, 12:29 AM

I find avast works well.

Internet Mail:
- Scan outbound mail [SMTP]
- Scan inbound mail [POP3]
- Scan inbound mail [IMAP]
- Scan inbound news [NNTP]
- Scan outbound news [NNTP]
- Heuristic sensitivity: high

Instant Messengers:
- MSN Messenger
- ICQ
- Trillian Messenger

Network Shield:
- Show messages

Outlook:
- Scan inbound and outbound mail
- Scan all messages on open
- Heuristic sensitivity: high

P2P Shield:
- Kazaa & KazaaLite
- Direct Connect
- Direct Connect++

Filesystem:
- Scan all files on write
- Scan selected files on open

Web Shield:
- Scan HTTP traffic

Never had a problem with avast since replacing Norton Internet Security.

**best4less** · 22-07-08, 01:09 AM

Avira Makes me happy

**RHCP** · 22-07-08, 01:13 AM

Personally i can't fault kaspersky, extremely light on the resources and seems to catch most things and isn't intrusive. 7$ for a years subscription from ebay....about the only legit software i have.

I have mcaffee security center on another computer, it is more resource hungry than kaspersky (and previous mcaffee software), but it is free and seems to do a good job.

A lot of people recommend nod32, i think the FBI is/were using this as their scanning software...

Norton - have had a lot of bad experiences with it, very sluggish and poor performance and far too intrusive and a bitch to uninstall in some circumstances. Note, my experiences are limited to home versions of norton, i have heard that server/corporate versions are another beast (pretty good) altogether.

Cheers, RHCP.

**best4less** · 22-07-08, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHCP

Norton - have had a lot of bad experiences with it, very sluggish and poor performance and far too intrusive and a bitch to uninstall in some circumstances. Note, my experiences are limited to home versions of norton, i have heard that server/corporate versions are another beast (pretty good) altogether.

Cheers, RHCP.

I think of Norton as more of a virus than a antivirus

**myf360f1** · 22-07-08, 08:31 AM

I use F-Secure supplied free by Optus, works well not as cumbersome as Nortons which I had previously for 5 years.

**GavinSV** · 22-07-08, 08:46 AM

I can't believe you'd run a poll like this and leave TrendMicro off the list. It's "Other" for me!

**Twoshots** · 22-07-08, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GavinSV

I can't believe you'd run a poll like this and leave TrendMicro off the list. It's "Other" for me!

What he said.

TMIS has looked after myself and my customers for alot of years.

**troyboy** · 22-07-08, 09:43 AM

AVG Free For Me

**therufus** · 22-07-08, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urban_s0ulja

lol

Don't laugh. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just think how lucky he is to have his opinion posted here, what with all the viruses and IE smashing spyware he has on his computer

**Sanity** · 22-07-08, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therufus

Don't laugh.

At least he has something installed on his computer. Its rather ironic that Urban is laughing at someone when he nothing ( but nasties ) on his computer.

Kaspersky for me. I have tried almost all of them over the last few years and formed my opinion based on their performances ( or lack of ). Like RHCP , I purchased it via Ebay for a good price and wont be changing after trying the rest. I would rate Kaspersky as best and AVG as the worst by far.

**yeahbabi** · 22-07-08, 12:02 PM

got AVG,
with link scanner turned off.

**Jaz808** · 22-07-08, 01:05 PM

v-com for 8+ years on pc's
Trend Micro last couple of years on the laptops, this year its too slow to start

**ingxen** · 22-07-08, 01:19 PM

AVG 8 with link scanner disabled and "slow scan" selected to use the least amount of resources.

View Poll Results: Which is the best in your opinion?
Norton	3	4.05%
Kaspersky	10	13.51%
McAfee	3	4.05%
Sophos	1	1.35%
Avira	2	2.70%
Nod32	26	35.14%
Avast	9	12.16%
other	20	27.03%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

21-07-08, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (42) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,668 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 3 Days and 5:26:17	Best anti-virus program? Which is the best in your opinion? if you choose "other" then please specify. Norton Kaspersky McAfee Sophos Avira Nod32 Avast other Last edited by z80 : 21-07-08 at 11:29 PM.

21-07-08, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
kevin1341 Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 42 Spent time on board: 6 Days and 9:30:59	Rising Antivirus + Rising Firewall We are using Rising Antivirus and Rising Firewall.It has been about 18 months we have used them and they have been great. kevin1341 Far West NSW AU

21-07-08, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
LeroyPatrol Premium Member iTrader: (13) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,802 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 0 Weeks, 0 Days and 3:21:40	Other....Norton Corporate edition (not the domestic version) and Sophos. Don't know if they are the best but what one doesn't catch the other usually does and vice versa. Leroy __________________ ------------------------------------------- I might not be smart but I'm really strong! -------------------------------------------

22-07-08, 12:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
urban_s0ulja Premium Member iTrader: (14) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,082	i dont use anti-virus on my desktop/laptop, i havnt come accross any major issues in the last ~18 Months or so. But i reinstall windows every ~12months or so if i can be bothered use avg on the rest of the computers around the house __________________ (Advertising Space For Rent) $20 A Year. Pm Me

21-07-08, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chimp Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 211 Spent time on board: 4 Days and 0:26:35	Personally Norton.

21-07-08, 11:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
shagga66 Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 476	nod32 here. Shagga

22-07-08, 12:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
intelliGEORGE <insert title here> iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 910 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 2 Days and 22:03:29	I find avast works well. Internet Mail: - Scan outbound mail [SMTP] - Scan inbound mail [POP3] - Scan inbound mail [IMAP] - Scan inbound news [NNTP] - Scan outbound news [NNTP] - Heuristic sensitivity: high Instant Messengers: - MSN Messenger - ICQ - Trillian Messenger Network Shield: - Show messages Outlook: - Scan inbound and outbound mail - Scan all messages on open - Heuristic sensitivity: high P2P Shield: - Kazaa & KazaaLite - Direct Connect - Direct Connect++ Filesystem: - Scan all files on write - Scan selected files on open Web Shield: - Scan HTTP traffic Never had a problem with avast since replacing Norton Internet Security. __________________ George Hindy Hire A Subby Pty Ltd \| Professional Security Services Phone/Fax: 61 2 9721 2803 \| Mob: 0413 653 191 www.intellihouse.com.au

22-07-08, 01:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,198 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 0 Weeks, 3 Days and 9:41:38	Avira Makes me happy __________________ Please wipe your feet before walking all over me

22-07-08, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
RHCP Depressingly Boring iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Molesting a Cow Posts: 227 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 0 Days and 4:21:23	Personally i can't fault kaspersky, extremely light on the resources and seems to catch most things and isn't intrusive. 7$ for a years subscription from ebay....about the only legit software i have. I have mcaffee security center on another computer, it is more resource hungry than kaspersky (and previous mcaffee software), but it is free and seems to do a good job. A lot of people recommend nod32, i think the FBI is/were using this as their scanning software... Norton - have had a lot of bad experiences with it, very sluggish and poor performance and far too intrusive and a bitch to uninstall in some circumstances. Note, my experiences are limited to home versions of norton, i have heard that server/corporate versions are another beast (pretty good) altogether. Cheers, RHCP. __________________ Democracy: Three wolves and a sheep voting on what's for lunch.

22-07-08, 08:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
myf360f1 Still Learning iTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 544 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 0 Days and 12:36:50	I use F-Secure supplied free by Optus, works well not as cumbersome as Nortons which I had previously for 5 years.

22-07-08, 08:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
GavinSV Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 53 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 8:52:29	Best anti-virus program? I can't believe you'd run a poll like this and leave TrendMicro off the list. It's "Other" for me!

22-07-08, 09:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
troyboy Senior Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 217 Spent time on board: 4 Days and 2:08:44	AVG Free For Me

22-07-08, 12:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
yeahbabi Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 63 Spent time on board: 4 Days and 1:49:42	got AVG, with link scanner turned off.

22-07-08, 01:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jaz808 Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hell Posts: 237 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 12:51:27	v-com for 8+ years on pc's Trend Micro last couple of years on the laptops, this year its too slow to start

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22-07-08, 01:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
ingxen Premium Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane QLD Posts: 141 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 16:11:19	AVG 8 with link scanner disabled and "slow scan" selected to use the least amount of resources.

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