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Full Version: Best Antivirus?
Im Curently in the market for some new antivirus software and i would like to hear peoples opinions on the very best available, it would be very helpfull
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I just started using avast a cuple of says ago seems like an ok prog. Its free and can scan your incoming p2p files.If you do alot of downloading say 2-10gigs a day it is a huge resource hog (between 300-800mb) and you have to reboot because you cant kill out the processes.But other than that in a mild setup looks like it would do alot of good for a free client.Or if you just didnt scan the incoming p2p files.
NOD32... very good and scans the drive very fast so you don't have to wait for it to Hog your PC for hours at an end to scan the data. Its lite on the resouces and mostly accurate as well.
I have tried lots of anti-virus programs. I like kaspersky the best. It is suppose to have the largest virus database. The full system scans seem to take longer then other anti-virus programs. Another good anti-virus you might want to try is AVG. I tried NOD and its realtime scanning made programs that write files lag like hell(games and anything that made a log file)
I've tried AVG and it's okay. It has a no frills interface that doesn't seem to go with XP, but that's not a problem really. I've also tried NOD32, but I prefer AVG over it. I currently use Norton Antivirus, but I also use TrojanHunter to supplement it since it didn't do so well on the trojan detection tests. I've used McAffee and it was a resource hog, plus it didn't seem to scan incoming e-mail. It did do well on trojan detection though. It's been a while since I've tried Kapersky. It seemed okay, at least, but kinda clunky or not very user friendly. Then again, it's been a while so I could be mistaken.
I've tried many antivirus programs and I think these are the best:
NOD32
AntiVir XP
KAV
NOD32
AntiVir XP
KAV
Hey Guys
Thanks Very Much for all the replies, sorry i havn't replied ive not been able to access my computer
ive tried AVG - Norton - Mcafee
Norton and mcafee was resource hogs and AVG didn't catch things that mcafee did...
im thinking of either trying Kaspersky or NOD32
thanks for all the advice & ill let you know if i find a suitable one.
ok, on a unrelated note what firewalls do you use? im currently using outpost - just curious as to what your all using
cheers
Dean
Thanks Very Much for all the replies, sorry i havn't replied ive not been able to access my computer
ive tried AVG - Norton - Mcafee
Norton and mcafee was resource hogs and AVG didn't catch things that mcafee did...
im thinking of either trying Kaspersky or NOD32
thanks for all the advice & ill let you know if i find a suitable one.
ok, on a unrelated note what firewalls do you use? im currently using outpost - just curious as to what your all using
cheers
Dean
Sygate is the best firewall i've used, and for the AV just use some online scan coz every AV is a ressource hog when you pay attention what you download your PC will be clean 
I use BOTH NOD32 and KAV 4.5/ AVP 3.5 (still deciding which to use).
Reasons: KAV has THE BEST detection (no questions asked). However NOD32 is ultra light on resources, great "Zero Day" malware detection (due to the advanced heuristics) and a HTTP monitor (which is personally love), however is lacking in trojan, worm and backdoor detection (although improving)
Choice is yours in the end.... although both will provide great protection.
Reasons: KAV has THE BEST detection (no questions asked). However NOD32 is ultra light on resources, great "Zero Day" malware detection (due to the advanced heuristics) and a HTTP monitor (which is personally love), however is lacking in trojan, worm and backdoor detection (although improving)
Choice is yours in the end.... although both will provide great protection.
AVG is good and fast but it has not been good enough at repairing/cleaning files that are infected.
McAfee I still use too (used to use DR Solomon before it got bought out by McAfee), I have found it works quite well, but again is getting bloated.
Used to use Symantec/Norton quite a while ago but have found it to be too much bloat and also cause too many problems!! The last time I used it, it managed to kill an exchange server and the only way we could fix was to rebuild. Now that really pissed me off, and needless to say I wouldn't recomment it or use it ever again, anyways that's the end of my rant about Norton.
I think that I'm gonna try Sophos soonish ... it looks really good.
Check out this site for quite a few different AV engines:
http://www.icsalabs.com/html/communities/a.../certprod.shtml
McAfee I still use too (used to use DR Solomon before it got bought out by McAfee), I have found it works quite well, but again is getting bloated.
Used to use Symantec/Norton quite a while ago but have found it to be too much bloat and also cause too many problems!! The last time I used it, it managed to kill an exchange server and the only way we could fix was to rebuild. Now that really pissed me off, and needless to say I wouldn't recomment it or use it ever again, anyways that's the end of my rant about Norton.
I think that I'm gonna try Sophos soonish ... it looks really good.
Check out this site for quite a few different AV engines:
http://www.icsalabs.com/html/communities/a.../certprod.shtml
Kaspersky without a doubt.
Nod is fast because it doesnt scan everything , Norton is just a joke and Mcafee is a pure waste of time , AVG is ok , but spend some time in hijacked / virus forums and youll see just how badly some of those are at protecting people.
Anyone who doesnt have a antivirus installed and downloads / or uses P2P is a moron , there are viruses that can infect you , simply through connecting to another infected person , sorry , but its just stupid to run without one and only use online scanners.. even though I know lots of people like to do it that way.
Just because youve never been infected yet , is no reason to not have a resident av running , or the lamers excuse its too high on my computers resources lol, get a better computer then.
you only need to get hit by one nasty virus to f_ck you up , and the people with no firewall or antivirus , geez... anyone want to guess where all the worms keep coming from lol
Nod is fast because it doesnt scan everything , Norton is just a joke and Mcafee is a pure waste of time , AVG is ok , but spend some time in hijacked / virus forums and youll see just how badly some of those are at protecting people.
Anyone who doesnt have a antivirus installed and downloads / or uses P2P is a moron , there are viruses that can infect you , simply through connecting to another infected person , sorry , but its just stupid to run without one and only use online scanners.. even though I know lots of people like to do it that way.
Just because youve never been infected yet , is no reason to not have a resident av running , or the lamers excuse its too high on my computers resources lol, get a better computer then.
you only need to get hit by one nasty virus to f_ck you up , and the people with no firewall or antivirus , geez... anyone want to guess where all the worms keep coming from lol
I use Kaspersky, with F-Secure as the backup. Works great.
Here is some AV test scores from http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=67&mnu=67. Note: The data is from versions with all software and def updates as of August 25, 2004. The company only does tests every 6-8 months or so:
Disclaimer: I didn't make these tests, nor their results. This is just provided "as is" and does not reflect my personal opinion on this matter, so no flames please :)
Here is some AV test scores from http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=67&mnu=67. Note: The data is from versions with all software and def updates as of August 25, 2004. The company only does tests every 6-8 months or so:
QUOTE
* The test was made on 10-25 August 2004, using Windows 2000 SP4 on a CELERON 2400 Mhz, 256MB DDRAM.
* All programs tested had the latest versions, upgrades and updates and they were tested using their full scanning capabilities e.g. heuristics, full scan etc.
* The 76556 virus samples were chosen using VS2000 according to Kaspersky, F-Prot, RAV, Nod32, Dr.Web, Sweep, BitDefender, E-Trust and McAfee antivirus programs. Each virus sample was unique by virus name, meaning that AT LEAST 1 antivirus program detected it as a new virus.
* ALL virus samples were unpacked and the only samples that were kept were the ones that were packed using external-dos-packers (that means not winzip, winrar, winace etc).
* The virus samples had the correct file extension using a special program (Renexts) and were unique, according to checksum32 filesize.
* Most "fake" virus samples were removed, as well as "garbage" files.
* The program PER was not tested because there was no english demo version available.
* The programs BOClean, VET, Titan, RisingAV, Ikarus and Freedom were not tested because there was no demo version available.
* The program InVircible did not include a "typical" scanner-function and could not be tested.
* The program V-Catch checks only mail accounts and could not be tested.
The following file types were used.
BAT, ΒΙΝ, CLA, CLASS, CLS, COM, CSC, DAT, DOC, ELF, EML, EXE, HLP, HQX, HTA, HTM, IMG, INF, INI, JS, MAC, MDB, MSG, OLE, PHP, PIF, PL, PPT, PRC, REG, SCR, SH, SHS, SMM, STI, TD0, TPU, VBA, VBS, WBT, XLS, XMI, XML.
The virus samples were divided into these categories, according to the type of the virus :
* File = BeOS, FreeBSD, Linux, Palm, OS2, Unix, BinaryImage, BAS viruses.
* MS-DOS = MS-DOS and HLL*. viruses.
* Windows = Win.*.* viruses.
* Macro = Macro and Formula viruses.
* Malware = DoS, Constructors, Exploit, Flooders, Hoax, Jokes, Nukers, Sniffers, Spoofers, Virus Construction Tools, Virus Tools, Corrupted, Droppers, Intended, PolyEngines.
* Script = BAT, Corel, HTML, Java, Scripts, VBS, WBS, Worms, PHP, Perl viruses.
* Trojans-Backdoors = Trojan and Backdoor viruses.
Rank
1. Kaspersky Personal Pro version 4.5.0.58 - 99.09%
2. F-Secure 2004 version 4.71.5 - 98.77%
3. Extendia AVK Pro version 11.0.4 - 98.68%
4. AVK version 14.0.7 - 98.50%
5. Kaspersky Personal version 5.0.149 - 97.88%
6. eScan 2003 Virus Control version 2.6.484.8 - 96.75%
7. McAfee version 8.0.41 - 93.59%
8. Norton version 2004 Professional - 93.38%
9. RAV version 8.6.105 - 93.14%
10. F-Prot version 3.15 - 91.85%
11. Command version 4.90 - 91.41%
12. Panda Titanium version 3.02.00 - 91.38%
13. Norton Corporate version 9.0.0.338 - 90.29%
14. Panda Platinum version 7.05.04 - 89.97%
15. MKS_VIR 2004 version 2.0 - 89.45%
16. Virus Chaser version 5.0 - 89.07%
17. BitDefender version 7.2 - 88.52%
18. BullGuard version 4.5 - 87.26%
19. Dr. Web version 4.31b - 85.35%
20. PC-Cillin 2004 version 11.00.1253 - 84.80%
21. Nod32 version 2.0.0.9 database 1.840 - 82.68%
22. Sophos Sweep version 3.84 - 81.31%
23. Avast version 4.1.418 - 80.55%
24. AntiVir version 6.27.00.01 - 79.57%
25. Vexira version 2.14.00.01 - 79.50%
26. AVG version 7.0.262 - 72.50%
27. Norman version 5.70.14 - 67.72%
28. UNA version 1.83 - 62.85%
29. Solo 2.5 version 2.6.3 - 61.08%
30. ZoneAlarm with VET Antivirus version 5.0.590.015 - 60.82%
31. Fire version 2.7 - 60.52%
32. E-Trust version 6.2.0.28 - 58.48%
33. V-Buster Pro - 57.61%
34. Protector Plus version 7.2.F04 - 51.28%
35. VirScan Plus version 14.091 - 48.36%
36. ClamWin version 0.35 - 48.08%
37. ViRobot Expert version 4.0 - 45.68%
38. MR2S version 1.47 - 44.36%
39. V3Pro 2002 Deluxe version SP2 - 42.33%
40. RHBVS version 4.13.656 - 41.99%
41. Digital Patrol version 5.00.08 - 38.52%
42. Quick Heal version 7.01 - 30.13%
43. Wave version 2.0 - 22.07%
44. TDS version 3.2.0 - 16.67%
45. PestPatrol version 4.4.3.24 - 15.34%
46. A Squared 2 - 15.05%
47. AntiTrojan Shield version 1.4.0.9 - 11.82%
48. PC Door Guard version 3.0.0.14- 11.77%
49. Trojan Hunter version 3.9.807 - 6.76%
50. The Cleaner version 4.1.42.52 - 6.34%
51. Trojan Remover version 6.2.8 - 5.62%
52. Tauscan version 1.6.1024 - 4.82%
53. Hacker Eliminator version 1.2 - 3.38%
54. IP Armor version 5.46.0703 - 2.87%
55. Anti-Hacker & Trojan Expert 2003 version 1.6 - 0%
Detailed Test Results in a .RAR file:
http://www.virus.gr/fullxml/redirect.asp?id=220&type=dw
* All programs tested had the latest versions, upgrades and updates and they were tested using their full scanning capabilities e.g. heuristics, full scan etc.
* The 76556 virus samples were chosen using VS2000 according to Kaspersky, F-Prot, RAV, Nod32, Dr.Web, Sweep, BitDefender, E-Trust and McAfee antivirus programs. Each virus sample was unique by virus name, meaning that AT LEAST 1 antivirus program detected it as a new virus.
* ALL virus samples were unpacked and the only samples that were kept were the ones that were packed using external-dos-packers (that means not winzip, winrar, winace etc).
* The virus samples had the correct file extension using a special program (Renexts) and were unique, according to checksum32 filesize.
* Most "fake" virus samples were removed, as well as "garbage" files.
* The program PER was not tested because there was no english demo version available.
* The programs BOClean, VET, Titan, RisingAV, Ikarus and Freedom were not tested because there was no demo version available.
* The program InVircible did not include a "typical" scanner-function and could not be tested.
* The program V-Catch checks only mail accounts and could not be tested.
The following file types were used.
BAT, ΒΙΝ, CLA, CLASS, CLS, COM, CSC, DAT, DOC, ELF, EML, EXE, HLP, HQX, HTA, HTM, IMG, INF, INI, JS, MAC, MDB, MSG, OLE, PHP, PIF, PL, PPT, PRC, REG, SCR, SH, SHS, SMM, STI, TD0, TPU, VBA, VBS, WBT, XLS, XMI, XML.
The virus samples were divided into these categories, according to the type of the virus :
* File = BeOS, FreeBSD, Linux, Palm, OS2, Unix, BinaryImage, BAS viruses.
* MS-DOS = MS-DOS and HLL*. viruses.
* Windows = Win.*.* viruses.
* Macro = Macro and Formula viruses.
* Malware = DoS, Constructors, Exploit, Flooders, Hoax, Jokes, Nukers, Sniffers, Spoofers, Virus Construction Tools, Virus Tools, Corrupted, Droppers, Intended, PolyEngines.
* Script = BAT, Corel, HTML, Java, Scripts, VBS, WBS, Worms, PHP, Perl viruses.
* Trojans-Backdoors = Trojan and Backdoor viruses.
Rank
1. Kaspersky Personal Pro version 4.5.0.58 - 99.09%
2. F-Secure 2004 version 4.71.5 - 98.77%
3. Extendia AVK Pro version 11.0.4 - 98.68%
4. AVK version 14.0.7 - 98.50%
5. Kaspersky Personal version 5.0.149 - 97.88%
6. eScan 2003 Virus Control version 2.6.484.8 - 96.75%
7. McAfee version 8.0.41 - 93.59%
8. Norton version 2004 Professional - 93.38%
9. RAV version 8.6.105 - 93.14%
10. F-Prot version 3.15 - 91.85%
11. Command version 4.90 - 91.41%
12. Panda Titanium version 3.02.00 - 91.38%
13. Norton Corporate version 9.0.0.338 - 90.29%
14. Panda Platinum version 7.05.04 - 89.97%
15. MKS_VIR 2004 version 2.0 - 89.45%
16. Virus Chaser version 5.0 - 89.07%
17. BitDefender version 7.2 - 88.52%
18. BullGuard version 4.5 - 87.26%
19. Dr. Web version 4.31b - 85.35%
20. PC-Cillin 2004 version 11.00.1253 - 84.80%
21. Nod32 version 2.0.0.9 database 1.840 - 82.68%
22. Sophos Sweep version 3.84 - 81.31%
23. Avast version 4.1.418 - 80.55%
24. AntiVir version 6.27.00.01 - 79.57%
25. Vexira version 2.14.00.01 - 79.50%
26. AVG version 7.0.262 - 72.50%
27. Norman version 5.70.14 - 67.72%
28. UNA version 1.83 - 62.85%
29. Solo 2.5 version 2.6.3 - 61.08%
30. ZoneAlarm with VET Antivirus version 5.0.590.015 - 60.82%
31. Fire version 2.7 - 60.52%
32. E-Trust version 6.2.0.28 - 58.48%
33. V-Buster Pro - 57.61%
34. Protector Plus version 7.2.F04 - 51.28%
35. VirScan Plus version 14.091 - 48.36%
36. ClamWin version 0.35 - 48.08%
37. ViRobot Expert version 4.0 - 45.68%
38. MR2S version 1.47 - 44.36%
39. V3Pro 2002 Deluxe version SP2 - 42.33%
40. RHBVS version 4.13.656 - 41.99%
41. Digital Patrol version 5.00.08 - 38.52%
42. Quick Heal version 7.01 - 30.13%
43. Wave version 2.0 - 22.07%
44. TDS version 3.2.0 - 16.67%
45. PestPatrol version 4.4.3.24 - 15.34%
46. A Squared 2 - 15.05%
47. AntiTrojan Shield version 1.4.0.9 - 11.82%
48. PC Door Guard version 3.0.0.14- 11.77%
49. Trojan Hunter version 3.9.807 - 6.76%
50. The Cleaner version 4.1.42.52 - 6.34%
51. Trojan Remover version 6.2.8 - 5.62%
52. Tauscan version 1.6.1024 - 4.82%
53. Hacker Eliminator version 1.2 - 3.38%
54. IP Armor version 5.46.0703 - 2.87%
55. Anti-Hacker & Trojan Expert 2003 version 1.6 - 0%
Detailed Test Results in a .RAR file:
http://www.virus.gr/fullxml/redirect.asp?id=220&type=dw
Disclaimer: I didn't make these tests, nor their results. This is just provided "as is" and does not reflect my personal opinion on this matter, so no flames please :)
Virus.gr is a great independent testing site
The guy who runs that site has a lot of viruses in his personal collection and probably uses more viruses in his tests than the majority of other test sites.
The guy who runs that site has a lot of viruses in his personal collection and probably uses more viruses in his tests than the majority of other test sites.
Yes, and now you might see why when it comes to programs like Trojan Hunter and TDS being fanboyed on forum sites like SpywareInfo I tend to get a wee bit vocal in erm..."re-educating" some people
My favorite antivirus is definetly kaspersky. I've been using it for the past 6 months and nothing has slipped by it.
All good software posted - but do try F-Secure Client Security (no anti spam or privacy stuff) ....
An interesting link:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
February 2005 report is out now (click at left "Comparatives" -> "February 2005")
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
February 2005 report is out now (click at left "Comparatives" -> "February 2005")
I personally use avg it's free and no need to pay for updates. Plus it catches a lot of viruses, although sometimes you have to delete some files yourself.
F-Secure all the way for me. Not for everyone, but it works for me - I use it on my Linux boxes too.
how about a different approach, like what not to use 
Norton a/v : both me - 18 months ago and my friend - 2 months ago got hacked, cought trojans and the person eve managaed to turn the a/v software off. I was using 2002 version and her version was 2004???
Sophos : this was quite good but when it got to about 65 gig of file on my 120 gig disk, the processes just ground to a halt.
i'm now a happy user in the land of NOD32
Norton a/v : both me - 18 months ago and my friend - 2 months ago got hacked, cought trojans and the person eve managaed to turn the a/v software off. I was using 2002 version and her version was 2004???
Sophos : this was quite good but when it got to about 65 gig of file on my 120 gig disk, the processes just ground to a halt.
i'm now a happy user in the land of NOD32
I like(d) ZoneAlarm, and TrendMicro.
QUOTE (meezz @ Jan 7 2005, 12:25 AM)
Another good anti-virus you might want to try is AVG.
>>>AVG SUCKS<<< This prg has the world's worst engine and virus database. Don't use it!!!
The best ones to use are EITHER:
< F-Secure >
OR
< Kaspersky >
I myself use Kaspersky and it is without doubt the best antivirus engine and database. Like any other AV prg it does do real-time scanning too, which WILL affect the system performance of your computer. This best thing to do is to switch off real-time scanning and any schedules, so as not to interupt your work. Then, schedule a scan, say, twice a week, to run through the night, starting at about 2 or 3 am, or whenever you know you're not going to need to use it for several hours.
>>TheBeast<<.
Hi guys,
I think you will like this program. unfortunately it's only in dutch language.It's called hitmanpro and it combines the following anti spyware programs:
Ad-Aware SE (6.2)
Spy Sweeper 3
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.3
CWShredder 2.13
SpywareBlaster 3.3
Spyware Block List
Sysclean Package
SuperDAT VirusScan
The great thing about all this is that it runs them all after eachother automaticely. You will only be prompted for a license agreement of each program. It also updates ALL defintion files before it starts scanning. It's a great help to me. Check it out
www.hitmanpro.nl
I think you will like this program. unfortunately it's only in dutch language.It's called hitmanpro and it combines the following anti spyware programs:
Ad-Aware SE (6.2)
Spy Sweeper 3
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.3
CWShredder 2.13
SpywareBlaster 3.3
Spyware Block List
Sysclean Package
SuperDAT VirusScan
The great thing about all this is that it runs them all after eachother automaticely. You will only be prompted for a license agreement of each program. It also updates ALL defintion files before it starts scanning. It's a great help to me. Check it out
www.hitmanpro.nl
Sounds interesting sjoppa.. too bad I dont know any dutch
Thanks for this interesting link fe_de_7:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2004_02.php
Kaspersky seems to do very well.
The best thing to do for you maybe satans spawn , I think it's more a personal preference..
Real time scanning can help prevent most trojans and hijacks from even being able to install , thereby making removal unneccessary. A possible small decrease in system performance is a lot better option than allowing a virus or exploit to have free entry into your system.
Besides webpage hijacks , there are also many p2p worms that can even infect your system during the file transfer itself , something that real time AV protection can stop.
Thanks for this interesting link fe_de_7:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2004_02.php
Kaspersky seems to do very well.
QUOTE
This best thing to do is to switch off real-time scanning and any schedules, so as not to interupt your work.
The best thing to do for you maybe satans spawn , I think it's more a personal preference..
Real time scanning can help prevent most trojans and hijacks from even being able to install , thereby making removal unneccessary. A possible small decrease in system performance is a lot better option than allowing a virus or exploit to have free entry into your system.
Besides webpage hijacks , there are also many p2p worms that can even infect your system during the file transfer itself , something that real time AV protection can stop.
I'll second moore with the Norton and Mcaffe comments, also Kasperski. However Kasperski is quite heavy. I have been using PCCillin Internet Security 2005 since it came out. Recently downloaded and changed to Kasperski because of compatibility issues with Outpost. When I changed over I did a full scan with PCCillin then Kasperski. Kasperski didn't pick up anything that PCCillin had missed.
Not sure how long they have had a free version but bitdefender has apparently the highest rated free antivirus software.
bitdefender.com
bitdefender.com
For me its been Kaspersky which is exellent, but AVG has also been a massive hit.
I was useing AVG for ages, until my licence ran out.
Also the AV in ZoneAlarm Security Suite is really good.
These three are the best I've used, thats compared against Norton and co...but this is just whats worked well for me, it might not work aswell for the mass'ess.
I would like to try F-Secure oneday, they seem to have alot of knowledge and I enjoy reading there site.
I was useing AVG for ages, until my licence ran out.
Also the AV in ZoneAlarm Security Suite is really good.
These three are the best I've used, thats compared against Norton and co...but this is just whats worked well for me, it might not work aswell for the mass'ess.
I would like to try F-Secure oneday, they seem to have alot of knowledge and I enjoy reading there site.
Virus.GR has released it's latest round of testing results. Test results date: 4/16/05.
I use Avast Pro and no problems to date, when i was on nortons it seemed like i had too reformat my hdd every couple of months.
hi,
i use Norton as i have Norton INternet SEcurity bundle,i got it as i was getting a lot of infections when i had avg and i felt it was the best all in security i could get.
it does slow things down but i just upped my ram to compensate (needed done anyway).i am on XP sp2 and use Protowall,spybot and bluetack hosts file and had this set up for nearly a year and had no probs so far.i also use ad-aware scanner only,to be super secure,
mark
i use Norton as i have Norton INternet SEcurity bundle,i got it as i was getting a lot of infections when i had avg and i felt it was the best all in security i could get.
it does slow things down but i just upped my ram to compensate (needed done anyway).i am on XP sp2 and use Protowall,spybot and bluetack hosts file and had this set up for nearly a year and had no probs so far.i also use ad-aware scanner only,to be super secure,
mark
QUOTE (Setsune @ Apr 24 2005, 02:22 AM)
Virus.GR has released it's latest round of testing results. Test results date: 4/16/05.
I notice AntiVir has greatly improved their trojan detection performance.
The only Firewall i will ever use in my life is Symantec corp v3 with a antivirus with a database like nasa it is the best out there nothing else i don't think those result are true!
so get Symatec corp v 3 it is the best out there!! It is a firewall and antivirus!
so get Symatec corp v 3 it is the best out there!! It is a firewall and antivirus!
QUOTE (darkmetal @ May 10 2005, 11:19 PM)
The only Firewall i will ever use in my life is Symantec corp v3 with a antivirus with a database like nasa it is the best out there nothing else i don't think those result are true!
so get Symatec corp v 3 it is the best out there!! It is a firewall and antivirus!
so get Symatec corp v 3 it is the best out there!! It is a firewall and antivirus!
Firewall? We was talking antivirus. NASA?
symantec $$ antivirus = very good but system hoggy
symantec $$ firewall = not so good, ok
best $$ antivirus = kaspersky
best free antivirus = Avast or AntiVir(no email scanner)
QUOTE (darkmetal @ May 11 2005, 09:19 AM)
so get Symatec corp v 3 it is the best out there!!
I dont think so.Thanks for the Virus.gr update Setsune.
QUOTE
Rank
1. Kaspersky Personal Pro version 5.0.20 - 99.28%
1. Kaspersky Personal Pro version 5.0.20 - 99.28%
which version of kaspersky is the best? is their a pro version..
There is a personal version and a personal pro version , the personal version alone should work pretty good.
More info on each one here:
http://www.kaspersky.com/personal
http://www.kaspersky.com/personalpro
Kaspersky was the only antivirus that could successfully clean up the recent bube infections , which was one of the more nastier infections:
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=8780
More info on each one here:
http://www.kaspersky.com/personal
http://www.kaspersky.com/personalpro
Kaspersky was the only antivirus that could successfully clean up the recent bube infections , which was one of the more nastier infections:
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=8780
QUOTE (Setsune @ Apr 24 2005, 01:22 PM)
Virus.GR has released it's latest round of testing results. Test results date: 4/16/05.
Some interesting results, but Kasperski still rules
Been using Pccillin full time with Outpost and Kas as a weekly scan to pickup anything pccillin has missed. Hasn't picked up 1 thing yet.
There are no best choice.
All depend on your need.
Kaspersky is exellent at detecting with no doubt,
but not so good when comes to cleaning.
I think no one would want a very important file to be useless after cleaning.
Or if you are under the networks you may want to prevent the outbreak.
And it's very important that a good AntiVirus shoud not generate any false positives when scanning all clean files.
It's evil that a AntiVirus tell you it find a clean file (especially very important) infected and make you decide to delete it.
You may choose to repair, but don't forgot many AntiVirus that have good detection rate lack of good repairing ability.
You can look into the folowing site to decide the solutions you need:
icsalabs
https://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/topic.php?tid...6;05ac-b921d196
https://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/product.php?t...36;gdhkkjk-kkkk
https://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/topic.php?tid...6;5524-512093a1
ViruBulletin - Register is required, it's free.
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml?table
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/about/index.xml
WestCoastLabs
http://www.westcoastlabs.org/checkmarkcertification.asp
Also there are no solution for those "File Collectors".
It simple to write a malware that cant be detected by any AntiVirus on the earth.
Be sure not to download crack and ensure the file is official version.
All depend on your need.
Kaspersky is exellent at detecting with no doubt,
but not so good when comes to cleaning.
I think no one would want a very important file to be useless after cleaning.
Or if you are under the networks you may want to prevent the outbreak.
And it's very important that a good AntiVirus shoud not generate any false positives when scanning all clean files.
It's evil that a AntiVirus tell you it find a clean file (especially very important) infected and make you decide to delete it.
You may choose to repair, but don't forgot many AntiVirus that have good detection rate lack of good repairing ability.
You can look into the folowing site to decide the solutions you need:
icsalabs
https://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/topic.php?tid...6;05ac-b921d196
https://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/product.php?t...36;gdhkkjk-kkkk
https://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/topic.php?tid...6;5524-512093a1
ViruBulletin - Register is required, it's free.
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml?table
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/about/index.xml
WestCoastLabs
http://www.westcoastlabs.org/checkmarkcertification.asp
Also there are no solution for those "File Collectors".
It simple to write a malware that cant be detected by any AntiVirus on the earth.
Be sure not to download crack and ensure the file is official version.
The new Kasperski 2006 is out in beta ATM. 
Testing looks good so far. Nice interface, seems fairly light.
Testing looks good so far. Nice interface, seems fairly light.
QUOTE (Murcielago @ Jan 6 2005, 07:53 PM)
NOD32... very good and scans the drive very fast so you don't have to wait for it to Hog your PC for hours at an end to scan the data. Its lite on the resouces and mostly accurate as well.
yeh no32 ownz all. It detects virus even in your rar and zip files highly recommended. constantly updates too. If there is virus they will update to fight against the new virus.
Norton and Mcfee sux!
ill rather use a freeware AV before those two.
i use nod antivirus for real time scanning and kaspersky for on demand scans (weekly). nod's heuristic scanning puts it way ahead of other antivirus tools, plus it uses few system resources.
avg is a good option for a free av - their databases are the same as kaspersky's as far as i know - only difference being they update slightly slower...
avg is a good option for a free av - their databases are the same as kaspersky's as far as i know - only difference being they update slightly slower...
QUOTE (p910724 @ Sep 2 2005, 02:05 PM)
Kaspersky is exellent at detecting with no doubt,
but not so good when comes to cleaning.
but not so good when comes to cleaning.
I've seen when Kaspersky could clean things no other anti virus could at the time: http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=8780
QUOTE (cutters @ Feb 25 2006, 08:15 PM)
i use nod antivirus for real time scanning and kaspersky for on demand scans (weekly). nod's heuristic scanning puts it way ahead of other antivirus tools, plus it uses few system resources.
That is the same setup I have now. I had issues with running Kasperski and Outpost
I also use PCcillin on my laptops.
I tend to be very fond of Anti vir 7 for xp windows. No complaints.
Since Kaspersky is such a good AV, why is their site added i the blocklist?
QUOTE
Packet to "Kaspersky Labs" ( 81.176.69.71 ) blocked. [protocol: TCP - src: 3708 / dst: 80]
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