Which Anti-virus software do you use ?

arjunrudra · 15th November 2009, 08:41

Hi,
I use Avg .Its free, descent protection against even Trojans and it works for me like a dream. I also used AVIRA in the past but it kept interfering with my IPOD and got my autorun.exe file deleted from my IPOD.So stopeed using it now.
I would vouch for Avira as the best Free Anti virus scheme.
I also have a MAC BOOK AIR with me and I know that MAC compuers are not affected by Virus but I would like to have it protected anyways.
Any suggestions for good antivirus for mac's ?
Regards
Arjun

kingofmyworld · 15th November 2009, 10:26

Last time when i used AVG on my friends system, The HDD refused to work, None of the drives were responding.

sajands · 15th November 2009, 11:43

I been using Sunbelt's VIPRE anitvirus and CounterSpy anit-spyware. Pretty good in terms of virus and spyware detection and cleaning not to mention less usage of system resources.

sids911 · 15th November 2009, 12:03

I use Microsoft Security Essentials on my Win 7 laptop, and very happy with it.

Follow this.

longford · 16th November 2009, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayabusa

Since I'm not too much into computers, could someone tell me how different is ESET NOD32 from ESET Smart Security.

The basic difference is the firewall. Smart security also includes a good firewall as well.

vijaythacker · 16th November 2009, 12:31

i used to have AVG, but then switched over to NOD32, superb software.

neoonwheels · 16th November 2009, 14:54

I have switched to Avast antivirus. Its free for 1 year (Home edition) with daily updates.

diiesoline · 19th November 2009, 12:57

ESET Smart security for me. No nonsense and very effective.

sidindica · 4th December 2009, 15:48

I have just purchased and installed a licensed version of windows 7 on my PC. But to my horror, the kaspersky internet security 2009 is not compatible with this OS.

Tried hard at many shops, but could not find a decent replacement.

Can anyone help me with finding out a good internet security/ anti virus software which is compatible with windows 7 home premium?

Apple · 4th December 2009, 15:57

Kaspersky Internet Security free trial download

I think this might be useful to you. Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is fully compatible with Weven. If you already have a valid license, try this: Upgrade your Kaspersky Lab product

akaushik · 4th December 2009, 15:59

Go for McAfee End Point security It is the best antivirus + antispware + End Point security package.

pb10gagan · 4th December 2009, 16:01

try Avira AntiVir - its free for personal use. not free for office use though (personal edition can not scan network drives)

the trend micro in our office is a dud.

IT persons from our office trust Avira to scan out viruses.

simply_sunny001 · 4th December 2009, 16:02

Sid

most of the Anti Virus Softwares dont support windows 7 officially yet.

So you can still try installing AVG which i think should work fine for windows 7 and i am going to do same this weekend.

You can try Mcafee and it came with my windows 7 laptop so it will surely work

You can also AVAST its free for home users.

pulsar56 · 4th December 2009, 16:06

Avast supports Windows 7.
You can use the free Home Edition or Buy the professional edition.
Avast combined with Win Defender (though never seen any activity from it apart from downloading updates!) does a very good job in keeping the PC safe!

Sankar · 4th December 2009, 17:39

I'm using Avira on W7 and i'd recommend it. Avast is good too. AVG has poor detection rates.

15th November 2009, 08:41	#466
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Hi, I use Avg .Its free, descent protection against even Trojans and it works for me like a dream. I also used AVIRA in the past but it kept interfering with my IPOD and got my autorun.exe file deleted from my IPOD.So stopeed using it now. I would vouch for Avira as the best Free Anti virus scheme. I also have a MAC BOOK AIR with me and I know that MAC compuers are not affected by Virus but I would like to have it protected anyways. Any suggestions for good antivirus for mac's ? Regards Arjun
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15th November 2009, 10:26	#467
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 537 Times View My Garage	Last time when i used AVG on my friends system, The HDD refused to work, None of the drives were responding.
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15th November 2009, 11:43	#468
sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 967 Thanked: 454 Times View My Garage	I been using Sunbelt's VIPRE anitvirus and CounterSpy anit-spyware. Pretty good in terms of virus and spyware detection and cleaning not to mention less usage of system resources.
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15th November 2009, 12:03	#469
sids911 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 389 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	I use Microsoft Security Essentials on my Win 7 laptop, and very happy with it. Follow this.
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16th November 2009, 12:31	#471
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	i used to have AVG, but then switched over to NOD32, superb software.
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16th November 2009, 14:54	#472
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	I have switched to Avast antivirus. Its free for 1 year (Home edition) with daily updates.
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19th November 2009, 12:57	#473
diiesoline BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 41 Thanked: 14 Times	ESET Smart security for me. No nonsense and very effective.
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4th December 2009, 15:48	#474
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	Kindly suggest me a nice antivirus software for my windows 7 equipped PC I have just purchased and installed a licensed version of windows 7 on my PC. But to my horror, the kaspersky internet security 2009 is not compatible with this OS. Tried hard at many shops, but could not find a decent replacement. Can anyone help me with finding out a good internet security/ anti virus software which is compatible with windows 7 home premium?
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4th December 2009, 15:57	#475
Apple BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 91 Thanked: 34 Times	Kaspersky Internet Security free trial download I think this might be useful to you. Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is fully compatible with Weven. If you already have a valid license, try this: Upgrade your Kaspersky Lab product
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4th December 2009, 15:59	#476
akaushik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 172 Thanked: 9 Times	Go for McAfee End Point security It is the best antivirus + antispware + End Point security package.
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4th December 2009, 16:01	#477
pb10gagan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Construction Capital Posts: 370 Thanked: 13 Times	try Avira AntiVir - its free for personal use. not free for office use though (personal edition can not scan network drives) the trend micro in our office is a dud. IT persons from our office trust Avira to scan out viruses. Last edited by pb10gagan : 4th December 2009 at 16:02.
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4th December 2009, 16:02	#478
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,338 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Sid most of the Anti Virus Softwares dont support windows 7 officially yet. So you can still try installing AVG which i think should work fine for windows 7 and i am going to do same this weekend. You can try Mcafee and it came with my windows 7 laptop so it will surely work You can also AVAST its free for home users.
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4th December 2009, 16:06	#479
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,174 Thanked: 343 Times View My Garage	Avast supports Windows 7. You can use the free Home Edition or Buy the professional edition. Avast combined with Win Defender (though never seen any activity from it apart from downloading updates!) does a very good job in keeping the PC safe!
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4th December 2009, 17:39	#480
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,784 Thanked: 9,251 Times	I'm using Avira on W7 and i'd recommend it. Avast is good too. AVG has poor detection rates.
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