What AntiVirus Do You Use?

AVG Free is what does it for me

I use a PC (Vista) and have McAfee Total Protection. I havent had any viruses since I put it on. It is a very good AV, but, like with anything else, it has bugs. Hey, nothing is perfect.

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OS 10 5 For PC: Antivir XP, Spyware Doctor, Spybot, Spyware Blaster, System Safe Gold to preserve integrity of system files Zone Alarm free with Spy Blocker., XP Anti Spy..
Spyware Doctor makes Windows Defender unnecessary.
Also use the Software Patch, Secunia and File Hippo to prevent exploits on unpatched software.
EZ Cleaner, NSW 2002, Norton Clean Sweep round out the routine.
Many years ago Chris advised adding the number 10000 to our email contacts to prevent trojans. It seems to work.
My PC is a 2002 Compaq with an AMD processor running XPSP2

NOD32 from ESET, run Ad-Aware and Spybot regularly, backup is to an external hard drive + Mozy. And yes, I’m paranoid!

AVG Free has kept me safe for a long while. I used to use Avast, but it really slowed down my entire system when I did.

I use Avira.

http://www.free-av.com/

It’s scored well on most major competitions and it’s free.

It was has 1 annoying popup ad a day, asking you if you would like to buy the suite.

Other than that it’s great, it’s quickly updated and doesn’t carry much memory load.

“So… what do you use? Are your files and data well-protected? Do you back them up regularly?”

Don’t use any anti-virus software. I paid for and used ClamXAV for 2 years, but it never found a single virus on my Mac, so I dumped it.

I use both Time Machine and SuperDuper! to provide 2 different kinds of file protection. Time Machine protects me against stupid deletion mistakes and SuperDuper! against disk failure.

“So… what do you use? Are your files and data well-protected? Do you back them up regularly?”

Don’t use any anti-virus software. I paid for and used ClamXAV for 2 years, but it never found a single virus on my Mac, so I dumped it.

I use both Time Machine and SuperDuper! to provide 2 different kinds of file protection. Time Machine protects me against stupid deletion mistakes and SuperDuper! against disk failure.

I can’t believe no one has mentioned Trend. Trend’s PC-Cillin for the home and Trend Server Protect / OfficeScan for the office. It’s a great package, catches EVERYTHING and is updated more often than I change my socks.

Norton Internet Securty 2009 its way faster then the old verson.
And I use Norton 360 on The other computers in my house

I use Norton 2009 And Norton 360
Works good on my pcs

I use ViRobot Desktop at work, and nothing at home, since my computer runs linux.

I’m using AVG at work and home

I’m using Bitdefender 2009 Total Security.
Wich I think is pretty good

Cya guys

F-Prot Corporate on Business PC’s, and AVG 8 Free on home computers has been working well for me and not breaking the bank.

I use Trend Micro PC-cillin on my desktop, and Avast on my two laptops. I tried AVG on my Vista Laptop but while I loved 7.5, 8.0 was an annoyance and a major drain so I went to Avast since I liked it on my XP Pro. But this is just the “antivirus” list. I use Webroot Spyspweeper on the dt, along with A2 Free and MalwareBytes. Spyware Terminator, SuperAntispyware, Spyware Doctor, A2 (Paid Version), are used in various combinations of 2 or 3 to layer my laptops’ protection.

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Avira AntiVir Personal it’s free and I don’t have virus’s (knock on wood) of course I know what I am clicking also, if there is another free one that is better post the link.

I use Avira AntiVir Personal, it’s free and I don’t have virus’s of course I do know what I am clicking on.

Avast & Ghost backs up my C: drive a couple of times a week.

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AVG is the one to use. On my other laptop I have Norton

Ive used BitDefender for the last 2 yrs on my XP and Vista machines.
Ive used Avast before that and I was happy with it.

I used AntiVir since 1996 (Free) which which detected 2 dangerous viruses in folders on a CD that Nortons missed on my Son’s PC

Last couple of years - Avira (paid). Avira is the new AntiVir.
http://www.free-av.com/

Also Spyware Doctor (without the anti virus portion) and,
latest Zone Alarm.

I tried AVG once, but found it takes over complete system and when I deleted AVG I had to edit remnants out from various parts of my PC. No Joy.

Have not had any trouble with viruses since 1992 with a 286 & Windows 3.0 after picking up 3 viruses on a floppy disc from a TAFE College in Gympie, Qld.au

I use AVG on all my PC’s and Laptops which total 13 in all.

Mac OS X - ’nuff said.

Well I don’t really use Anti Virus because I use a mac and windows on this mac is like a 500Mhz machine so no use in using it. But I should get anti virus for my self because I make lots of them for fun and than use them as pranks for my mac friends:D like this one here http://gecko.mrgeckosmedia.com/BlackOut.zip
I am going to make a better virus latter on to just scar people.

Under Windows (more often than not) I use Avast! Free Home Edition. What I value more than my antivirus is the fact that I don’t download questionable things from websites. I have yet to get a virus.

I also run under Ubuntu, though I don’t run antivirus there.

Call me insane but I actually run Windows Server 2008 without AV. I know its prudent to do so but the amount of websites and applications I use are limited and have all been checked before they were installed on my PC. I do however preload AVG Free onto all the machines I build and I suggest that if you surf a lot then AV is needed

I gave up on using Anti-virus software… I just use common sense these days. No email attachments, no scripts, no browsing “questionable” websites… I think that common sense can save you a lot of trouble in the long run, and can save you a few extra bucks with not having to worry about keeping subscriptions up.

OS factors in a lot also. ;p

I use AVG, i only use it because i am to cheap to purchase one. :)

I was originally using AVG Free 8.0. Recently, I realized that I didn’t really need the anti-spyware portion of the program since I have two other anti-spyware tools that do the job nicely. So I switched over to Avast to protect my Windows machines. Works well, plus I know when the database is updated.

On my pc i use Norton Antivirus and for backup i use AVG free. So no viruses =]

What antivirus do i use? Well, the only one i can think of that’s even worth installing on your computer is “Avast!” antivirus. There are three reasons why i have this installed.

1. This antivirus is free which saves you money and time, and trust me the free version of this software is just as good as the pro version…so i wouldn’t get it.
2. The antivirus program does not take much CPU use room your computer and it is always running in the background without taking your CPU usages away from you, which is good for any PC to have
3. The program scans very efficiently and very thoroughly, meaning that hardly any viruses get in and penetrate your computer, which is always a plus. It also automatically updates your computer everyday that way you have the latest virus definitions everyday.

So as you can see, i like avast for there excellent service and simplicity to antivirus software becuase it gets the job done and works the best for me.

So have you any of you out on the Pirillo community have any thoughts on avast as well? if so, let me know :)

I think the best anti-virus is my “brain”.. yea thats right… manual removal of all virus’. on and Mac OS X? come on now don’t make us laugh.

AVG is good

I use zonealarm antivirus is finds every virus i ever got and removed them

ES/ET NOD32.

It works great, updates automatically, cleaned up all the problems I had and was recommended by that Tech Guy formally of TechTV.

AVG all the way. I don’t have the time nor knowledge to mess with those details. Have been with them for 3+ years. They update me daily without a hitch.

I use to have antivirus, but I don’t install anti-virus anymore.
I know what I download and where it comes from. I don’t do keygen/warez/torrents and only have a small number of apps on my machine.
I do however run a virus scan from a ‘rescue cd’ every couple of weeks - just for piece of mind.
But in over 10 years (mostly with AV) I’ve never been infected.
In fact the only viruses (or should that be virii?) that have been on my PC have been sent as email attachments - and it was pretty obvious to me that they were suspicious files.

I use Avast Antivirus, the free version. It’s worked just fine for me and hasn’t let anything through yet! I love it and recommend it to anyone who can’t decide which one to use!

use clamxav on mac, avg free on my pc and nod32 on my old comp

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I haven’t had one problem since loading XP AntiVirus 2009.