Your favourite Antivirus?

[Si Veteran]

Please use this thread as a reference for this topic, as time goes on and availabilty changes, the poll will be updated.

[thechitowncubs]

i use ubuntu :blush:

[llbbl]

whats difference between NOD32 and Norton selection?

I tried Panda I hated it! :angry:

Use AVG now.! :devil:

[llbbl]

I don't mean to be grammar police but do they spell "favourite" like that in the UK or sumpin?

[nav1]

I have the best AV there is..... A carefull user :p

[Dark Elitist]

I use Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition on one of my computers and Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security 2005 on my other. So far, I have not had any viruses, spyware, or other security problems. I have heard a lot of good things about NOD32, BitDefender, etc. I think it is a matter of personal preference really at this point. Some virus scanners detect more viruses than others but a lot of those extra detections don't seem to be in the wild.

Here are some test results as to what the best Anti-Virus software supposedly is:

virus.gr's Chart, April 2005

Best bet antivirus apps for 2005 by C|Net

The 2005 Top 5 Best Free Anti-Virus Software Results

About.com's Top 7

If you are looking for a list of Free Anti-Virus and other Internet Security software, here are some links:

Neowin.net's Freeware Alternative List

Free Internet Security Software: The Freeware Roundup

The Infinite List of Items Known as Google :rofl: ;)

Enjoy! Cheers! :yes:

Edited July 19, 2005 by AdmiralElitist

[gogosama]

i have the best antivirus out there my operating system and a product key :D :D :D :D :D :D :alien: :ninja: :D :alien: :ninja:

[AndrewNP]

was trying to decide whether to keep nod32 or switch to mcafee?...

nod32 ha been good, hasn't picked up any viruses through all my residential checks and i am relieved, but then worried that it might have been missing certain viruses and are eating away at my system.

mcafee was a good AV when i used it a while back...just would like to hear some personal opinions for this situation, and any experiences or mishaps that have happened with either.

[mugwhump]

Nod32

[-hurley18]

never had a problem with McAfee

[Arckon]

I went from McAfee to Nod32 and have never looked back.

[Nocstar]

nod32

Now if this was a Nod32 vs Kaspersky itll be more of a hard decision..

Id still keep the nod though I love it.

[Qarth]

F-Prot :)

[RootWind]

Unless you have access to McAfee VirusScan Enterprise, you should stick with NOD32.

[AppleDave Veteran]

Nod32, here is why. I ran a scan right before I uninstalled norton, it found NO infected files. Then I installed Nod32 and ran a scan. Nod32 discovered 37 infected files that Norton didnt, it even found a file on my C: drive that was holding TONS of warez that wasnt mine!!! And all of those files were infected.

NOD32 :yes:

[giga Veteran]

NOD32. Low on resources and fast scans.

[Nexus]

Nod32, here is why. I ran a scan right before I uninstalled norton, it found NO infected files. Then I installed Nod32 and ran a scan. Nod32 discovered 37 infected files that Norton didnt, it even found a file on my C: drive that was holding TONS of warez that wasnt mine!!! And all of those files were infected.

NOD32  :yes:

586240770[/snapback]

The same thing I did but I switched to Kaspersky. I think it has a better layout as well.

[bmetelsky]

I switched from Norton AV 2005 to Kaspersky AV Personal. I am very happy with KAV - the virus signatures are much quicker to update and it seems to use less resources.

[NEVER85]

I didn't like the NOD32 interface. I'd go with Kaspersky, even though that wasn't one of the choices. ;)

[devyant]

NOD32, Kaspersky if you have extra resources ;)

[GhostShell]

Go with NOD32. ;)

[+virtorio MVC]

No contest between those option, NOD32 is the clear winner.

It's is true that Kaspersky has a nicer interface (plus it's also a fine scanner), but my feeling is, if you know how to use a computer you'll have no problems with the NOD32 UI. Especially since it spends 99% of it's time sitting in your system tray without you even needing to look at the interface (I still haven't figured out why Anti-Virus companies like to fill their software with cartoonish pictures).

[giga Veteran]

I dont get why people are complaining about the interface. Nice and minimal. No extra junk buttons or anything.

[+virtorio MVC]

I dont get why people are complaining about the interface. Nice and minimal. No extra junk buttons or anything.

586240882[/snapback]

I assume they complain about the interface of the main NOD32 program, not the Control Centre, which is a very easy to use (and attractive) interface.

[canuckerfan]

NOD32! It's very easy on resources and has a strong scanning engine. :)

[ev0|]

the 2 best av's are symantec corp 10 and nod32, hands down. Those are your only real choices.