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Blizz · 4th August 2011, 10:22 PM

IE9 is all the anti malware I will ever need.

So I use Kaspersky Pure.

mevereyn · 4th August 2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizz

IE9 is all the anti malware I will ever need.

Hehe, nice one.

You could do better... IE6 maybe?

Elyzion · 11th August 2011, 11:38 AM

Using Kaspersky Internet Security 2012.

Tis the awesome. I <3 Kaspersky.

clammin18 · 30th August 2011, 9:58 PM

Avast FTW

matthew-r88 · 27th September 2011, 12:58 PM

Looking at server AV software, whats everyones recommendations.

Have used and been very happy with Nod 32 before, just wondering if there is anything better on the market?

Have Used CA aswell but didn't think much of that and talking to ppl who have been selling it they have had alot of trouble with this years CA versions

does Kaspersky have a Server AV package, tried to have a look but there is just far too many options for that software

eskimogenius · 25th October 2011, 7:07 PM

I've been using NIS2011 for a while now and while I know, LOTS OF PEOPLE HERE HATE NORTON, I can honestly and truly recommend it.

Installation - although not a lot of people care about this, but I can tell you was the fastest I've ever seen. It was definitely faster than any other antivirus I've installed on my PC previously.

Scans - when your computer idles, Norton scans without lagging the crap out your comp and immediately stops when you move the mouse. A very nice feature to have imo; and is definitely handy

Isn't resource hungry - Norton is very responsive, and although I don't really like the layout of the UI, it doesn't lock up your whole PC when it quarantines/scans a file much like KIS2011 does. However, one thing I do dislike about Norton is that it immediately deletes/quarantines a file if it finds a threat. And there is no way to recover that file.

Also, I missed the sandbox feature of KIS2011 when I changed to Norton. Another downfall. But other than that NIS2011 is a solid product with a very good SONAR system.

If you haven't tried it, I encourage you to do so. My friend, after months of nagging, eventually got me to download and install it and I was quite shocked with the improvements from past versions (06, 07, 08). It is very lightweight and user-friendly now compared to the absolute trash it was some years ago.

On an ending of that note, I would like to ask if anyone here has tried the ESET NOD32 Smart Security 5. The UI looks very attractive and easy to use, and it does certainly look lightweight. How is the heuristic detection on it? Does it freeze your whole PC when you attempt to delete a file? Is there a sandbox feature? Same questions for KIS2012 please? Anyone tried it?

I would continue to use Norton unless I can find a better solution before the final comes out. I believe it is currently in beta.

Dimtar · 3rd December 2011, 1:06 PM

Has anyone tried Webroot's new software?
I am trialling it now off recommendation from a friend.

http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-compare.html

Zenskas · 6th December 2011, 12:10 PM

Good roundup here for all you security nuts: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...d_and_compared

I take computer/internet security pretty serious, but it's usually not me that needs the protection, rather the rest of my family

Staying on-top of updates etc for the family can be a pain but it's better than having to format their computers like I have had to twice in the past.

You have OS updates, anti-virus/spyware/malware updates, hardware updates (modem firmware, BIOS updates etc), browser updates, and then other random program updates that can affect security like flash player and MS word

While most of them are automatic, a lot of the time they won't automatically upgrade if there is a large new version eg AVG won't automatically jump up a full version, windows doesn't jump from XP to 7 by itself etc

mtma · 15th April 2012, 12:41 AM

I'm currently running MSE. For a free AV, can I do better than this today?

Raptor_Eye · 15th April 2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtma

I'm currently running MSE. For a free AV, can I do better than this today?

Free? no, although Avast is a decent alternative, MSE is still better

Nathn · 17th May 2012, 6:59 PM

Does anyone else find that after a re-install of windows the computer is the fastest it will ever possibly be or is it just me? even when I've installed.. spybot avg.. ect just doesnt seem to run as fast even when its all clear..

Anyone using inbuilt windows 7 programs? security essentials, windows denender.

Cheers.

Nathn · 17th May 2012, 7:00 PM

been considering something like Kaspersky.. heard good things.

shawns_maggot · 2nd June 2012, 8:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathn

Does anyone else find that after a re-install of windows the computer is the fastest it will ever possibly be or is it just me? even when I've installed.. spybot avg.. ect just doesnt seem to run as fast even when its all clear..

Anyone using inbuilt windows 7 programs? security essentials, windows denender.

Cheers.

Anyone who knows anything about windows

Being in the retail IT service industry I quickly learned the best method for me was turning and burning windows installations. Let Windows defender do it's psultry job, fill the OS full of garbage until it starts to slow down and them rinse and repeate

SpaceFrog · 18th July 2012, 6:41 PM

Can anyone comment on Panda Cloud antivirus?

I saw it installed on a laptop we got as a trade in, and was impressed with it's lightness.

I usually install AVG free for people, because it's free, and doesn't require registration.

I use avast on my main system, but I don't like installing it on other people's systems because it needs to be registered, And some people are clueless or don't even use email. So they let it lapse and void their protection.

For those that don't know

Scans are performed in 'The Cloud' online servers - frees up local system resources (Ideal for slow PCs)
Uses minimal bandwidth (avg <200KB per day)
No need to download antivirus definitions
When offline, local cached definitions will be used

I'm interested to know what it's like on a day to day basis.

Are false detections common?
Does it nag or trick people into buying the paid version?
Is it likely to autodelete a folder full of keygens etc?
How well does it handle program updates?

breech · 18th July 2012, 7:08 PM

I installed it for a while about a year ago, uninstalled and stuck with avast.
[*]Does it nag or trick people into buying the paid version?

Not that i saw

[*]Is it likely to autodelete a folder full of keygens etc?

Some files considered a threat by panda will be deleted, such as certain keygens and activators.

25th October 2011, 7:07 PM	#366
eskimogenius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SUPER DUPER SYDNEY! Posts: 1,198	I've been using NIS2011 for a while now and while I know, LOTS OF PEOPLE HERE HATE NORTON, I can honestly and truly recommend it. Installation - although not a lot of people care about this, but I can tell you was the fastest I've ever seen. It was definitely faster than any other antivirus I've installed on my PC previously. Scans - when your computer idles, Norton scans without lagging the crap out your comp and immediately stops when you move the mouse. A very nice feature to have imo; and is definitely handy Isn't resource hungry - Norton is very responsive, and although I don't really like the layout of the UI, it doesn't lock up your whole PC when it quarantines/scans a file much like KIS2011 does. However, one thing I do dislike about Norton is that it immediately deletes/quarantines a file if it finds a threat. And there is no way to recover that file. Also, I missed the sandbox feature of KIS2011 when I changed to Norton. Another downfall. But other than that NIS2011 is a solid product with a very good SONAR system. If you haven't tried it, I encourage you to do so. My friend, after months of nagging, eventually got me to download and install it and I was quite shocked with the improvements from past versions (06, 07, 08). It is very lightweight and user-friendly now compared to the absolute trash it was some years ago. On an ending of that note, I would like to ask if anyone here has tried the ESET NOD32 Smart Security 5. The UI looks very attractive and easy to use, and it does certainly look lightweight. How is the heuristic detection on it? Does it freeze your whole PC when you attempt to delete a file? Is there a sandbox feature? Same questions for KIS2012 please? Anyone tried it? I would continue to use Norton unless I can find a better solution before the final comes out. I believe it is currently in beta. __________________ Main Rig i7 920 D0 with NH-D14 \| Gigabyte X58 UD4P \| Kingston DDR3 6GB 1333mhz \| Gigabyte GTX275 Ultra Durable \| Seagate 1TB 7200RPM \| Antec 900-2 \| Antec TruePower Quattro 850W Logitech Illuminated Keyboard - MX518 + Abyssus - Z4 \| Samsung 2233SW \| Netgear WNDR3700

3rd December 2011, 1:06 PM	#367
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6th December 2011, 12:10 PM	#368
Zenskas Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,579	Good roundup here for all you security nuts: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...d_and_compared I take computer/internet security pretty serious, but it's usually not me that needs the protection, rather the rest of my family Staying on-top of updates etc for the family can be a pain but it's better than having to format their computers like I have had to twice in the past. You have OS updates, anti-virus/spyware/malware updates, hardware updates (modem firmware, BIOS updates etc), browser updates, and then other random program updates that can affect security like flash player and MS word While most of them are automatic, a lot of the time they won't automatically upgrade if there is a large new version eg AVG won't automatically jump up a full version, windows doesn't jump from XP to 7 by itself etc __________________ The ULTIMATE Sleeper PC - Awakened: Intel Core i5 2500K \| Thermalright MUX-120 Black \| ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z/Gen3 \| 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws \| Inno3D GTX 570 OC \| Thermalright Shaman \| Samsung 830 256GB \| Corsair AX850 \| IBM Aptiva mATX \| Lamptron FC Touch \| Dell U2412M \| IBM KB-9930 \| Logitech G700 \| Xtrac Ripper XXL Steam

18th July 2012, 6:41 PM	#374
SpaceFrog Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brunswick, Melb. Posts: 1,478	Can anyone comment on Panda Cloud antivirus? I saw it installed on a laptop we got as a trade in, and was impressed with it's lightness. I usually install AVG free for people, because it's free, and doesn't require registration. I use avast on my main system, but I don't like installing it on other people's systems because it needs to be registered, And some people are clueless or don't even use email. So they let it lapse and void their protection. For those that don't know Scans are performed in 'The Cloud' online servers - frees up local system resources (Ideal for slow PCs) Uses minimal bandwidth (avg <200KB per day) No need to download antivirus definitions When offline, local cached definitions will be used I'm interested to know what it's like on a day to day basis. Are false detections common? Does it nag or trick people into buying the paid version? Is it likely to autodelete a folder full of keygens etc? How well does it handle program updates? __________________ My 'Budget' Shuttle Mod

4th August 2011, 10:22 PM	#361
Blizz Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 58	IE9 is all the anti malware I will ever need. So I use Kaspersky Pure.

30th August 2011, 9:58 PM	#364
clammin18 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Graceville, QLD Posts: 57	Avast FTW

15th April 2012, 12:41 AM	#369
mtma Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,649	I'm currently running MSE. For a free AV, can I do better than this today?

17th May 2012, 6:59 PM	#371
Nathn Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 76	Does anyone else find that after a re-install of windows the computer is the fastest it will ever possibly be or is it just me? even when I've installed.. spybot avg.. ect just doesnt seem to run as fast even when its all clear.. Anyone using inbuilt windows 7 programs? security essentials, windows denender. Cheers.

17th May 2012, 7:00 PM	#372
Nathn Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 76	been considering something like Kaspersky.. heard good things.

18th July 2012, 7:08 PM	#375
breech Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Syd Posts: 1,448	I installed it for a while about a year ago, uninstalled and stuck with avast. []Does it nag or trick people into buying the paid version? Not that i saw []Is it likely to autodelete a folder full of keygens etc? Some files considered a threat by panda will be deleted, such as certain keygens and activators.