Anti-Virus and Security Software

Goliath666 · 18-03-2008, 05:19 PM

i just bought a new laptop yesterday and i wanna install security software before doing anythign with it. I have the mcaffee software through comcast and i have the whole Security Suite from mcaffee as well. So is that a good way to secure the laptop or would it be best if i was to say get the new NOD32 software that im hearding some people rave about?? or any other anti virus software out there that you guys could possibly recommend.

sabashuali · 18-03-2008, 07:43 PM

Best antivirius software in the world is free!

But seriously - no security packages are 100% secure and it is very important to remmeber this point!!!

Most programs work and behave very similarlly. Some are more intuitive and some take a bit more getting used to. Some tend to 'eat' more resources while keeping your PC relatively safe. I used both the mentioned and can say nothing wrong about them. The only thing I would comment is that I started my computing adventure with a Dell PC pre-loaded with Norton. As soon as the free year's subscription finished and my warranty with Dell ended I removed that cancer and installed AVG free addition.

It is a must these days to have A security package for you PC. What is best is a bit like - what colour you prefer.....
Both products you mention are well respected products with proven track record. Are their worth the buck? If you are a good, responcible user, these will do just fine and will serve you well. If you are going to test their ability by downloading doddgy stuff - well.... expect to be stung whatever you are using.

I used, and use AVG free edition for the last 5 years or so and cannot see any reason to switch.

Make sure you get updates daily and stay away from illigal s**t. Also, be a good idea to get some firewall solution.....

yorkkev28 · 18-03-2008, 07:51 PM

I used AVG free edition on my last machine and yeah it worked ok for what it was. Im now using Bitdefender cause it were cheap and it got good reviews.

gazaway · 18-03-2008, 08:07 PM

I use Avast home edition. It is updated pretty much daily. I have had absolutely no problems with it. And the home dition is free while the commercial version isn't. It's a very nice anti-virus.

Ghostman 1 · 20-03-2008, 01:32 PM

AVG free version, and Comodo firewall..

DaRuSsIaMaN · 23-03-2008, 06:54 PM

McAffee security suite scored "very poor" according to this testing site. You can find it in the second table if you scroll down.

I like Online Armor firewall. Comodo 3 got rather annoying for me.

detailer · 04-05-2008, 12:03 AM

avg free 8.0 is the best bang for no bucks-irun it side by side with kaspersky 7.0 which cost 70.00 but was FREE after rebates from staples and mnfg-they play nicely together and there is now a free version of kaspersky available for download-worst could happen is goin' nuts trying to decide

Ghostman 1 · 04-05-2008, 04:08 PM

Where is this free version of Kaspersky @

detailer · 04-05-2008, 04:31 PM

just type in kaspersky free (google search) or any search engine-you will also see a forum site-might want to check that out to get a feel for the software-i haven't tried the free version' but i love registerd copy-can be a little confusing at first, but has great support and access to a site called "personal chest" give it a shot and get back to me on how it went-best regards chuck (detailer)

Ghostman 1 · 05-05-2008, 02:00 PM

Most of those are trial bases, or for 1 year ,but the web site is in china..

18-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Goliath666 Big Geek Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 161 My Mood: Worried Status: Offline My Computer	Anti-Virus and Security Software i just bought a new laptop yesterday and i wanna install security software before doing anythign with it. I have the mcaffee software through comcast and i have the whole Security Suite from mcaffee as well. So is that a good way to secure the laptop or would it be best if i was to say get the new NOD32 software that im hearding some people rave about?? or any other anti virus software out there that you guys could possibly recommend. __________________ new rigg complete

18-03-2008, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
sabashuali Ani Ma'amin Join Date: May 2005 Age: 41 Male Posts: 1,458 Times Helpful: 72 My Mood: Grumpy Status: Offline My Computer	Best antivirius software in the world is free! But seriously - no security packages are 100% secure and it is very important to remmeber this point!!! Most programs work and behave very similarlly. Some are more intuitive and some take a bit more getting used to. Some tend to 'eat' more resources while keeping your PC relatively safe. I used both the mentioned and can say nothing wrong about them. The only thing I would comment is that I started my computing adventure with a Dell PC pre-loaded with Norton. As soon as the free year's subscription finished and my warranty with Dell ended I removed that cancer and installed AVG free addition. It is a *must* these days to have A security package for you PC. What is best is a bit like - what colour you prefer..... Both products you mention are well respected products with proven track record. Are their worth the buck? If you are a good, responcible user, these will do just fine and will serve you well. If you are going to test their ability by downloading doddgy stuff - well.... expect to be stung whatever you are using. I used, and use AVG free edition for the last 5 years or so and cannot see any reason to switch. Make sure you get updates daily and stay away from illigal st. Also, be a good idea to get some firewall solution..... __________________ This is not a PC friendly user!!! "...when you find someone you really love, all the rest is just... other stuff." - Leanne Anika Battersby Help with digital video?** Help My Mini City to grow Hit or Miss

18-03-2008, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
yorkkev28 HWF Minion Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 30 Male Posts: 414 Times Helpful: 9 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	I used AVG free edition on my last machine and yeah it worked ok for what it was. Im now using Bitdefender cause it were cheap and it got good reviews. __________________ Your Porn Star Name Is... Meat Grinder

23-03-2008, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 754 Times Helpful: 12 Status: Offline My Computer	McAffee security suite scored "very poor" according to this testing site. You can find it in the second table if you scroll down. I like Online Armor firewall. Comodo 3 got rather annoying for me. __________________ Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions... "So, got any kids?" - Stephen Colbert My computer is not much to brag about, but I shall do so anyway. AMD 1800+ Athlon XP..............SoundBlaster PCI 512 ASUS A7N8X..........................WD 80GB ATI Radeon 8500....................WinXP Pro

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detailer Geek Trainee Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 My Mood: Confused Status: Offline	avg free 8.0 is the best bang for no bucks-irun it side by side with kaspersky 7.0 which cost 70.00 but was FREE after rebates from staples and mnfg-they play nicely together and there is now a free version of kaspersky available for download-worst could happen is goin' nuts trying to decide

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04-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
detailer Geek Trainee Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 My Mood: Confused Status: Offline	just type in kaspersky free (google search) or any search engine-you will also see a forum site-might want to check that out to get a feel for the software-i haven't tried the free version' but i love registerd copy-can be a little confusing at first, but has great support and access to a site called "personal chest" give it a shot and get back to me on how it went-best regards chuck (detailer)

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Ghostman 1 Ultra Geek Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 736 Times Helpful: 34 My Mood: Mellow Status: Offline	Most of those are trial bases, or for 1 year ,but the web site is in china..

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