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    Antivirus questions.

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by eleron911, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    So I went for the free version of Ashampoo, it messed up XP and it seems to be out to mess up Vista too..


    I`m getting 10-20% CPU usage from this idiotic program, can you guys recommend me another good Antivirus?
    My copy of NOD32 is not compatible with Vista(thank you MS for that) and NOD32 kept me safe for the last 4 years...
     
    eleron911, Jun 17, 2008
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  2. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Avira would be my first choice. Great scanner and active protection. I'd use Avast as a secondary scanner only and not install its active protection.

    This thread should probably go into the Security and Anti-virus subforum.
     
    jin07, Jun 17, 2008
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  3. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Actually, I found out NOD32 3.0 supports Vista
    I`m saved :D
     
    eleron911, Jun 17, 2008
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  4. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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  5. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Yep, new red icon too. Sweet.
     
    eleron911, Jun 17, 2008
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  6. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    kaspersky internet security suite....keys are available for like $10 for a year.... :p
     
    Andy, Jun 17, 2008
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  7. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Totally tubular. :cool:
     
    pixelot, Jun 17, 2008
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  8. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Ok, rats, it was a red icon because the DB was out of date.
    It`s green now :D
    NOD32 is my favourite once again.
     
    eleron911, Jun 17, 2008
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  9. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, it's definitely worth getting the new version of NOD32 so you can run it on Vista. All is good once again :)
     
    jin07, Jun 17, 2008
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  10. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    British spelling? :p
     
    pixelot, Jun 17, 2008
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  11. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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  12. easysecurity

    easysecurity Newbie

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  13. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Of course chap, Europeans learn British English, I have my Cambridge degree somewhere. Tah :D
    No. BD was a resource hog last I used it, NOD32 is the best for me.
     
    eleron911, Jun 18, 2008
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  14. THAANSA3

    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    Given the fact Kaspersky and NOD32 are pretty much on the same level and I have not had any problems with Kaspersky working on my system (Vista Ultimate x64), I would suggest picking up a copy. I am, of course, assuming you don't mind spending some money.
     
    THAANSA3, Jun 18, 2008
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  15. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Oh, yeah, this is about AV apps. LOL

    I agree with THAANSA. Kaspersky and NOD are pretty hard to beat, but require a few bucks be spent - well worth the money, IMO.
     
    bmwrob, Jun 18, 2008
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  16. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Rob, if I lay off the root beer, will you not sink ? :D
     
    eleron911, Jun 19, 2008
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  17. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Are you getting NOD32 for free? I can only find it for 39$ PM me with your secrets of NOD32...
     
    jooooeee, Jun 27, 2008
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I paid $39 dollars, too. The money was well-spent, IMO.

    @eleron: Root beer? Now that's a rugged, manly drink, about on par with my macho mochas. LOL
     
    bmwrob, Jun 27, 2008
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  19. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Paid, with a little help from some people , discounts and stuff, got it for 5 $ :p
     
    eleron911, Jun 27, 2008
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