Recomendation for Anti Virus please

[theaudioanalyst]

It is renewal time for my anti virus and I have Trend Micro. I have had to uninstall and reinstall four times over the last year because it couldn't update itself, so it just quit running! So I am looking for what you folks think is the best based on your experience. Let me thank you in advance! Stu

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Stu mate I have been running Kaspersky ISS for the last four years on five machines it is good not expensive $50 first up then a 34% saving on the renewal cost, so for about $0.12 a day I don't want any other simply because it all depends on your computer habits for one thing and Kaspersky always rates good.

Now having said that I also run Malwarebytes real time and SuperAntiSpyware (free) and ADWCleaner (free) as on call scanners and I have had very few issues in fact none that come to mind.

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/



So in summary it really depends who is operating the keyboard

 

[BrightBlessings]

Lots of good reading here. Probably the best free security list in the world | Wilders Security Forums

 

[Tews]

I've switched back to ESET 8.0, and I think thats what I going to be staying with

 

[Borg 386]

You can have a look here & weigh the pros/cons of each.

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/72070-what-s-best-anti-virus.html

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Lots of good reading here. Probably the best free security list in the world | Wilders Security Forums

Hum nice one BB and very similar to this link.

Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Part I fair bit of reading but good ref like yours
John

 

[Imrankhan]

If you are going for Paid Security again, Go for Kaspersky.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2015 | PC Virus Protection | Kaspersky Lab US

 

[Computer0304]

I run Avast Free and Malwarebytes PRO with real time protection active for both. Since I started using this setup, there has been no problems so far. Just remember to turn off auto quarantine as sometimes there are false positives that can potentially mess up your system. It is a rare occurrence but remember, it's better safe than sorry!

But remember too that everyone has their own opinions on what AV setup is the best.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

If you are going for Paid Security again, Go for Kaspersky.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2015 | PC Virus Protection | Kaspersky Lab US

ABSOLUTELY Imran haven't tried the 2015 yet as my licences (4) are up for renewal then I change versions - didn't particularly like the GUI of 14 preferred to older 12 & 13 versions to be honest.

by the by do you get a discount on renewal where you are? cos we get 34% discount for that

 

[Imrankhan]

ABSOLUTELY Imran haven't tried the 2015 yet as my licences (4) are up for renewal then I change versions - didn't particularly like the GUI of 14 preferred to older 12 & 13 versions to be honest.

by the by do you get a discount on renewal where you are? cos we get 34% discount for that

Kaspersky Software - Buy Kaspersky Software Online at Best Prices in India

This is where I buy. I wont get offers. But the price here is always 20-30% less than what Kaspersky advertises.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Well Imran mate you are getting the 1 PC for 1 year for an absolute give away price - without discount I worked that out to around AUD$9!!

It retails here through their site in Melbourne for AUD 49.95 although one can pick it up like I did originally at a local office supplies store for about 2/3rds of that price the renewal is 34% off as I said.

This has come as a revelation to me and smacks of price gouging. I suppose maybe it is linked to the cost of living but in this day and age seems to be going against the grain of the usual greed.

So can you confirm that the KISS is knocked down from 899 rupees? please because that only equates to AUD$16!! See my pic and let me know if I have got this right before I go stomping into Kaspersky ranting because if it is right then I might even get real upset and go Emsisoft:sarc:

 

[Imrankhan]

So can you confirm that the KISS is knocked down from 899 rupees? please because that only equates to AUD$16!! See my pic and let me know if I have got this right before I go stomping into Kaspersky ranting because if it is right then I might even get real upset and go Emsisoft:sarc:

Yeah. You got that Right. I bought that for AUD$9. 1PC 1Year

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I can feel a rant coming on

PS Have sent off a query on our pricing and it will be very interesting as to what the reply is.

 

[Computer0304]

Hmm are you sure that is genuine Kaspersky because in America it is $60 and that equals 3636.87 Rupee. I think I should be the one ranting because Korea usually has prices way expensive than the primary English speaking countries (US, UK, AU). And, it is only on 2013 here in Korea! Well at least I don't use Kaspersky. But I feel sad for others here in Korea using Kaspersky.

Edit: Well, I checked the price and did some currency conversions and the price is actually only the equivalent of $40 here compared to the $59.95 in America. I guess you should not rant until you are sure you know what you are talking about. But still, it is only on 2013.

 

[theaudioanalyst]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts!

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hmm are you sure that is genuine Kaspersky because in America it is $60 and that equals 3636.87 Rupee. I think I should be the one ranting because Korea usually has prices way expensive than the primary English speaking countries (US, UK, AU). And, it is only on 2013 here in Korea! Well at least I don't use Kaspersky. But I feel sad for others here in Korea using Kaspersky.

Edit: Well, I checked the price and did some currency conversions and the price is actually only the equivalent of $40 here compared to the $59.95 in America. I guess you should not rant until you are sure you know what you are talking about. But still, it is only on 2013.

Well I think I know what I am talking about Computer mate I have been using KISS since the 10 version, and to give credit where it is due Kaspersky does let one upgrade to the next version on the same activation code.
So for Kaspersky users for example if you have 2013 then just save the download for the 2014 (or the 15) uninstall the current version using the uninstall using the tool in the Start menu which will save you your personal settings,
Then just install the 14 from downloads (I keep Downloads as a desktop folder / icon) and activate it with the code you already have, after that it is just a matter of checking your security settings for peace of mind. Keep in mind the GUI in 14 is very different to the 13 version and personally I do not like it - what the 15 version will be like remains to be seen if I am still with them because I still think the pricing difference we have been discussing is a bit out of whack.

Just a by the by I don't know what Korean pricing is like on computer gear but we do pay a lot more on components than they do in the US or UK and it annoys me seeing as most of the gear is made in China perhaps the major trading partner of Australia. Now I guess it is up to the company who is branding the gear but all the same it is very annoying!!

 

[Computer0304]

Well, the EULA of Kaspersky America does not say you can't activate an American version and the Korean website has links to the American website where they can use the English products. But I'm not sure about the Korean EULA as I can't find anything about the EULA in the Korean one. But I'm just going to assume that they allow you to use the American product because they have a link to the American website that says it is for those with a Korean license that wants to use the English software.

(Why am I even doing this when I'm not going to use Kaspersky anyway? I'm not saying it's bad, I just don't use it. Well, I guess this could have saved time for any English speaking people that lives in Korea and wants to use the American version.)

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Well, the EULA of Kaspersky America does not say you can't activate an American version and the Korean website has links to the American website where they can use the English products. But I'm not sure about the Korean EULA as I can't find anything about the EULA in the Korean one. But I'm just going to assume that they allow you to use the American product because they have a link to the American website that says it is for those with a Korean license that wants to use the English software.

(Why am I even doing this when I'm not going to use Kaspersky anyway? I'm not saying it's bad, I just don't use it. Well, I guess this could have saved time for any English speaking people that lives in Korea and wants to use the American version.)

Well that is good mate and I don't think it is the time and place for a discussion over something so trivial really compared to what some people have got wrong with their machines - I have not set out to create a debate or cause offence to anyone and if I have I ma offering my sincere apologies/

But just one last thing and I will be quick.
Just over 18 months ago I rebuilt and upped the specs on a fairly new machine for my brother and shipped it to him in England. Not a cheap exercise but he doesn't have a lot of money and I earn enough for me to be able to do that for him or anyone that I feel needs helping out.
I installed and configured Kaspersky internet security suite onto this machine only to find it will not work in the UK or I think Europe per se'. So we ended up having to buy and install again when I visited him a few months later.
Personally I don't know why any software has got to be regional like that - it's a bit like the stupid regional DVD play zones rule.
I haven't heard back from Kaspersky yet and like I said it depends on their response as to whether I keep going with them because as little per day it is it is still money and I am on the side of the folks who are not in my position to make choices without having to watch the pennies.
John

 

[Computer0304]

OK, if we are going to continue this, we should start another thread. :focus: Sorry OP for getting off topic.

 

[M1GU31]

Kaspersky paid or bitdefender paid, free i would go with comodos suite though kaspersky paid is better imo from the trial i've used. Bitdefnder is ok though kaspersky is a bit better imo in terms of ui ect just me being picky.