Barney T. Administrators Posted January 1, 2010 Administrators Share Posted January 1, 2010 An updated "Best Antivirus" for 2010. 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/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 epraes Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My vote goes to Security Essentials. I can't see it on the list, though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Barney T. Administrators Posted January 1, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted January 1, 2010 My vote goes to Security Essentials. I can't see it on the list, though. Added. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Phantom Helix Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I am likeing Symantec again, no longer are they the bloated system crippler they once were, however I still use at 3 different Live CD Av scanners on top of that just to be safe Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +Frank B. Subscriber² Posted January 1, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 1, 2010 Microsoft Security Essentials. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Inertia Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My Vote goes to Security Essentials too, light running, good protection, and free . Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted January 1, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 1, 2010 Norton 2010. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Markvnl Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Microsoft Security Essentials. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MightyJordan Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I've voted for Microsoft Security Essentials, but I have a quick question; why is Windows Live OneCare on that list, when Microsoft have discontinued it and replaced it with MSE? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lee G. Veteran Posted January 1, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 1, 2010 I voted for NOD32. Microsoft Security Essentials is a close second for me, though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592049858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JunkMail Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I have no AV installed at all :) can't slow down PC however, I've tightened all INs and OUTs security via Firewall. All experimental stuff is done on VirtualPC. Like they do in airports, point of entry to your computer is the point of highest security threat. But anyways, if I really had to go for AV (for some odd reasons, NOD32 here) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Spartan Erik Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stor...summary2009.pdf http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stor...mance_dec09.pdf http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stor...dynamic2009.pdf I think their tests and results are worth more than anyone's opinion Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 (Spork) Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Antivir for me Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 iamwhoiam Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 NOD32; same as last poll. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Michael_A_K Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I've only had Norton and AVG 8, so my vote is solely based on my experience between the two. Going with AVG. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 alpha2beta Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) I like avira and now that avast! 5 beta came out I have been using that since oct and I would say its a tie between Avira and the latest beta of avast! 5 beta. Plus any antivirus I use I also use Malwarebytes with it. With that combination I have been putting on customers computers for some time now and have had no complaints since, unlike avg and other antivirus. Edited January 1, 2010 by alpha2beta Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lee Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 NOD32 :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chasethebase Reporter Posted January 1, 2010 Reporter Share Posted January 1, 2010 Hmm, this is starting to look like a runaway victory already for Microsoft Secutiry Essentials Voted. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Pas Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 no VIPRE? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted January 1, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 1, 2010 I've never used MSE - I might give it a go when my Norton 360 subscription expires in like 8 months. xD Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JunkMail Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Why is AV so required? is there something I'm missing besides fear? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 P!P Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I've never used an anti-virus and have never gotten infected. It's really not so hard to avoid. However, I am a computer technician and when a PC comes in with a virus, MBAM seems to be the best. I've tried about 10 other AVs and MBAM always seems to do the trick. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JunkMail Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I've never used an anti-virus and have never gotten infected. It's really not so hard to avoid. Exactly. When I do repair some infection on other's computer, I do multiple antivirus removal-tool flood attack :p one fails, go for another, then another till its fixed. Removal tools are better then actually installing whole AV software. When all is secured, I add Firewall with Antispyware built-in + Virtual PC/Box for new app testing etc. This is all that prevents another infection... does it not? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 0--JLowzrif Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Antivir for me 0/\0 not only the best but one of the lightest in resources http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stor...mance_dec09.pdf http://www.passmark.com/avreport Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Digital Tonic Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) Norton 360 (Y) Edited January 2, 2010 by Barney removed flame comment Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592050966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 tuckeratlarge Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My subs for Kaspersky - which served me well for 2 years - expired so I downloaded and am using Avast 5 Beta 3. So far so good. However I shall be installing MSE if Avast 5 starts to play up or I get infected. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/861052-definitive-best-antivirus-2010/#findComment-592051332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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An updated "Best Antivirus" for 2010. 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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