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    Current Best AV software

    Hello everybody.

    I have just formatted my computer and reinstalled windows and am reinstalling all the important software. I have initially installed AVG from the post in the bargains section but after reading some of the comments in there I`m just wondering what is the current best av software. Also is it actually worth paying for AV software or do the free versions do a good enough job?

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    Re: Current Bed Av software

    If I was paying for anti virus software, then Nod32 anti virus would be the right balance of performance / footprint.

    Free would be AntiVir (same balance) , as it actually detects and removes real world virus and malware effectively. And you're also in luck as Avira have a deal on at the moment for a free 6 month trial of the premium edition - http://forums.hexus.net/operating-sy...-6-months.html
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    Re: Current Bed Av software

    I personally like Avast!. Free, fast, updates regularly and is generally hastle free.

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    Re: Current Bed Av software

    Is there any real point in paying for av then?

    I have always used avg free but just curious as to weather the paid for ones are worth the money?

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    Re: Current Bed Av software

    you will get a higher hit rate for commerical AVs on heuristics scanning and also for normal scanning (but not as high)

    free avs are still pretty good

    for me, i don't go for commerical av but that doesn't mean commercial av isn't good if you can afford it...

    i.e. if you have spare cash, you can buy one but if you know your way around software, the range of free software should protect you against virus and other nasties for the normal day to day usage.

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    Re: Current Bed Av software

    Quote Originally Posted by Funkstar View Post
    I personally like Avast!. Free, fast, updates regularly and is generally hastle free.

    I agree. For a free one i thought it was the best aswell.

    For a paid AV then i went with Kaspersky.
    I have tried Norton and McAfee and both were absolute poo......Kaspersky is so unobtrusive and seems to perform very well.

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    Avast! I think it's absolutely superb, especially considering it's free. And way better than a lot of the non-free competition. Norton in particular I wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy.

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    I have to rely on using free anti virus software every day to clean people's machines up, and have done for a number of years. And real world use and clean-up experience tells me that at the moment, the only free one that vaguely scrapes by to any satisfactory standard regarding detection and proper removal of virus and general malware is AntiVir.

    Avast is nice and pretty, is fast, and is better at detection and clean up than AVG...which sadly lost the plot a long time ago. But if you value detection and clean up above other considerations, then AntiVir wins at this moment in time. When that changes, you can guarantee I'll be using whatever takes it's place in a heart beat - because i will be relying on it.

    Oh, and I would pay the extra for a product like Nod32.
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    Re: Current Best AV software

    All email that come sthrough to me comes through my own mail server which virus checks everything with Clamav.

    I have been using avg and so far have never had a virus on my pc but it could just be a matter of time.

    So do ya reckon installing Nod 32 would be a good move?

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    I have been using avg and so far have never had a virus on my pc but it could just be a matter of time....
    Or your own policy. Which is essentially what all this comes down to. If you have sensible policy and practices then you will always minimise risk of infection before you install any 'anti' program.


    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    All email that come sthrough to me comes through my own mail server which virus checks everything with Clamav. So do ya reckon installing Nod 32 would be a good move?
    How long is a piece of string? How much do you want to pay? Can you justify the cost? There are no guarantees with any AV package, but If what you do really matters to you, then a decent AV package with all the useful trimmings (Nod or Kaspersky) is a nice backbone and safety blanket for you, therefore would be worth it. Even then it's policy and practise first, second, third and last.
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    Re: Current Best AV software

    NOD32 or Kaspersky always do the best in tests, it really would be worth spending the £25~ a year they cost. I prefer NOD32 personally (lighter and faster) though I use version 2.7 which is still available and supported rather than 3.x which seems a little buggy.

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    Shame Eset don't do an OEM version of NOD32 like Kaspersky. As Scan have Kaspersky AV v7 OEM for around £7 and the retail for around £10, I, personally would prefer the Kaspersky to a freeware alternative.

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    I have Avast on laptop and second PC. But have Nod32 on my main machine. Had no problems with either. AVG was another story though!!
    IMO paying go for NOD32. Want free use Avast.

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    The new Eset Security Centre (NOD32) is pretty damn awesome, the firewall is highly effective and you also get the great NOD32 anti-virus engine...

    For good effective A-V software / suite NOD32 (Or another ESET product) will be a great option...

    Oh and the prices are extremely affordable.

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    AVG gets my vote

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    Re: Current Best AV software

    avg's forced daily scans suck

    as far as i can read the reviews, there are 2 favourites - nod32 for complete nerds, kaspersky for everyone else. aol antivirus is free kaspersky, if you want the best for free
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