Sophos at the moment on this machine and Avast on my Linux box.
Kaspersky is pretty good, well unless you run XP -
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57...e-hoses-internet-access-for-windows-xp-users/
Kaspersky is pretty good, well unless you run XP -
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57...e-hoses-internet-access-for-windows-xp-users/
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Lucky7CompSolutions
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A lot is personal preference, I always follow anti virus tests and reviews ats a good way to see whats the best out they so I can recommend to my customers it sometimes changes every year, but things down to Microsoft Security Essentials as it lets the basic viruses in, by far the worse product for letting viruses in is McAfee.
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For home users there are pros and cons for each AV product, for proper business/enterprise use then no free product offers a decent level of control over multiple machines, central updates etc.
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Lucky7CompSolutions
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I What I find funny is for example like I said McAfee for home user is a very shocking product for letting viruses in, yet the business protection from McAfee is a lot better at stop viruses, kaspersky for businesses is excellent and so is trend micro, product like panda are climbing up the charts every year.
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jac0byterebel
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Sadly the malware writers are well ahead of the game and thus no anti-virus software provides a substitute for sensible, safe browsing on the part of the user.
I'm not suggesting for one minute anyone should go without AV, as it does protect against known threats, but make no mistakes, it isn't a silver bullet solution.
I'm not suggesting for one minute anyone should go without AV, as it does protect against known threats, but make no mistakes, it isn't a silver bullet solution.
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Of course not, no product will ever protect against custom written or new threats as it takes time for the AV companies to get a copy, reverse engineer it and then work out how to protect against it.
The people writing this kind of stuff are no longer kids just messing about but criminals who use them to make money and spend a fortune working out how to get around AV protection.
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Lucky7CompSolutions
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we get a lot of customers that use all different anti virus products most turn around and say that they have been using it for years and not had 1 virus, so my question to them is how do you know that you don't have viruses as most hide away from getting detected, unless you know what you are looking for you, you won't spot a virus.
you will be surprised at many how viruses you can find on a system sometimes, and they are getting harder to spot and remove.
you will be surprised at many how viruses you can find on a system sometimes, and they are getting harder to spot and remove.
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Very true, the writers are getting a lot more clever and as the end result is to steal information they no longer have a payload which shows the user they are infected.
Also the term "virus" is quite general as it also covers things like rootkits which are a lot harder to detect than the standard style virus.
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I fixed a computer the other day, they had McAfee protection and their computer was swarming with viruses, so I got rid of McAfee and installed AVG... no problems since. They had browser windows popping up out of nowhere and all sorts. It's not the first computer I have seen with Mcafee and viruses... They all have similar types of viruses as well.
So, just my opinion but stay away from Mcafee!
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Reactivequation
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Personally I'm using AVG Cloudcare AV, and also recommending this to my clients at the moment. 
That's not to say I wouldn't recommend an alternative product if it was more suitable for a clients needs, but AVG seems to fit the bill for most of my SMB clients and the Cloudcare remote administration is fantastic.
That's not to say I wouldn't recommend an alternative product if it was more suitable for a clients needs, but AVG seems to fit the bill for most of my SMB clients and the Cloudcare remote administration is fantastic.
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jac0byterebel
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May seem like a silly question, but is the pop up from McAfee? What I can gather from what you are saying, a pop up is appearing and when you click on the pop up, McAfee blocks it as being malware.
Quite possibly this pop up you keep getting is nothing to do with McAfee and at least the McAfee you have installed is doing part of its job stopping you from connecting with the malware ridden site it is directing you to.
Would need to see screenshots to know for sure though.
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Daniel Hyatt
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My favourate has been Mcafee Total Protection for quite some time, I found it didn't slow down the computer, no popups or announcements, it updated itself and most importantly I never got a virus. I download a huge amount of data from all corners of the internet. Last month I downloaded 700GB in a week!
I personally would recommend it. I have used Norton (didn't like it). If you want a free anti-virus however I would also recommend Avast Free. I found a setting that turns of all popups and it runs in the background. I have it on my girlfriends laptop for the last 3 years and had no issues what so ever.
I personally would recommend it. I have used Norton (didn't like it). If you want a free anti-virus however I would also recommend Avast Free. I found a setting that turns of all popups and it runs in the background. I have it on my girlfriends laptop for the last 3 years and had no issues what so ever.
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NSven
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I'm thinking about starting up my own business from home using my own PC. How can you tell if your anti-virus protection is more effective than other software? Do the paid products like McAfee and Norton have more features than the free ones that come with Microsoft or like Avast?
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Maudel
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IMHO unless you expect your business to grow to multiple people you're better off saving your money with the free anti-malware software. Most of them use similar algorithms and black-lists these days. More important that you figure out a way to protect your smartphone if you have one, the PC solutions are quite standard
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ITsoldUK
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As above, the free versions are NOT for business use in many cases.
PC solutions are NOT quite standard at all and this just shows your lack of understanding in this matter.
The key to most FREE versions is that they want you to upgrade so they give you a taster without the full abilities of the subscribed version.
We all have our personal favourites and ones that we get on with better than others but in the end, the choice has to be what is best suited to you and your needs coupled with your in-house management and usage capabilities.
High end AVS can take a lot of configuring out of the box (K. Pure for example can be tricky to the non-tech) so the user should choose one that can operate fully without too much tinkering if need be OR if they understand what is needed FULLY and they know how to configure then they can choose a more custom solution.
To say they are all standard is poppy cock in my book.
ALL have strengths and weaknesses, you just have to make an informed decision to ensure the AV strengths match your needs.
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cart-com
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Our company offer managed antivirus services. So in a nutshell when your security software finds problems the customer and ourselves are instantly notified and resolved promptly.
Managed antivirus is far Superior then any stand alone security, because your getting the support from someone who knows.
In addition our software also keeps an eye on important system programs & services making sure your computer as maximum up time.
You maybe thinking this sounds expensive, but its not! Plus you don't need to enter into a contract nor are you tied to continue to use it.
We offer a free 1 months free trial to anyone interested. - No payment details, Card details needed for the trial!
Managed antivirus is far Superior then any stand alone security, because your getting the support from someone who knows.
In addition our software also keeps an eye on important system programs & services making sure your computer as maximum up time.
You maybe thinking this sounds expensive, but its not! Plus you don't need to enter into a contract nor are you tied to continue to use it.
We offer a free 1 months free trial to anyone interested. - No payment details, Card details needed for the trial!
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ITsoldUK
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You would say that wouldn't you?
Go on then, give me ONE working example of how your managed malarky is superior to our networked Kaspersky Pure...
...sorry for the abrupt reply but you have not added one thing to this conversation apart from a shameless plug
and that ticks me off!!!
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cart-com
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You would say that wouldn't you?
Go on then, give me ONE working example of how your managed malarky is superior to our networked Kaspersky Pure...
...sorry for the abrupt reply but you have not added one thing to this conversation apart from a shameless plug
and that ticks me off!!!
No not a plug at all. I was putting my experience into the forum for others to read. Managed services out do any other "Stand Alone" Security because our managed services are fully managed by us.
The customer is then in good hands, when he or she gets a problem we instantly know and we then can act far quicker then you would when providing onsite networked security.
For instance, an example how do you know your customer is having problems? How can you ensure your customers computer is running at full speed ahead?
One of my customers today got 136 traces of a virus, she downloaded a toolbar. I knew that very second the software detected it, I rang her told her and then she wanted me to remote in and check if it was all gone.
Customer had piece of mind knowing everything was ok. Our system then emailed her telling her the fault and reported the problem was gone.
So our system far out do;s any other because not only does it protect against virues it also offers a all round managed virtual IT solution, at the same price if not cheaper then the security your on about!
Ah forgot to add, Most security software eats away at your memory/resources. Our managed service have VERY low footprint!
Also awarded ICSA labs, as well as multiple VB100 Awards for malware detection
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