[coco]

I just got a new Vista desktop because I am too damn cheap to go Apple. What is the best running Anti-virus/Spyware software that does it all and does not ask me every minute if I want to accept or deny the program I just started up? Price isn't a big deal and I have 3 gigs of ram to run it. Thanks, Colin

 

[soozieq]

Deleted: Sorry, thought you were after a free Anti-Virus so I was giving info on the wrong topic!

 

[OptionTrader]

Antivirus Software - Eliminate Spyware and Adware with ESET NOD32 Antivirus Done.

 

[tkam]

I 2nd that, NOD32 all the way.

 

[Elluzion]

Anti Virus - ESET NOD32 (best antivirus out their, it has been the best and continues to be the best!)

All In One (Antivirus, Firewall, Antispam/spy) - ESET Smart Security (recently released, I have it and it works great)

Good luck!

 

[tomo3014]

AVG anyone?

 

[blessingx]

Spend the money on the Mac. Best anti-virus protection.

Or NOD32 recommendation number four. Even Symantec has come a long way recently and no longer bloatware.

 

[soozieq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomo3014 /img/forum/go_quote.gif AVG anyone?

AVG for me definitely. I like how it doesn't stick its nose in all the time and just updates when you switch on for the first time that day.

Deleted the 'generous' 90-day Norton security suite free trial as I can't stand Norton taking control of everything. It's bad enough that every time I press a key, Vista asks if I want to continue! YES I DO - I just pressed the bloody key!

Anyway, AVG and Zone Alarm are my favourite free downloads. Never had a problem with either.

 

[tomo3014]

Quote:

Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif AVG for me definitely. I like how it doesn't stick its nose in all the time and just updates when you switch on for the first time that day. Deleted the 'generous' 90-day Norton security suite free trial as I can't stand Norton taking control of everything. It's bad enough that every time I press a key, Vista asks if I want to continue! YES I DO - I just pressed the bloody key! Anyway, AVG and Zone Alarm are my favourite free downloads. Never had a problem with either.

i love AVG. i don't know why.
maybe it's because of the ogres that come out. lol

i recently switched my pc to mac but since i am using
paraelles, i can never let go of the AVG.

But i'm starting to see more and more of Mac Viruses...
what's up with that?!?!?!

 

[blessingx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomo3014 /img/forum/go_quote.gif But i'm starting to see more and more of Mac Viruses... what's up with that?!?!?!

You're hearing reports of possible exploits. It's a little less threatening if you read the details. Best way to stay away from virii on the Mac is not install Office which is responsible for 90%+ exploits in Mac history.

BTW, with NOD32, just be aware some apps won't run with it. Google Desktop didn't last I checked.

And in the interest of fairness, I should mention I'm contracting with Symantec when I made the above comment.

 

[tomo3014]

Quote:

Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif You're hearing reports of possible exploits. It's a little less threatening if you read the details. Best way to stay away from virii on the Mac is not install Office which is responsible for 90%+ exploits in Mac history. BTW, with NOD32, just be aware some apps won't run with it. Google Desktop didn't last I checked. And in the interest of fairness, I should mention I'm contracting with Symantec when I made the above comment.

ahh, sorry for the mix-up.
but i could of sworn i heard of mac viruses too.
hmm. anyways.

i always believed that there was a conspiracy behind norton or any other
companies.
i felt like those people were the ones behind the viruses because i never
understood how people can come up with a cure so fast. lol

 

[uzziah]

linux baby

linux

 

[RedLeader]

Quote:

Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Office which is responsible for 90%+ exploits in Mac history.

Reeeeally. Would you care to back up that claim? I don't care what platform you're running, there have been and are viruses for it. That includes any cellphone OS built in the last ~5 years. Pick one and do some research, it's fun to see what can be done to your phone.

Realistically, the best virus protection is common sense. Go to trusted websites on a secure browser, have a firewall running and don't be stupid with email. That's all you need to do, it's not difficult.

 

[Honken]

Comparatives

Decide for yourself, I tried Avira Anti-Vir Premium and it seemed to work pretty good.

 

[Scottyyy]

As Mac's become more popular, more viruses will start to appear.

I've been using NOD32 for years and it's never let me down.