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HavocXphere

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I've been using AVG for about a year now, but recently found this where AVG consistently got it's @ss kicked.

So I replaced AVG with AntiVir today and it's found:

DR/WhenU.A.7
TR/Tool.Wpakill.B
DR/Delphi.Gen
BDS/Assasin.Srv
GEN/PwdZIP
TR/Keygen.BF

Of those only two look nasty (WhenU & Assasin). No more AVG for me. Ad-aware and Spybot did not catch those either.

Obviously this is not even close to conclusive proof that AntiVir > AVG, but it's enough for me to stick to AntiVir for the foreseeable future. Just thought this might be interesting for those still running AVG.:)
 
Thus there is a good chance that Brain / Common Sense == Nod32 :p

More like:
Brain / Common Sense > Nod32 > AVG > * > Nothing

But some computer users lack the first part...
 
Highflyer_GP said:
Nod32 > *
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Perhaps, but I'm not too keen on the idea of spending R300+ for something that is only marginally better than a free product. But yes, if I had money to burn, then I'd definitely not use AntiVir/AVG.

ld13 said:
Brain / Common Sense > *
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Umm, OK.
 
HavocXphere said:
Perhaps, but I'm not too keen on the idea of spending R300+ for something that is only marginally better than a free product. But yes, if I had money to burn, then I'd definitely not use AntiVir/AVG.
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The difference is definitely not marginal. It's worth the cash if you care about security :)

Try the free trial for a month then decide for yourself ;)
 
Sometimes it can be misleading though...

Like all anti virus programs - they quarantine files ... you uninstall AVG and then install another antivirus and the new antivirus finds the quarantined files.
 
Highflyer_GP said:
The difference is definitely not marginal.
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I dunno, its kinda difficult to measure. The reason I say it's marginal, is that in some tests AntiVir beats Nod. Eg. Antivirus-comparatives.org Some of the other top results of googling "antivirus comparison nod32 antivir". Ignore #2, the results are fake (nod32 42%).

If they run 800 000+ viruses through the test and AntiVir beats Nod, then I think its safe to say that Nod is only marginally better than AntiVir. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Nod is better, but its all a bit on the arbitrary/marginal side.

For me the difference between 97% and 99% (random numbers) detection does not justify R300. But I'm a poor student...
 
Personally I don't follow comparative reviews because there are too many variables to consider. For a good indication, google the VB100 awards.
 
there are too many variables to consider.
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Agreed. Plus they don't consider how fast they react to new threats, an area where Paid > Free probably.

Oh, and the PC mentioned above is used by 5 people and has not been formatted in 4 years. Not all my fault :)
 
Well I use free Avast together with free AVG and avast find some AVG do not and Visa-versa. Overall both is oK!
 
NoADSLyet said:
Well I use free Avast together with free AVG and avast find some AVG do not and Visa-versa. Overall both is oK!
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This dialogue was helpful. I'll give AntiVir a shot. For clarity sake, is there any dangers in running multiple antivirus apps on the same pc/OS?
 
VadimFord said:
This dialogue was helpful. I'll give AntiVir a shot. For clarity sake, is there any dangers in running multiple antivirus apps on the same pc/OS?
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I do not use Antivir so cannot comment. I use Avast. There is issues with some but in Avast I disabled E-mail scan only. AVG does the e-mail and scheduled tests and Avast is always active.
 
Hi,

I must agree with you HavocXphere - I have been using AntiVir for approximately 5 or so years and have found it superior to almost all other anti virus applications (by far).

It's sad that whenever I recommend it to friends they say they have never heard of it or think the naming is not professional.
 
Found a serious downsides to AntiVir Free: Occasionally there is a pop-up with a "buy professional" message. Plus the update is slow. But it found another 2 nasty things (which AVG did not detect) on another Hdd so I'm not complaining.

VadimFord said:
For clarity sake, is there any dangers in running multiple antivirus apps on the same pc/OS?
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Yes. If you install two AVs, then the resident component should be off on one of them. They can run together, but system stability is not guaranteed because both install hooks to be able to scan an exe when you open it.
 
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