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-...log-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