Yes ClamAv and Security Essentials. ClamAV is not real time. There is firefox addon ClamAv. You can use that addon to scan the downloaded files.
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Hi DrWho :)
I was curious do you use any type of firewall? What about backup software? If so, what do you recommend? I'm currently using CA technologies for my antivirus and firewall software (they are free with my ISP), but I'm really getting sick of the bs that comes with CA and I'm looking for alternatives. I'm looking into the AVG and I think I will use this in conjunction with SB as well. Any advice on the above is much appreciated.
I welcome any and all suggestions :)
Thanks,
Zoebatty
I use Microsoft Essenteials for now and it is good. But I still want to try the Zone Alarm anti-virus since it has got good reviews.
If you look at the detection ratio Nod32 have had the last previous years, it has been fairly steady on the top of the list (the detection ratio list). I think the negative trend around Nod32 is based mainly on bugs, and not on the detection ratio, which has created misunderstanding and maybe doubts about Nod32. I have never had any problems with Nod32, and to be honest, it's the best purchase I've ever made in my life.
Some people says Nod32 miss some features and it's "outdated", something it's not. It's detecting more malicious stuff than their competitors, has the lowest false-positive detection ratio in the business and in the newest version, it has got many modern features (which has been requested for a while). And by the way, why do you need the newest features when it's still detecting more malicious software than the competitors? I am not promoting the software, I'm just saying my opinion. And yes, it is still the lightest av out there, and you won't even notice a difference if you run a full scan or not. ;)
I've been using Zone Alarm on my desktop for a few years now, and I really like it. Their support is also very good. F'rinstance, about two years ago, I was having some issues with getting updates. I logged into their online chat, and was advised to uninstall ZA and then reinstall, plus some other things that were getting into serious geek territory. The person helping me gave me step by step instructions which I printed out. I was able to do this successfully. :bigthumb:
I have used the free version of AVG and it worked and it did the job for a while, but it seems like any free trial of an anti virus software is ok...you get what you pay for. Now I'm using Norton and after comparing the two, Norton is much more secure, but I'm still using the free version. Does anyone else have experience with a good secure anti virus software? Please let me know!
Hello theteacher,
This thread contains 8 pages of users personal preferences. ;)
Our own software is free for personal use. :p: As to free anti virus programs, http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...95&postcount=1
A free version of Symantec Norton?Quote:
7) An Anti-Virus product is a necessity. There are many excellent programs that you can purchase. However, we choose to advocate the use of free programs whenever possible. Some very good and easy-to-use free A/V programs are Avast and AntiVir. It's a good idea to set these to receive automatic updates so you are always as fully protected as possible from the newest virus threats. Microsoft Security Essentials is also an option. Remember- run only one antivirus resident at a time.
Best regards. :)
Norton seems ok - I know it gets a lot of stick but they've actually improved it quite a lot in the last few years.
Just my 0.02c :P
Thanks!
J.
I am using adware internet security free good detection rate through cleaning,lite.fully satisfied with it.