Best antivirus protection to go for
Mar 28, 2014, 4:14 pm
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...If you're not already aware of it, AV Comparatives runs benchmarks of detection, removal, performance, and similar features, if benchmarks are your sort of thing. http://www.av-comparatives.org/
Mar 28, 2014, 6:07 pm
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Mar 29, 2014, 9:41 pm
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I've had been a long-time fan of Avast on both personal and business machines, but started seeing issues a few months ago with how it blocked some advertisements on IE9 and 10. When running Chrome, Avast also would occasionally cause pages to render oddly. Turning it off, pages would render fine in either browser.
My company's CTO recommended I switch to Trend, and it has been flawless since the conversion. Upon installation Trend will recommend you uninstall Malwarebytes (I use Pro), but it really is not necessary.
Over the last year I've also tested both McAfee and MSE on some business machines. McAfee seems to be a resource hog, and MSE feels weak and has conflicted with Malwarebytes at times.
My company's CTO recommended I switch to Trend, and it has been flawless since the conversion. Upon installation Trend will recommend you uninstall Malwarebytes (I use Pro), but it really is not necessary.
Over the last year I've also tested both McAfee and MSE on some business machines. McAfee seems to be a resource hog, and MSE feels weak and has conflicted with Malwarebytes at times.
Mar 30, 2014, 4:50 am
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I had been using the free version of Avast and was underwhelmed. Too many false positives, mostly for something they call "Win32:Evo-gen" which appears to stand for "We really don't know what this is." And all of the pop-ups are pretty annoying even after you take steps to minimize them.
I obtained a 3-PC Kaspersky license for $40 with a $40 MIR, so effectively free for the first year. It was offered as a "members-only" special at NewEgg; you need to subscribe to their daily specials mailing. Once in a great while there's actually a good deal.
I obtained a 3-PC Kaspersky license for $40 with a $40 MIR, so effectively free for the first year. It was offered as a "members-only" special at NewEgg; you need to subscribe to their daily specials mailing. Once in a great while there's actually a good deal.
Mar 30, 2014, 1:52 pm
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Mar 30, 2014, 7:09 pm
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Mar 31, 2014, 3:07 pm
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I'm wanting to you've re are any other recent experiences/opinions....
My paid version of Norton (which came with a trial with my Lenovo and which I then extended for a year for very cheap for both my and spouse's computer) is coming to an end.
I'm again looking at free versions
Avast, AVG Free, MSE, and ???
Interested in experiences of:
a) Least system-hoggy
b) Least intrusive re popups for upsells and that kind of crap (this would be especially important for spouse's computer)
c) Does a good job blocking/alerting particularly when those nasty attachments to emails get clicked on because they do a good masquerade as a real "invoice" et al.
Thoughts?
TIA!
My paid version of Norton (which came with a trial with my Lenovo and which I then extended for a year for very cheap for both my and spouse's computer) is coming to an end.
I'm again looking at free versions
Avast, AVG Free, MSE, and ???
Interested in experiences of:
a) Least system-hoggy
b) Least intrusive re popups for upsells and that kind of crap (this would be especially important for spouse's computer)
c) Does a good job blocking/alerting particularly when those nasty attachments to emails get clicked on because they do a good masquerade as a real "invoice" et al.
Thoughts?
TIA!
Mar 31, 2014, 4:14 pm
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That's rather better than the $59 they want for renewal! Thank you.
Otoh, a 3-seat Kaspersky license via Amazon looks to about the same price.
Otoh, a 3-seat Kaspersky license via Amazon looks to about the same price.
Apr 6, 2014, 1:07 am
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It's a shame about MSE's descent...the non-invasive interface was a real treat. On the whole, Avast has worked for me as a free alternative, and I've found myself installing it more frequently for clients who lack a paid anti-virus/malware solution. If you like your anti-virus quiet and out of the way, there are some great configuration guides out there for it. Also, I believe there is a 'silent/gamer' mode.
Apr 6, 2014, 9:39 am
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I just loaded the free version of BitDefender (replacing Avast) on my home system.
It is unusual in the respect that it has an extremely minimal UI. It uses spare cycles to perform most of the typical scanning and only goes into real time mode when a file is being used. Decent ratings/reviews as well.
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home...7/janfeb-2014/
Since I just started to use it I am not trying to recommend it but it looks promising. No perceptible system load.
It is unusual in the respect that it has an extremely minimal UI. It uses spare cycles to perform most of the typical scanning and only goes into real time mode when a file is being used. Decent ratings/reviews as well.
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home...7/janfeb-2014/
Since I just started to use it I am not trying to recommend it but it looks promising. No perceptible system load.