Hi,
I have bought my first laptop and want to know what all I need to install to protect my laptop.
I heard Norton sucks. AVG is good, spybot????
It's all a bit confusing.
Thanks,
Laura
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I recommend AVG or Avast. IMO I like Avast more.
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Which uses less system resources?
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I recommend Avira AV a FTW, for me.
Here:
http://www.free-av.com/
Also, please visit this thread:
The best free antivirus/firewall/anti spyware programs
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=190538
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I use AVG Free.
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Another vote for Avira here. The newest version is very nice and lightweight.
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Yes, it's a for sure FTW
Here it is in case the OP wants to try it!
http://download.cnet.com/Avira-Anti...tchlist&tag=watchmail_sc_name&cdlPid=11012914
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jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso
I recommend common sense and at most weekly scan for viruses and spyware using a antivirus.
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I like Avira too. Does the job using minimal resources.
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Another vote for Avira. AVG is just too bloated now, and I don't like Avast's interface.
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Following the previous few posts before mine... I'd recommend Avira. It has better detection rates than AVG and apparently uses less system resources as well. The most current version also includes anti-spyware and anti-adware features.
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spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso
I use Kaspersky.
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Windows Firewall, Spyware Blaster, Avast and common sense (as mentioned above)
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mullenbooger Former New York Giant
On my machines I have avast and avira for antivirus. Avira is supposed to be a smaller resource hog.
I also use Zone alarm for firewall, and adaware to get rid of adware/malware -
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On the paid spectrum I've been very happy with Kaspersky.
Free:
Avira scored high in a recent comparison.
By the way - browsing habits are also important.
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o go with the AVG8..free
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I use Avast, it's pretty good
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Have used AVG, Avira and Avast now. All free. And Norton (paid).
AVG used to be the best of the free AV's. Something went wrong with version 8.5.
At this stage, both Avira and Avast are both excellent. Depends on your personal preference though.
And Norton...I don't know. I gave up with paid AV after many issues and system hogging stuff with them. Some swear blind though that Norton 2009 is brilliant, quick, awesome etc.
But you have to pay.
I went the free way...and have never looked back.
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What according to your experience stands out from teh rest of teh crowd?
My vote goes for NOD32 for having very good detection rates + excellent preformance since its very light on teh resources! Been using it for 4 years now with no problems.
Another vote went for Avira Antivir as being teh best FREE antivirus. Although I don't like using any free security solution for some odd reason
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i think avast professional takes it for me saved me from many viruses, malware,and one in particular that happened not long ago was one called { recycler } which started it self when connecting removable drives like usb sticks,memory cards, and ipods......the only thing that i dont like is the slow scanning....
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you actually spent your money on Avast professional? don't get me wrong, Avast is also good, but not by any means comparable to the great likes such as NOD32 and Kaspersky. If I was to install Avast it would be the free version as a last choice, but I gave 1 vote for Avira as well as being teh best Free AntiVirus.
I heard somewhere that Avira Antivir uses teh same virus scanning engine as Kaspersky somewhere, correct teh meh if i'm wrong. -
well u got me their i do feel like i spent my money so now im asking you how great is nod32 i was looking at it and i was thinking of upgrading it looks promising i noticed that avast gets annoying when it scans every single file stupid avast orb never stops spinning im gonna try the free trial u think i should uninstall avast first........
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NOD32.
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is avg internet suite to much of a resource hog
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I really recommend you try the trial version which can be grabbed here:
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 (32-Bit) >>> http://download.eset.com/eval/win/eav/eav_nt32_enu.msi
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 (64-Bit) >>> http://download.eset.com/eval/win/eav/eav_nt64_enu.msi -
i just installed nod32 but it said error cant start realtime module i guess cuz of the SP2 so i went with avira................avast slowed my gaming by scanning every single file it can get its grabby pawls on this thing even scans my comp. in 35 min. avast took 2 hours jesus and just so it doesnt find anything waste of time.......IMO
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Yeah, wait for an update from ESET re: NOD32 + SP2. Install version 3 for the time being.
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I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit with NOD32 64 Bit, excellent performance here man! the love of teh win7 -
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 ForEver!
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Norton Antivirus 2009 (Paid), Avira 9 (free) FTW!
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Mmmm, voted for Avira.
But, 15 voters and 20 votes seems 'somewhat' odd...Attached Files:
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It's a multiple choice poll, Baserk.
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To me, it is Avast! and Avira, the both of them are really good antivirus programs (I have only tried their "free" versions); I use Avast!, my only complain is the really huge scanning time, but other than that, I like its highly customizable modules, that is really nice thing to have.
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OWNING FOR AVIRA!!!
AVIRA Free = Strong, easy use, light resource, umbrella looks cool, good protection and it can block spyware as well!
AVG = Get owned by the other easily.
Avast = weaker than AVIRA
But if paid version i guess kaspersky and norton are good enough. -
just wondering local protection guard scans everything like in the pic below.......
can i change the settings or no this is the first time i use this soooo.......which of the settings do i pic or u guys use.....
1.Scan when reading
2.Scan when writing
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It's so simple: Avira AV = FTW!!
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Why do people bother installing massive amounts of memory if they are going to complain about one program using 52mb 's of it? lol
Memory sitting there doing nothing is a waste of resources just as much
Personally my vote went to NOD32, although I am using the Eset Security Suite application instead - although I ditched Vista as of last night and am happily using it on my Windows 7 RC1 install -
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Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator
I'll have an antivirus buyer's guide posted on the front page soon. It will include:
-AVG Anti-Virus Free
-Norton AntiVirus 2009
-McAfee Total Protection 2009
-ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4
-Kaspersky Antivirus 2009
-Trend Micro Antivirus+Antispyware
Keep your eyes open. -
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Cin
best free protection for viruses, spyware
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by ulanigold, Mar 28, 2009.