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Scared0o0Rabbit - Feb 7, 2008

		Scared0o0Rabbit		Feb 7, 2008
			So I've got a fresh install of xp to install antivirus on. What antivirus do you recomend? I've used AVG primarily in the past.

		vbt		Feb 7, 2008
			I use antivir and used before avg but removed it for some reasons.

		martinex		Feb 7, 2008
			I'm using avira antyvir and firewall under winXP.

		Madroms		Feb 8, 2008
			I have Avast at work and had it at home but I switched to Antivir on december when I did a whole reinstall. Antivir is better than Avast and non intrusive.

		Kuta		Feb 8, 2008
			I am using Trend Micro Internet Security 2008. It monitors internet traffic and changes made to system files as well as scanning for viruses and spyware. Probably does everything you would want it to. How would you pick good virus software?

		dibz		Feb 8, 2008
			I prefer the eset variaties myself. Currently I'm using Eset Smart Security 3 and it's been my favorite so far. This would be akin to the internet security package Kuta mentioned in features. If you want _just_ antivirus, I'd highly recommend Eset's NOD32. There is a trial available at eset.com to try it first.

		mtxblau		Feb 8, 2008
			I like Avast, I use it on most of my windows machines. Just curious for those who used avast in the past and switched - in what way is antivir less intrusive?

		Madroms		Feb 9, 2008
			Antivir has those better features than Avast (for me): - better Guard scan (when you download files and browse the internet) - a better and most up to date virus definition files. Avast is known to not update quickly their virus definition with the last virii found. - non intrusive for me because you never need to restart your PC when installing/updating/removing antivir and also antivir do not refresh your screen every minutes, something avast does all the time - antivir has a rootkit detection engine (I don't think avast has one) - avast didn't detect the adober virus I got when I inserted a USB key with it. So it was installed on my PC Strangely, avast detected it when I choose the exe in the scan engine => avast has a bad guard scan engine. Avast also didn't detect another virus I got some times ago. But now, I always use antivir at home + virustotal and another online scanner because using any progs from not 100% sure sources. NOD32 is also a very good antivirus but not free. You can check some online AV comparatives like http://www.av-comparatives.org/... to have an idea. If you can read french, here are 2 great topics to read: http://forum.malekal.com/ftopic3528.php... http://forum.malekal.com/ftopic3123.php...

		IceDigger		Jul 18, 2008
			I use and resell NOD32 for all my clients pcs.

		martinex		Aug 15, 2008
			The latest avast and firewall quite well in weapons system, but it is the best linux and not paid syf/shit

		dibz		Aug 29, 2008
			Say, if anyone wants to get NOD32 Antivirus home for cheap newegg's got a pretty good deal right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...AFC-Spoofee&... Use the coupon: EMCAJCJAK To get it for $14.99 shipped (Source: Spoofee...)

		maxdakota		Jul 1, 2010
			Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 Kaspersky Labââ¬â¢s latest antivirus software protects you from malicious software of any kind. Also included in the top-notch Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 is a virtual keyboard to protect you from password stealing programs, as well as new Kaspersky URL Advisor to warn you from bogus sites so that you can surf worry-free.

		Peterkorse12		Jul 14, 2010
			McAFee and EsetNod32 are good antivirus programs. I am using EsetNod32 which prevents my system from virus attacks. And for firewall security I prefer ZoneAlarm which is the best one and passed out the Leak test also.

		Dovecam.W		Jul 30, 2010
			Best antivirus...? Its all a matter of opinion. I use Avast , I have also got superantispyware and Malwarebytes. I recently changed to Comodo firewall which seems fine and I seem to boot up quicker. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans Hackers etc. I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly.