tired of norton av.
I use Defender Pro its great. You can get it at Wal Mart for about twenty bucks.
I use Defender Pro its great. You can get it at Wal Mart for about twenty bucks.
Norton user looking for a new Antivirus program
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AlbertLionheart
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Has nobody tried F-Secure Internet Security? Does it all wihout fuss and palaver. Like all the others, it takes time to load but once there does not grab all the resources. No - I don't work for them.
LookinAround
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Definitely time to dump the Norton. They have really swelled up and became quite the resource pig these days.
I've been using AVG Internet Security Home Edition
I've been using AVG Internet Security Home Edition
- Includes Anti-Virus, Firewall, Anti-Spware in an integrated sofware package
- You can download a 30day free trial if you want to try it all out.
- If you just want the anti-virus portion, you can download and use it FREE. Period
- For the 3 program Internet Security Suite - they offer different special pricing packages to license 2 or 3 computer for 2 or 3 years. I bought a 2-year license to cover 3 computuers for about $90 - or $15/computer/year which includes anti-virus, firewall and anti-spyware.. I thougth was a very good price and i like the product
- Only downside is there are things they can do to improve user interface as well as their documentation. Someone w/limited computer experience may find it more challenging to get everything done when seeing certain error msgs from/their UI. The more experienced would have more an intuitive feel for what to do even tho it may not be clearly spelled out.
I have been supporting around 4,500 clients islandwide in Sint Maarten working at an ISP.
I see hundreds of PC's laptops and MAC's weekly, what surprises me most, in this day an age of INTERNET, their are clients STILL surfing the internet WITHOUT ANY Anti Virus or Anti Spyware PERIOD!!
The free anti virus programs that are available some are good, some are not so protective.
I have been using and installing Computer Associates CA Suite which includes Anti Virus and Anti Spyware.
Both of these applications are light and quick to install, the interface is basic but understanding for all users, this app can be installed within 5mins, No complicated interfaces.
Once installed the CA Suite protects you for me better than the NAV and Macfee, and most other AV and Anti Spyware apps.
Automatic updates, deletes spyware automatically, setup and decide to scan before shutting down pc/laptop, when it finds a virus it deletes it, or if you want to check the files manually it will put them into the qurantine...
One of the best Anti Virus and Anti Spyware suites I have used for the last few years.
Ease of use 10
Install and config
Protects system 9.5
I see hundreds of PC's laptops and MAC's weekly, what surprises me most, in this day an age of INTERNET, their are clients STILL surfing the internet WITHOUT ANY Anti Virus or Anti Spyware PERIOD!!
The free anti virus programs that are available some are good, some are not so protective.
I have been using and installing Computer Associates CA Suite which includes Anti Virus and Anti Spyware.
Both of these applications are light and quick to install, the interface is basic but understanding for all users, this app can be installed within 5mins, No complicated interfaces.
Once installed the CA Suite protects you for me better than the NAV and Macfee, and most other AV and Anti Spyware apps.
Automatic updates, deletes spyware automatically, setup and decide to scan before shutting down pc/laptop, when it finds a virus it deletes it, or if you want to check the files manually it will put them into the qurantine...
One of the best Anti Virus and Anti Spyware suites I have used for the last few years.
Ease of use 10
Install and config
Protects system 9.5
AlbertLionheart
Posts: 1,997 +3
I rate F-Secure, but a recent survey by a UK PC mag rated Kaspersky above all the ones you have to pay for. They didn't think much of AVG because it missed loads - which of course it did not report so giving a false sense of security.
Fr3ddi30
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dude, norton sucks, but u can never end its processes. stuff like ISSVC.exe. and LuCallbackProxy.exe, ccSetMgr.exe. its so annyoing, just takes up cpu, then you have this + the new anti virus, it buggered up my computer so bad.
P.S DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO DELETE THESE FILES, IT DONT ALLOW YOU SO VIRUS' CANT DELETE THE AV. DOES ANYONE KNOW A WAY AROUND THIS? PLZ? MESSAGE ME . TY
P.S DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO DELETE THESE FILES, IT DONT ALLOW YOU SO VIRUS' CANT DELETE THE AV. DOES ANYONE KNOW A WAY AROUND THIS? PLZ? MESSAGE ME . TY
captaincranky
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This is what happens when you down a program from Download. com or similar sites. They don't update their program files (generally), they just put the files on their server. It's nothing malicious, but it is incumbent on the end user to update the program(s) as soon as it's installed,especially in the case of AV which sometimes updates everyday. I mean, you couldn't go through your server everyday and download and install hundreds of updates daily.Sexy-Beast-Joel said:
Fr3ddi30 said:
If you know what processes are, stop them from running with >msconfg< , then boot into safe mode and try to uninstall them there. You can't remove them if they're running. To get the NAV out of this machine, some of the file folders had to be dragged to the recycle bin manually. Then, run a registry cleaner. Oh, BTW set a RESTORE point before you try this, and make sure you have the NAV installation disc handy, in case something goes wrong. If this is a built machine and you have the Windows disc, it's time to spring for a back up hard drive, copy all your files to that, and wipe C:/. Take a half day and install back only the programs you want. (That's the hardcore way of doing it). Anybody else want to jump in?
tipstir
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NOD32 is protects doesn't hog the system.. I was a huge fan of F-Prot but it does protect but it doesn't remove the threat. AVG free nah.. Those programs you post here in the first post are more for business use. Most companies I've support still use Norton AV Enterprise Corp or CA or Trend Micro but none of these protect the system as the AV Admin has to track down the infected PC and tell a tech to go out an clean the machine on the network still. The Clients version of these AV programs don't really do much and Norton is just a waste. In the past Norton AV was one of the best ones you could use but under Windows 3.1, NT and when XP Pro came out forget.
NOD32 is much better, but companies won't switch..
NOD32 is much better, but companies won't switch..
I don't know much about Antiviruses, but from personal experience, I've been using Kaspersky Internet Security (trial...I know...) and I find it detects viruses a lot better than Norton or AVG, both which I've tried. I'm considering purchasing Kaspersky instead of paying the Norton continuation fee for the Liveupdate.
AlbertLionheart
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I think I would echo the sentiments of this forum by telling you that we all think that Norton is a resource greedy ineffectual bully. Is that enough to put you off the ghastly thing?
Go for Kaspersky or F-Secure if you are happy to pay for the extra bells & whistles, otherwise the AVG freebies are excellent.
Go for Kaspersky or F-Secure if you are happy to pay for the extra bells & whistles, otherwise the AVG freebies are excellent.
Firedawg1971
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Im actually amazed that I seen only one post suggesting AntiVir at http://www.free-av.com
I have been a tech now for a few years and have seen all antivirus programs out there.
I have done the Beta test for the Premium addition of AntiVir Securtity Suite and was very pleased.
I have seen Norton systems where they found no virus and found 150+ with antivir
Antivir has had one of the Highest Rankings of all the Virus removers out there.http://www.av-comparatives.org/
However NOD32 is also right up there. all others really are just a waste of your time and money.
I have tried all of the antivirus programs that i can get My hands on during my work. I feel it is good business to keep an open mind. Norton and Macafee I feel give people a false sense of security.
Just because one person uses it and says it is great doesnt make it great or work. AVG I have seen isnt that good either just that everyone pushes it.
So I perfer all use AVG, Norton, macafee,... because thats what keeps me in business as an OnSite Repair Business Owner.
I have been a tech now for a few years and have seen all antivirus programs out there.
I have done the Beta test for the Premium addition of AntiVir Securtity Suite and was very pleased.
I have seen Norton systems where they found no virus and found 150+ with antivir
Antivir has had one of the Highest Rankings of all the Virus removers out there.http://www.av-comparatives.org/
However NOD32 is also right up there. all others really are just a waste of your time and money.
I have tried all of the antivirus programs that i can get My hands on during my work. I feel it is good business to keep an open mind. Norton and Macafee I feel give people a false sense of security.
Just because one person uses it and says it is great doesnt make it great or work. AVG I have seen isnt that good either just that everyone pushes it.
So I perfer all use AVG, Norton, macafee,... because thats what keeps me in business as an OnSite Repair Business Owner.
PSSST....Hey did ya check this out?
I always hear about Norton and Panda and Kaspersky..etc. Has anyone checked out System Suite 7? I'm totally sold on it and been using it since it first came out. It's extremely user friendly and most complete in my book Not only do you get anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and regular pattern updates (once a week I believe), it also has recovery commander, disk optimizing tools, registry optimizing tools, diagnostic tools scheduler, and more. You can use these tools at a user level your comfortable with, (one click optimize,one click protect; or manually select each tool and specific settings that you want run). My system is running perfectly, never better!! If you are looking....make sure and check it out before you purchase. IT also comes with 3 licenses. Send me some feedback on your opinions about this groovy little program cuz I think it's the best. GO ON......CHECK IT OUT!!!
I always hear about Norton and Panda and Kaspersky..etc. Has anyone checked out System Suite 7? I'm totally sold on it and been using it since it first came out. It's extremely user friendly and most complete in my book
Not only do you get anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and regular pattern updates (once a week I believe), it also has recovery commander, disk optimizing tools, registry optimizing tools, diagnostic tools scheduler, and more. You can use these tools at a user level your comfortable with, (one click optimize,one click protect; or manually select each tool and specific settings that you want run). My system is running perfectly, never better!! If you are looking....make sure and check it out before you purchase. IT also comes with 3 licenses. Send me some feedback on your opinions about this groovy little program cuz I think it's the best. GO ON......CHECK IT OUT!!!
AlbertLionheart
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OK - I will do it. Mainly because I used to be an avid supporter of F-secure but not find their handling of the software updates for Vista to be a complete and utter shambles. Trouble is, having thrown my toys out of the pram with that one, I was wondering where to go next.
Avg
Im a vivid fan of AVG. Not only is it dependable , but it auto updates and you can schedule it to run on your time . And it isnt no system hog . And the best part it is free And beleive it or not it is endorsed by M$ (Now that is a first for M$ to endorse something for free go figure lol )
I to used to be a Nortons user but with all the probs that I ve been having with nortons etc . Like hoggin resourse and not being able to quit or get htem out of my system and giving false positives etc .I put the trash out back in the can lol . but I hope this helps . Oh I did have the security suite installed on my other puter , and it was giving false positives and and blocking the safe sites and allow the nasty one hmm now what was up with that . lol.
I Hope this helps .
Bear :wave:
Im a vivid fan of AVG. Not only is it dependable , but it auto updates and you can schedule it to run on your time . And it isnt no system hog . And the best part it is free
And beleive it or not it is endorsed by M$ (Now that is a first for M$ to endorse something for free go figure lol ) I to used to be a Nortons user but with all the probs that I ve been having with nortons etc . Like hoggin resourse and not being able to quit or get htem out of my system and giving false positives etc .I put the trash out back in the can lol . but I hope this helps . Oh I did have the security suite installed on my other puter , and it was giving false positives and and blocking the safe sites and allow the nasty one hmm now what was up with that . lol.
I Hope this helps .
Bear :wave:i'm using Symantec Anti Virus 2006...i'm confuse, is Norton AV=Symantec AV?
anyway, i'm happy with Symantec right now bcoz it detect more threat than free Avast..Avast really suck.it got infected and destroy it self and left me unprotected..Virus win, i lost, Avast runaway....tragic!!
anyway, i'm happy with Symantec right now bcoz it detect more threat than free Avast..Avast really suck.it got infected and destroy it self and left me unprotected..Virus win, i lost, Avast runaway....tragic!!
AlbertLionheart
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Norton = Symantec and we all hate it.
We also tend to like Avast so perhaps you could tell us more about what happened to your system?
We also tend to like Avast so perhaps you could tell us more about what happened to your system?
what happen during my Avast Era is, one day it detect every '.exe' file has infected..so, every time i try to launch a program, Avast tell me that '.exe' has been infected...
so, i try to perform full scan but avast said it has been infected, and delete its own '.exe'...so, avast is no longer available, and i'm the only soldier left at the battle field...Then, i got Symantec from my sister and i scan my system..
i think the intruder hide somewhere in system information...Symantec can detect it but Avast...well, avast runaway
so, i try to perform full scan but avast said it has been infected, and delete its own '.exe'...so, avast is no longer available, and i'm the only soldier left at the battle field...Then, i got Symantec from my sister and i scan my system..
i think the intruder hide somewhere in system information...Symantec can detect it but Avast...well, avast runaway
AlbertLionheart
Posts: 1,997 +3
Next time ask the security section on this forum for help - there are ways of dealing with problems like this!
ThreatCon Level is 1
On September 21, 2007, a small outbreak of W32.Virut.U infections was detected. W32.Virut.U is a virus that infects '.exe' and '.scr' files on the compromised computer. It also opens a backdoor and may download potentially malicious files onto the compromised computer. The malcode may also use TCP port 80 as an IRC control channel. Users are advised to ensure that all antivirus definitions are up to date and to be wary of any suspicious email attachments or IM file transfers
i got this from symantec website...now i know what happen to my system..so guy, beware..this one really can eat your AV..
On September 21, 2007, a small outbreak of W32.Virut.U infections was detected. W32.Virut.U is a virus that infects '.exe' and '.scr' files on the compromised computer. It also opens a backdoor and may download potentially malicious files onto the compromised computer. The malcode may also use TCP port 80 as an IRC control channel. Users are advised to ensure that all antivirus definitions are up to date and to be wary of any suspicious email attachments or IM file transfers
i got this from symantec website...now i know what happen to my system..so guy, beware..this one really can eat your AV..
AlbertLionheart
Posts: 1,997 +3
we all start as newbies so don't worry about it. I still learn heaps from the guys on this forum and am very grateful for their help from time to time!mitomobo said:
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