Which anti-virus software do you use?

[Dimpie (COMPUTEK)]

I use avast anti-virus software, the one I have is free and i downloaded it from the net.

Which anti-virus software do you have on your home/work pc/laptop? Did you buy it or download it for free?

While I'm still at it. Sometimes my pc gets infected with Trojan horses, malware and viruses. There's an option of deleting that particular document or file that contains that malicious software, I always choose the option to "delete" that file or "abort". Is that good enough? Is there maybe a malicious virus on my pc that isn't detected by my Avast anti-virus software? I ask this because whenever I scan my pc, it's results (after scanning my whole pc) always show no viruses on my pc.

I suppose the search function also does not work on your side :wtf:

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

Some AVs specifically exclude adware. And for some things SpyBot is simply superior. Nothing wrong with his approach.

I know, I was just making a joke. Back in my Windows techie days I use to create a BartPE disk with SpyBot and some other goodies to remove viruses.

The most important thing I still tell people when recommending a AV solution, is to use tools (note the plural) that you are happy with and understand how to use them. No 1 reason why consumers complain about a AV product comes down to them not understanding the product and not knowing how to use it correctly.

 

[Tpex]

eset (just called eset) is brilliant, I used to use AVG, but now I will never look back, the thing updates like 3 times a day!

 

[DJNgoma]

eset (just called eset) is brilliant, I used to use AVG, but now I will never look back, the thing updates like 3 times a day!

What does updating 3 times a day have to do with being bad?

 

[Tpex]

What does updating 3 times a day have to do with being bad?

um where did I say its bad? its the best

 

[Tanya35]

What does updating 3 times a day have to do with being bad?

Because it probably nags you about it like Kaspersky.

 

[Tpex]

Because it probably nags you about it like Kaspersky.

not at all, because of the tiny updates, I got it on automatic

 

[LazyLion]

Microsoft Security Essentials. It is easy on the resources, updates are frequent and easy and it detects and removes just about everything. You would have to be a total moron to have problems with it.

 

[realbigdreamer]

Avast on most computers, but also MSE on a few.

RBD

 

[kingrob]

Microsoft Security Essentials. It is easy on the resources, updates are frequent and easy and it detects and removes just about everything. You would have to be a total moron to have problems with it.

+1

It uses far less resources and CPU time than when I had AVG installed. It's a keeper.

 

[kaisterkai]

Eset Nod 32... the best ever with Spybot Search and Destroy

I agree... But there isn't a free edition... Sigh

 

[Tpex]

I agree... But there isn't a free edition... Sigh

Depends how you define free, LOL

 

[Cosmic_Nomad]

http://www.comodo.com/

Spybot - Search & Destroy

 

[schumi]

Spy bot(disable Tea Timer) + AVG free,

 

[pedruid]

I'm using F-Secure for the past few years. No complaints.

 

[dalvaallen19]

Hi,

I used Avira and Nortan,, Both r working good rather then other and when download something or used internet Avira is rocking its really Good

 

[Tpex]

Hi,

I used Avira and Nortan,, Both r working good rather then other and when download something or used internet Avira is rocking its really Good

uninstall and you will think you upgrade your PC

 

[ponder]

uninstall and you will think you upgrade your PC

Can be a biatch to uninstall as it sometimes leaves stuff behind but there are guides on the net to deroot the piece of weed.