Barney T. Administrators Posted January 5, 2009 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2009 An updated "Best Antivirus" for 2009. Please use this as a reference when researching antivirus utilities. As time goes on, the poll can be updated to add further options. Happy Voting. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 thealexweb Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 AntiVirpretty much always gets higher scores than kaspersky & nod in tests, and it's just as light on resources. plus it has a free version :D I've never seen it do good in a test, not even once... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590370474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Slimy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I've never seen it do good in a test, not even once... Then you're obviously not looking at good tests. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590370544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kilimanjaro Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I voted for AVG :) It's the least problematic a/v I've used. Disclaimer: I haven't used many of those listed in the poll. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590370692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 shockz Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 first off let me feign shock that youre a NOD fanboy *gasp*second i thought i wouldnt bore you with sterile error messages, theyve been documented by other poor souls in nod forums whove tried and failed to get it running on even clean xp systems. thirdly, and lets get real here, if the nod people ever wanted to find out where all the users of pirated copies of their software congregate, they need not look any further than any of the countless polls that ive already mentioned are the home of nod fanboys. And to get really REAL here, the reason theyre fanboys is because an alarming percentage (id guess better than 60% and im being conservative folks) of those fanboys are fanboys because theyve found they can run their nod without paying, and somethign you get for free (or circumvent paying for) always feels great and consequently makes you positive about it. Its the most pirated av software around. At least i paid for mine, tested it, saw it failed miserably and got a refund. lets see you try and dismiss that last point.....im waiting..... and for the record the Apple analogy is valid as both are cockeyed flat earth believers for no valid reason other than to try and appear superior. ive at least recommend at least 4 different products ive used...ever see an apple user, or an nod user (usually a software thief) do the same...anywhere? thought not Look at even this poll, they just post: NOD32 or perhaps at a stretch if theyre felling wordy: NOD32 +1 hardly intelligent comment, but thats all you ever see..... like i said, ive got better things to do than participate any further in a meaningless poll, and enlightening you with some truth is boring as youre obviously a bury the head in the sand, block your eyes and chant "i cant hear you" type of guy....... it stops being fun for me when theres no challenge and the other party usually proves my own point for me im out... Wow, just wow. I can't understand how someone could get so worked up over this. :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590370744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 iamwhoiam Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Wow, just wow. I can't understand how someone could get so worked up over this. :blink: I was just about to say the same thing. I think he/she needs to get out more. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590372504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ghost5525 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Went and bought the new Norton Antivirus 2009.... i am shocked at how improved it is. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590372620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 r3xus Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ClamWin -> it's free and open source and IMO a powerful tool if used properly. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590372944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stylemessiah Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Wow, just wow. I can't understand how someone could get so worked up over this. :blink: I thought for once it might be worth imparting a bit of truth, whats better, a bit of honesty and entertainment or sterile poll action that looks like: NOD32 +1 ? Like i said, most of them are pirated copies and at least im saying it. I wasnt that worke dup, if i was worked up the word filter would melt :) :) Sure you mods could just go for sterile predictable poll results and avoid anything objective... The point of the exercise was to for once and for all highlight why NOD32 keeps turning up with favourable comments...because the posters are software thieves.... :) I was just about to say the same thing. I think he/she needs to get out more. I get out plenty thanks, in fact some people wish i would stay in more :) Apparently you'd much prefer a "yes man" policy on posts around here..... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Denholm Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 with favourable comments...because the posters are software thieves.... Apparently you can back up your comments with some sort of proof? Apparently you'd much prefer a "yes man" policy on posts around here..... So it means nothing to you that (at the moment) Nod32 is the preferred antivirus product, by those who have taken this poll? And somehow, those who like to use Nod32 are 'yes men'? :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 .Gavin Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Have used NOD32 for years. And the new version 3 with built-in Spyware Protection is even better:) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ci7 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Nod32 , lightweight and effective Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stylemessiah Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Apparently you can back up your comments with some sort of proof?I think the defeaning silence since i originally made the startling claim is proof enough, youre the first person to question it......theyve all gone into hiding :) So it means nothing to you that (at the moment) Nod32 is the preferred antivirus product, by those who have taken this poll? And somehow, those who like to use Nod32 are 'yes men'? :blink: no yes man was in reference to the general forum mentality in this topic, people just seem to avoid any real discourse because its easier to roll out another meaningless poll to pass the time had nothing to do with any person with any preference for any av product being a follower, its about nod32 zealots who just happen to also be software pirates and anyone having a difference or giving a theory as to why it always polls high being treated like hes "worked up" perhaps some perspective is in order....... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Denholm Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I think the defeaning silence since i originally made the startling claim is proof enough, youre the first person to question it......theyve all gone into hiding Or these fanboys you talk about aren't fanboys but happy customers and they find your unsupported rants tiresome? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stylemessiah Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Or these fanboys you talk about aren't fanboys but happy customers and they find your unsupported rants tiresome? *yawn* meh..... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590376842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Skulltrail Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've used most of the AVs on this list and have to say, Kaspersky and NOD32 are best IMO. I've never had AV problems with either AV, efficiency is exceedingly good and the overall look and feel is sweet. I'm currently using NOD32. (trial) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590377150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 way2quik Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 AntiVir. I liked nod32 back when it was 2.7. Haven't used 3.x since. Might give it a go when I see it go for $13 /year subscription. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590391432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Agnes Leroy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I am currently using AntiVir free edition. Use common sense, that's what I will advice. Whenever you install something from a warez site, keep your Windows CD with key handy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590396682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Steeley Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I tried the new Kaspersky, which was one of the 3 recommended for Windows 7. I thought it was absolute rubbish! I switched over to NOD32 and it's very minimalistic and does the job without bothering me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590419124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest ID2 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 A poll like this is useful for canvassing a small number of AV users preferences, but it's extremely limited in determining which is the definitive best AV 2009, as most users are not in a position to compare and test all the contenders. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590419166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 PermaSt0ne Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 A poll like this is useful for canvassing a small number of AV users preferences, but it's extremely limited in determining which is the definitive best AV 2009, as most users are not in a position to compare and test all the contenders. yes, everything is subjective. even the "professional" AV tests, but that doesn't make them useless as for me, i've been using Avira free for the past year or so. although i'm very interested in how Sunbelt's VIPRE turns out :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590419188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 leo_the_lion Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 According to some articles I've read, NOD 32 is not as effective as it used to be. I used Norton Internet Security 2009 when it was beta and was amazed at the performance, speed and effectiveness. Symantec have really got their AV products back into shape after a three year absence. Don't believe me? Read the reviews. Give the free trial a go and like many others over the past few months, you'll dump your NOD and Kaspersky offerings for a far superior product Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590420478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Thirtythree Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Still using Avast since I switched to it from AVG. AVG failed me, let a nasty virus in that infected every running process - including the AVG process itself. Nothing like an AV program reporting that itself is infected and cannot clean itself. Switched to Avast and it has never once let me down... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590425662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 spd21 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 NOD isn't all that in my opinion. Did not detect a few virus's other brands did, too much hype.. :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590425666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 goodygumdrops Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Antivir. I once checked out Trend, didn't like it so went to uninstall. Uninstallation took hours and left so many files and through my computer. Won't do that again Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590426676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 *RedBull* Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 WHY ISN'T THIS POLL DIVIDED INTO PAID AND FREE ANTIVIRUS? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717858-definitive-best-antivirus-2009/page/3/#findComment-590445494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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An updated "Best Antivirus" for 2009. Please use this as a reference when researching antivirus utilities. As time goes on, the poll can be updated to add further options.
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