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Poll: What anti-virus software you got running?

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief April 11, 2008 · 1 min read

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Anybody here still remembers that ThunderByte antivirus from late 90s? It was one of the most powerful of the batch back then because it had heuristic features that can identify and cure even unknown viruses. Our poll for the week is to survey which anti-virus programs people are using nowadays.

On top of my head, I can easily point to AVG, Avast, Nod32, Kaspersky, F-Secure. And then, the more popular commercial ones like Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin and Sophos.

So which one of these you got installed and running on your PC. Please go ahead to the Polls section to submit your feedback.

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102 Comments

DRtimmy · 15 years ago

We provide access to the best and most diverse security software program, proving that security programs DONâ€™T need to be expensive. SKY Security is easy-to-use, effective and a great way to protect your PC from the harmful viruses and spyware that can destroy your system.

tokmol · 16 years ago

using mcafee virusscan enterprise 8.7i patch3.

mr. bogus · 16 years ago

nod32!!!!

David · 16 years ago

I am using Kaspersky before, pity , it take up too much system resources. I found the other good AntiVirus product names : Kingsoft Internet Security . Download is here: http://www.ksoffice.net/products/kingsoft-internet-security-9.htm

Fast , and I found the functions in the Antispyware , except Scan Virus , it has PC Optimization , I like it very much .

Juancho · 18 years ago

Kaspersky! hands down

Adrian · 18 years ago

no anti-virus because i’m using mac :)

fxforprofit · 18 years ago

Kaspersky. Never had a problem and very easy to use.

vaughn · 18 years ago

my only problem with eset smart security (nod32) is that my browsing really slows down everytime i’m downloading something. prolly have to do with their firewall. this doesnt happen when i’m using symantec/norton or bit defender

joelmreyes · 18 years ago

NOD32 here :P

Dean · 18 years ago

I’ve got Avira AntiVir. Better than AVG, in my opinion. c:

Carl · 18 years ago

I’m loving Avast Home edition as it allows me to customize the installation by stopping modules and setting rules.

galwin · 18 years ago

I agree with minor, format the HD.

Joel · 18 years ago

nod32 user here, simple, non-obtrusive, effective…

Luis Cruz · 18 years ago

I use avast! AV and combine that with COMODO Firewall Pro – both freeware. I haven’t had any problems with viruses or trojans since I installed them.

Lloyd Lopez · 18 years ago

Symantec Antivirus corporate Edition. Same scanning engine found on Symantec’s home AV Norton but without the bloatware and the memory hog. No annual license renewal to boot.

quezacolt · 18 years ago

bitdefender

putik! · 18 years ago

hmmmmm.. i used nod32 before but was not that comfortable with it…

then tried BitDefender 10… it was OK until my key got Blacklisted.. XD

now im using Kaspersky and its working really well.. :D

Mikko · 18 years ago

I don’t use an antivirus on our home PC yet I don’t get viruses.

I use a hardcore software and hardware firewall; they’re effective.

I understand that firewalls are not meant to kill viruses; weird!

Rayland · 18 years ago

I’ve got Zonealarm Security Suite for my windows xp.. its antivirus engine is that of Kaspersky. I think they licensed it or something.. Plus it has the full blown firewall since it’s the suite.. Only problem is, it’s a memory hog. But it’s nothing my PC can’t handle.. ^_^

Kenneth’s Blogspot · 18 years ago

I’ve got an up-to-date version of eSET Nod32 – Smart Security. ;-)

ralph · 18 years ago

avira

Rico Zuniga | Tongits.net · 18 years ago

AVG Free edition plus good old common sense

aeroz · 18 years ago

i almost forgot… I also used bitdefender… guess you taught that i used 2 anti virus… actually the answer is yes…

aeroz · 18 years ago

at our office we used avg because this is free and for the spyware I myself used spywaredoctor… last week I encountered virus on my pc but fixed by both…

directrix · 18 years ago

avast! Home

Hamilton Chua · 18 years ago

I’m on linux (OpenSUSE 10.3) as well but I have ClamAV (http://www.clamav.net/) running.

EntrepreNars · 18 years ago

AVG

Ederic · 18 years ago

I don’t use one. I’m also on Ubuntu Linux.

Micael · 18 years ago

None – On Suse Linux

deuts · 18 years ago

I’m on ubuntu, do I still need those? :D

jamie · 18 years ago

clamwin

Connie · 18 years ago

I use Avira PE. But if I can afford it, I’d still go for PC-cillin.

JC John SESE Cuneta · 18 years ago

The AVG votes are more likely AVG Free, which is not as effective as the paid version, according to first-hand AVG Free and AVG Paid users I talked to (some iCafes).

vaughn · 18 years ago

bit defender

neis · 18 years ago

Antivir and Avira are the same right?

Yes, i use it combo with windows defender….

Azrael · 18 years ago

im using Anti Virus Shield
and Avast.

but still looking for other options

Rex · 18 years ago

I’ve tried the other AVs mentioned but I always came back to Avira’s Classic AntiVir because it’s light on the system, detects viruses well, and best of all, it’s free.

Jomark Osabel · 18 years ago

AVG here and Hazard Shield. These are free utilities that are working good for me.

John Lloy · 18 years ago

I have Bit Defender now planning to switch to NOD 32 or Sophos

R Martinez · 18 years ago

Anyone using AntiVir (freeav.com)? I’ve been using it since 2002 on my Windows machine.

JC John SESE Cuneta · 18 years ago

Hmm I can’t vote… someone already voted NOD32 for me hehehe (the magic of dynamic IP).

Anyway, Eset’s NOD32 FTW! (For-the-Win)

NOD32 is very gamer and office friendly. It will not slow down your gaming and office work to a snail like what Sophos and Norton does, even at maximum settings.

And besides, NOD32 is being used by M$ hehehe… that alone shows us the power and effectiveness of NOD32. That alone also backs-up the claims of NOD32 as being the “best” and “#1” in many areas of an Anti-Virus versus the rest of the market (Proprietary or FLOSS).

Hands-down – Eset’s NOD32!