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| 523335 | 2007-02-07 03:48:00 | hi i am after a good anti virus program that is easy to use and not to confusing i am running windows xp pro 64 edition 2003 version i have tried NOD 32 but im wasnt a big fan of it, and SM6 pro wont run on this version of windows there is no limit to the price of the software so dont hold back thanks in advance |
Banking (10989) | ||
| 523336 | 2007-02-07 03:54:00 | try avast - www.avast.com - will run on Windows XP 64 bit version. | gcarmich (10068) | ||
| 523337 | 2007-02-07 03:54:00 | AVG - free.grisoft.com/ ( It comes free or paid http:) also see our FAQ: faqf1.net.nz |
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| 523338 | 2007-02-07 04:50:00 | TrendMicro (www.trendmicro.com.au) gets my vote | Mackin_NZ (6958) | ||
| 523339 | 2007-02-07 08:06:00 | Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite would definitely get my vote/tick. Absolutely comprehensive yet very, very easy to run. | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 523340 | 2007-02-07 09:22:00 | What was your issue with Nod32, it is rated one of the best out there and from personal experience is better than Trend Micro, AVG and Avast, although I haven't used the competition in a couple of years (they may have improved), I have scanned machines running AVG with Nod and found enough malware to raise an eyebrow. to stay away from; Nortons, McAfee and MSs' offering. The latter two gleaned from reports of their woeful results in the latest Virus Bulletin tests. As for single vendor security suits as a whole, I tend to avoid them. One vulnerability has the potential to bring the lot down. |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 523341 | 2007-02-07 09:37:00 | What was your issue with Nod32, it is rated one of the best out there and from personal experience is better than Trend Micro, AVG and Avast, although I haven't used the competition in a couple of years (they may have improved), I have scanned machines running AVG with Nod and found enough malware to raise an eyebrow. to stay away from; Nortons, McAfee and MSs' offering. The latter two gleaned from reports of their woeful results in the latest Virus Bulletin tests. As for single vendor security suits as a whole, I tend to avoid them. One vulnerability has the potential to bring the lot down. hi murray i just didnt like the way it was set out i found it to confusing for me but im sure it is one of the best out there but its not for me |
Banking (10989) | ||
| 523342 | 2007-02-07 09:47:00 | Fair enough. It takes a little getting used to the interface and you need to use the help files if you haven't been introduced to some of the terminology by previous AV products. Though I'm sure I spotted a classic interface for it somewhere or other and believe their are skins available, perhaps try the Nod32 forums if your interest is peaked at all by that info. Otherwise, good luck with your search. BTW, you don't mention what sort of use the computer is being put to. If business or critical data is involved, avoid free (limited) AV, they're ok for most non-critical home use, but you don't get a second chance with some data. |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 523343 | 2007-02-07 13:15:00 | If business or critical data is involved, avoid free (limited) AV, they're ok for most non-critical home use, but you don't get a second chance with some data.That's a pretty sweeping statement. My computer holds critical data and in the several years of using AVG's free product I've never had a problem that it didn't identify and sort out. | Greg (193) | ||
| 523344 | 2007-02-07 13:48:00 | If you practice good internet use and apply all patches from MS you don't need to have any anti virus software at all | Rob99 (151) | ||
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