Computer geeks, need help w/ antivirus software

[SoCalRedLine]

I finally got a new laptop, and specifically asked for them NOT to install Symantec. I am looking for another good program that will help protect me from virus' and malware, BUT i specifically do not want it to suck down my CPU and RAM like all Symantec products always do.

thanks for the help guys O0

[mystik_khmer]

NOD32, thats the best one.. im using.. hit me up if you want the software.

[SoCalRedLine]

^got a link for a website? ill google it up and check it out.
n/m:
http://www.eset.com/
feel free to email me:
[email protected]

p.s. NOD32 totally reminds me of Command and Conquer...lol

[mystik_khmer]

pm me later, and ill give it to you tonight.. im about to head to work

[SoCalRedLine]

^cool, man, thanks for the help

[Skiracer]

I use this and works great
http://www.avast.com/

it got very good reviews on download.com as well. Its free, but after a brief period, you have to "register" the software, but requires no $$.

[urmotha]

I use the free version of AVG

http://free.grisoft.com

[SoCalRedLine]

I use this and works great
http://www.avast.com/

it got very good reviews on download.com as well. Its free, but after a brief period, you have to "register" the software, but requires no $$.

my dad told me to get that program. It seems alright. He is a computer guru, but im never sure how 'up' he is on the newest stuff.

thanks for all teh help guys, keep them coming.

so far, it looks like NOD 32 is one of the best, ive already read a few sites ranking it as either #1 or #3...

[nicklulu]

I work for mitchell1/Snap-on Tools Senior Tech Support. Avast would be the one i recommend. it works and its free. better than symantec and mcafee, way less annoying.

[SoCalRedLine]

^you work for snap-on? ...you will have about 50 new 'best friends' by the end of the day...lol.

thanks for the input

[nicklulu]

^you work for snap-on? ...you will have about 50 new 'best friends' by the end of the day...lol.

thanks for the input


whut? discount?! hehehehe

[SoCalRedLine]

^hehe... yea, snap-on = teh shit. the truck guy comes buy like once a week... hate seeing all those tools and not being able to afford a full set (of everything) :D...lol.

back on topic:
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

i have gotten a few other friends that recommended AVG
one guy said, avira antivirus

any thoughts about the 'free' software?

[nicklulu]

I would not use avg bec it's jus annoying. Avast free software has no strings attached. It works as well as the full version other than the bells a wistle that comes with it. Their thinking is everyone has the rights to be protected online. avira, i hadn't heard of.

if you want to make sure to get a free anti virus that you can trust, Most high speed isp offers free anti-virus as well. You should check your ISP.

[urmotha]

Huh? How is AVG annoying? I have it set to update once a day, other than that I never even know it's there...

Not saying it's the be-all end-all of antivirus software, but I'd hardly consider it annoying. *shrug*

[nicklulu]

^^^^ sorry if I offended you. avg is a good anti virus, but for me its just no the right fit i suppose.

[urmotha]

no worries, i'm not offended, just wondering how you arrived at that conclusion :)

[Evo8urv8]

http://www.threatfire.com/ = AWESOME Antivirus AND Anti-Spyware. And it's FREE

And if that's not enough for u, be sure to check out "The Big Three" @ http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9871881-12.html?tag=dlblog-securityÂ* O0

[krillin]

hey man, Â*this is louie (wingless black evo) from the parking garage. Â*try out AVG free. Â*i've been using that for a while and it seems to work pretty well without hogging resources. Â*i had it on my laptop that one night. Â*they also have a free spamware program as well but i haven't tried it yet. if u dont like it you can always uninstall it easily.

[SoCalRedLine]

^thanks willie! i finally got my new laptop. back to tuning again WOOT!...lol

Im leaning towards NOD if i want to pay, or towards Avast if i want free.

either way, this is cool to get everyone's input on good antivirus software. :D

[Sr20kidD]

funny, i got no anti virus on mine for the past 10 years.. never had a problem..weird how poeple get virus's

[SoCalRedLine]

^porn/myspace/porn/randombittorrent dl's/pr0n and random dl's...:D

thats how you get viruses/spyware

[nicklulu]

free tune?! j/k!

[r00k]

Dude, I've been in IT for years. Just use Symantec's NAV 9 OR 10 CORP Edition. This is used in MOST of the pc's and servers used by Orange County and LA County. This is not freeware - no advertising, pop up notiffications or any crap like that. You should see a little yellow paper plane thing in your systray. Hit me up if you want a copy and it'll prove itself to you.

[SoCalRedLine]

^no way. Never a symantec product as long as i live. they have malicious software. you cant uninstall it. if you have to make a special program to uninstall your software, it fails in my opinion.

but thanks for the heads up :D



free tune?! j/k!

heh, free tools? :D
i can always check your timing and make sure you arent knocking like crazy (most evo's are, and dont realize it)

[nicklulu]

^^^^ i just got my car dynoed last saturday. no knocks. I'm good on that part. If you need any tools, I can hook you up with the discount.

[Sr20kidD]

^porn/myspace/porn/randombittorrent dl's/pr0n and random dl's...:D

thats how you get viruses/spyware


maybe in my years of geekdom(IT) have taught me better... even my work pc i dont use the software.. just dont let me boss know haha

[lost0138]

kaspersky anti virus...
check out the site i run it on the laptop and i love it
www.kaspersky.com/
check it out . the worst u can do is click close if u dont like it lol .

[SoCalRedLine]

maybe in my years of geekdom(IT) have taught me better... even my work pc i dont use the software.. just dont let me boss know haha


^porn/myspace/porn/randombittorrent dl's/pr0n and random dl's...:D

thats how you get viruses/spyware

^lol... youre a bullshxt liar if you are gonna say you never use your computer to look at porn. heh...

i mean, whats the point of the internet, unless you use it to look up freaky sex stuff that you could never have yourself? :D

[lost0138]

funny, i got no anti virus on mine for the past 10 years.. never had a problem..weird how poeple get virus's

u dont know u have a virus if u dont have any software.... they dont all destroy your computer... just lives.... so many of them nowadays just send your personal info they have learned to make them not destroy computers as bad as in the past.
back in the day a virus meant total recovery

[nicklulu]

the internet is for porn!

[PineApple]

I use the free version of AVG

http://free.grisoft.com


+juan. AVG Free is the Only Way to Go.

[SoCalRedLine]

^Avast has been working for me O0

[PineApple]

Oh yeah? We'll see how it holds up against my attacks.... jk jk

[SoCalRedLine]

^hehe... not gonna find much on this comp. (school library comp)

[drmosh]

You ALL have viruses... Windows is the #1 virus.

[Miss Evo IX]

Nick works for Snap on?? Hi! Can we be friends? LOL. hahahah

sorry... off topic.

But yeah, just browsing since I need anti virus program as well. :buck2:

[nicklulu]

Avast is good, avg is good. they are free. Computer accociates is good........ I'll stick with avast or avg though

[nicklulu]

Nick works for Snap on?? Hi! Can we be friends? LOL. hahahah



sure! we can be friends.... :)

[Miss Evo IX]

sure! we can be friends.... :)


SAWEEETTT!!! Hi Friend! :)

[EVO Neil]

Thanks for the recommendations guys and gals.

[nicklulu]

Thanks for the recommendations guys and gals.


Not a problem. if you need and recommendations for free and safe streaming "sites",Â* let me know! O0

[Evoegg]

NOD32 hands down


whoever said Norton ...


LOL






Evoegg

[CASH$ MONEY]

Mike- Look into NOD32. Best Virus Protection Out There!

[nicklulu]

my best friend works there now.

[R1-evo]

Kaspersky ftw!

[verano]

Mike- Look into NOD32. Best Virus Protection Out There!


+1111111111111111111

[ev0ninerr]

I'm going with what Nick says.