What is the best antivirus software ?

[Thor_Sevan]

I used to use AVP but now I can't run it because something is screwed in my registry and the program things the reg key is expired. Anyways, is there any other good antivirus programs ?

I don't want programs that are 30 MB big(hem hem.. Norton ?) just to scan stupid virusses !
Must be small and fast !

Thor

 

[jaybert]

i like norton corporate. Its very unattrusive. You dont notice it unless a virus comes up or when you tell it to update the db file

 

[sparks]

I've had no problems with Norton AntiVirus 2001.

 

[eyez]

I haven't ran an antivirus program on any of my systems for the past 3 years. They are all resource hogs, and cause more crashes than they are worth. Just be real careful what you download and backup often. You oughta do this anyways. If you have a one time situation, I think you can go to McAfee and run a scan off the web.

 

[Soccerman]

I asked a guy at futureshop, he recommended McAffee over Norton when it came to lower system resourse usage.

Here's why I don't like Norton. if for some reason you uninstall it, your computer gets screwed, and you need to reformat to fix it pretty much..

 

[RayThunderEarth]

i'm using both nav and mcafee . there no problem with them.

 

[Davegod75]

both on same system....ugghhhh

 

[Sugadaddy]

<< Here's why I don't like Norton. if for some reason you uninstall it, your computer gets screwed, and you need to reformat to fix it pretty much.. >>



Huh, I've uninstalled Norton before without any trouble. Also, It's true that McAfee uses less ressources, but in my experience, it's not as good as Norton, and is a pain to use.

 

[petes28]

um i just uninstalled norton.. no problems at all. and i'd definitely pick norton over mcafee any day. i dont' know what else is out there, but last year i got a virus and mcafee couldn't do jack about it. all it did was sit there and tell me i had a virus.. went and got norton, cleaned that sucka right out. just my personal opinion, i'm sure there are other anti-virus programs out there that work well and have smaller footprints than norton...

 

[Quickfingerz]

I say: Norton Antivirus running in the background and InnoculateIT scanning system once a week.

 

[Soccerman]

hmm, maybe they changed their evil ways since I tried their software!

it was strange too, because a guy I know told me not to use their software becuase it messes up your computer when you uninstall it. I ignored him, and poof, when I uninstalled it, I had problems!

but last year i got a virus and mcafee couldn't do jack about it. all it did was sit there and tell me i had a virus..

so it found a virus, and you didn't tell it to clean the file, or you couldn't tell it to delete the file becuase the option wasn't there?

 

[darth maul]

The best antivirus solution is common sense, IMHO.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

I like Norton best by far, but I always run it manually vs. letting it run unrestrained.

 

[Changlinn]

Personally I agree, common sense rules the day, but it is always good to have a back-up, I use a free antivirus program. http://housecall.antivirus.com

 

[KBtn]

have to go with norton. it is more microsoft &quot;friendly&quot;

 

[Pakman]

yeah, housecall.antivirus.com is good if you don't wanna install any virus software. I use it every once in awhile. I have norton in my system at home, but I DON'T let it work in the background. I prefer to have complete control of my system resources if possible.
Linkified

 

[Biggs]

Norton Antivirus 2001 for me.

 

[Thor_Sevan]

Hey guys, I just installed AVX and I LIKE it soo much !
Its very fast, efficient and not ressource eater !
http://www.avx.com/

Thor !

 

[bernse]

I never run any software protection. I use common sense when downloading from the net and opening emails.

I got one in an email a couple years ago, but after that I have been very, very picky with what I open for emails. It was non-destructive, but to be on the safeside I did a full reformat and reinstall after it.

This has been since 95. Knock on wood.

 

[Thor_Sevan]

Me too.
But just in case, sometimes, every month I just do a scan.
Hehe

THor

 

[GregMal]

Norton by far!! I like its flexibility.
At home I have dial-up. I've got the Auto-Scan feature of Norton
disabled. This saves processor power.
But I've got the internet scan feature on. So any dial up downloads
are scanned.....Nice...
Greg

 

[hopefloats]

I use AVG. It's free and it works. I also uninstalled Norton without any probs.

 

[wyvrn]

I use Innoculate IT because it is free and seems to work well. I see no reason to pay for anti-virus software when I do not open attachments and don't install a lot of shareware. About the only think I ever use it for is to scan the floppy disks that my wife takes to her classes. Those boxes don't have antivirus and of course they are infected with everything.

 

[Carbo]

Thor, the best advice is also free: http://antivirus.cai.com/
That's Computer Associates InoculateIt, version 5.2.5.0 It's free, it's light, it is updated two or three times weekly, and it is fully configurable to your preferences. Try it. It's a keeper.

 

[John]

I use NAV 20001, but I disable all of the background scanning and TSRs.