Does any anti virus program fits this description???

[Brian6121990]

hi, i just installed CLEAN install of Windows 7 Upgrade (OEM) and it takes 45 seconds to boot up YAY
but ever since i installed norto n360...LOL 2 minutes? wtf? i hate resource hogging programs.

I am looking for an anti virus that is super great that barely affects your pc boot up (or no effects at all to make pc boot faster) and well...not a resource hog that makes ur comptuer crash.

so any suggestions for what antivirus programs (i need people who actually tried the product and has experienced it, not just suggestions without knowing) fits what i am looking for? i am currently using norton 360 3.0 its good but slows my laptop >_>

 

[garysgold]

I use Avast Home Edition. I know a lot of others use AVG. Links to both (and probably some others) here. http://www.sevenforums.com/software/92-free-great-programs-windows-7-a.html. Nice thing is they're free. I turn off email scanning when I install. It's not needed. If you open something with a virus the real time scanner should catch it.

 

[Brian6121990]

it took 40 seconds to boot up after i uninstalled the norton 360 LOL
so with this avast...does it seem to slow your boot up?

 

[mitchell64]

it took 40 seconds to boot up after i uninstalled the norton 360 LOL
so with this avast...does it seem to slow your boot up?

Lol I know exactly where you are coming from and support what Garysgold said about Avast i have been useing it for a long time now. I do a custom install with just Standard,Network & Web shields

Have found it lightwieght updates fast and delivers the goods when it comes to protection

 

[thefabe]

Download FREE antivirus software - avast! Home Edition I also have used Avast home for years. You can do as stated above and do a custom install or once installed you can right clcik on the globe icon and disable whatever protections you don't feel you need or want. Once installed you'll see 2 globe icons I usualy merge the 2 into 1. Fabe

 

[neoasr]

hi, i just installed CLEAN install of Windows 7 Upgrade (OEM) and it takes 45 seconds to boot up YAY
but ever since i installed norto n360...LOL 2 minutes? wtf? i hate resource hogging programs.

I am looking for an anti virus that is super great that barely affects your pc boot up (or no effects at all to make pc boot faster) and well...not a resource hog that makes ur comptuer crash.

so any suggestions for what antivirus programs (i need people who actually tried the product and has experienced it, not just suggestions without knowing) fits what i am looking for? i am currently using norton 360 3.0 its good but slows my laptop >_>

buddy m listing some av which didnt slow ur pc... just install it one by one.. and c wat is gud for u.. convince urself..

[free- Avast home, avira personal,Panda cloud AV , MSE] , [ paid- eset, vipre] ...

i personally use NIS 2010..

 

[Brian6121990]

well im never gonna use norton 360 hahaha
so far avast...it eats 30 seconds of bootup so 70-75 seconds total
without one 40-45
but i guess there isnt any av that doesnt affect boot up.
ima try avg and see how that works out

 

[Jacee]

Completely un-install Norton Symantec... http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

 

[Brian6121990]

what does this do? sorry for the stupid question. but didnt i already uninstalled norton 360?

 

[Jacee]

You may have uninstalled it using Programs and features, but it's not gone from your computer. There will still be files left behind.

A Google search can verify this:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=Symantec+leaves+files+after+uninstalling%3F&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

 

[Brian6121990]

thanks

 

[Jacee]

You're welcome

 

[Brian6121990]

now im about to test out AVG and see if that eats up my boot up time. so far my pc boots up in 80 seconds total with avast -.-

 

[Jonathan_King]

Try Microsoft Security Essentials. I haven't noticed any difference in boot times. That's not to say it doesn't affect it at all, just little enough for me not to notice.

 

[BugOutMachine]

Strange. I run Norton Internet Security 2010 and it has not effected my boot performance at all.

 

[Qdos]

I'm using Symantec Endpoint anti-virus and firewall, my system boots in around 45 seconds and the protection through Symantec rivals the big boy offerings like NOD32 and Kaspersky.

It contains many of the same components of Norton AV, so all I can suggest if you are having boot delays is that your hardware or memory isn't optimised, or there are software or driver errors in play.

 

[Brian6121990]

Try Microsoft Security Essentials. I haven't noticed any difference in boot times. That's not to say it doesn't affect it at all, just little enough for me not to notice.

is that an antivirus?
how fast does ur pc boot?

 

[Jonathan_King]

Try Microsoft Security Essentials. I haven't noticed any difference in boot times. That's not to say it doesn't affect it at all, just little enough for me not to notice.

is that an antivirus?
how fast does ur pc boot?

MSE is a full security suite. I have not timed any boot times, but I know they are good on my machine.

 

[Jacee]

Try Microsoft Security Essentials. I haven't noticed any difference in boot times. That's not to say it doesn't affect it at all, just little enough for me not to notice.

is that an antivirus?
how fast does ur pc boot?

Brian, can you see this? I had to sign in...
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/default.aspx

You must have a valid copy of Windows and you need to have Windows Update (in Action Center) turned on. I have mine set to 'notify me' so I can choose when and what updates to install.

 

[Brian6121990]

wow. are you serious? i installed this and...well its FREAKIN AWESOME! my pc boots up in about 1 minute XD
but it looks too basic....i like it. too bad its in beta but since its free im using it right now
no more avast.