Member Avatar for jigenz5766

i use norton2005 but i not satisfy i want a anti virus that can protect my computer much better. so what is best anti virus?

  • 8 Contributors
  • 9 Replies
  • 226 Views
  • 1 Year Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by venera17

Dani AI

Generated

A short, practical guide to picking and running antivirus — based on the thread so far (thanks to for the question and to , and for their suggestions).

There isn’t a single “best” product for everyone. Independent test houses publish regular, side-by-side results and explain why no one product wins every category; use those summaries when you compare candidates instead of trusting a single opinion. (av-comparatives.org)

Quick checklist to use when you evaluate any product (try the vendor trial while you watch your normal workload): detection rate, false‑positive history, impact on system speed, update frequency, real‑time web/mail protection, and support/price. Performance differences are measurable in lab tests and matter on older hardware, so check recent performance reports as well as protection scores. (av-comparatives.org)

How to install and operate safely: run one real‑time AV engine only — running multiple resident scanners causes conflicts, slowdowns, or crashes. If you want extra coverage, keep a second tool as an on‑demand “second opinion” scanner (do not enable its real‑time shield). For cleanup use a trusted on‑demand scanner (Microsoft’s Safety Scanner is a no‑install example) and consider an offline/boot rescue scan for stubborn infections. (usa.kaspersky.com)

Final essentials: keep Windows and apps patched, enable automatic updates for the AV, keep backups, and test any new product for a week before buying. Patching and vulnerability management remain the simplest, highest‑value defenses alongside a good AV. (cisa.gov)

If a cleanup is needed, run an offline scan first, then an on‑demand scanner, review quarantine results before deleting, and only restore data from backups after you’re sure the system is clean.

Recommended Answers

All 9 Replies

Member Avatar for chi1dm4n613r

personally i use Symantec antivirus COPORATE EDITION 8.0 :D it rocks!

though expensive and not EASY to get (aka hard to find a DL of it online if you wanna go non legit)

it works, auto updates dailey and can protect 10 computers in a network on one disc! aka no cd key.
i like it and symantec , not a big fan of Mcafee, though its all up to the person.

Member Avatar for 'Stein

so what is best anti virus?

Generally, an AntiVirus is a program that scans the computer's hard drive for similar behaviors, per say, of viruses and such.

i want a anti virus that can protect my computer much better

Definitely, one of the best AVs currently on the market is AVG.

Also, it's free.

However, the best way to avoid viruses and such is not just a single AV. Rather, it's the combination of several antispyware programs, along with BEING SMART on the internet--no stupid downloads and such.

Also, realize I said several antispyware programs, not AVs. Running multiple AVs can easily result in a computer crash. In other words, don't do it :)

(aka hard to find a DL of it online if you wanna go non legit)

Lastly, please don't cheat the companies that help us in the battle against malware. They're the ones helping us.

If ya have any more questions, post back.

Thanks.

Member Avatar for chi1dm4n613r

" Lastly, please don't cheat the companies that help us in the battle against malware. They're the ones helping us." jhay116

Though for all those that do want a QUICK way to get rid of a virus go for "AVAST!" *actual title of the software* it has a free 30 day trial if you want to clean up your computer, though per the quote above, then please spend the 20 - 500 dollars to get the legit program, dont hurt those that want to go legit.

Mike.

Member Avatar for 'Stein

Yes, you seem very right in what you do, especially looking at your signature:

your FRIENDLY Neighborhood baby eater.

You can't spell SLAUGHTER with out LAUGHTER

Death Cult Armageddon

Sure thing...


Thanks.

Member Avatar for dlh6213

i use norton2005 but i not satisfy i want a anti virus that can protect my computer much better. so what is best anti virus?

Check out NOD32, it is consistently one of the top performers

http://www.eset.com/

You can also review the links in my signature block for more helpful advice.

Member Avatar for crunchie

What dlh6213 said :).

Member Avatar for msspl

I was using eScan AV for the past year, just shifted to eScan ISS. Seeing the performance given, for the first time it feels as if someone has made an antivirus software keeping the home user in mind

Member Avatar for Spriggan

NOD32 all the way!

Member Avatar for venera17

TREND MICRO! i have it on my computer and i absolutely love it!!! and plus, one of trend micro's products just got ranked number one on a list from the latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine (sept 2007). here's the complete list:
(1)

(2) Check Point ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7.0

(3) McAfee Total Protection 2007

(4) McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

(5) Microsoft Live OneCare

(6) BitDefender Internet Security 10

(7) F-Secure Internet Security 2007

(8) Symantec Norton 360

(9) Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007

i hope this helped :]

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.