Help me choose some antivirus?

monoman · 10-07-2007, 12:33 AM

Hi, haven't posted here in a while, hope everyone's well

Basically my Norton subscription has only a few days left now, and I'm looking at other alternatives for anti virus packages. Since I'm not really up to date with anti virus software, what is the best choice for me?

I'm hopefully looking for something that is not only antivirus, but also has a good firewall, and anti spyware too. And also I want something thats free. I don't really mind if I have to get three seperate packages, one for each, but so long as they are free and perform well.

I've been recommended AVG, and NOD32, but both free versions seem very limited, and I don't think either has a firewall, or anti spyware.

Thanks for the help,
Mono

colt1911 · 10-07-2007, 01:08 AM

For your anti-virus I recommend Avast or AVG both have free versions and are good programs. For a firewall either windows firewall or Zonealarm, which both are free. I use windows firewall but also a router which is very good. For your anti-spyware use Spybot search and destroy, spyware terminate, or Avg has a free one also.

hermeslyre · 10-07-2007, 01:11 AM

I've never paid for a AV or AS, so I dunno what is included in their packages, But i can tell you that i've used most of the free sorts and have never come acrossed one with a firewall, and I can't say I've seen an AV with AS support along with it.

That said some free Anitvirri scanners come with a form of "resident protection". It'll monitor what's on your computer, to a limited extent, and warn you if, say you download some um, kitty pictures, and instead a trojan or highjacker sort comes aboard. Very useful. Avira Antivir (I'm using) and Avast are two sorts that use this. Neither have Antispyware support, so you'll need a AS. Certain AS' have the same form of "resident monitoring", Spyware terminator (im using) is the only one i can think of at the moment, that incorporates this.

As for a Firewall, the Hardware firewall included in most router are the best. Add to that fact a router effectively becomes the computer and hides the real computer behind a client PIPA (Private IP address) it really shapes up to be the best protection available for the PC. If you can't get one, for any reason, a software firewall is the second best option. Comodo and zonealarm are two firewalls that are much better than the generic Windows firewall and should replace it immediately, if not already done.

Cleric7x9 · 10-07-2007, 02:06 AM

NOD32 is the best IMO, but it isnt free. there is a trial though

kobaj · 10-07-2007, 03:19 AM

Virus-Avast
Firewall-windows/router
Spyware-Adaware SE.

f.i.t.h · 10-11-2007, 12:44 AM

Use avira, see my sig for link

Nevakonaza · 10-11-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cleric7x9

NOD32 is the best IMO, but it isnt free. there is a trial though

yes if you want a paid antivirus then go NOD.

Its brilliant...picks up nastys quickly,Hardly uses any system resources (Unlike greedy norton

)

thedarksun · 10-11-2007, 09:01 AM

panda antivirus all the way. I just Love the fing panda icon, its so cute.

Short Ram Air · 10-11-2007, 09:05 AM

Avast! is what the cool kids use.

patrickv · 10-11-2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.i.t.h

Use avira, see my sig for link

The ulitame solution, apart from NOD

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedarksun

panda antivirus all the way. I just Love the fing panda icon, its so cute.

I tried panda last year, slowed that Pc down to hell , dunno why, but panda has good detection rates

Quote:

Originally Posted by Short Ram Air

Avast! is what the cool kids use.

lol, cool kids

or you meant cool people

10-07-2007, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
monoman Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B'ham UK Posts: 458	Help me choose some antivirus? Hi, haven't posted here in a while, hope everyone's well Basically my Norton subscription has only a few days left now, and I'm looking at other alternatives for anti virus packages. Since I'm not really up to date with anti virus software, what is the best choice for me? I'm hopefully looking for something that is not only antivirus, but also has a good firewall, and anti spyware too. And also I want something thats free. I don't really mind if I have to get three seperate packages, one for each, but so long as they are free and perform well. I've been recommended AVG, and NOD32, but both free versions seem very limited, and I don't think either has a firewall, or anti spyware. Thanks for the help, Mono __________________ -Chance favours the prepared mind! -Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. -Reality.sys corrupt. reboot universe? Y/N Unmediated - Future Prophecy

10-07-2007, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
colt1911 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 654	For your anti-virus I recommend Avast or AVG both have free versions and are good programs. For a firewall either windows firewall or Zonealarm, which both are free. I use windows firewall but also a router which is very good. For your anti-spyware use Spybot search and destroy, spyware terminate, or Avg has a free one also. __________________ Vista Home Premium 64bit Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl Intel Q9450 w/ Zalman 9700 cooler Corsair XMS2 PC 6400C4 DDR2 -800 ( 4 gigs ) Evga 8800GTS 512mb ( G92 ) w/ Acer P221w 22" LCD Seagate 500Gb 32mb cache Sata 2 WD 500gb 16mb cache Sata 2 w/ WD 250 Sata 2 2 Asus Sata DVD Burners Ultra Aluminus Full Tower w/ Antec Neopower 650 watt PSU Asus Xonar 7.1 Pci card w/ Logitech Z5500 speakers

10-07-2007, 02:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
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10-07-2007, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
kobaj Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,216	Virus-Avast Firewall-windows/router Spyware-Adaware SE. __________________ My site My sigThanks Kornowski for ava and sig. Winner of photo competition: Bokeh.

10-11-2007, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-07-2007, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	I've never paid for a AV or AS, so I dunno what is included in their packages, But i can tell you that i've used most of the free sorts and have never come acrossed one with a firewall, and I can't say I've seen an AV with AS support along with it. That said some free Anitvirri scanners come with a form of "resident protection". It'll monitor what's on your computer, to a limited extent, and warn you if, say you download some um, kitty pictures, and instead a trojan or highjacker sort comes aboard. Very useful. Avira Antivir (I'm using) and Avast are two sorts that use this. Neither have Antispyware support, so you'll need a AS. Certain AS' have the same form of "resident monitoring", Spyware terminator (im using) is the only one i can think of at the moment, that incorporates this. As for a Firewall, the Hardware firewall included in most router are the best. Add to that fact a router effectively becomes the computer and hides the real computer behind a client PIPA (Private IP address) it really shapes up to be the best protection available for the PC. If you can't get one, for any reason, a software firewall is the second best option. Comodo and zonealarm are two firewalls that are much better than the generic Windows firewall and should replace it immediately, if not already done.

10-11-2007, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
thedarksun Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 61	panda antivirus all the way. I just Love the fing panda icon, its so cute.

10-11-2007, 09:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Short Ram Air banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 23 Posts: 214	Avast! is what the cool kids use.

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