Opinions on best antivirus program?

Angela23 · Cadet Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Texas

I'm just wondering what some of you think is the best antivirus program to have. Right now I have McAfee but I had Norton before that and my computer had started acting strange so I ran a virus scan and it didn't detect any. To test it's security I went to housecall and did the free online scan and sure enough I had 2 viruses that Norton didn't catch. I haven't had that problem with McAfee but I'm just curious is there any that are any better than others?

k027 · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 2:52 am Post subject:

Hello Angela23,

I've had great luck with AVG. I also use Avast as a back up. Periodically I get an online scan like you did - so far the online scans have not indicated that AVG or Avast missed anything. Smile

claire · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 2:58 am Post subject:

Hi Angela,

You could give a try to NOD32

http://www.nod32.com/home/home.htm

esacnitsuj · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 3:20 am Post subject:

Hi Claire,

I've heard that NOD32 is good AV software.

My NAV 2003 defs run out in May & I'm thinking of switching
AV software & I may try NOD32, AVG or other AV s/w that
have good reviews/rep, etc.

Another thing about Norton AV is that it uses a lot of system
resources and I really don't like Symantec reminding me that in
90 days or so that my virus defs are gonna run out & sort of
push to either buy a years worth of new defs before they actually
do run out.

I have used Norton since NAV 5.0 & I've upgraded every year
since then.

I do like Norton AV, but I think it's time for a change to good AV s/w
that doesn't hog system resources.

Thanks for the link to Nod32 Smile

Warm Regards,
esacnitsuj

claire · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 3:26 am Post subject:

You're quite wecome Esacnitsuj,

Nod 32 is very light on ressources

Have a great week end Very Happy

Angela23 · Cadet Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Texas

Thanks everyone, I'll check those out. I'm really not impressed with McAfee, sometimes it seems to not even update the new virus defenitions and I have to do it manually.

balibar · Cadet Joined: Feb 27, 2004 Posts: 3 Location: USA

I'm finding this exchange very interesting as I'm running AVG and am not completely satisfied with it. It didn't detect a virus and my computer was infected. One of my friends swears by McAfee and suggested I switch to that. Now i'm reading your messages and feel completely confused!

ian_tec234 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:04 am Post subject:

i have norton 2004 right now...my bro gave me norton internet security just yesterday...but now im starting to doubt my protection since most of you guys who are real good in computers dont use what im using...do you think i should switch? i havent even used internet security.... but i also have the free avg edition.... Question

k027 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:04 pm Post subject:

Hello ian_tec234,

Norton makes some very fine security products. There is no need to switch just because of a few comments by users of different software. The most important things are that you to learn how to use your software effectively and keep it updated. Also become familiar with Norton's support resource - lots of valuable info there if you know to use it. Smile

bjf123 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:05 pm Post subject:

k027 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:07 pm Post subject:

Hello ian_tec234,

Don't try to run more than one anti-virus program at a time. If you decide to use the Norton anti-virus, you'll need to uninstall/disable AVG. Smile

perljavageek · Cadet Joined: Mar 08, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: USA

xcrunner · 1st Responder Joined: Mar 04, 2004 Posts: 523

I used to use Norton but when I got a virus that eradsed my system I decided to switch. I then switched to NOD 32 and it worked a lot better then Norton. I now use Avast b/c of the IM protection. I think both NOD32 and Avast are good AVs. NOD would be better if it had IM and P2P protection like Avast.

Chickadee · Cadet Joined: Aug 29, 2003 Posts: 7 Location: USA

My first AV was McAfee and it never caught anything so I agree with those who call it 'McAwful'! I had Norton Symantec for two years but it started getting sluggish and wouldn't complete checking after a certain number, so when it was time to pay I switched to AVG at the advice of many people. Now these same people recommend Avast, and for the first time it has been catching viruses or suspicious mail. I'm impressed so far - until the next 'best' one comes along. Very Happy

Chickadee · Cadet Joined: Aug 29, 2003 Posts: 7 Location: USA

My first AV was McAfee and it never caught anything so I agree with those who call it 'McAwful'! I had Norton Symantec for two years but it started getting sluggish and wouldn't complete checking after a certain number, so when it was time to pay I switched to AVG at the advice of many people. Now these same people recommend Avast, and for the first time it has been catching viruses or suspicious mail. I'm impressed so far - until the next 'best' one comes along. Very Happy


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