looking for a good anti-virus program

[RejZoR]

This software is merciless

It seems Americans are more likely to hack you than Russians...

 

[P4-630]

We are using Windows Defender + Comodo Firewall Free + Malwarebytes Free for years, never had a problem sofar.

 

[Shou Miko]

We are using Windows Defender + Comodo Firewall Free + Malwarebytes Free for years, never had a problem sofar.

This requires a little from the user with common sense too, that's why Kaspersky is better for normal ppl to protect them online in their googling world.

 

[Killerdroid]

This software is merciless

Please explain.

Hi I previously used AVG I moved to and bought Avast Premier with no regrets, I also use Malwarebytes (bought) and Superantispyware.

I recall a user on another forum some time back who swore by AVG free. I suggested he scan his PC with Malwarebytes and a trial firewall / AV proggy.
It was riddled with viruses and malware. He shrieked and quickly bought some proper software.

It seems Americans are more likely to hack you than Russians...

I'd thank your post but I'd have to register as a Russian agent soon after

 

[Nabarun]

Comodo is not bad from the concept side of things. The idea behind their system is brilliant. Too bad it was then "visualized" into an actual program by a baboon, their forums are overcrowded by the most hardcore fanboys I've ever seen, criticizing them will get you banned instantly (almost anyone I ask says they got banned there for simply questioning something), they don't ever fix their s**t unless someone of fanboys somehow picks it up and pushes the thing forward with the devs, they endlessly promise things and never realize them. Their Valkyrie analysis system for example in CCAV, they still keep on promising how it'll "get better" just now and that "just now" never happened even after 1 year and a half. They could be the best solution in the world if they got their heads out of their rears, but they stubbornly refuse to do so. Go figure. It's alright if you don't mind declaring what's clean and what's malicious yourself, because their auto system is garbage (yes, Valkyrie as well, because it's slow and often classifies things wrong). And if you'll ever have problems or some wish, good luck fixing that. I wouldn't even bother because they are more concerned over the format of bug report than by the bug itself...

Well, nothing is perfect. Having used almost all the top shit for years, I can assure you comodo is the best I have experienced. Sure, there are false positives every now and then, but that's because of the heuristics scan and signature of certain "packers" often used by both hackers as well as legit guys. I just white-list certain folders and see no further hiccups. Same with the HIPS. Comodo has all the tools anyone needs. It just needs to be tweaked by the user to suit his/her needs.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

I love Eset NOD32.

 

[Aenra]

...used to use kapersky......Now 100% BitDefender

BitDefender Internet Security is fantastic

Am leaning towards it myself; but a question:
Have you ever (recently mind) used Karspersky or Norton? As in to compare?

Got K. suite (not just AV) installed on my dad's rig and i'm not that impressed with it, it has some limitations. A lot less modular than Norton, too many different functions all bundled up, forcing you to leave them all 'on'.
Also rig to rig, noticeable scanning time differences. Again Norton comes ahead.

It's why i'm after someone that has had them all so as to compare

edit: In case anyone's wondering "why switch then?", well 'cause Norton's really going downhill.

Spoiler

- It's really really strict now, blocks a lot of stuff it didn't use to before, stuff i know is O.K. and have been using for years. Now obviously, you can exclude what you want manually, but that's a bullshit approach. What am i gonna do? Yes, i know it's stricter, but if it's something new, something i haven't used before, do i allow it? Obviously no, not without the proper knowledge. Only that's why i got me a NIS suite, 'cause i lack it in the first place

- Am getting a lot of crashes, like a lot. Not just with the rig in my specs, happens with the others as well. Crashes all of its own, crashes if i open it before the 3-5 minutes it takes to load fully (like say try and open it manually the second Win10 has booted, guaranteed crash).

- More and more often, am getting update failures. They tell you it's the system time, but it's not that. Only restarting and re-re-updating sorts it.

 

[RejZoR]

Well, nothing is perfect. Having used almost all the top shit for years, I can assure you comodo is the best I have experienced. Sure, there are false positives every now and then, but that's because of the heuristics scan and signature of certain "packers" often used by both hackers as well as legit guys. I just white-list certain folders and see no further hiccups. Same with the HIPS. Comodo has all the tools anyone needs. It just needs to be tweaked by the user to suit his/her needs.

I've been fiddling with Comodo since the v1.0 BETA from years back. And I can assure you, it's FAR from even really good. It would be if they pulled their heads out of their own rears. But they are not close to that either so there's that...

 

[Nabarun]

I've been fiddling with Comodo since the v1.0 BETA from years back. And I can assure you, it's FAR from even really good. It would be if they pulled their heads out of their own rears. But they are not close to that either so there's that...

Well, it works fine for me. I have never had a SINGLE malware-related issue since I started using it. It had almost zero impact on gaming even on my old pc with a c2d and 2gb ram. I'm not a "fanboy", but I do plan to continue using it until I have a valid reason not to. I am talking about the "software", and not their forums, which I do not feel the need to visit even rarely.

 

[RejZoR]

Well, it'll be fine until you'll have to visit it. Then I wish you good luck.

 

[Jetster]

Ive used Kasperski and Malwarebytes for years. Nether one have found anything in the last 4 years so I guess I'm immune or I just don't come across any

 

[Nabarun]

Well, it'll be fine until you'll have to visit it. Then I wish you good luck.

I haven't had the need to, in more than a decade. That's not to say I haven't visited it. I just didn't "need" to. When I did visit, it was not awful. And even if it was, I would still continue to use the software which IS awesome. May I ask what it is you feel so wrong about it? Because if I am missing something then it will be good to know what it is. Please tell me man! It's killing me.

 

[RejZoR]

Banned 3 times because I always seem to ask and question wrong things. Been asking for certain feature that many people requested and it still hasn't been implemented. They keep on whining over wish and bug report formats instead of being concerned by the content of the report. Endless promises about things that never happen. I could go on, but I can't be bothered...

 

[cdawall]

I haven't used an antivirus in years and guess how many virus's I have gotten? 0 and no that isn't an ignorance is bliss thing I have run the online scanners I have through work a couple of times just out of curiosity.

Best antivirus on the planet? YOU. Don't go to shady porn sites. Problem solved.

 

[Nabarun]

Well, I'm sorry to hear about your experience in their forums. But I still don't see what's your problem with the software. Does it not do what it is supposed to do? If yes, then do tell us what it is.

 

[cdawall]

Does it do anything?

 

[dorsetknob]

Does it do anything?

for
inexperienced
UN-informed
Casual
Stupid
Ignorant

Chose all or any or add to any of the Above
and its far better than no Anti-virus software ( my Opinion)

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Kaspersky all the way. Been using them since 2005 when Norton Customer Support refused to activate a freshly bought activation key from a well known brick and mortar here in the UK. Couldnt get a refund either as I had opened the box.

Kaspersky keys can occasionally be found for less than or around half of the RRP on amazon as well. Occasionally they also have it going at them prices for deal of the day and thats when i buy a few for friends and family as well as keeping a key or two for myself and dad to share.

 

[cdawall]

for
inexperienced
UN-informed
Casual
Stupid
Ignorant

Chose all or any or add to any of the Above
and its far better than no Anti-virus software ( my Opinion)

Issue is that it wont fix any of those, those people will still get a virus.

 

[RejZoR]

Well, I'm sorry to hear about your experience in their forums. But I still don't see what's your problem with the software. Does it not do what it is supposed to do? If yes, then do tell us what it is.

It's a too complex topic to discuss with a person who doesn't know and understand things in depth. And doesn't know how Comodo operates.

 

[Red_Machine]

I'm using the new Norton AntiVirus. Symantec went back to offering just a standalone AV as opposed to bundling it with a firewall and a bunch of other crap I didn't want. The subscription is cheap and I'm very happy with it so far. The false positives are annoying, but infrequent and easily rectified.

 

[Nabarun]

It's a too complex topic to discuss with a person who doesn't know and understand things in depth. And doesn't know how Comodo operates.

THAT was the reply I was waiting for. You don't know the first fucking thing about me and you assume that I am an ignorant, uneducated, 10yo idiot. Says everything about YOUR "in-depth" knowledge about anything and why you probably got banned 3 times in that forum. I'm done with you.

And the "pro"s here who think security is for idiots, you are making me like this forum less now. I had high regard for this place, but this outrageous bullshit is just too much to take. All these self-proclaimed Snowdens... I feel like blowing my brains out. Oh! I don't have any, right?

This is my last post in this thread.

 

[jboydgolfer]

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[OneCool]

I haven't used an antivirus in years and guess how many virus's I have gotten? 0 and no that isn't an ignorance is bliss thing I have run the online scanners I have through work a couple of times just out of curiosity.

Best antivirus on the planet? YOU. Don't go to shady porn sites. Problem solved.

^^^ this. I'm the same. Haven't used one in many many years. Now with that said when I build a PC for others I recommend whatever the best free one is at the time.

 

[NTM2003]

I see no one said anything about mcafee, are they that bad? I don't care about the prices.