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1 edit | What is the best.................
What's the pure virus scanner for a new Window 7 Pro OS and why? |
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siljaline
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Bon Scott
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My question still stands. |
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ashrc4
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said by Bon Scott  :What's the best stand alone virus scanner for a new Window 7 Pro OS and why? By stand alone you mean the only security product used or just a scanner only product.
If it's "only product" used you would choose a "suite" that included hips , firewall (win 7 is sufficiant) , sanbox enviroment , on access scanner , good detection rates not just for virus but also for spyware etc.
Kaspersky springs to mind for a worthy mention for this "suite" critera.
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Bon Scott
join:2009-09-12 | I mean pure virus scanner. No other things like firewalls and such. Not a suite.....just a pure virus scanner. |
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| said by Bon Scott :I mean pure virus scanner. No other things like firewalls and such. Not a suite.....just a pure virus scanner. avast! pure and simple |
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said by Bon Scott :I mean pure virus scanner. No other things like firewalls and such. Not a suite.....just a pure virus scanner. Yep,
Avast, Avira, (free versions or pay) or what I use... Kaspersky, or NOD32... Symantec's 2010 product.. all good stuff there..
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The only conceivable reply Sil!  |
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said by Bon Scott :I saw the poll. My question still stands. I'm confused. Why doesn't the poll provide your answer?
There is no 100% kill virus scanner. Which means your question ask for a subjective answer.
The poll provides a widely sampled, subjective answer.
Therefore, the poll IS the best response. |
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said by HA Nut :said by Bon Scott :I saw the poll. My question still stands. I'm confused. Why doesn't the poll provide your answer? There is no 100% kill virus scanner. Which means your question ask for a subjective answer. The poll provides a widely sampled, subjective answer. Therefore, the poll IS the best response. I agree...it seems these threads come up way too often.
And the replies are ALWAYS the same: Avast for me! Avira here! Nod32 is the best! Another for Avast!
........and on and on and on and on.
Sorry, but it's almost like a broken record after a while.
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Not to be unhelpful, but a search of the security threads will turn up a lot of recommendations, and as others have pointed out, the AV poll is the best place to start. It has links to the various software manufacturers where you can check which one offers the product you need for your specific circumstances.
Just as a matter of record, the most frequently recommended AV's here currently are (in no particular order):
Avast
Avira
NOD32
NAV 2010
Kaspersky
Microsoft Security Essentials
AVG
There is no "best" one. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. Another factor is what plays well with the software you have on your system; the only way to determine the "best" AV for you is by trial-and-error. We can only tell you what works best for us on our particular set-up. The "best" approach is a layered one using security products that complement each other, and the use of commonsense when surfing and downloading.
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A search here would have turned up numerous topics on the very same/similar subject.
»Anti Virus Program? Tried Avast-Looking For Better Program
»AVG Free vs Avast Free. Narrowing Down Best Anti Virus
»Best Free Anti-Virus Program Is...
»What is the right AV program for me?
»Best Anti-virus for a Limited Account
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said by Smokey Bear :The only conceivable reply Sil! Thanks, Smokey Bear
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I have Win 7 Pro and use Avast....I've been using it for about 1 1/2 years and have never had a virus. Uses very little resources also.
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Bon Scott
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OK. Please disregard the question then. I have done a web search from reputable anti-virus testing entities. They have provided guidance.
I was curious as to forum members "real world" experiences.
I'll try another security forum. |
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siljaline
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1 edit | La Luna 's post reflects real-world experiences of our members
»Re: What is the best.................
The »AntiVirus Poll 2009 is based on day-to-day experiences of DSLR Members. |
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Thug21
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3 edits | I always use Avira on every PC, but they have some reported issues with Windows 7 and chkdsk that they are trying to fix at the moment.
So for now, I'm using a free F-Secure license that I got from a promotion. It seems to be alright too.
They both have good detection via published tests. Although I must say I don't get to test it much, I've never run into an infection.
I also use a standard account and UAC on high settings.
I'll probably put Avira back shortly, though. |
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said by Bon Scott :OK. Please disregard the question then. I have done a web search from reputable anti-virus testing entities. They have provided guidance. I was curious as to forum members "real world" experiences. I'll try another security forum. Checking other security forums is always a good idea although the responses here from here are pretty good. I will say that if you were put off since people tended to to not want to go through all their personal answers again beyond the poll, I am really sorry. Sometimes, this Forum can seem most inhospitable to people.
Personally, I use Avast, the free form. I have done so for quite some time and find it plays well with the other programs on my system. I have tried others that didn't and that is the biggest thing one needs to know. Something could be great for my system and lousy for yours. It's kind of a trial and error process in many cases. Avast for me has been great; simple and will be getting even better with the new version that should be out soon wihich is supposed to be better and I think, lighter.
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said by Bon Scott :OK. Please disregard the question then. I have done a web search from reputable anti-virus testing entities. They have provided guidance. Thanks for not posting the guidance.
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