Which Anti-Virus do you use?

[greatalok]

Which anti-virus do you think is most optimal for XP?

Also your opinions on the free ones available..

[Newbie]

I use the bundled Norton on my computers.

On our servers we use f-prot, along with a number of other systems which can spot attacks based on signatures.

[discobay]

I use AVG. It's free and safe (so far).

[Max]

Personally, Norton....does its job pretty well if not too well..

Heard comments from other users about it being a memory hog...what are your thoughts?

[greatalok]

Originally Posted by Max

Personally, Norton....does its job pretty well if not too well..

Heard comments from other users about it being a memory hog...what are your thoughts?

I have been using AVG ever since my subscription ended for Norton..
AVG works good so far, and its free.

I also use a tool called PrevX (www.prevx.com) , which is an excellent piece of software which prevents anything to install on your computer without your knowledge which includes worms, viruses, spyware, adware etc..

[walker]

Originally Posted by greatalok

I have been using AVG ever since my subscription ended for Norton..
AVG works good so far, and its free.

I also use a tool called PrevX (www.prevx.com) , which is an excellent piece of software which prevents anything to install on your computer without your knowledge which includes worms, viruses, spyware, adware etc..

Hey Alok
I am using Quick Heal
BTW can you give the link for downloading AVG
PP aka walker

[greatalok]

Originally Posted by walker

Hey Alok
I am using Quick Heal
BTW can you give the link for downloading AVG
PP aka walker

you can download it from here http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
you will need to register via email before installation.

[JeremyWilliams]

Hi Guys,

Been looking for some AV to replace Norton AV 2003 which has just expired - happy to pay for quality products

Read all the reviews on Download and ZDnet - all seem to have critical failings.

Decided to install Zonealarm AV - seemed to install and run smoothly.

Of courses I wouldnt know if a virus/trojan/etc managed to slip past and install itself

Anyone had any grief or glowing successes with it ?

Jeremy

[Valencia1]

I've just installed Yahoo anti-spyware (trial version for Firefox) today. It's spotted 8 problems which my Spybot couldn't detect, 3 are dangerous, including Trojan, another one which I can't remember but my husband called it thief, and adwares. No wonder my browser couldn't reach every site I wanted to log on to on the first try, because the spy was tracking down where I go.

However, when I wanted to download the Yahoo updates there was an error message meaning error in confirmation and the installation was aborted. Then I wanted to update my spybot and I noted errors in some entries. The two softwares clash. What can I do? I can't go without either. One is not enough. If I add AVG or Panda then all three/four of them will have a party, or play mahjong.

Btw, does anyone know anything about Ms DirectInput? KIA has explained it to me, but how can I get rid of it? If Panda requires me to get rid of others there is a threat of one is not enough. My hubby is afraid of the really powerful ones.

[Hans]

I wouldd remove the Yahoo software for sure and rely on spybot for the antispyware.