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Foliage · 13th October 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutralizer

Did anyone here actually read the Av-Comparatives site that was listed?

I did but I don't want active resident protection which is mainly what these products that are being reviewed are tested for. I just want scheduled scans and right click scanning ability which is why I chose clamwin.

stablez · 13th October 2009, 12:15 PM

Let my post to sum it up.
Do we have out of numerous veiws and experiance with NOD32/Norton/AVG/
KasperskyAvast/Avira/Sopho/Anti virus 2009 is a virus.
How scammy is that.
comes down to what is the best.

therr is no inperticuler.
Butr Norton are the most supported with the server and domain firewalls technitions that come out and install a hardware firewall.
ETC.

Whats the go.

neutralizer · 13th October 2009, 12:17 PM

You can turn off real time functionality (and resident processes) in almost all AV/AM packages. That way you can still benefit from the better detection and discrimination capabilities of some software over others.

Its a free world, so each to their own

, but it strikes me as a poor reason to pass up some of the better AV programs.

neutralizer · 13th October 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stablez

Let my post to sum it up.
Do we have out of numerous veiws and experiance with NOD32/Norton/AVG/
KasperskyAvast/Avira/Sopho/Anti virus 2009 is a virus.
How scammy is that.
comes down to what is the best.

therr is no inperticuler.
Butr Norton are the most supported with the server and domain firewalls technitions that come out and install a hardware firewall.
ETC.

Whats the go.

Try having a crack at employing some form of grammar or even correct spelling next time, it might just make it possible to interpret your posts

Foliage · 13th October 2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutralizer

You can turn off real time functionality (and resident processes) in almost all AV/AM packages. That way you can still benefit from the better detection and discrimination capabilities of some software over others.

Its a free world, so each to their own

, but it strikes me as a poor reason to pass up some of the better AV programs.

Yes this is correct but a lot of them have large startup times if you disable them completely nad want to scan one single file. Some also don't allow you to disable the resident program completely. Now I am happy to give some of the big names that these reviews give out a shot but I am a bit stumped to which one is better for my needs. I've posted over on their forums, but perhaps from your experience which program would be better for my needs?

That being shell integration (so you can right click and scan) schedule scans, but zero real time scanning and protection.

neutralizer · 13th October 2009, 12:49 PM

In terms of features, its probably best to have a shop around and look at some trial implementations.

Free:
Avira - Set 'AntiVir Guard' to 'Deactivate', this will leave you with only the scanner. Nice and simple.

In terms of paid for stuff I only have experience with NOD32, which for years has always been a strong performer in testing and still does well. Not sure about the others, you'd have to trial them to see if they fit your needs.

Currently I'm using ESET Smart Security 4, as I like having a software firewall. I have a firewall in the router as well, but the software one makes it simple to be fairly aware of what programs are sending things in and out, to whom, from and to where, using what processes and when.
All features can be disabled in NOD32 as far as I'm aware, it seems to be very modular in structure, however I leave them all running as I don't have any issues with boot up or lag that others seem to be getting (and think is caused by AV).

If I was considering buying now, I would have a hard look at G-Data, as far as I know that can be parred down to on demand scanning only with relative ease, and it is producing very good results across the board. As mentioned though, have a quick shop around and trial the ones you are interested, see if they offer much more to you, for your needs, than what Avira does.

Foliage · 13th October 2009, 1:08 PM

Ok I guess thats probably the best option to try them out, will give it a go.

tx1138 · 13th October 2009, 1:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stablez

Let my post to sum it up.
Do we have out of numerous veiws and experiance with NOD32/Norton/AVG/
KasperskyAvast/Avira/Sopho/Anti virus 2009 is a virus.
How scammy is that.
comes down to what is the best.

therr is no inperticuler.
Butr Norton are the most supported with the server and domain firewalls technitions that come out and install a hardware firewall.
ETC.

Whats the go.

Sorry, I couldn't understand your post?

AthlonMan · 13th October 2009, 2:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stablez

Let my post to sum it up.
Do we have out of numerous veiws and experiance with NOD32/Norton/AVG/
KasperskyAvast/Avira/Sopho/Anti virus 2009 is a virus.
How scammy is that.
comes down to what is the best.

therr is no inperticuler.
Butr Norton are the most supported with the server and domain firewalls technitions that come out and install a hardware firewall.
ETC.

I believe it should read;

Quote:

Let my post sum it up:

Do we have numerous views and experiences with NOD32/Norton/AVG/
KasperskyAvast/Avira/Sopho? (Anti virus 2009 is a virus. How scammy is that).

Comes down to what best suits the individual, there is no definite answer to 'what is the best AV'.

Norton is the most supported as the technicians come out and install a hardware firewall, etc.

RSDXzec · 13th October 2009, 4:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR CHILLED

What's the best? Dunno. Does anyone?

What do I use that I'm very happy with? Avast (free).

+1 imo Avast is great, and its free.

Spork! · 13th October 2009, 8:37 PM

BS!
I had Norton - once upon a time, but I never saw any technician coming out and installing anything.
I suspect Stablez was being "cased"...

sparz14 · 13th October 2009, 8:57 PM

i use AVG and Avira free

avira definitely picks up on alot more than avg. It has pop ups to warn you of viruses on sites, etc

AthlonMan · 13th October 2009, 9:00 PM

I've been trialing Kaspersky IS 2010 (previous AVG free 8). Kaspersky certainly slowed my system down alot. It did detect a trojan or two (trojan came in .zip file and wasn't there when AVG was installed).

neutralizer · 13th October 2009, 9:21 PM

Also forgot to mention this, can't remember if it has already been posted:

www.virustotal.com

bennyg · 14th October 2009, 4:14 AM

Pffft "hardware firewall"

Buy any $50 router and theres your "Hardware Firewall", how much did Norton charge for that.

AVG

made me waste many hours for a barrage of stuff that got past it recently.

Even more

when you pay for it. My dad subscribed at home, and the anti-rootkit component immediately destroyed Alcohol 120%'s rootkit-like cloaker. And borked a whole load of stuff, like half the drivers on the damn PC, with it. With no ability to undo, ignore or anything else. Except reinstall... boo. Uninstalled on my lappy now, using Avast happily so far.

13th October 2009, 12:15 PM	#107
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13th October 2009, 12:49 PM	#111
neutralizer Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Northern Beaches Posts: 1,390	In terms of features, its probably best to have a shop around and look at some trial implementations. Free: Avira - Set 'AntiVir Guard' to 'Deactivate', this will leave you with only the scanner. Nice and simple. In terms of paid for stuff I only have experience with NOD32, which for years has always been a strong performer in testing and still does well. Not sure about the others, you'd have to trial them to see if they fit your needs. Currently I'm using ESET Smart Security 4, as I like having a software firewall. I have a firewall in the router as well, but the software one makes it simple to be fairly aware of what programs are sending things in and out, to whom, from and to where, using what processes and when. All features can be disabled in NOD32 as far as I'm aware, it seems to be very modular in structure, however I leave them all running as I don't have any issues with boot up or lag that others seem to be getting (and think is caused by AV). If I was considering buying now, I would have a hard look at G-Data, as far as I know that can be parred down to on demand scanning only with relative ease, and it is producing very good results across the board. As mentioned though, have a quick shop around and trial the ones you are interested, see if they offer much more to you, for your needs, than what Avira does. Last edited by neutralizer; 13th October 2009 at 12:53 PM.

13th October 2009, 1:08 PM	#112
Foliage Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sleepwithyourdadelaide Posts: 23,945	Ok I guess thats probably the best option to try them out, will give it a go. __________________ You know, if you watch Titanic backwards, it's actually a heart warming tale of a ship that jumps out of the water and saves lots of drowning people.

13th October 2009, 8:37 PM	#116
Spork! Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tasmania Posts: 1,641	BS! I had Norton - once upon a time, but I never saw any technician coming out and installing anything. I suspect Stablez was being "cased"... __________________ http://yrbrutsapussy.mybrute.com \| ~~E5200 @ 3.837~~, ~~Q6600 @ 3.33 (3.75 bench)~~, Q9650 @ 3.7 - 1.2625 vCore

13th October 2009, 8:57 PM	#117
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13th October 2009, 12:17 PM	#108
neutralizer Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Northern Beaches Posts: 1,390	You can turn off real time functionality (and resident processes) in almost all AV/AM packages. That way you can still benefit from the better detection and discrimination capabilities of some software over others. Its a free world, so each to their own , but it strikes me as a poor reason to pass up some of the better AV programs.

13th October 2009, 9:00 PM	#118
AthlonMan Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: QLD. Posts: 9,606	I've been trialing Kaspersky IS 2010 (previous AVG free 8). Kaspersky certainly slowed my system down alot. It did detect a trojan or two (trojan came in .zip file and wasn't there when AVG was installed). __________________ Pentium III 600Mhz \| 128mb RAM \| 18gb HDD \| TNT2 32mb \| 19" Sony Trinitron

13th October 2009, 9:21 PM	#119
neutralizer Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Northern Beaches Posts: 1,390	Also forgot to mention this, can't remember if it has already been posted: www.virustotal.com