Which Anti-virus software do you use ?

Etrnlwanderer · 1st April 2008, 17:21

Have always used a Symantec antivirus program from the days I first owned a computer. They might be a little resource hungry but have never given me reason to switch to another AV software. Presently running on Notron 360. Its a cool one, as it protects, backs up and optimises my computer 24/7.

mail4loys · 1st April 2008, 17:40

I use norton antivirus 2005

phamilyman · 1st April 2008, 19:28

earlier AVG for close to 9 years (except a windoze free period!) and now avast. never a reason to crib.

FERRO · 1st April 2008, 19:57

AVG free edition works many times better then most commercial available ones.
Along with a tiny freewares combofix.exe & Hijackthis.exe for those occasional wiping of spywares which none of the Antivirus can remove no matter how expensive it is.

hellspawn · 7th April 2008, 01:31

Im using eset nod32 antivirus.It scores really well in heuristics tests. And doesnt use too much of the computers processing power.
Was using kaspersky before this.

MaserQ · 7th April 2008, 12:51

Norton it used to be. AVG does the job perfectly now.

normally_crazy · 7th April 2008, 12:56

Me using Norton 360. 1000 bucks for 1 year. Doing just fine.

btw - Is it possible for me to scan my computer with another anti-virus programme while running Norton 360 ?? Just want to check if its effective.

Amey · 7th April 2008, 15:12

Using eset NOD32 as of now.
I am a big fan of Kaspersky.Soon gonna buy a license for it, its just 500 bucks an year.Much better and lighter than all the crap norton has to offer for sure

hkanitkar · 7th April 2008, 17:38

how is the Quickheal Antivirus 2008 ? Planning to get 3 licenses @ Rs.1600 from my dealer.

abhibh · 7th April 2008, 22:12

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Originally Posted by hkanitkar

how is the Quickheal Antivirus 2008 ? Planning to get 3 licenses @ Rs.1600 from my dealer.

Quickheal is ok ok. But i have used it and eats resources. Better get Kaspersky for Rs 500.

IMP · 7th April 2008, 23:50

Kaspersky for 500 bucks? wow, where do you get it? is it just the AV or the Internet security suite?
I Was using avast for the last 2 years, but i installed Kaspersky trial version last week, and it found some 15 viruses residing happily on my computer. I even tried NOD32 before that, it found no viruses.

Amey · 8th April 2008, 07:42

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Originally Posted by hkanitkar

how is the Quickheal Antivirus 2008 ? Planning to get 3 licenses @ Rs.1600 from my dealer.

Dont go for it Hrishikesh, buy Kaspersky,its ages ahead of that Quickheal crap.
Kaspersky has been in the Top 3 Antivirus in the world for quite some time now.Speaks a lot for itself.

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Kaspersky for 500 bucks? wow, where do you get it? is it just the AV or the Internet security suite?
I Was using avast for the last 2 years, but i installed Kaspersky trial version last week, and it found some 15 viruses residing happily on my computer. I even tried NOD32 before that, it found no viruses.

Here is the link from where you can purchase locally,

Kaspersky Antivirus 7

Kaspersky Internet Security 7

vinzrox · 10th April 2008, 11:29

I Use AVG 7.5 AntiVirus.

IMP · 12th April 2008, 23:24

@amey: Thanks for the links,really helpful. Do you have any buying experience with the seller?

Sorry for a late reply.

drpullockaran · 12th April 2008, 23:41

I never knew people bought software in India. Good to know they do. I use the free Commodo firewall with defense plus which is available for free download for individual users.
I think you will not need an anti-virus if you have installed this. i know firewalls and anti virus are different ends of software but try this out and then try infecting it by going to warez sites.

Free Firewall Protection Software Best Firewall Computer Security Free Personal Firewall

Bye and wear your seat belts.

1st April 2008, 17:21	#166
Etrnlwanderer Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ernakulam Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Have always used a Symantec antivirus program from the days I first owned a computer. They might be a little resource hungry but have never given me reason to switch to another AV software. Presently running on Notron 360. Its a cool one, as it protects, backs up and optimises my computer 24/7.
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1st April 2008, 17:40	#167
mail4loys BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 378 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	I use norton antivirus 2005
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1st April 2008, 19:28	#168
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	earlier AVG for close to 9 years (except a windoze free period!) and now avast. never a reason to crib.
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1st April 2008, 19:57	#169
FERRO BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 2 Times	AVG free edition works many times better then most commercial available ones. Along with a tiny freewares combofix.exe & Hijackthis.exe for those occasional wiping of spywares which none of the Antivirus can remove no matter how expensive it is.
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7th April 2008, 01:31	#170
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Im using eset nod32 antivirus.It scores really well in heuristics tests. And doesnt use too much of the computers processing power. Was using kaspersky before this.
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7th April 2008, 12:51	#171
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Norton it used to be. AVG does the job perfectly now.
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7th April 2008, 12:56	#172
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Me using Norton 360. 1000 bucks for 1 year. Doing just fine. btw - Is it possible for me to scan my computer with another anti-virus programme while running Norton 360 ?? Just want to check if its effective.
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7th April 2008, 15:12	#173
Amey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 679 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Using eset NOD32 as of now. I am a big fan of Kaspersky.Soon gonna buy a license for it, its just 500 bucks an year.Much better and lighter than all the crap norton has to offer for sure
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7th April 2008, 17:38	#174
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	how is the Quickheal Antivirus 2008 ? Planning to get 3 licenses @ Rs.1600 from my dealer.
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7th April 2008, 23:50	#176
IMP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 123 Thanked: 30 Times	Kaspersky for 500 bucks? wow, where do you get it? is it just the AV or the Internet security suite? I Was using avast for the last 2 years, but i installed Kaspersky trial version last week, and it found some 15 viruses residing happily on my computer. I even tried NOD32 before that, it found no viruses.
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10th April 2008, 11:29	#178
vinzrox BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyd-Blr Posts: 113 Thanked: 24 Times	I Use AVG 7.5 AntiVirus.
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12th April 2008, 23:24	#179
IMP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 123 Thanked: 30 Times	@amey: Thanks for the links,really helpful. Do you have any buying experience with the seller? Sorry for a late reply.
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12th April 2008, 23:41	#180
drpullockaran BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ERNAKULAM Posts: 962 Thanked: 385 Times	Try commodo. I never knew people bought software in India. Good to know they do. I use the free Commodo firewall with defense plus which is available for free download for individual users. I think you will not need an anti-virus if you have installed this. i know firewalls and anti virus are different ends of software but try this out and then try infecting it by going to warez sites. Free Firewall Protection Software Best Firewall Computer Security Free Personal Firewall Bye and wear your seat belts.
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