Topic: What Antivirus do you use?

senojekips · January 10th, 2008

I have just changed over my brand of Antivirus, from "Norton 2006" to "Bit Defender" (It came bundled) so far both seem to work very well.

I would like to hear what others have installed, and their opinions of both their current program and/or programs which they may have tried previously.

People always told me to get rid of Norton because it was too intrusive and heavy on resources. So far i find that Bit Defender seems worse in this respect, (there is a noticeable slowdown in Internet activity) but I have only had it installed for two weeks, so I'll wait a while.

I'd like to hear what you have to say.

Infern0 · January 10th, 2008

i use avast after AVG free failed me...no complaints so far

pixiedustboo · January 10th, 2008

I use Spy Sweeper, Symantec Anti-Virus, and a free download of Spybot Search & Destroy.

I just have regular old Spy Sweeper, none of the anti-virus that can be bought with it. That is the one I use regularly to sweep my computer. Once a month (if that even) I'll run Spybot and Symantec. Several months ago I was having a ton of crap showing up on my sweeps and I tweaked a few thing on my 'net options and rarely now do I ever have anything show on my sweeps.

It doesn't pay to run through the internet bare-naked.

The Other Guy · January 11th, 2008

used to use Norton, but it seemed to hog more space every year...

Now I use NOD32

rock45 · January 11th, 2008

I'm a computer tech by trade and work at a school 1,800 PCs and 8 servers and we use:
Norton Corporate
Windows Defender
Spybot

Haven't lost a PC to spyware in a long time using this trio. The Norton's corporate updates itself and pushes out new codes which helps.

wolfen · January 13th, 2008

I used to swear by Norton, until I installed NOD 32 trial and found 15 time dated viruses in my system restore files that Norton didn't find. Now I swear by NOD32
So far in the 2 years I've used it it doesn't take viruses off the computer, it stops them dead in their track BEFORE they get on the computer. I've even been to the cotdc and walked away clean

CrazyLilCajun · January 14th, 2008

Windows Defender and Vista Firewall, and one that came with my computer...cant think of the name but its one that dell uses...dont really care for it but its paid for the next four years.

mmarsh · January 14th, 2008

BitDefender has been rated the best for the past 2 years by PC Magazine. Its what I use. Its also very cheap considering what McAfee and Norton charge for the same package.

Venom PL · January 14th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infern0

i use avast after AVG free failed me...no complaints so far

Same here and no problems so far.

MontyB · January 14th, 2008

Currently I am using Bit Defender as a replacement for AVG, I tried NOD32 but it just felt a bit clumsy.

January 10th, 2008	Post 1
senojekips Tribunus Laticlavius	Post; What Antivirus do you use? I have just changed over my brand of Antivirus, from "Norton 2006" to "Bit Defender" (It came bundled) so far both seem to work very well. I would like to hear what others have installed, and their opinions of both their current program and/or programs which they may have tried previously. People always told me to get rid of Norton because it was too intrusive and heavy on resources. So far i find that Bit Defender seems worse in this respect, (there is a noticeable slowdown in Internet activity) but I have only had it installed for two weeks, so I'll wait a while. I'd like to hear what you have to say. __________________ "Those with ulterior motives may tell you what you wish to hear, but a real friend tells you what you need to know" http://www.geocities.com/senojekips/Index.htm

January 10th, 2008	Post 3
pixiedustboo Legatus Legionis Gear	I use Spy Sweeper, Symantec Anti-Virus, and a free download of Spybot Search & Destroy. I just have regular old Spy Sweeper, none of the anti-virus that can be bought with it. That is the one I use regularly to sweep my computer. Once a month (if that even) I'll run Spybot and Symantec. Several months ago I was having a ton of crap showing up on my sweeps and I tweaked a few thing on my 'net options and rarely now do I ever have anything show on my sweeps. It doesn't pay to run through the internet bare-naked. __________________ “Feminism is the radical notion that women are...MEN?” Does Dark Have A Speed Too? http://www.myspace.com/doesdarkhaveaspeedtoo

January 11th, 2008	Post 4
The Other Guy Spam King Gear	used to use Norton, but it seemed to hog more space every year... Now I use NOD32 __________________ Democracy can not be installed by a foreign country; the people must do it themselves. Free Iran! Half off Iraq, Buy one get one free Kuwait...

January 11th, 2008	Post 5
rock45 Tribuni Angusticlavii	Post; Mixture I'm a computer tech by trade and work at a school 1,800 PCs and 8 servers and we use: Norton Corporate Windows Defender Spybot Haven't lost a PC to spyware in a long time using this trio. The Norton's corporate updates itself and pushes out new codes which helps.

January 13th, 2008	Post 6
wolfen Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	I used to swear by Norton, until I installed NOD 32 trial and found 15 time dated viruses in my system restore files that Norton didn't find. Now I swear by NOD32 So far in the 2 years I've used it it doesn't take viruses off the computer, it stops them dead in their track BEFORE they get on the computer. I've even been to the cotdc and walked away clean __________________ Wanted: souls, clean to slightly tainted preferred. Male of female, politicians need not apply, I already have yours.

January 10th, 2008	Post 2
Infern0 Banned	i use avast after AVG free failed me...no complaints so far

January 14th, 2008	Post 7
CrazyLilCajun Milforum Cowgirl Gear	Windows Defender and Vista Firewall, and one that came with my computer...cant think of the name but its one that dell uses...dont really care for it but its paid for the next four years. __________________ "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. " - John Wayne

January 14th, 2008	Post 8
mmarsh Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	BitDefender has been rated the best for the past 2 years by PC Magazine. Its what I use. Its also very cheap considering what McAfee and Norton charge for the same package. __________________ "My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack." -Foch I get this question a lot. I am from NYC. I fly a French flag because I work for the Paris Office of a International company.

January 14th, 2008	Post 10
MontyB Tribunus Laticlavius	Currently I am using Bit Defender as a replacement for AVG, I tried NOD32 but it just felt a bit clumsy. __________________ We are more often treacherous through weakness than through calculation. ~Francois De La Rochefoucauld

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