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    The best anti-virus program??

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by BrokenStr8, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. BrokenStr8

    BrokenStr8 Notebook Consultant

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    Recommendation for a good anti-virus?I don't know much on this subject.Something that removes everything ,at a good price,with multi-users,and works on Vista and XP.
     
    BrokenStr8, Jan 8, 2008
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    i was using norton which cause really slow startup speed and some unwanted stuff to happen, so i bought the Tread Micro Internet Security PRO..well it seem to be as powerful as norton and the startup speed is very fast now and it detects virus very fast too. It allows u to install up to 3 computers.

    Heres the link..take a look:
    http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/internet-security-pro/index.html
     
    rulebreaker, Jan 8, 2008
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  3. coldplay

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    avira's antivir
     
    coldplay, Jan 8, 2008
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    Relativity17, Jan 8, 2008
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  5. Rebel

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    I have tried Norton, Zone, Kaspersky, and now Trend Micro.

    I have to say I like Trend Micro the best. Kaspersky is a very good program, but it requires a degree to set it up and has a habit of catching more false alarms.

    I also like the 3-computer license for Trend Micro.
     
    Rebel, Jan 8, 2008
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  6. -Recoil-

    -Recoil- Notebook Consultant

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    Paid for: Kaspersky or NOD32.

    Free: Avira AntiVir.
     
    -Recoil-, Jan 9, 2008
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  7. MadHater

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    Or Avast Home, in a group of free programes. User friendly, new updates daily, and doesn't take much computer resources.
     
    MadHater, Jan 9, 2008
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  8. soldier0316

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    Eset's Nod32 is the best hands down.
     
    soldier0316, Jan 9, 2008
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  9. KingsFan0421

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    hands down the best is Kaspersky Antivirus
     
    KingsFan0421, Jan 9, 2008
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  10. BrokenStr8

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    I think I'll give Avira a try first.
     
    BrokenStr8, Jan 10, 2008
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    -Recoil-, Jan 10, 2008
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  12. s0ap

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    Just a side note:

    Kaspersky is (technically) "better" than nod32, but uses more system resources. Nod32 is some what less effective, but uses significantly less system resources. If you don't mind paying for antivirus, I would recomend nod32, but if viruses really scare you, then get kaspersky. If you don't want to pay, just get AVG.
     
    s0ap, Jan 11, 2008
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  13. Mippoose

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    Woo for free AVG!

    Nothing worse than seeing that awful "YOUR SUBSCRIPTION HAS EXPIRED! IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS MESSAGE TO STOP APPEARING CLICK HERE!"
     
    Mippoose, Jan 11, 2008
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  14. bmwrob

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    For some reason this topic seems vaguely familiar . . .
     
    bmwrob, Jan 11, 2008
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  15. Softix

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    I still prefer AVG anti virus because it doesnt lagged up my pc and it was so user friendly and it works well with other viruses. It can also can removed trojans in your pc.
     
    Softix, Jan 13, 2008
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