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    What Virus software do you use with Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Zydan, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. Zydan

    Zydan Notebook Evangelist

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    I used to use McaFee because I got it free through work, but now it won't work...any suggestions?
     
  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I am using Avira 9 free edition and it works fine.
     
  3. emike09

    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    Anything but that. McAffe and Norton are virus makers. Its keeps them in business.

    Avast and AVG are good recommendations that work.
     
  4. Ole man

    Ole man Notebook Evangelist

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    That's ridiculous. Norton for Windows 7 is an amazing piece of software. AVG needs a LOT of work to become halfway decent.
     
  5. ATC

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    While it's not officially supported, Avira 9 works perfectly in 7 RC.
     
  6. onebyside

    onebyside Notebook Guru

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    Nod32 has been solid
     
  7. brncao

    brncao Notebook Evangelist

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    Avast. No problems so far.
     
  8. chipmoney

    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    I use Avira 9 free edition
     
  9. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    You obviously haven't tried Norton 2009. But in any case, McAfee is rather weak. I'd suggest trying Norton Antivirus 2009.
     
  10. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    none since after xp.. uac and not-clicking-that-blinking-links works well so far :)

    but i wouldn't suggest that anyone. i normally suggest avast antivir, and afaik, it works in win7 without bigger problems.
     
  11. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    ESET Smart Security Business Edition.
    The best on the market so far.
     
  12. MaXimus

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    Ditto! McAfee / Norton are the WORST ever packages that slow down your system to a crawl and are uselss.

    I use NOD32 64 bit
     
  13. coolguy

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    How can you say so much about these products without even using their latest versions?
    I am using Norton AV 2009 and it's one of the best AV's out there.
     
  14. MaXimus

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    good for u! just keep me away from Norton/McAfee and im a happy man!

    u enjoy ur norton POS antivirus while u can buddy.....u dont know what a real AV is
     
  15. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    You need to get out of the cave.
    While I'm using ESET too, I must Norton Internet Security 2009 is a decent anti-virus software which can rival ESET and kaspersky.
     
  16. vicedens2002

    vicedens2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bit defender.....30days trial....
     
  17. lukychmz

    lukychmz Notebook Guru

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    AVG as always, never had any problems
     
  18. fiveo

    fiveo Notebook Consultant

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    Avast works fine on 64 bit W7.

    I am running NAV 2009 on my XP installation on laptop and desktop and I must say I'm pleasantly surprised how much better it works than previous versions of Norton.
     
  19. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Avira 9 Free Edition. <--- Thanks to Hep! :notworthy:
    ............................. :cool:
     
  20. amidond

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    Avira for me.
     
  21. Guntraitor Sagara

    Guntraitor Sagara Notebook Evangelist

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    A-vee-ruh owns.
     
  22. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I don't use virus software, but for anti virus I use AVG Free.
     
  23. pacmandelight

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    NAV 2009 is really light on resources (~6MB), but Avira is pretty good for freeware.
     
  24. stonesrubber

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    Norton gaming Edition, is by far the best Anti Virus Software on the market today. Lowest resource usage ever. Besides, it hunts and tracks down most threats. Try it and you will never be disappointed
     
  25. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I use the same antivirus on W7 as I use on Vista and XP. Avast.
     
  26. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Nis 09 Ftw. ;)
    .
     
  27. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Erm, writing in kindergarten style is one thing, behaving like an utter troll is another.
    Being an ESET fanboy is OK with me although it does get irritating from time to time.
    Are you going to be the NBR AV troll also, Maximus?
     
  28. dinosgoroar

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    I use nod32. I used to use Norton, and compared to that nod32 is much lighter on the system resources.
     
  29. ganzonomy

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    I'm a fan of Kaspersky... Wondering if it works on Win7 (I'm a big fan of it on XP)
     
  30. andygb40

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    Kaspersky beta works fine on my system. Not tried the full version as I have McAfee available to me for free and that works fine too.
     
  31. Howitzer225

    Howitzer225 Death Company Dreadnought

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    AVG here. Good enough antivirus software that is free.
     
  32. arjunned

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    Microsoft Security Essentials Beta.
    Avira (On-Demand).
    Defensewall HIPS.
     
  33. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Avira 9 Free, tomorrow will see if I can get the MSE Beta.
     
  34. MaXimus

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    Ditto! NOD32 FTW here as well!

    Lightest system resources + utmost security
     
  35. Element

    Element Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't use an anti-virus program. The best "Anti-Virus" is smart surfing.
     
  36. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    Norton is a good product these days and works extremely well w/ Win 7, x86 and x64.
     
  37. idiotpilot

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    I'm currently using kaspersky 7 beta, and it has worked very well. I used avast pro when I had vista, but was told it wasn't completely compatible with windows 7.
     
  38. brncao

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    avast

    + 10 char
     
  39. ATC

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    Most companies hold off officially supporting a new OS until out of beta. For example, Avira's official stance is that 7 is not supported right now even though AntiVir is working great, absolutely flawless on a 7 RC install. It's just that they cannot guarantee a problem-free experience especially since the final 7 code hasn't been finalised and is still changing. But you should try Avast as it might work just fine.
     
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    None. 'dont use one for my non-work W7 rig. I have cloned backup for emergencies.
     
  41. Penrod

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    Norton Internet Security 2009 on Vista x(64) and Norton 360 pre-release on Windows 7. Good products.
     
  42. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Avast FTW!!! (did I say that?) :laugh:
     
  43. qhn

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    Absolutely :D

    cheers ...
     
  44. kroton

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    One more fan of Avast.
     
  45. dbam987

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    I've tried both Avast and AVG Free on Windows 7 and both worked nicely. I also have tried Norton Internet Security 2009 and it worked good also.
     
  46. Garandhero

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    nod32 ftw.
     
  47. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    i use comodo internet security, its annoying as hell but its caught a couple viruses already
     
  48. qhn

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    I personally feel that Comodo tried too hard to go outside what it does best - being a firewall.

    cheers ...
     
  49. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    ^^^ Even that; at being a firewall it tries too hard as well. I think a firewall software should be much easier to use like turning a light switch on/off. Instead it's more like flipping breaker switches; like using a combo key or something....pushing buttons here and there to try and get it to work as it should.

    I never used the Internet Security though, only the Personal Firewall.
     
  50. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    its basically just a combo of the firewall and their antivirus. not too impressive.
     
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