You know the Drill, Post up your Antivirus Software

Torx · 01-30-2006, 07:28 PM

And dont give me that bullshit "I dont need one because im smart" or some stupid shit like that. lol

Its about time to try out a new AV. Kaspersky is what ive been using for years but its just sooo slow when it comes to scanning archives and bin/cue files for some reason.

Im testing fre AVG, but the look of the UI is not appealing and makes me think its not very professional.. The scanning is fast, leaves about 4 processes in the background and its free. I hear alot of complaints that it doesnt have a high detection rate compared to mcafee or kaspersky...

So post up what you use and rely on to scan those questionable "files"

Jamsan · 01-30-2006, 07:45 PM

Dont use one. I hear Avast is pretty good.

Mr. Ali · 01-30-2006, 07:48 PM

symantec antiviris 10.0.0.359 (aka corp edition)

i have 10.0.0.2 but its not worth my time to upgrade...

Bear · 01-30-2006, 07:49 PM

Don't use one. If I did though, it would be Norton Antivirus Corp. Edition. That's what I used before. It's simple, efficient and leaves out fluff and unnecessary features. Good stuff. Small 'download' too.

thadood · 01-30-2006, 07:51 PM

I used to use Avast, then I used nod32.

trs80 · 01-30-2006, 07:51 PM

norton antivirus corp. edition. cus i get it free through work.

Goofus Maximus · 01-30-2006, 08:24 PM

AVG free here. That and my lack of desire to download alot, keep me fairly safe.

Da Lucky 1 · 01-30-2006, 08:49 PM

McAffee

thinking of not running any though

QuickSilvah · 01-30-2006, 09:16 PM

PC-Cillin 2006 on the PC, none on the Mac.

ShabazKillaX · 01-30-2006, 09:26 PM

Symantec Antivirus Corp

mistawiskas · 01-30-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSilvah

PC-Cillin 2006 on the PC, none on the Mac.

same here.

superman · 01-30-2006, 09:41 PM

avg 7.1

ivwshane · 01-30-2006, 10:21 PM

I don't use one and if I did it sure in the hell wouldn't be some norton antivirus crap!

When I do feel like doing a scan I use kaspensky online scan.

super_Chris · 01-30-2006, 11:48 PM

Linux > Virii

I still dual boot the lappy, and am still naked. I'll probobly get Norton corp, or more likely, F-secure.

Chainblade · 01-31-2006, 01:06 AM

don't use one, haven't for a long time and i don't really have problems

f-secure is good

i wouldn't go norton, norton is terrible

mcaffee i haven't really tried

i used AVG in the past, it seemed good but i agree with torx with how it *seems* unprofessional because of the UI

Torx · 01-31-2006, 02:30 AM

yea i thinking about goign naked too..

but theres always that zip file i download from a newsgroup or somewhere that i have to scan before using the contents.

Thats what i liked about kaspersky. you can just turn it on whenever you want and shut it off whenever you want without the bloat and processes running in the background 24/7

i like symantec corp because its fast and efficient. but leaved too many processes running in the background even when not in use.

HoldenBurn1000 · 01-31-2006, 03:14 AM

Panda Titanium, never had an issue so far.

hafleystyles · 01-31-2006, 03:28 AM

i use the new zone alarm security suite, i had notrton installed and my buddy was trying to get me to switch. so i installed ZA and it found a couple things that norton missed. so i'm convinced that it's a little better.

Amazing_Creep · 01-31-2006, 04:50 AM

AVG it seems to catch anything coming in. Thinking of installing Avast! Anti-virus, as it's a little more aggressive.

SoulAssassin · 01-31-2006, 07:01 AM

Don't use anything.

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01-30-2006, 07:28 PM	permanent link to #1
Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 8,687 (#3 ) My photos: 77 Thanked 17x in 12 posts	And dont give me that bullshit "I dont need one because im smart" or some stupid shit like that. lol Its about time to try out a new AV. Kaspersky is what ive been using for years but its just sooo slow when it comes to scanning archives and bin/cue files for some reason. Im testing fre AVG, but the look of the UI is not appealing and makes me think its not very professional.. The scanning is fast, leaves about 4 processes in the background and its free. I hear alot of complaints that it doesnt have a high detection rate compared to mcafee or kaspersky... So post up what you use and rely on to scan those questionable "files"

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Jamsan Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,349 (#70 ) My photos: 7 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Dont use one. I hear Avast is pretty good.

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Bear Paw? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,560 (#22 ) My photos: 33 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Don't use one. If I did though, it would be Norton Antivirus Corp. Edition. That's what I used before. It's simple, efficient and leaves out fluff and unnecessary features. Good stuff. Small 'download' too.

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Goofus Maximus Too old to be this dumb! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis area, but in Illinois Posts: 2,748 (#34 ) My photos: 25 Thanked 7x in 7 posts	AVG free here. That and my lack of desire to download alot, keep me fairly safe.
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ivwshane Dont mess with old school Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,363 (#14 ) My photos: 65 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	I don't use one and if I did it sure in the hell wouldn't be some norton antivirus crap! When I do feel like doing a scan I use kaspensky online scan.

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Chainblade Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 2,316 (#43 ) My photos: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	don't use one, haven't for a long time and i don't really have problems f-secure is good i wouldn't go norton, norton is terrible mcaffee i haven't really tried i used AVG in the past, it seemed good but i agree with torx with how it seems unprofessional because of the UI
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Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 8,687 (#3 ) My photos: 77 Thanked 17x in 12 posts	yea i thinking about goign naked too.. but theres always that zip file i download from a newsgroup or somewhere that i have to scan before using the contents. Thats what i liked about kaspersky. you can just turn it on whenever you want and shut it off whenever you want without the bloat and processes running in the background 24/7 i like symantec corp because its fast and efficient. but leaved too many processes running in the background even when not in use.

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Amazing_Creep Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 814 (#101 ) My photos: 3 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	AVG it seems to catch anything coming in. Thinking of installing Avast! Anti-virus, as it's a little more aggressive.
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