Poll: Which type of antivirus do you use, recommend?

Which security software, if any, do you use

  • Microsoft Forefront Client Security

    Votes: 13 8.7%

  • McAfee Antivirus

    Votes: 6 4.0%

  • Avast! Antivirus Home Edition

    Votes: 31 20.8%

  • Windows Defender

    Votes: 14 9.4%

  • Norton of any kind

    Votes: 17 11.4%

  • Other

    Votes: 78 52.3%

  • None

    Votes: 10 6.7%
  • Total voters
    149
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cameljockey91

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Hi all,

I recently installed Windows 7 Final after i got the iso from my school-provided msdn account, but while i was searching through other software, I noticed Microsoft Forefront Client Security. I downloaded and installed it in place of Avast! antivirus, which i had been using for years.

My question is: as a student here, i have free access to Microsoft Forefront and McAfee antivirus, as well the free version of Avast!; Which software do you recommend i run, and why?
 

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I tried the rest, and now, IMHO, I've got the best ... MSE .. opinions may vary...
 

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64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
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Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
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100mb down/10mb up
Norton Gaming Edition 2009 PWNS!
 

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Windows 7 Enterprise x64AMD Athlon II X4 @ 2.6ghz8GBGalaxy 250 GTS 512MB Super-Clocked
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise x64
CPU
AMD Athlon II X4 @ 2.6ghz
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Galaxy 250 GTS 512MB Super-Clocked
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
640GB hard Drive
1.5TB External Hard Drive
PSU
700W OCZ StealthxStreme
Cooling
2 Heatsink and 3 Fans
Internet Speed
3MB/sec download, 322kb/sec upload
You didn't even add NOD32 to the list?
BTW, from the above list, Avast FTW.
 

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Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB...6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB...AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP530U4B-S02IN
OS
Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard
Samsung Electronics
Memory
6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB SSD
Internet Speed
sucks
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome (Sync enabled)
I picked Forefront since I use Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 with Windows Firewall.

Can't go wrong with those two :).
 

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Windows 7™ Home Premium x64/Sony PS3 XrossMed...Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2370 (1.73GHz/533MHz...Kingston HyperX 2GB/Hyundai 512MB (2.5GB/667MHz)Intel GMA X3100 (GM965 Express/384MB VRAM)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Compaq Presario C762NR
OS
Windows 7™ Home Premium x64/Sony PS3 XrossMediaBar™ FW 3.30/Sony PSP XrossMediaBar™ FW 6.20
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2370 (1.73GHz/533MHz FSB/1MB Cache)
Motherboard
HP 30D9
Memory
Kingston HyperX 2GB/Hyundai 512MB (2.5GB/667MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA X3100 (GM965 Express/384MB VRAM)
Sound Card
Conexant HD SmartAudio 221
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 15.4" WXGA HD BrightView
Screen Resolution
1280*800
Hard Drives
Hitachi TravelStar 160GB (5400RPM/1.5GB)
Keyboard
HP MultiMedia Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
Internet Speed
Comcast (16MB)
Okay I admit that I am stupid, now what is Microsoft Forefont? lol (I use and recommend Microsoft Security Essentials by the way)
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
AlexT2889 said:
I picked Forefront since I use Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 with Windows Firewall.

Can't go wrong with those two :).
Click to expand...

+1 .. Thats all I need :thumbsup:
 

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64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
DarkNovaGundam said:
Okay I admit that I am stupid, now what is Microsoft Forefont? lol (I use and recommend Microsoft Security Essentials by the way)
Click to expand...
corporate AV. mostly used in offices.
 

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Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB...6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB...AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP530U4B-S02IN
OS
Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard
Samsung Electronics
Memory
6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB SSD
Internet Speed
sucks
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome (Sync enabled)
I've got to say, i used avast for years and it never failed me, but then again most people that are smart about their internet habits can probably avoid viruses.

But one thing i do like about Microsoft Forefront is that it idles at 6MB of ram, and when running a full scan it takes ~6MB of memory and at most 5% of my CPU load.

However, i can't speak for the other programs specifically, but i do know that avast uses around ~30MB of memory, and McAfee is a hog last time i checked.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 @ 2.3GHz4GB DDR2 800Intel Integrated Graphics
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1545
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 @ 2.3GHz
Motherboard
Intel 4 Series Mobile Chipset
Memory
4GB DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4"
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
320 GB Western Digital Scorpio Black
640 BG Western Digital Caviar Black - External
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
NOD32 64bit

fastest AV
uses least memory
smallest footprint
highest detection
its reputation speaks for itself.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Core 2 Extreme QX9770 @ 4.3ghz4GB DDR2 1000EVGA 8800GT SSC SLI
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built By Me
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 @ 4.3ghz
Motherboard
EVGA 780i A2
Memory
4GB DDR2 1000
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 8800GT SSC SLI
Sound Card
Creative Xifi Xtreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Westinghouse L2210NW
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
2 x 150gb WD Raptors Raid 0 For OS/
750gb Hitachi for Storage
PSU
Enermax Galaxy kilowatt Modular
Case
Custom Lian Li Extended ATX
Cooling
Ultra 120 Lapped with twin 120mm fans
Keyboard
Razor Reclusa
Mouse
Logitech Optical
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios 30mb down / 20mb up
Konceptz804 said:
NOD32 64bit

fastest AV
uses least memory
smallest footprint
highest detection
its reputation speaks for itself.
Click to expand...

I want proof on all of those statements. :)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHzEVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps

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Win 8 Release candidate 8400[email protected]4 gigsNvidia 9600M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Konceptz804 said:
NOD32 64bit

fastest AV
uses least memory
smallest footprint
highest detection
its reputation speaks for itself.
Click to expand...

Nah dude Norton is faster, uses less than 6MB of RAM, MUCH more updates (when I say MUCH more, I mean it!)
And detection rate...Havent looked at recent test.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Enterprise x64AMD Athlon II X4 @ 2.6ghz8GBGalaxy 250 GTS 512MB Super-Clocked
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise x64
CPU
AMD Athlon II X4 @ 2.6ghz
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Galaxy 250 GTS 512MB Super-Clocked
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
640GB hard Drive
1.5TB External Hard Drive
PSU
700W OCZ StealthxStreme
Cooling
2 Heatsink and 3 Fans
Internet Speed
3MB/sec download, 322kb/sec upload
I'd also like to see some reputable website's review of NOD32, or of any of the antivirus programs listed here; please post links if you find them!

EDIT: I need to do a little more research, but i dredged this up pretty quickly

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/2009-antivirus-test,review-1315.html

They say that the best free antivirus is Avira AntiVir; however, i have never used it and am reluctant to switch from Microsoft's professional antivirus (i get it for free) to it.

At this point, my need for a thorough antivirus protection is minimal; i mostly need something for that "Just in case" or if someone else's files are contaminated. I think McAfee and Norton both seem like overkill.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 @ 2.3GHz4GB DDR2 800Intel Integrated Graphics
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1545
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 @ 2.3GHz
Motherboard
Intel 4 Series Mobile Chipset
Memory
4GB DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4"
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
320 GB Western Digital Scorpio Black
640 BG Western Digital Caviar Black - External
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
NOD32 x64, if only cuz I use it and it's worked perfectly with Windows 7 x64.
 

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Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1Intel Core i5-2500K8 GB Corsair Vengeance Blue DDR3-1600Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1 GB GDDR5
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
Gigabyte P67X-UD3-B3
Memory
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Blue DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1 GB GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster T220HD
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
120 GB Corsair Force SSD + 320 GB Seagate Barracuda SATA2 + 2 TB My Book Elite
PSU
Corsair 650W
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
not so common sense
 

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XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Haha! You peeked. Why so nosey?
OS
XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
I use AVG Free on my computer and Avast on my wife's laptop. I like them both because they are free. And we are pretty safe web surfers...so it hasn't been a problem if they don't catch everything (because neither do we).
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timingsEVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
MSE, its free, works for me
 

My Computer My Computer

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win7 Ult 64i7 3930K & 3960X16GB G-Skill 2133MHzSapphire HD 7970
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Build
OS
win7 Ult 64
CPU
i7 3930K & 3960X
Motherboard
ASUS P9X79 Deluxe
Memory
16GB G-Skill 2133MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 7970
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS 27 inch
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 256GB, 1.5TB WD Black for Data/Images
PSU
Corsair AX1200
Case
NZXT 810
Cooling
Custom Loop, Swiftech HDBlock
Keyboard
Mionix
Mouse
Mionix
Internet Speed
Cable
Hello gamepro, i guess you'rei in a misconception that Norton uses just 6 MB. Open taskmgr and click "Show processes From All Users". Now check how Norton is eating RAM in breakfast, unch and dinner. :)
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB...6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB...AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP530U4B-S02IN
OS
Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard
Samsung Electronics
Memory
6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB SSD
Internet Speed
sucks
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome (Sync enabled)
eset NOD32 has consistently proven itself as the best av software available. it has recieved Virus Bulletin's VB100 logo in all but 3 tests since 1998. Norton failed the most recent test and was not awarded with their logo. Kaspersky has failed 17 times. Avast has failed 23 times. No software has passed more times than NOD32.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1Intel 3770k 4.6GHz8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial BallistixSapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
tw33k
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
CPU
Intel 3770k 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Maximus V Formula
Memory
8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial Ballistix
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Sound Card
On Board Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI)
Screen Resolution
2048 x 1152
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 128GB
2TB WD Black
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External
2TB WD USB 3.0
PSU
Corsair AX750 Gold
Case
Corsair Obsidian 800DW
Cooling
Corsair H100 (2x AP-121/2x UK-3000 push/pull)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 5000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless 5000
Internet Speed
5mb/s
Other Info
Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
Lamptron FC-5 v2
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