Antivirus program Poll

[johnb35]

Ok guys and gals, since I somehow screwed up the original poll settings, I've made a new one.

This poll goes with the programs that are in this thread.

http://www.computerforum.com/166728-list-security-programs-use.html

Again, please limit choices to 2 programs.

This poll does work correctly this time.

 

[Jagga]

Would a anti-virus program be sufficient to keep you protected for tasks such as web browsing and watching streamed video (youtube).

 

[Shane]

I use Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 for Paid,I think it offers good protection.

Before i used Avast Free,seemed to do the trick but i wanted a full security package.

 

[voyagerfan99]

I use MSE and Avast myself. However, I highly recommend A-Squared Anti-Malware from Emsisoft. It is by far the most secure AV I have ever come across.

 

[johnb35]

I use MSE and Avast myself. However, I highly recommend A-Squared Anti-Malware from Emsisoft. It is by far the most secure AV I have ever come across.

Just now realized I forgot about A-Squared. I'll have to add that to the program list.

 

[tremmor]

Im also using Kaspersky Internet Security 2011. lots of protection and many options.

 

[TFT]

Use to use AVG but have been running MSE for the last 12 months with no probs.
Options are very limited, doesn't need any user intervention, has prevented me from certain actions so that's a good plus point but maybe it's all because I realise what's bad out there and avoid it.

 

[fastdude]

I use Avast, though our family PC has kaspersky and it's never failed us

 

[Quiltface]

MSE here, its free, light, and effective. Free for personal use i believe. ClamAV/Win on the other hand is completely free (home/corporate) and will install on windows server which MSE wont do. So if you were wanting a AV solution for your office and wanted to save a buck and be compliant as well... clamav/win is the way to go. I don't believe there is a AV server option though so every client updates on its own.

 

[voyagerfan99]

Just now realized I forgot about A-Squared. I'll have to add that to the program list.

I was going through their website when I had my dad buy a subscription and saw they have an emergency scanner for free. I downloaded it and use it now and again here at the computer shop along with combofix and malwarebytes

 

[iAteBillyMays]

Avira works like a charm. I have yet to get a virus with it.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

I use NOTHING!! Mahaha!
Though it will be interesting how this poll turns out, I'm considering getting an AV program even though none of our computers have gotten a virus, trojan, or otherwise for the past 5 years.
Though there was that AV program scam that decided to install itself...but that may have been my mom
Because I am worried about not having AV, I'm using Ubuntu right now.

 

[fastdude]

I use NOTHING!! Mahaha!
Though it will be interesting how this poll turns out, I'm considering getting an AV program even though none of our computers have gotten a virus, trojan, or otherwise for the past 5 years.
Though there was that AV program scam that decided to install itself...but that may have been my mom
Because I am worried about not having AV, I'm using Ubuntu right now.

Well, linux is pretty secure. I guess not many viruses are targeted at unbuntu. Still, better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Aastii]

Me and Avast.

The user is the best protection though, you start going to dodgy sites, downloaded from untrusted/illegal sources, opening up all spam that you get and clicking on ads, it is just a matter of time before you get yourself infected. Common sense > AV

 

[lubo4444]

Kaspersky is the best of all in my opinion. ESET32 is my second choice because it's light and it worked perfect for me before. Although i dont use them anymore, they are still the best choices for me.

 

[pachm]

I have used many internet security programs in the past 10 years. Microsoft mse is a program to seriously consider. It has never failed me and I trust it 99%. it is light on resources and quite user friendly.

 

[tech savvy]

AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall here, very good.

 

[johnb35]

AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall here, very good.

Well the new Avg sucks, it wants you to reboot after every update

 

[Quiltface]

Well the new Avg sucks, it wants you to reboot after every update

Codename "AVG 98"

 

[johnb35]

Codename "AVG 98"

Huh? You lost me on that one. The new one is avg 2011