What Virus Protection Do You Run And Why ?? - GoFuckYourself.com

Zuzana Designs · 06-14-2008, 05:46 AM

Just reloaded windows on my work pc and want to protect it.. What do you suggest and why ??

cranki · 06-14-2008, 05:55 AM

http://www.free-av.com

frequent updates, decent features, free of charge...

VeriSexy · 06-14-2008, 06:26 AM

Avg it's free it works great

on my other pcs.. nod32

potter · 06-14-2008, 06:32 AM

OSX, or anything *nix really. :D

Klen · 06-14-2008, 06:33 AM

Only nod32....

tupakball · 06-14-2008, 06:34 AM

avast is great try it.

CDSmith · 06-14-2008, 07:11 AM

I used to run Norton and all it's extras on my old system. On this new box I now use AVG exclusively,

so far so good.

geedub · 06-14-2008, 09:45 AM

nothing

nosey · 06-14-2008, 09:53 AM

using pctools.com "PC Tools AntiVirus" and "ThreatFire" because there Free and get the job done

Scott McD · 06-14-2008, 09:54 AM

Kaspersky

Babaganoosh · 06-14-2008, 09:54 AM

nod32
Frequent updates, very easy on system resources and it's one of the top performers. The only others I would trust would be Kapersky or Bit Defender but both take up more system resources than nod32.

Emil · 06-14-2008, 09:57 AM

Avast.

It's free, take little system resources and it works great.

GrouchyAdmin · 06-14-2008, 09:59 AM

Linux. It's just easier.

Windows-wise, AVG 7 was pretty nice, and AVG 8 seems to be perfectly functional.

jakethedog · 06-14-2008, 10:01 AM

Macscan.....

The Judge · 06-14-2008, 10:09 AM

...having a Russian made anti-virus installed on your computer - priceless

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McD

Kaspersky

Spunky · 06-14-2008, 10:13 AM

Norton 360.seems to be decent

Babaganoosh · 06-14-2008, 10:15 AM

Never use Norton anything...EVER.

Shamus McFamous · 06-14-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Never use Norton anything...EVER.

Same here. Well I did once use it but no longer.

ParlourCash Karl · 06-14-2008, 10:19 AM

Nod32 Only. Relaible, Updates many times a day and never had a problem in 5 years.

Emil · 06-14-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Judge

...having a Russian made anti-virus installed on your computer - priceless

?????????????

Kaspersky seem to get a good result in pretty much every test I've seen. Do you think there's some backdoor in it or what? :P

Babaganoosh · 06-14-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamus McFamous

Same here. Well I did once use it but no longer.

We all did at one point. Most of us learned our lesson.

MediaGuy · 06-14-2008, 10:25 AM

AVG Free Edition

http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-...s-free-edition

Why? Because it's light (doesn't stall your OS while it updates) and it updates very frequently, a couple times a day sometimes.

It configures itself with the Windows OS and shields email, etc...

Because I've never gotten a virus, while many people I know who don't use it have.

I don't know why I would/should buy the paid version, but that might be because their marketing dept. is weak... but that's no reason not to use the soft lol.

Zuzana Designs · 06-14-2008, 12:44 PM

I went with AVG Thanks everyone

Bhunter · 06-14-2008, 01:11 PM

AVG Free here too.
Last software version comes with many good features, a bit too much actually now I can't receive files trought ms messenger.

brandonstills · 06-14-2008, 01:36 PM

I found it always slowed things down. Plus windows has a habit of degrading with time. I made a disk image with major apps installed and stored data on a separate partition. If I had any problems or suspected anything I would just restore the image.

DateDoc · 06-14-2008, 01:37 PM

nod32 - never had any issues and is pretty light

GrouchyAdmin · 06-14-2008, 01:38 PM

Using an operating system is so passe. I used a FreeDOS boot disk to load debug and started calling int 26 to write raw code to the start of the disk. I do this every time I reboot the computer, which is why I post in spurts. I have the complete TCP/IP Complete, but I keep forgetting about the nuances of signaling high the BCM5906 on retry, because the other Tigron3's don't require that for their PHYs.

Nishville · 06-14-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

nod32
Frequent updates, very easy on system resources and it's one of the top performers. The only others I would trust would be Kapersky or Bit Defender but both take up more system resources than nod32.

QFT.

NOD32 FTW!

pornask · 06-14-2008, 02:09 PM

AVG

been with them for 5 years and reliably took care of every threat. Simple to use, user friendly and updated frequently. Would never consider any other AV soft. I'm using paid version though.

quantum-x · 06-14-2008, 02:11 PM

I don't run one, and I don't get viruses :D

Due · 06-14-2008, 02:18 PM

I use NOD32, seems to do the job well and doesnt try and take over my entire computer

Zuzana Designs · 06-14-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantum-x

I don't run one, and I don't get viruses :D

So you're saying you don't use protection

There is so much going around

romeo22 · 06-14-2008, 02:20 PM

I use AVG works excellent for me. try it

LeRoy · 06-14-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeriSexy

Avg it's free it works great

on my other pcs.. nod32

Me too. My programmer set me up with it. He's a professor at UCI so I'll go with his advice

Scott McD · 06-14-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Judge

...having a Russian made anti-virus installed on your computer - priceless

Huh ??

Works for me. The last thread on here asking the same question, many GFY'ers used Kaspersky. Again with no problems...

woj · 06-14-2008, 02:57 PM

AVG is pretty good, and can't beat free

Bhunter · 06-14-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

So you're saying you don't use protection

There is so much going around

He's using a mac

whee · 06-14-2008, 05:58 PM

We run NOD32

MediaGuy · 06-14-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

So you're saying you don't use protection

There is so much going around

Probably thought you meant Trojans...

kitti2x · 06-14-2008, 06:32 PM

I use AVIRA AntiVir, also free and frequent updates

~Ray · 06-14-2008, 06:49 PM

norton protection center

qxm · 06-14-2008, 06:55 PM

Using PC tools AV (doesn't use many resources and works fine) ... threatfire and for firewall Comodo......

Yngwie · 06-14-2008, 06:59 PM

I use Avast. Updates frequently and has kept my pc safe from shit for a long time now.

Zuzana Designs · 06-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MediaGuy

Probably thought you meant Trojans...

LOLZ we all need protection for some things

Spunky · 06-14-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Never use Norton anything...EVER.

I did stop using it after my old machine was bogged.they have improved as I find no problems at all and the system runs fine.Norton 360 version too is even faster

peedy · 06-14-2008, 08:26 PM

Mac OS X

baddog · 06-14-2008, 08:28 PM

Trojans FTW

MediaGuy · 06-14-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

LOLZ we all need protection for some things

Judgin by your avatar you need a heck uv a lot uv protection... woof!

The Judge · 06-14-2008, 10:16 PM

i have no doubt it works, the question is what else it does

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McD

Huh ??

Works for me. The last thread on here asking the same question, many GFY'ers used Kaspersky. Again with no problems...

The Judge · 06-14-2008, 10:17 PM

AVG free is ending June 25, you'll have to pay after that

06-14-2008, 05:46 AM	#1
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06-14-2008, 06:26 AM	#3
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06-14-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
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06-14-2008, 05:55 AM	#2
cranki Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Café del Mar Posts: 5,162	http://www.free-av.com frequent updates, decent features, free of charge...

06-14-2008, 06:33 AM	#5
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Only nod32....

06-14-2008, 06:34 AM	#6
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06-14-2008, 09:53 AM	#9
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Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	nod32 Frequent updates, very easy on system resources and it's one of the top performers. The only others I would trust would be Kapersky or Bit Defender but both take up more system resources than nod32. __________________ I like pie.

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06-14-2008, 09:59 AM	#13
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	Linux. It's just easier. Windows-wise, AVG 7 was pretty nice, and AVG 8 seems to be perfectly functional. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

06-14-2008, 10:01 AM	#14
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06-14-2008, 10:15 AM	#17
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06-14-2008, 10:19 AM	#19
ParlourCash Karl Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 438	Nod32 Only. Relaible, Updates many times a day and never had a problem in 5 years. __________________ www.ParlourCash.com

06-14-2008, 10:25 AM	#22
MediaGuy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Montrealquebecanada Posts: 5,500	AVG Free Edition http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-...s-free-edition Why? Because it's light (doesn't stall your OS while it updates) and it updates very frequently, a couple times a day sometimes. It configures itself with the Windows OS and shields email, etc... Because I've never gotten a virus, while many people I know who don't use it have. I don't know why I would/should buy the paid version, but that might be because their marketing dept. is weak... but that's no reason not to use the soft lol. __________________ YOU Are Industry News! Press Releases: pr[at]payoutmag.com Facebook: Payout Magazine! Facebook: MIKEB! ICQ: 248843947 Skype: Mediaguy1

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06-14-2008, 01:11 PM	#24
Bhunter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,119	AVG Free here too. Last software version comes with many good features, a bit too much actually now I can't receive files trought ms messenger.

06-14-2008, 01:36 PM	#25
brandonstills Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,964	I found it always slowed things down. Plus windows has a habit of degrading with time. I made a disk image with major apps installed and stored data on a separate partition. If I had any problems or suspected anything I would just restore the image. __________________ Brandon Stills Industry and programming veteran [email protected] \| skype: brandonstills \| ICQ #495-171-318

06-14-2008, 01:37 PM	#26
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	nod32 - never had any issues and is pretty light __________________

06-14-2008, 01:38 PM	#27
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	Using an operating system is so passe. I used a FreeDOS boot disk to load debug and started calling int 26 to write raw code to the start of the disk. I do this every time I reboot the computer, which is why I post in spurts. I have the complete TCP/IP Complete, but I keep forgetting about the nuances of signaling high the BCM5906 on retry, because the other Tigron3's don't require that for their PHYs. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

06-14-2008, 02:09 PM	#29
pornask So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 253-233-241 Posts: 6,518	AVG been with them for 5 years and reliably took care of every threat. Simple to use, user friendly and updated frequently. Would never consider any other AV soft. I'm using paid version though.

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06-14-2008, 02:18 PM	#31
Due Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,620	I use NOD32, seems to do the job well and doesnt try and take over my entire computer __________________ I buy plugs Skype: Due_Global /Due

06-14-2008, 02:20 PM	#33
romeo22 你自己去他媽的 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 23,347	I use AVG works excellent for me. try it

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06-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#40
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06-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#41
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06-14-2008, 06:55 PM	#42
qxm Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NoHo Posts: 5,970	Using PC tools AV (doesn't use many resources and works fine) ... threatfire and for firewall Comodo...... __________________ ICQ: 266990876

06-14-2008, 06:59 PM	#43
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	I use Avast. Updates frequently and has kept my pc safe from shit for a long time now. __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

06-14-2008, 08:26 PM	#46
peedy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 866	Mac OS X

06-14-2008, 08:28 PM	#47
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Trojans FTW