What's the Best Anti-virus?

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  1. Posts : 357
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #51

    The Best Anti-Virus IMO is

    1. Keep Windows and all your other programs up to date.
    2. Don't play on the Net where Malware tends to hang out.
    3. Clean your temp and cache files each day when done browsing.
    4. Don't open any downloaded files directly. Rather save and scan them first.
    4. Don't open any email attachments unless you know the sender and are expecting an email from him/her with an attachment.

    After that all the leading AVs are about equal enough IMO it is a matter of personal taste as to GUI and ease of use.
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  2. Posts : 117
    Win 7 64 premium
       #52

    Buddahfan said:
    The Best Anti-Virus IMO is

    1. Keep Windows and all your other programs up to date.
    2. Don't play on the Net where Malware tends to hang out.
    3. Clean your temp and cache files each day when done browsing.
    4. Don't open any downloaded files directly. Rather save and scan them first.
    4. Don't open any email attachments unless you know the sender and are expecting an email from him/her with an attachment.

    After that all the leading AVs are about equal enough IMO it is a matter of personal taste as to GUI and ease of use.
    Yes, very true. However malware is showing up just about everywhere now and soon it will be like swimming with sharks
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  3. Posts : 51
    windows 7 ultimate X64 bit
       #53

    I personally use MSE and free MBAM for scanning. All is good and haven't had any issues. You dont need to dish out hot dollar in order to have decent security. And of course, common sense is the best way to avoid hiccups :)
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  4. Posts : 197
    Win7 Ultimate x64, Server 2008 R2
       #54

    I have been using the free Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE, which has the core engine of Microsoft Forefront) and Malwarebytes (MBAM) for on-demand scanning, but I've just been introduced to a new product from Microsoft for on-demand scanning of advanced malware and rootkits: Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper (beta): Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta | Microsoft Connect. Haven't used it personally yet, but a student of mine swears by it, says he cleaned up a mess this morning with it.
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  5. Posts : 54
    Windows11 Pro
       #55

    I would say the best anti-virus prog. is the one that keeps your system clean by not allowing any viruses onto it.

    Unfortunately it hasn't been invented yet.
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  6. Posts : 1,426
    7 Pro
       #56

    MSE and a savvy user
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  7. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
    Thread Starter
       #57

    hjonesMCT said:
    I have been using the free Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE, which has the core engine of Microsoft Forefront) and Malwarebytes (MBAM) for on-demand scanning, but I've just been introduced to a new product from Microsoft for on-demand scanning of advanced malware and rootkits: Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper (beta): Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta | Microsoft Connect. Haven't used it personally yet, but a student of mine swears by it, says he cleaned up a mess this morning with it.
    That sounds like a great tool for someone who is already infected. I'll have to read some more about it.
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  8. Posts : 8,398
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Preview x64/Ubuntu 11.04
       #58

    I've been using Trend Micro for a couple of years now. I just upgraded from the 2010 version to the 2011 one, nd despite the reviews, I think it's great! It does the job well and whenever I download an infected file, it quarantines it. I reccomend it to anyone that has some money to spare.
    Antivirus & Content Security Software | Securing Your Journey to the Cloud: - Trend Micro
    Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security - CNET Downloads
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  9. Posts : 134
    Windows 7 SP1 Ultimate x64
       #59

    Hey guys ! it's nice to be here. So I want to ask each of you just to share what antivirus software are you using for a moment and also if you have ever used ESET Smart Security 4 and what do you think about that product ?
    Thanks
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  10. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #60

    Hikeman said:
    Hey guys ! it's nice to be here. So I want to ask each of you just to share what antivirus software are you using for a moment and also if you have ever used ESET Smart Security 4 and what do you think about that product ?
    Thanks
    The best AV is the one you personally believe in. Which may/may not be one we believe in.
    Personally believe in Norton.
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