Anti-Virus Reviews

[JamieBaker200]

A Personal Computer or Laptop is often used because of the jobs that need to be done. Securing it is the best option so that it will not be infected by computer viruses. Aside from firewall, softwares that highly protect your computers must be installed.

I have used two Anti-viruses software. For now, I am going to make a review about my experience.

1. AVIRA Free Antivirus
--- This is a free antivirus you can download on the internet. It provides security you need. It automatically detects potential threat incoming. It scans for the threat detected and you can delete it afterwards. It has easy to access tools that allow you to fully scan, quick scan or scan for selected drives. I was satisfied by its performance. I will rate 10 for performance and 9 for security. This is a very good rating for a freeware.

2. Microsoft Security Essentials
--- This is another free antivirus from Microsoft Corporation. It secures you computers from threats. It also scans the threat detected. It has easy tools that even a child can understand. It has it's full scan, quick scan and optional scan for system drives. When it comes to rating, I can ensure a 10 for performance and 9 for security.

These are my point-of-view when it comes to the Antivirus software I have used.

What Antivirus do you use? Is it effective enough to block threats away from your computers?

 

[DarrenMcCabe]

Firstly it must be pointed out that AVIRA is not free for business use, only personal

I have used, at some point almost all AV products on the market. Some are good, some are not so good.

They all do about the same when it comes to detection rates these days, so it is the other areas such as system performance that influence me when choosing an AV product.

Some to avoid
Norton / Symantec - Much better than it used to be, however it is still overly bloated and comes with too much junk that slows your PC down.
CA ITM - Just terrible to manage and abysmal detection rates
Trend OfficeSuite - Terrible detection raters and pain to remove if you decide to go elsewhere

WHat I would recommend
Eset NOD32 - Great detection and light on system resources. ( http://bit.ly/VFiq7B )
GFI - Vipre - As good as NOD32 on detection. Better on system resource usage and you can protect 10 PC's for about £30 ( http://bit.ly/n7Fr3p )

 

[ITsoldUK]

Agree with the avoid list Darren.

I do (and always have) used Kaspersky (now Pure 2.0) and have found it easy to configure...now I am used to it.

It can take some getting used to from a new user perspective but once you do, it runs silently in the background.

And yes, very effective, in over 7 years of using it I have never had any infection or similar problems with my computers.

I switched after a virus got through AVG (paid for version).

Regards
Daren

 

[JamieBaker200]

I forgot that one. Yes, it is for free if it is for personal use but if the intention is for company use, you must try to purchase the licensed one. I have not used Norton but some of my friends had. I have not yet encountered CA ITM and trend officesuite but i think they are not that famous.

ESET, I think is not for free as you need to purchase the licensed version. It is the first time I hear about GFI - Vipre and thank you for that.

Each Anti-virus has different abilities. Some say that Norton is a good one. Anyways, as long as it protects the system, try not to change it.

 

[JamieBaker200]

It is a nice thing you said ITsoldUK. As what I said, try not change your software especially if you have used it for years already. There are freewares but licensed (for paid) versions are still the best as they contain full system support. Others has secure web browsing too.

 

[monica123]

I am using Kaspersky Internet Security for last two years. I did not find any problem on that. But that is not a user friendly. Though, Kaspersky is better as an Antivirus.

 

[kevin.doran]

I use Malwarebytes Anti-malware which seems to do the job pretty well.

 

[CSHTech]

Another vote for Kaspersky .

The problem with free antivirus is that it's like having a burglar alarm but for only one room - it simply doesn't cover the range of threats that are out there these days. How can it, when the same companies sell a paid-for product?

I still get customers that are convinced that "free" this and that are good enough, but guess how many infected systems have free antivirus on them.....?!

 

[Talay]

Have used Comodo and IOBit Advanced System Care paid for for the last couple of years as it recovered a PC from a state where no other could. Kaspersky on the radar for "if and when".

 

[SarahMoo]

Thanks for the reviews! I've started using a new (to me) antivirus called Unthreat Antivirus, it's free and it's preformance has been very good so far, has anyone ever heard of it?
Well, so far I'd say my review is very good for the antivirus, Unthreat doesn't slow down my computer and seems to detect the threats that come at my computer. I recommend it.

 

[threenine]

I agree with Darren's list.

Although I would add my personal favourite www.avast.com
We use http://www.avast.com/en-gb/endpoint-protection-plus on all our laptops.

 

[JamieBaker200]

I thank you all for sharing your ideas about your antivirus software. It seems that Kaspersky is highly used among you.

There is a lot of software you can use but it depends also on the ability to protect your computer. We usually depend on the experience that's why we must not change our antivrus especially if it is proven best, it may change the whole run of the system if not installed properly. Try to maintain the software you are continuously using for years.

Replace it once it fails you. There are still other software that is much stronger than the antivirus you are currently using.

It is much better to buy the licensed one; however, if it is for free, try it first and see the difference.

 

[ianm10]

+1 for Kaspersky Pure. I now use at home, and find it reliable and not resource intensive. MSE is also very good for free product.

We us McAfee at work with ePO to manage policies, but we have had so many issues with it not detecting. In some cases we have had to install MS malicious removal tool to remove some memory resident infections where McAfee fails, or run the Kaspersky removal tool.

 

[Websitehandyman]

In another life I was tasked with installing and maintaining the first ever anti virus for a major unitity company. By the end of it I had an auto updating system that worked accros 15,000 desktops and over 1000 laptops networked via a number of meathods including ace servers to enable connection from France, USA and AUS.

Early I use a little programme called Fprot, I think this later became Kaspersky but can't be sure. I later used McAfee as it gave a great administration desk.

The main reason I mention the above is because the first part of my project had to be to find out how these things worked and which software gave the best result for the least resources used.
I quickly ruled out Norton and a few others on that basis.

Later when choosing my own AV I did the same sort of research and at the time, 5 years ago, Avast gave the best results. McAfee was still great but you need to know how to configure the options or like so many others or it will slow your machine right down.

More recently I'm using Microsoft because Avast were slow at getting updates out for some very nasty viruses. I don't trust Microsoft that much but as I don't tend to run unknown files it seems to be the best option.ppp

 

[JamieBaker200]

Thank You for the useful post. I have observed that Kaspersky, McCafee and Avast are among the suggested antivirus software. I think they all differ but their functions are the same; to protect our computers from threats that may cause harm to our Operating systems, programs and computer rate. However, always remember to update your software to enable all new features and scan your computers on a weekly basis. These are the best things you can do.

 

[Computer Conquest]

Personally I am a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials

 

[JamieBaker200]

Personally I am a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials

It is a good thing especially if you are a Microsoft products user. Microsoft security essentials or Mse is a good antivirus created by MS to all their clients to protect all the computers especially those that are run by Windows OS.