What anti-virus software do you use? Options

[Maccabee]

Right now I use Avg free and spy bot search and destroy. What do you use? Also what would you say is the best, even if you don't have it? I mean like a not free program. I have heard that Norton anti virus sucks. And I would consider a good anti virus software to be something that gets the job done but is light.

[Tramatize]

I use Avast mainly, but sometimes i do like a check up with Advanced System Protector, its free so yeah

[queen]

avira. i like.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

My main weapon against malware is intelligence, but as far as software goes, Avast and Search and Destroy.

[illriginal]

Avira Anti-Vir

[shanaynay]

I have norton 360, it works pretty good, but it's naggy.

[Maccabee]

avira. i like.

Free version?

I noticed that avira covers worms but avg does not. Is that important?

http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avira..._antivirus.html

http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

Does spybot cover worms?

[Mikeplyts]

I currently use McAfee so yeah....

[Maccabee]

I currently use McAfee so yeah....

one word. Why? a. it sucks. b. it asks you if you would like to buy it every 10 minutes, and c. It sucks.

[Harp]

AVG Free

[Simba]

http://www.superantispyware.com/

saved me from the psuedo-system32 spyware, i approve


also AVG and search and destroy and some other stuff

& ComputerCondom

[markmejia]

My main weapon against malware is intelligence

Yeah, that's basically how I rolled when I had my PC. Now that I have a Mac, I just.. don't give a flying shit. Even if Macs aren't 100% protected from viruses.

[Simba]

Yeah, that's basically how I rolled when I had my PC. Now that I have a Mac, I just.. don't give a flying shit. Even if Macs aren't 100% protected from viruses.

fasho bro, finna do it like Mark and cop a Mac

[illriginal]

http://www.superantispyware.com/

saved me from the psuedo-system32 spyware, i approve


also AVG and search and destroy and some other stuff

& ComputerCondom

lol Computer Condom


I remember that term from back in 10th grade

[MasterNe0]

I got Avast, Symantecs Endpoint, AVG-Free, Spybot, Adaware, Spyblaster currently on all my pcs.

[illriginal]

Jees... strong over load?

[hypnotique]

I have Trojan remover, avira antivir, trend micro internet secuirty and spysweeper.

I have that many because of my terrible history with computers

[MasterNe0]

Jees... strong over load?

One of the things you learn in the IT world is alot of these antivirus can give you false positives and some work better than others. Even thought the antivirus companies recommend to use theirs only, I like to combine them since some update and fix issues faster than others.

[Simba]

you are so dang veteran

[heyo-captain-jac...]

Except that's something nearly everyone should know.

[illriginal]

One of the things you learn in the IT world is alot of these antivirus can give you false positives and some work better than others. Even thought the antivirus companies recommend to use theirs only, I like to combine them since some update and fix issues faster than others.

lol.... the only reason why it gives a false positive, has nothing to do with the quality of the anti-virus. It is the file you downloaded, typically a "keygen" will more than likely give off a "false positive" on MAJORITY of anti-viruses, but if they're NOT giving a false positive, then that anti-virus is bunk or simply you need to update it. Hate to say it, but you're over loading for nothing. But whatever, to each its own.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

lol.... the only reason why it gives a false positive, has nothing to do with the quality of the anti-virus. It is the file you downloaded, typically a "keygen" will more than likely give off a "false positive" on MAJORITY of anti-viruses, if they're NOT giving a false positive, then that anti-virus is bunk or simply you need to update it. Hate to say it, but you're over loading for nothing. But whatever, to each its own.

No. Remember pifts.exe?

Norton gave a false positive for it's own file.

[illriginal]

No. Remember pifts.exe?

Norton gave a false positive for it's own file.

I don't use Norton... Norton is whack as shit lol

And no to what? You're the last person to talk about technology... or at least computers over all.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

I don't use Norton... Norton is whack as shit lol

And no to what? You're the last person to talk about technology... or at least computers over all.

I don't give a shit if you use Norton or not. The entire internet was up in flames over pifts.exe, because Norton is one of the most widely used pieces of crap in existence. So many people use it that it's worth a mention no matter how bad it sucks.

And I was saying no to your entire post. I don't give a f*ck how much you think you know about technology, and until you get to the level of Linus Torvalds or Andrew Tanenbaum, you probably shouldn't brag about how "smart" you are with computers.

In fact, I'm sure you've used google to find everything you supposedly know about computers.

Even if you actually know about computers, you know nothing that the rest of the people in the tech forum don't already know. You contribute nothing but annoyances. Like Joseph when he first came to the tech forum.

[Eww]

Avast, only o:
I rarely run it.

[illriginal]

I don't give a shit if you use Norton or not. The entire internet was up in flames over pifts.exe, because Norton is one of the most widely used pieces of crap in existence. So many people use it that it's worth a mention no matter how bad it sucks.

And I was saying no to your entire post. I don't give a f*ck how much you think you know about technology, and until you get to the level of Linus Torvalds or Andrew Tanenbaum, you probably shouldn't brag about how "smart" you are with computers.

In fact, I'm sure you've used google to find everything you supposedly know about computers.

Even if you actually know about computers, you know nothing that the rest of the people in the tech forum don't already know. You contribute nothing but annoyances. Like Joseph when he first came to the tech forum.

Except.. you don't even belong in the tech forum unless you have questions. Your advice and so call knowledge of computers is bullshit and again it typically reminds me of those so called computer techs who work at computer shops, you've figured out how to install an operating system and assume you know computers. The very fact that you claimed you had 10 years of experience in computers while only being 15 is enough to laugh at.


You're a joke, son. And majority of your posts in the tech forum, that I've read, proves plenty.

EDIT: Don't ever think you're worthy of even saying the name of Linus Torvalds, you're a fraud. Using other people's names just to make yourself look like you have a clue. Get lost, child.

[Simba]

[Just_Dream]

p.s. I used to use avg when I had a pc. I don't use any anti-virus software for my mac... I don't know if I should. :?

[heyo-captain-jac...]

Except.. you don't even belong in the tech forum unless you have questions. Your advice and so call knowledge of computers is bullshit and again it typically reminds me of those so called computer techs who work at computer shops, you've figured out how to install an operating system and assume you know computers. The very fact that you claimed you had 10 years of experience in computers while only being 15 is enough to laugh at.
You're a joke, son. And majority of your posts in the tech forum, that I've read, proves plenty.

EDIT: Don't ever think you're worthy of even saying the name of Linus Torvalds, you're a fraud. Using other people's names just to make yourself look like you have a clue. Get lost, child.

Ok, but keep in mind that you're the only person that disagrees with me in the tech forum.

Also,I'm not 15. Nobody has ever stayed 15 for more than a year.

[none345678]

avg but I am seriously considering a mac since I can barely go a year without my pc crashing due to virus.