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Antivirus experience vs. reviews
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22. November 2005 @ 23:32 |
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Hi all,
Since I'm the first to post in this new forum can someone give some good insight on antivirus software. Really interested as I read tons of reviews by "experts" in magazines but not quite satisfied as the ones they usually endorse have a big ad somewhere in the same mag :(. i for one am using norton but AD has taught me that it is a resource hog and since my occupation has me mobile I need something easy on the resources, light on the pockets (will pay if widely endorsed) and user friendly. All feedback is welcome :).
P.S. Thanks AD now I know I will become even more addicted to AD.
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23. November 2005 @ 09:21 |
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Hehe,
If you ask about here, most would certainly agree that AVG is pretty much as good as it gets. When I first installed i found 7 trojans on my computer, whereas the NAV05 only found four. So that is for trojans that Norton would have left me with. AVG uses less resources than Norton, and most others for that matter, and the best thing about it is that it is free!! :)
Definite reccomendation...
Download can be found here.
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
I encourage all who read this to get it if you don't already. Even If you already have an anti-virus, as it would even be good as backup if....I mean when your current anti-v lets the viruses slip into your system! ;)
Lethal
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23. November 2005 @ 09:34 |
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So far I have tried Mcafee, Norton's, AVG and Etrust Ez Antivirus http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft Assuming that there is no perfect antivirus software then I can't score higher that a 9 out of 10. There are several parameters to judge by and I've only chosen a few simple ones which I've listed below. Performance refers to how well it detects viruses and removes them and this was the most important parameter for me. Some maybe good a detection but fall short on removal so that when you run the scan again you still detect some of the infected files again. AVG did that and Ez removed them. Norton's detected an infected file in my System32 folder but did not ID it and in addition could not quarantine or remove it. Ez antivirus detected it and identified it as a Rootkit file. I have given favorable points for cost effectiveness(bearing in mind that the costs are pretty close but free is advantageous) and effective resource usage and performance. I know that this is very subjective but you asked for personal experience, so here's my assessment.
In the final analysis I use both Ez & AVG which work great together. I am hard pressed to tell you which single program is best. So far Ez Antivirus(which I have not seen mentioned previously on AD) has worked best for me as a single program, but I've only had it running for about 1 month before I added AVG. I only added the latter since it has been recommended so frequently here on AD, but Ez antivirus still out performs it as I mentioned before. AVG in my opinion is a very, very close second. Sorry for the delay in posting the table but I was having some difficulty doing it. Hope this helps.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 24. November 2005 @ 08:32
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ddp
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23. November 2005 @ 11:50 |
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23. November 2005 @ 20:02 |
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@ddp,
I've seen that so much from you I copied n pasted it in case of memory lapse :). Ran each as stated and was surprised at the adware it found from browsing :(.
@lethal_b,
Thanx definitely appreciate the endorsement as I was leaning towards getting it
@Jamzbond,
Great analysis as I overlooked ez antivirus as their firewall didn't get good reviews. Firsthand experience is always the best teacher :). Does ez anti virus have right click and scan abilities?
One software that I read several times will work in conjunction w/ any antivirus is panda true prevent...will google and post link for forum accessment.
does avg have the option to download the updates if I am using a pc not connected to the net? would be great for the test pc I have.
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23. November 2005 @ 21:40 |
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@ Admin Staff
Thanks for creating this forum. It's really going to be of great benefit to so many of us.
@ Matt72
Thanks for being the visionary. I focussed on antivirus programs since that was your question but here are my other security features. I have Zone Alarm Pro running all the time & I run the following daily in this order. All are free
1st AdwareSE
2nd Spybot search & destroy
3rd a2 guard(the 2 is a superscript = squared)
Yes Ez Antivirus does have a right click & scan feature. When you right click, you see etrust Ez Antivirus, just click on that. If you use any of the others that I've mentioned, when you right click it says scan with....
I think that Ddp pretty much annihilates everything in his concise but precise post.
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24. November 2005 @ 05:22 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 24. November 2005 @ 05:34
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ddp
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24. November 2005 @ 06:38 |
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26. November 2005 @ 09:09 |
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I use Trends Micro PC-cillin, it updates VERY regularly, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. It has not let a virus in - yet-! I am perfectly happy with it - it doesn't seem to use up too much resources either. Mind you, I do have 1.5 gig of PC3200 memory, my available memory is in the 1.25 gig area.
Marvellous!
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r2baruch
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26. November 2005 @ 10:15 |
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26. November 2005 @ 10:19 |
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OK i skipped everybodys advice and im going to give mine even if it was already given.
The best Anti-Spyware by far is Microsofts Beta. Created by Giant Sofware. It is free from the microsft site.
I have a F Secure AntiVirus from my internet provider. It is very good. It is also free. Ask you internet provider.
A good free anti virus is also AVG Free.
DO NOT GET NORTON INTERNET SECURITY. It will slow your computer down and block you from sites and access the web more than you would ever beleive.
PS2 Swap Magic/40GB HD Advance 70+ *Backup* Games
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20. December 2005 @ 13:46 |
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use ad aware se personal
microsoft anti spyware
spybot search and destroy
ccleaner
cwshreader
avg free
mozzila firefox
zone alarm firewall
ewido
all are free downloads.also e scan is handy
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28. January 2006 @ 10:09 |
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3. February 2006 @ 09:05 |
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Hi all,
Sorry was handling official duties offsite for awhile. My question is if I want to remove lets say mcafee or norton from my pcs how would I be able to delete them completely and not have a conflict with avg. Thanks in advance.
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3. February 2006 @ 09:09 |
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add/remove then use CCleaner to scan for of their remaining .dll's that should do it.
PS2 Swap Magic/40GB HD Advance 70+ *Backup* Games
Gateway Celeron M 1.4ghz 512 RAM 60 GB+160GB WD External USB
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ddp
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3. February 2006 @ 09:12 |
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matt, do you know how to use regedit?
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3. February 2006 @ 09:41 |
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I am vaguely familiar with it ddp. I use uninstaller 2006 and after it removes the program it goes into the registry and removes any remaining entries there. Not sure if that is along the same lines as physically going in to edit the registry.
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13. February 2006 @ 05:37 |
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Sorry to bump this thread but I am looking for a program that removes mcafee. I have searched their site, googled and pulled my hair out since the last time I tried didn't get it all so had to repair/. re-install it. Just want to get rid of mcafee as I'm not a fan of it.
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