Which Anti-virus software do you use ?

Lalvaz · 25th January 2008, 14:47

Ppl here seem to be clued into everything. Not only are folks knowledgable about cars, but also comps.

Personally, I use Avast and Zone Alarm in combination. Find that very effective in blocking both anti viruses as well as hacking attempts. Just make sure to keep updating your definition files regularly, and hey, dont forget to back up your data, just in case.....

rapideffect · 25th January 2008, 17:38

I have Mc afee total protection from secure synergy on my laptop and E-trust on my home PC for the past 3 years plus. I have never faced any issue so far. I always keep them updated by paying yearly subscription.

mithun · 26th January 2008, 07:43

See AV-Comparatives for antivirus reviews/tests.

My advice is not to stick to your favourite AV for long.

gendarmee · 29th January 2008, 00:21

I use Freeware.
-Windows Firewall.
-AVG free edition (Free updates no restrictions)
-Spyware Terminator (anti sypware)
- Ccleaner. once before i turn off the comp every day. (makes windows run faster)
-Regedit to keep the registry clean.
Though the antivirus and anti spyware are always running they dont use half the load of system memory.
I've never had a problems with the comp ever. hope its not thelast time im saying that.

I had Norton before but its very heavy on the system memory and doesnt detect any virus at all, changed to mcAfee but then i couldnt format my system for the last 4 years so had to remove that and put a free version anti virus.
Works well though.

fiery enzyme · 29th January 2008, 05:58

I use Kaspersky AV. Just got the latest '7' version and boutght it online.Cost me $70. Though on the expensive side, it had the best reviews. After making an extensive research, I zeroed in on this.

Norton and McAfee in my personal experience are not up to 'it'.

esteem_lover · 29th January 2008, 08:34

I have been using NAV & found it to be thoroughly overrated. It was not able to figure out quite a few trojans. So i uninstalled the NAV & loaded avast, it was immediately able to identify & kill the trojans.

But i have one problem though.
Everytime my comp starts, i get this error message from avast saying that NAV is already loaded & hence on access control is disabled in avast. I have uninstalled NAV, deleted all registry entries, maybe i missed a crucial one. can someone help ?

sujaylahiri · 29th January 2008, 08:59

AVG Anti Virus Free Edition. Works wonders on both XP and Vista.
No need to buy all that expensive stuff from Symantec or McAfee.

Raajiv · 29th January 2008, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

I have been using NAV & found it to be thoroughly overrated. It was not able to figure out quite a few trojans. So i uninstalled the NAV & loaded avast, it was immediately able to identify & kill the trojans.

But i have one problem though.
Everytime my comp starts, i get this error message from avast saying that NAV is already loaded & hence on access control is disabled in avast. I have uninstalled NAV, deleted all registry entries, maybe i missed a crucial one. can someone help ?

Hey e_l,

You can try this one to remove NAV completely.

This is called the Norton Removal tool.

Download and run the Norton Removal Tool

kb100 · 29th January 2008, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery enzyme

I use Kaspersky AV. Just got the latest '7' version and boutght it online.Cost me $70. Though on the expensive side, it had the best reviews. After making an extensive research, I zeroed in on this.

Norton and McAfee in my personal experience are not up to 'it'.

Enzyme... It is available in India. I bought it from their distributor for Rs.700/- NETT! License valid for 1 year.... The MRP on the case is Rs.2,400/-

abhibh · 29th January 2008, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery enzyme

I use Kaspersky AV. Just got the latest '7' version and boutght it online.Cost me $70. Though on the expensive side, it had the best reviews. After making an extensive research, I zeroed in on this.

You just made the right choice brother. Using kaspersky for like 3 years now no virus attack or anything. I am still using the 6 version.

BTW as kb100 mentioned the price is way too much. Is it Internet security or just Antivirus because i paid Rs 600 1.5 years back for Kaspersky Antivirus 6.

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wanderlustindia · 29th January 2008, 16:48

Avast antivirus + super antispyware + Smits Fraud

adityamunshi · 29th January 2008, 16:55

I dont use any antivirus.
No virus problems in the last 5 years.

heavy_foot · 29th January 2008, 20:36

Using Kaspersky 6 on the laptop and the latest 7 on the desktop. So far the best AV i have used.

HappyWheels · 29th January 2008, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

... Everytime my comp starts, i get this error message from avast saying that NAV is already loaded & hence on access control is disabled in avast. I have uninstalled NAV, deleted all registry entries, maybe i missed a crucial one. can someone help ?

Try out the method given my Raajiv; alternately, you can also go to Symantec site and read thru on how to completely uninstall NAV. They give step by step instruction on what folders / files / registry entries to be removed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

I dont use any antivirus.
No virus problems in the last 5 years.

Either you are very lucky or you just don't know about the virus colony in your machine!

chetanhanda · 30th January 2008, 02:43

Zone alarm firewall
Counterspy antispyware

25th January 2008, 14:47	#121
Lalvaz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,414 Thanked: 2,184 Times	Ppl here seem to be clued into everything. Not only are folks knowledgable about cars, but also comps. Personally, I use Avast and Zone Alarm in combination. Find that very effective in blocking both anti viruses as well as hacking attempts. Just make sure to keep updating your definition files regularly, and hey, dont forget to back up your data, just in case.....
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25th January 2008, 17:38	#122
rapideffect BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 147 Thanked: 4 Times	I have Mc afee total protection from secure synergy on my laptop and E-trust on my home PC for the past 3 years plus. I have never faced any issue so far. I always keep them updated by paying yearly subscription.
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26th January 2008, 07:43	#123
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	See AV-Comparatives for antivirus reviews/tests. My advice is not to stick to your favourite AV for long.
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29th January 2008, 00:21	#124
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	I use Freeware. -Windows Firewall. -AVG free edition (Free updates no restrictions) -Spyware Terminator (anti sypware) - Ccleaner. once before i turn off the comp every day. (makes windows run faster) -Regedit to keep the registry clean. Though the antivirus and anti spyware are always running they dont use half the load of system memory. I've never had a problems with the comp ever. hope its not thelast time im saying that. I had Norton before but its very heavy on the system memory and doesnt detect any virus at all, changed to mcAfee but then i couldnt format my system for the last 4 years so had to remove that and put a free version anti virus. Works well though.
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29th January 2008, 05:58	#125
fiery enzyme BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN 01 Posts: 413 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	I use Kaspersky AV. Just got the latest '7' version and boutght it online.Cost me $70. Though on the expensive side, it had the best reviews. After making an extensive research, I zeroed in on this. Norton and McAfee in my personal experience are not up to 'it'.
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29th January 2008, 08:34	#126
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Help !!!!! I have been using NAV & found it to be thoroughly overrated. It was not able to figure out quite a few trojans. So i uninstalled the NAV & loaded avast, it was immediately able to identify & kill the trojans. But i have one problem though. Everytime my comp starts, i get this error message from avast saying that NAV is already loaded & hence on access control is disabled in avast. I have uninstalled NAV, deleted all registry entries, maybe i missed a crucial one. can someone help ?
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29th January 2008, 08:59	#127
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	AVG Anti Virus Free Edition. Works wonders on both XP and Vista. No need to buy all that expensive stuff from Symantec or McAfee.
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29th January 2008, 16:48	#131
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Avast antivirus + super antispyware + Smits Fraud
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29th January 2008, 16:55	#132
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	I dont use any antivirus. No virus problems in the last 5 years.
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29th January 2008, 20:36	#133
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	Using Kaspersky 6 on the laptop and the latest 7 on the desktop. So far the best AV i have used.
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30th January 2008, 02:43	#135
chetanhanda BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 887 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	Zone alarm firewall Counterspy antispyware
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