Which antivirus is best for win7

ah ok - i know what you mean now...

i use ati tray tools to tweak my graphics card, and that needed an unsigned driver to run, i worked out how to install and run the driver, but found that i didn't actually need the low-level driver running in the end to do what i wanted to do...:)

Oh I eventually got around it... and then found that every overclock setting I tried ended up slower.. so I just left it at base :(
 

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Windows 7 64BitAMD 965BE @ 3.9Ghz2x2Gb Corsair 1600 BEMP DDRIIISapphire ATi 5770 Vapor-X
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DIY Build Number Infinity+1
OS
Windows 7 64Bit
CPU
AMD 965BE @ 3.9Ghz
Motherboard
Asus Crosshair III Formula
Memory
2x2Gb Corsair 1600 BEMP DDRIII
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATi 5770 Vapor-X
Sound Card
SoundMAX
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408h
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
2x Patriot Torqx 64Gb SSD (RAID 0) [Windows Drive]
1x Western Digital Velociraptor 300Gb [Apps Drive]
1x Samsung Spinpoint T166 500Gb [Storage Drive]
PSU
Corsair 850W
Case
Fractal Design Define R2 Black Pearl
Cooling
Prolimatech Megashadow in push pull w/ 2x Apache Black Fans
Keyboard
Rocat Arvo
Mouse
Rocat Kone
Internet Speed
10Mbs
For all those interested I'm using McAfee (I know, I know) but the beta edition compatible with Win 7. Dunno if it's already been mentioned in this thread but beta.mcafee.com the professional edition is free there, just need to sign up and help out a bit.
 

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7 RTM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Stock
OS
7 RTM
For all those interested I'm using McAfee (I know, I know) but the beta edition compatible with Win 7. Dunno if it's already been mentioned in this thread but beta.mcafee.com the professional edition is free there, just need to sign up and help out a bit.

Using a Beta version of any anti-virus software is counter-intuitive.

As for anti-virus products from other companies, even though some don't officially support Windows 7 yet, many install and function just fun if using a Vista version of the product with the appropriate 32 or 64-bit version.

Do some research on each company's forums to see what the community response is. I'd really avoid McAfee, especially a beta from them.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit RTMIntel Core i7 920 (D0), overclocked @ 3.6GHz ...6GB of OCZ DDR3-1600 triple channel @ 7-7-7-20EVGA GTX 295 Co-Op
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit RTM
CPU
Intel Core i7 920 (D0), overclocked @ 3.6GHz (4.2GHz stable)
Motherboard
EVGA X58 A1
Memory
6GB of OCZ DDR3-1600 triple channel @ 7-7-7-20
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 295 Co-Op
Sound Card
Auzentech X Meridian 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
(3x) Samsung 943BX, (1x) Samsung 2333HD, (1x) BenQ FP202W
Screen Resolution
3840x1024 + 1920x1080 + 1680x1050
Hard Drives
(4x) OCZ Vertex 30GB SATA2 SSDs on RAID 0 for 120GB total
(2x) Western Digital Black 1TB SATA2 on RAID 0
(1x) Lite-on DVD Burner and Blu-Ray player
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Super-quiet Silencer 910
Case
(modified) Tagan Black Pearl full tower, WCR edition
Cooling
Scythe Mugen2 CPU cooler, (5x) Scythe SFF21F, Zalaman cntrl.
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Logitech G9x
Internet Speed
Comcast Cable, 22Mbps down and 5Mbps up
Other Info
Logitech Z-5500 Digital speaker system
Using a Beta version of any anti-virus software is counter-intuitive.

As for anti-virus products from other companies, even though some don't officially support Windows 7 yet, many install and function just fun if using a Vista version of the product with the appropriate 32 or 64-bit version.

Do some research on each company's forums to see what the community response is. I'd really avoid McAfee, especially a beta from them.

I am already on the company's forums, I'm a beta tester remember? I give helpful feedback. Not too many problems so far couple blue screens I saw mentioned but not on mine. Also I've used McAfee products for the lifetime of all my home/work computers and I have never had an issue, I suggest operator error for the problems seen. Everything is working so far from firewall intensity to complete scans and parental controls (who uses those...). Also the virus definitions are up do date in par with Regular McAfee 09 so there are no worries there.
 

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7 RTM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Stock
OS
7 RTM
kaspersky internet 2010

kaspersky internet security 2010

bigdifender 2009.

1st 2 r best
 

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window 7AMd1gbno
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom made
OS
window 7
CPU
AMd
Motherboard
asus
Memory
1gb
Graphics Card(s)
no
Sound Card
no
Monitor(s) Displays
17"
Hard Drives
zebronics
Cooling
fan
I just let my pit bull sit next to my computer, that is all the security I need...lol. Oh yeah I got kimbo slice running point body guard as well. Yep, I feel real secure....JK. Avast for me, along with hitman pro, and previx. Harware wise, I have an Untangle server (www.untangle.com).
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 UltimateIntel Core(TM)2 Quad- Q9550, 2.83GHz4GBATI Radeon HD4600
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gigabyte
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel Core(TM)2 Quad- Q9550, 2.83GHz
Motherboard
G31M-ES2L
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD4600
Sound Card
On Board:
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2223W, Acer AL1916
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050, 1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
160GB
350GB
250GB
250GB
PSU
600W
Case
Cooler Master
Keyboard
Microsoft Laser 6000
Mouse
Logitech Optical Trackman
Internet Speed
1.5MB
Other Info
I am also running a quasar gamatron flux capacitor with twin pulse tronic phasers......jk, I have no such stuff.
Now that the RTM is almost out for everyone Let's resurrect this thread.
 

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    Windows 11 21H2 Current buildAMD Ryzen 9 3950X4 * 32 GB - Corsair Vengeance 3600 MHzEVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 ULTRA GAMING (12...
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    The Beast Model A (homebrew)
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
    Motherboard
    MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE
    Memory
    4 * 32 GB - Corsair Vengeance 3600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 ULTRA GAMING (12G-P5-3955-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1220 Codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2x Eve Spectrum ES07D03 4K Gaming Monitor (Matte) | Eve Spec
    Screen Resolution
    3x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    3x Samsung 980 Pro NVMe PCIe 4 M.2 2 TB SSD (MZ-V8P2T0B/AM) } 3x Sabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 1 TB SSD
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling’s Silencer Series 1050 Watt, 80 Plus Plat
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7 XL Dark ATX Full Tower Case
    Cooling
    SteelSeries Apex Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard
    Keyboard
    SteelSeries Apex Pro
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S | MX Master 3 for business
    Internet Speed
    AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex Ftth
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + MB 3
    Browser
    Nightly (default) + Firefox (stable),Chrome, Edge
  • At a glance

    ChromeOS Flex Dev Channel (current)Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 250...16 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics 520
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell Latitude E5470
    OS
    ChromeOS Flex Dev Channel (current)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2501 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 520
    Sound Card
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 520 + RealTek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell laptop display 15"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1080
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba 128GB M.2 22300 drive
    INTEL Cherryville 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SATA III SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S (shared w. Sys 1) | Dell TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex Ftth
Eset nod32!
 

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Windows 7 32bit RTM
OS
Windows 7 32bit RTM

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)
I use avast.
I tried AVG, but it made a pop-up whenever I connected to wi-fi or used any internet app.
That was annoying.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (x86)Intel Atom 1.6 GHz1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Advent 4213
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (x86)
CPU
Intel Atom 1.6 GHz
Memory
1GB
Screen Resolution
1024x600
Hard Drives
160GB
Mouse
A cheap one made by a company called 'sumvision'
Internet Speed
Speed test says about 6mb

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 (x64), Windows XP (x86), Backtrack 3Intel Q6600 @ 3.0GHz (Lapped)2 x 2 Corsair XMS3 DDR3EVGA GeForce GTX 260 (Core 216)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 (x64), Windows XP (x86), Backtrack 3
CPU
Intel Q6600 @ 3.0GHz (Lapped)
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45C-DS3R
Memory
2 x 2 Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 260 (Core 216)
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Acer
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
Samsung 320Gb 7,200RPM
Western Digital 160Gb 7,200RPM
PSU
Corsair TX750W
Case
Coolermaster 690
Cooling
5 Scythe 3000RPM, Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 (Lapped)
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Razer Deathadder
Internet Speed
19Mbps DL / 2Mbps UL
Other Info
Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Norton 360, Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware, and SUPERAntiSpyware.
 

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W7 rtmP42GB9800 GT 1GB
OS
W7 rtm
CPU
P4
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
9800 GT 1GB
Cooling
Some Fans
Keyboard
Emachines
Mouse
G3
Internet Speed
Fast Enough
I´m testing NIS 2009 for 30 days. Too many things to configure, some that not everyone knows what is (Me :huh:) and i did not notice performance loss. I believe I am well protected anyway I will test others posted here and see what the best for my daily use.
 

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Windows 7 x86Intel Pentium 4 3.00 GHz2 GbGeForce 8600 GT
OS
Windows 7 x86
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 3.00 GHz
Memory
2 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8600 GT
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD500 500 Gb
Maxtor 80 Gb

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7600 / Windows XP Pr...Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00Ghz2X1Gb Kington DDR2 800 + 2X512MB Samsung DDR2...Asus-EN9600GT 512Mb GDDR3/256Bit
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7600 / Windows XP Pro SP3
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5K-Pro
Memory
2X1Gb Kington DDR2 800 + 2X512MB Samsung DDR2 800 (OC'D)
Graphics Card(s)
Asus-EN9600GT 512Mb GDDR3/256Bit
Sound Card
onBoard Realteck HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 961BW
Screen Resolution
1440*900
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HD403LJ (372 GB)
PSU
Codegen 550V
Keyboard
Genius Ultra Flat keyboard
Internet Speed
1mb/sec-8mb/sec (Global/Local-as my ISP says ;) )
I'm using Microsoft Security Essentials, it found on my External HDD, some virus that my Kaspersky and AVG detected.
 

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Windows 7[email protected]1GBIntel 945GM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus - W5F
OS
Windows 7
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
1GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel 945GM
I'm using McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i with Patch2, seems to do the trick nicely :)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x642x AMD FX-74 @ 3GHz4GB2x BFG 8800GTX OC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
2x AMD FX-74 @ 3GHz
Motherboard
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
2x BFG 8800GTX OC
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty
Monitor(s) Displays
HP L2045w
Hard Drives
2x Samsung Spinpoint
PSU
Enermax 1000W
Case
Armor Extreme ATX
Cooling
Air
I have been without an AV for months now. I have done some on-line scans and found no problems. However I need to get back in the habit.

Is Avast still working good for Windows 7? I have liked Avast in the past.
 

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Windows 7 Professional x64Intel Core i7 8604GB DDR3 Mushkin 1600Mhz @ 7-8-7-20MSI GTS250 1GB DDR3 Twin Frozr
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Keeps changing - (Custom)
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 860
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P
Memory
4GB DDR3 Mushkin 1600Mhz @ 7-8-7-20
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTS250 1GB DDR3 Twin Frozr
Sound Card
Onboard realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 24" P2450 + Samsung 20" 2033
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080 and 1600 X 900 (#2 system 1440 X 900)
Hard Drives
Patriot Inferno 120GB SSD + 3 WD Blue 640GB drives
PSU
Corsair 750 HX Modular
Case
Lancool PC-K62
Cooling
Cooler Master TX3 CPU cooler and 4-140mm and 1-120mm case
Keyboard
Gigabyte USB keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft wireless laser mouse 5000
Internet Speed
7 Mb down 1.5 up
Other Info
System #2: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (Freezer 7 Pro cooler) - Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H - WD 500GB Black - 9500GT (1GB) 500W OCZ modular PSU - Antec 200 case. System #3 (LapTop) Core 2 Duo T6670 - 320GB 7200RPM HD - 4GB DDR3 RAM.

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium X64Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13Ghz4GB Corsair XMSBFG Tech Nvidia 8500GT
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium X64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13Ghz
Motherboard
MSI P6N Diamond
Memory
4GB Corsair XMS
Graphics Card(s)
BFG Tech Nvidia 8500GT
Sound Card
Onboard Soundblaster X-Fi audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS 24in. widescreen
Hard Drives
Western Digital 320GB
PSU
650W
Right now I am using and tying out avast! I was using AVG Free before but though Id give avast! a go by reading the other posts. I do like the AVG interface and not so much of the avast! but avast! has good features.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional 64 bitIntel Core i7 2600K OC @ 4.00GHzCorsair Vengance 16.0GB DDR3 (1600MHz)Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7970
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 2600K OC @ 4.00GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Z77X-UD5H
Memory
Corsair Vengance 16.0GB DDR3 (1600MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7970
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG PCI Card
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC I2369VM 23 inch 1080p LED Monitors X2
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung SSD 840 EVO - Windows 7 and Software
2TB SATA Drive - Games
4TB SATA Drive - Personal Files
PSU
Corsair AX760
Case
Corsair 600T (Black with side mesh)
Cooling
120mm Exaust Fan, 2 120mm Exaust Fans (CPU),200mm Intake Fan
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K90
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60
Internet Speed
30MB Fiber Optic (Virgin Media)
Antivirus
Avast (Free)
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
AVerMedia Freeview TV Tuner Card and HD Capture Card (PCI)
PC Tools Internet Security 2010 – All-in-one Protection
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium x32bitIntel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz 316 Ghz4GBATI Radeon HD 3870
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x32bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz 316 Ghz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0TP406: Bus Clock: 1333 megahertz
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3870
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL 2009W [Monitor] (20.0"vis, s/n
Hard Drives
500GB: Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7200S [CD-ROM drive]
Case
Tower
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
HID Keyboard Device (2x)
Mouse
HID-compliant mouse (2x)
Internet Speed
Whooooooosh, Faster than a speeding bullet.
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