anti virus software

Blake · 11-20-2008, 01:36 AM

what is everyone using and why do you think it's the best? i've used norton in the past but it's bogs down too much.

snipersix · 11-20-2008, 01:37 AM

Nod32 is the best in my opinion.

Blake · 11-20-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

Nod32 is the best in my opinion.

whats so good about it?

snipersix · 11-20-2008, 01:41 AM

it doesnt slow down your computer, excellent protection and very fast scanning. I have used Norton and Mcaffee b4, both doesn't even come close to Nod32 which is made by ESET. You totally get what you pay for

Year's_End · 11-20-2008, 01:42 AM

I just made a topic about a month or two ago about this. Download AVG Free 8.0. It leaves an annoying process that you can't end in the task manager (which eats up anywhere from 5,000k-45,000k of memory), but it works well. Also, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

My comp was pretty much as close to fucked as it could get, but it's perfectly fine now.

Year's_End · 11-20-2008, 01:42 AM

Oh and best part is both are FREE.^

snipersix · 11-20-2008, 01:45 AM

I have used AVG as well, its a pretty decent software. Well, you can't beat a free software for one thing :P

Blake · 11-20-2008, 01:48 AM

i'll try out nod32 for a couple days, if i like it i'll keep it.

Blake · 11-20-2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

Well, you can't beat a free software for one thing :P

no you can't

snipersix · 11-20-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

no you can't

wow your very fast :P

Blake · 11-20-2008, 02:10 AM

seems alright so far

Year's_End · 11-20-2008, 02:13 AM

you need to download malwarebytes too

avg only does so much

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-23-2008, 02:14 AM

I have Kaspersky Internet Security 2009. I got a free 3 year license. You can get one also. PM me for details.

Blake · 11-23-2008, 02:21 AM

i'm running this nod32 now. i like it a lot. doesn't lag the computer.

snipersix · 11-23-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

i'm running this nod32 now. i like it a lot. doesn't lag the computer.

what did i tell yea, happy that you like it

hl0m4n · 11-24-2008, 02:31 AM

i tried them all norton, mcafee, nod, etc.

by far the best is nod32 and f-secure. i like f-secure alot though, really doesn't lag up the comp and it is so seemless i love it.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-24-2008, 04:18 AM

Keep in mind you want reasonable protection. What is light on system resources may not be the best. I have a code for Zonealarm anti-virus Pro. 1 week has passed from it's use date already. First person to PM me gets it.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-24-2008, 04:01 PM

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Kaspersky FTW !

and

Whostheboss · 11-24-2008, 04:07 PM

McAFee

Speedtrap · 11-24-2008, 04:20 PM

Try Trend Micro Internet Security Pro - the least footprint I have ever seen and comes with transaction protector, wireless security, etc..

chuck92103 · 11-24-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

what is everyone using and why do you think it's the best? i've used norton in the past but it's bogs down too much.

Can you be more specific?

Do you want just anti-virus?

Or Anti-Virus, AntiSpyware, host firewall, intrusion prevention, and buffer overflow protection?

The fact that various brands may have a smaller foot prints, they may be faster in certain functions, etc. is relative to the functionality they offer.

For example, NOD32 A/V, is perhaps the fastest as it is written in assembly language, however, it offers the least functionality.

Blake · 11-24-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

Can you be more specific?

Do you want just anti-virus?

Or Anti-Virus, AntiSpyware, host firewall, intrusion prevention, and buffer overflow protection?

The fact that various brands may have a smaller foot print, be faster in certain functions, etc. is relative to the fucntionality they offer.

For example, NOD32 A/V, is perhaps the fastest as it is written in assembly language, however, it offers the elast functionality.

i've been using NOD32 since i opened this thread, i love it. runs fast and does what i need it to. i don't need firewalls and all that junk. i basically needed AV software for my downloads, sometimes you can catch a cold from some bad downloads on piratebay.

11-20-2008, 01:36 AM	#1
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1243 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I just made a topic about a month or two ago about this. Download AVG Free 8.0. It leaves an annoying process that you can't end in the task manager (which eats up anywhere from 5,000k-45,000k of memory), but it works well. Also, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. My comp was pretty much as close to fucked as it could get, but it's perfectly fine now. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1243 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Oh and best part is both are FREE.^ __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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snipersix Brigadier General 233 Rep 3,807 Posts Drives: Retired 2017 F87 M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (3) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	I have used AVG as well, its a pretty decent software. Well, you can't beat a free software for one thing :P __________________ 2017 M2 Coupe:\|Black Sapphire Metallic\|DCT\|Nav/Idrive\|M Performance CF Spoiler\|M Performance CF DCT Interior\| M Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills\| M Performance Steel Pedals \| Eventuri CF CAI \| 19" Brixton Rims \| KW V3 Clubsport \| Retired: \|2008 328i Sedan\|Montego Blue\|
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Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	seems alright so far
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1243 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	you need to download malwarebytes too avg only does so much __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	i'm running this nod32 now. i like it a lot. doesn't lag the computer.
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hl0m4n Major General 2315 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	i tried them all norton, mcafee, nod, etc. by far the best is nod32 and f-secure. i like f-secure alot though, really doesn't lag up the comp and it is so seemless i love it. __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Try Trend Micro Internet Security Pro - the least footprint I have ever seen and comes with transaction protector, wireless security, etc.. __________________
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