Best Virus Scanner

Krokodil Gena · 10-24-2004, 01:28 AM

Myself, I'd stick with AVG... especially while it's still free. I heard that, once enough of us use it, they will make it subscription only. They seem to keep their database as up-to-date as anyone.

GigaBytez5 · 10-24-2004, 03:47 AM

Norton Sux, Go SpyBot S&D all the way! Ad-Aware works GREAT for AdWare removal!

BlaBli · 10-24-2004, 02:22 PM

i use avg 6 and i just love it...
small simple and works!!!!

i tried their version 7 but it has to b configured as the mail account pop3 server (127.0.0.1) and i just hate that... it doesnt work with my antispam app that use the same thing hehehehehe

go for avg... its great!

**Praetor** · 10-24-2004, 02:48 PM

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Norton Sux, Go SpyBot S&D all the way! Ad-Aware works GREAT for AdWare removal!

It doesnt help -- Computer guy -- that you missed out on a couple things,
1. While Norton makes a crapload of products, for better or worse, none of them are dedicated antispyware tools like Spybot and thus the implied comparison is meaningless

2. "Go Spybot S&D all the way!" but "Ad-Aware works GREAT...." -- obviously not great enough.

3. You've said that norton's products suck yet fail to provide a reason for it ... oh lemme guess "it uses too many system resources" or "it slows down your computer" right? Have a look at the following .. and this is the uber resource and system intensive Corporate Edition version too complete with components of the security suite.

At the end of the day, it helps your credibility if you avoid blanket statements.

Maurik · 10-26-2004, 11:57 PM

I'm using avast at the moment... it updates frequently and its easy to configure, goes a bit over the top when it finds a virus tho(like a woman calling "virus detected, virus detected" etc etc, and a big nuclear radiation sign popping up, and the a message box comes up saying "there's no need to panic" -- sheesh!.... I used to use AVG but it's really annoying and cant detect or get rid of some virii/viruses (open 4 discussion)....

harrisonb · 10-29-2004, 07:58 PM

i also use PC cillin - its very good

and i like its automatic updates.

They are always very very quick.

superflysmith · 10-30-2004, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jancz3rt

Avast is my personal choice. It's a Czech program for free and with some great features. Thanks and go to www.avast.com

JAN

That's my choice as well.

kevinc · 11-02-2004, 03:48 PM

I use Norton, but of course would love something free! Is Avast as up to date as Norton when it comes to newer viruses??

**Praetor** · 11-02-2004, 04:59 PM

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Is Avast as up to date as Norton when it comes to newer viruses??

Indeedy almost all AV solutions are about on par as far as regular updates go. I dont know if Avast (or anything other than Norton/Symantec) provides perimeter defence updates (i.e., 30-40 updates per day) but for mopst people thats not a concern

Verrona · 11-02-2004, 05:01 PM

The best has 2 be Norton Internet Security. Most standard virsus scanners update their database every 30 days. However Norton internet security updates everyday!!

It's worth the money...every last penny!!

10-24-2004, 03:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
GigaBytez5 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 17 Posts: 29	Norton Sux, Go SpyBot S&D all the way! Ad-Aware works GREAT for AdWare removal! __________________ ~ This is my sad little siggy ~

10-24-2004, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
BlaBli Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 99	Avg Ruuuuullllllsssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i use avg 6 and i just love it... small simple and works!!!! i tried their version 7 but it has to b configured as the mail account pop3 server (127.0.0.1) and i just hate that... it doesnt work with my antispam app that use the same thing hehehehehe go for avg... its great!

10-26-2004, 11:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Maurik Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 63	I'm using avast at the moment... it updates frequently and its easy to configure, goes a bit over the top when it finds a virus tho(like a woman calling "virus detected, virus detected" etc etc, and a big nuclear radiation sign popping up, and the a message box comes up saying "there's no need to panic" -- sheesh!.... I used to use AVG but it's really annoying and cant detect or get rid of some virii/viruses (open 4 discussion).... __________________ =-=-=Maurik=-=-= Click Main Box - Homebrew ;) ECS EZ BUDDIE AMD 2500+ Barton @ 1.9ghz 256mb PC 3200 DDR ram (soon to be 768mb) 80gb Maxtor Diamond Plus 9 108MB/s wlan LG CD-RW/DVD-Rom Drive Onboard 6.1 sound GeForce 4 MX 440 SE With AGP 8x 128mb Refurbishing Dell IBEG-2 Slot P3 700Mhz 128MB Rambus "Rimms" 20gb Maxtor DVD Drive CD-RW Drive Creative 5.1 Soundblaster Live nVidia Riva TNT 2 M64 32Mb

11-02-2004, 03:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
kevinc New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	I use Norton, but of course would love something free! Is Avast as up to date as Norton when it comes to newer viruses?? __________________ Inkjet and Toner Resource

11-02-2004, 05:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Verrona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Age: 21 Posts: 362	The best has 2 be Norton Internet Security. Most standard virsus scanners update their database every 30 days. However Norton internet security updates everyday!! It's worth the money...every last penny!! __________________ Verrona Fedora Bugs Tester :D How to ask a question.

10-24-2004, 01:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Krokodil Gena New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3	Myself, I'd stick with AVG... especially while it's still free. I heard that, once enough of us use it, they will make it subscription only. They seem to keep their database as up-to-date as anyone.

10-29-2004, 07:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
harrisonb New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 13	i also use PC cillin - its very good and i like its automatic updates. They are always very very quick.

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