Anti Virus

Den · Mar 09, 2008, 21:32:24

What does everyone use? I have been using AVG free on both of my computers and today it detected a trojan or two (got rid of sopcast, because thats where they were lurking).
I would prefer a licence for two computers so am looking at Kaspersky, any thoughts but please don't sugest Norton

Simon · Mar 09, 2008, 21:42:03

I use Bit Defender Internet Security, but as I have a Kaspersky 3 machine licence, I'm considering giving it another go. I believe there were some problems with one version of it, which is why I haven't used it up to now. Gary and I think Sebby both use it.

sobranie · Mar 09, 2008, 22:16:00

NOD32 V2.7 here. Works perfectly. Did try V3 .... too pretty & no real advance over V2 so reverted with a sys restore.

Philip · Mar 09, 2008, 22:17:32

Avast!, used it for years, it just works

Noreen · Mar 09, 2008, 22:50:25

NOD32 v3 with no problems.

Lance · Mar 09, 2008, 23:12:12

nod32 v3 here too! Fantastic program.

Sebby · Mar 10, 2008, 00:20:12

I used AVG for years and recently switched to Kaspersky, and it's superb.

Rik · Mar 10, 2008, 00:21:18

NOD32 v2.

Gramps · Mar 10, 2008, 07:31:04

Bit Defender Internet Security 2008 is my favourite at the moment.

Den · Mar 10, 2008, 07:40:58

Installed an alarm in a computer shop a couple of weeks ago and on the wal was a poster for Nod32.

Asked the owner about it, he said we sell it but I would not use myself.

I ran Kapersky on line check yesterday and it tells me that AVG has missed some virus' , but they would.

Rik · Mar 10, 2008, 08:52:54

Quote from: Den on Mar 10, 2008, 07:40:58
Asked the owner about it, he said we sell it but I would not use myself.

Did he say why, Den?

Den · Mar 10, 2008, 09:18:34

He just said that he did not rate it compared with others and I was to busy to ask anymore

Whish I had now as lots on here seem to be using it. Does it come with licences for more than one computer and how do prices compare?
The dreaded PC World (on line) are advertising the 3 licence version of Kaspersky for less than the single licence version, I think it was about £20/year.

Rik · Mar 10, 2008, 09:24:59

TBH, I can't remember what I paid, Den, but I'm on a 3-year, 3-licence deal, the current price for which is £125, or £13.88 per machine, per annum.

Gary · Mar 10, 2008, 09:55:37

Kaspersky internet security version 7.0.1.325, works great here

Noreen · Mar 10, 2008, 10:32:26

Keep an eye on this site http://www.av-comparatives.org/ It's generally accepted as the best for exhaustive and independent tests of antivirus programs. It's latest report is due out TODAY, note you really need to read the Report rather than just the Online Results to get the full picture.

Gary · Mar 10, 2008, 10:53:50

Quote from: Noreen on Mar 10, 2008, 10:32:26
Keep an eye on this site http://www.av-comparatives.org/ It's generally accepted as the best for exhaustive and independent tests of antivirus programs. It's latest report is due out TODAY, note you really need to read the Report rather than just the Online Results to get the full picture.

I agree with you Noreen, also there is a move to standardise how AV's are tested now as there are so many ways to test and some, are a little biased to say the least, this site seems to be the best and most impartial, its like the VB100 there is confusion over what "in the wild" actually means. A consistent test method across the board will stops sites plugging certain AV products by using a non standard test method biased to that particular AV.

mrapoc · Mar 10, 2008, 12:10:11

Nod32 v3

p00nage

The idnet of the av world

Baz · Mar 10, 2008, 12:16:18

NOD32 v3 here, no probs

had bother when first using V3 but it was 'cos I installed over the top of V2.7, as was told it would work. went back to V2.7 then found out a clean install is needed and its worked great since.

I think you can buy for more than one machine and for more years as Rik said, I am also on my 4th year with it now and you get a price reduction each renewal

Noreen · Mar 10, 2008, 12:22:31

I installed it over the top of 2.7 without any problems, Baz.

BTW that latest av-comparatives Report isn't supposed to be out until 2pm Pacific Time today which I believe is 10pm here.

Rik · Mar 10, 2008, 12:27:33

That's correct, Noreen. IIRC, Eastern time is -5, Central is -6, Mountain is -7, Pacific -8 and Hawaii -9. Parts of Arizona don't use daylight saving time, just to add a complication.

Baz · Mar 10, 2008, 12:37:40

Quote from: Noreen on Mar 10, 2008, 12:22:31
I installed it over the top of 2.7 without any problems, Baz.

yeah thats what surprised me Noreen as I'd done similar with older versions. May have been my system or the fact that I waited a while to try again instead of straight away from the initial release of V3, might have been a bug...I dont know

Noreen · Mar 10, 2008, 12:51:59

Usually I download the upgrade and install later from the download but this time I installed straight from the upgrade site and I wonder if that makes a difference, Baz. I've heard of people having no problems with upgrading over the top like me and others like you who have had problems. Anyway I'm glad that my upgrade worked as I was able to retain my previous settings.

It's strange that it was recommended to uninstall and then install the new version as when I upgraded over the top there was an option to retain the previous settings which in a way makes it an "official" method.

Moley · Mar 10, 2008, 13:19:55

Avast for me. Also use Adaware - never have a problem with viruses.

Baz · Mar 10, 2008, 13:56:34

Yes I have adaware too but it stopped updating. I think they stopped improving it so I went to SUPERantispyware.

sure theres a thread about this already here somewhere

Malc · Mar 10, 2008, 13:59:52

Nod 32 v2 here, great prog, not a system hog.