Glenyboy Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Anyone got any good recommendations for one? My mcafee subscription is running out and am in the market for a new one. Got burned by a norton package before, and ran an avg free. Has anyone used avast free, as I've had that recommended to me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I use Kaspersky. I trust the Russians a lot more than I trust companies in the US. Here's how I look at it. There is no way the Russians are interested in what's on my computer. I'm not that smart and I don't have that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadbeat Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 norton IS a virus lol was so so hard to get rid of that shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yeah the norton killed my computer, did nothing to the virus' and once I finally got rid of it, it took loads of files and damaged programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee8 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I've used ESET NOD32 antivirus for many years now, and it's been a great program. It scans everything as it's coming in, and as it goes out. If it detects anything bad, it will kill the connection, and quarantine the files, before they have a chance to infect your computer. It's light weight, and fast. A 2 year license is around $55. Here's the link. http://www.eset.com/us/download/home/detail/family/2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayAiken Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 ESET NOD32 is a very good program Kaspersky is up there too. I honestly would go with ESET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) There is no way the Russians are interested in what's on my computer. Other than its within the border of the US and hooked up to a network. I don't use any anit virus. I keep all my music and photos on an external hard drive. I just wipe my PC clean and start over when I need to. Edited August 5, 2013 by jbooker82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Microsoft Security Essentials. Free. Malwarebytes backup scanner. Free. I've used and tested them all...it's what I do....and nothing is more important than safe browsing habits. NO need to pay for AntiVirus software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 You should provide links to those Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee8 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've fixed several computers that had Microsoft Security Essentials on them, and it didn't work good enough, to remove the infections that were on them. All of the free antivirus softwares, are the first ones the hackers target, when they come out with new malware/trojans. I've tried all of the free ones, and I don't really think any of them, are that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've fixed several computers that had Microsoft Security Essentials on them, and it didn't work good enough, to remove the infections that were on them. All of the free antivirus softwares, are the first ones the hackers target, when they come out with new malware/trojans. I've tried all of the free ones, and I don't really think any of them, are that great. I have fixed computers with NOD32, Kaspersky, Norton, McAffee, etc. "good enough" is very relative...to be honest. NO antivirus does it all. Layered approach, common sense and safe browsing habits. If anyone ever says otherwise, they're naive and inexperienced. I disagree with the hackers targeting free antivirus. They target the antivirus companies that are the largest... just as they write more viruses for Windows then they do MAC, Linux, etc. I respectfully disagree... (No antivirus is going to protect full blown porn addicts or those using file sharing/music stealing programs. Take that to the bank...I do...lol) BitDefender consistently scores in the top of non-biased, non-paid antivirus testing. My disclaimer is I've never used it...so for what it's worth... MS Security Essentials http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download Malwarebytes http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html Here's some other virus/spyware/trojan/root kit removers I use: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/ http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 You should provide links to those Dave. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Microsoft+Security+Essentials http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Malwarebytes (Sorry, had to...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee8 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 No matter what you say, anything with Microsoft in the name, is total SHIT, in my book. I agree that no one program will do it all, and I never said that, you accused me of saying it. You keep bringing up, "safe browsing habits", and fail to realize that many people have kids, or aren't real computer savvy, so they tend to use free crap, like AVG, MSE, and so on. The hackers target the stuff that gets used the most, which ends up being Norton, McAfee, and the free stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 No matter what you say, anything with Microsoft in the name, is total SHIT, in my book. I agree that no one program will do it all, and I never said that, you accused me of saying it. You keep bringing up, "safe browsing habits", and fail to realize that many people have kids, or aren't real computer savvy, so they tend to use free crap, like AVG, MSE, and so on. The hackers target the stuff that gets used the most, which ends up being Norton, McAfee, and the free stuff. NO need to get butt hurt...at all. I wasn't speaking to you about 1 program doing it all, that was a general statement. I've been doing this for over 15 years professionally, which means I do this for 8 hours a day, then fix friends, family, co-workers and word of mouth computer issues at home, other small businesses, etc. Kids are worse than parents. With the speed of computers and the Internet, infections are more complex and come at you even faster. You echoed what I said about hackers looking for the biggest target...I believe I said that. McAffee, Norton, etc. I'm not a Microsoft Fan boy...and you can call it crap all you want. They own over 80% of the desktop/laptop computing market (and that's a very conservative figure). They are the standard. For personal mobile use, I'm an Android guy...but I don't have anything against Apple. They make quality stuff, just too cookie cutter IMO. I said safe browsing habits along with a layered approach. Just like I could tell you to look both ways when you cross the street. Safe habit. Kids, adults, animals, etc., run into the middle of the street all the time. I think you took most of my post as me speaking to you...most of it was a general, blanket statement. Sorry if that twisted your undies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Madd Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 AVG is ok. Norton sucks but their specific virus removal tools work. I use McAfee, but my wife leaves 1500 browsers open and clicks on anything that says you can get a coupon or discount. I have to do a disk scan or restore periodically on the laptops I can save. And remove a bunch of shit programs she didn't know she installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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