Si Veteran Posted May 22, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 22, 2005 Please use this thread as a reference for this topic, as time goes on and availabilty changes, the poll will be updated. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sputnik.RU Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Switched to BitDefender... Very good protection, BitDefender is second best after Kaspersky. NOD32 is nice but not so good as everyone lets you think it is... Personally I would rate the engines like this: 1) Kaspersky 2) BitDefender 3) McAfee 4) NOD32 ... ... ... Ofcource the NOD32 fanboys will say NOD is the best, it't good but defenitly not the best! But people should just use what they like, it's personal preference... I won't recommend Symantec tho (also not corporate) because it has slow updates to big threats (like MyTOB now)... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586018665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kr0z Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Switched to BitDefender... Very good protection, BitDefender is second best after Kaspersky. NOD32 is nice but not so good as everyone lets you think it is...Personally I would rate the engines like this: 1) Kaspersky 2) BitDefender 3) McAfee 4) NOD32 ... ... ... Ofcource the NOD32 fanboys will say NOD is the best, it't good but defenitly not the best! But people should just use what they like, it's personal preference... I won't recommend Symantec tho (also not corporate) because it has slow updates to big threats (like MyTOB now)... 586018665[/snapback] You have and opinion, it is however not based on facts. Check this list out and then compare to the products on your list. NOD32 - Result summary: 31 passes / 3 fails McAfee - Result summary: 19 passes / 18 fails BitDefender - Result summary: 7 passes / 6 fails Kaspersky - Result summary: 26 passes / 13 fails Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586022685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RootWind Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 You have and opinion, it is however not based on facts.Check this list out and then compare to the products on your list. NOD32 - Result summary: 31 passes / 3 fails McAfee - Result summary: 19 passes / 18 fails BitDefender - Result summary: 7 passes / 6 fails Kaspersky - Result summary: 26 passes / 13 fails 586022685[/snapback] Actually, if he was rating on overall protection, NOD32 wouldn't be first at all. NOD32 is a little weak with scripts, and good, not great trojan protection. They are extremely good with ITW malware however as shown by the VB100% (what most normal users get). And the heuristics are something to be wrecken with (but will decrease as it gets more popular due to pre-checking). I wouldn't say KAV, BitDefender, and McAfee have better engines. It would really more be like they have a better signature databases, which usually puts them above NOD32 on large malware tests with exotic code. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586022716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sputnik.RU Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 You have and opinion, it is however not based on facts.Check this list out and then compare to the products on your list. NOD32 - Result summary: 31 passes / 3 fails McAfee - Result summary: 19 passes / 18 fails BitDefender - Result summary: 7 passes / 6 fails Kaspersky - Result summary: 26 passes / 13 fails 586022685[/snapback] Well it's based on facts, vb100 does not cover a full product test. It only included viruses, but the biggest risk now a days are Trojans, backdoors ect ect. If you don't believe my ratings I would like to invite you at the wildersecurity forums to find it out yourself, and have a look here http://www.av-comparatives.org/ (note that BitDefender almost doubled their signature database since the last test, and now seems the best after Kaspersky in on-demand scan results) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586023196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sarm Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I'm glad to see BitDefender mentioned at last, it's unknown to many - but I've tried just about all AV products, and BitDefender is the most impressive for low oveheads and ease of use. The fact that BitDefender comes as a complete package (Anti Spam, Firewall and AV) appeals to me too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586023211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rudy Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 :huh: I use AV even in my Fedora just in case. 586004145[/snapback] to protect you from what? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586023214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 invaderzim_2004 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I use AVG Free Edition Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586023224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 marl Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 nod32 all d way! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586023961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 soldier1st Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 trend micro all the way,i converted from norton,i used trend micro long ago but went back to norton. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586027553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paganinio Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 McAfee I only used Norton and that one was too slowwwwwwwwwwww I tried Grisoft and another free AV--I couldn't download them successfully When I saw on Hotmail that Microsoft used McAfee to detect virus, I thought McAfee was something only Microsoft used. Now I am using McAfee, it turns down its auto-protect function automatically from time to time...But it does work for me. Chances are ANY AV software will work for me. I might be like Microsoft: I don't care about security or virus or adwares. As long as my PC is still usable and my docs are not deleted I won't consider that problem. PS: Earlier this year the most pretty girl in my class asked me to mix some tracks for her and... I didn't have AV that time and her flash disk was infected with obvious virus. That's when I got a McAfee. I also gave her the McAfee 8.0 to kill her virus but..she hasn't been able to know how to use it. Does pretty girls have to be a bit dumber!? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586027615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 zpeee Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 always NOD32 since I began using it Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586029954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WarStorm Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 NOD32...since a few months ago when i uninstalled Nortons Antivirus! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586035708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 titaniumradeon Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 used to be pc-cillin i.s. 2005 & avg 7 free but now i made the switch to nod32 and this av prog is it! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586035701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Orien Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 SAV Corporate 10. Great performance and protection. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586037572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 render218 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I love Avast. 1) Frequent updates (automatic, also) 2) Great forum 3) Free 4) Very lite It's just been hassle-free and dependable for me... if you want a free AV, I totally recommend it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586045875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mr_demilord Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I love Avast.1) Frequent updates (automatic, also) 2) Great forum 3) Free 4) Very lite It's just been hassle-free and dependable for me... if you want a free AV, I totally recommend it. 586045875[/snapback] I can't agree more :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586046016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fuBar. Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 NOD32 all the way, for free I would choose Avast! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586049862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 j4020 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I currently use Symantec Antivirus 10, Works a treat (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586049903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Orien Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586050523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Samoa Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i 586050523[/snapback] yep, I agree. I got it for free...legally. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586050534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 scribbles Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I'm not sure about favorite as I like quiet a few of them, but currently I'm using Shaw Secure, a rebranded F-Secure product. And I couldn't say I've been more happy with it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586051741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fafa2005 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 i like Kaspersky Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586062654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kreuger Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I like Avast Antivirus Home Edition (Its free) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586062675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 shamsay Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 of course NOD32 :)really low memory usage and very protected :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586067524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 wangaihao Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 i use McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/323306-your-favourite-antivirus/page/7/#findComment-586067548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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