Switching AVs?

xLostSoulx · 04-13-2008, 03:29 PM

Hello, I am currently running ESET Smart Security, and am wanting to upgrade to Kaspersky Internet Security. I was wondering what you thought of the two, and which one you recommend more. If you recommend ESET then I will continue my subscription another year and continue it at that.

I've heard a lot of good things about both of the anti-viruses and both are very popular. I see a lot of virus help posts directing users to do a online scan with Kaspersky, and I have read some reviews about it.

Though I love NOD32, and it has done me well, Kaspersky seems to have more features such as Parental Control, Web Mail Anti-Virus, Web Protection, ect.

The thing I love about NOD32 is the size of it. I have only 512 MB of ram (upgrading soon) and NOD32 runs smoothly on it. If I do upgrade to Kaspersky, I want to keep the ram usage under 250 MB (idle).

So, if anybody could tell me more information about Kaspersky, and what you think of the two anti-viruses? Thank you, and kind regards.

CLicKsTeR · 04-13-2008, 06:09 PM

I personally feel that Kaspersky is superior.

I however I have used McAfee for the past 4-5 years. I like the McAfee SiteAdvisor add-on that goes with Firefox & Internet Explorer.

xLostSoulx · 04-13-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CLicKsTeR

I personally feel that Kaspersky is superior.

I however I have used McAfee for the past 4-5 years. I like the McAfee SiteAdvisor add-on that goes with Firefox & Internet Explorer.

I too use the SiteAdvisor add-on, and it can become very useful. May I ask why you think Kaspersky is superior? What makes you like it?

ejames82 · 04-13-2008, 08:32 PM

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I personally feel that Kaspersky is superior.

i agree, but not that much superior to warrant a change. nod32 heuristics are regarded as the best by many, while kaspersky detection has been excellent for quite some time.
i have used kaspersky for over a year now, and the feature that i like the most is the "automatic shutoff after scan" feature. it shuts the computer off after the scan is complete, but i heard nod32 also has this. if this is the case, i would stick with nod32.

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I see a lot of virus help posts directing users to do a online scan with Kaspersky

it's definitely the most used scanner on malware removal sites.

it's a toss-up, which one to go with. 6 in one hand, half a dozen in the other.

**src2206** · 04-13-2008, 09:57 PM

NOD32 is far lighter on your system and I think the yearly update also costs less than Kas. Why don't you look at this site:

http://www.av-comparatives.org/seite...se_2008_02.php

http://www.av-comparatives.org/seite...e/report17.pdf

I think you shall be able to decide yourself...

CLicKsTeR · 04-14-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ejames82

i agree, but not that much superior to warrant a change. nod32 heuristics are regarded as the best by many, while kaspersky detection has been excellent for quite some time.
i have used kaspersky for over a year now, and the feature that i like the most is the "automatic shutoff after scan" feature. it shuts the computer off after the scan is complete, but i heard nod32 also has this. if this is the case, i would stick with nod32.

I can agree with that. It is superior, but not enough to warrant a change if you already have one.

xLostSoulx · 04-14-2008, 01:57 PM

The two links, provided by src, show me that Kaspersky is better than NOD32 by a bit. I know some of you will think wow that's nothing, but what about that little bit of viruses? You never know what could happen.

NOD32 does not the shutoff after scan, and I agree with you on that james. If I switched to Kaspersy, I would be able to do scanning when I am asleep and be able to turn it off automatically with no hassle.

Also, I don't care about how much it costs cause protecting my system is far more important, considering it cost me a ton.

Overall, after reading some points, Kaspersky seems to be better and I plan on switching to it after I try the demo on my spare computer. If I like it I will switch to it and if I don't then back to NOD32.

Thanks, and kind regards.

ejames82 · 04-14-2008, 03:37 PM

give kaspersky a trial. i use just the AV with kerio 2.1.5 and no real-time antispyware. i purchased the 3-year deal for $100. also i think you'll find their forum and phone support to be excellent. they have a programme that they run that searches for previous AVs and potential problems that could interfere with the programme.

moviscop · 04-14-2008, 07:34 PM

I recommend Kaspersky. They are the absolute best and have beaten every other company from independent detection competitions. Use Kaspersky and never worry. I use AVG at the moment because I am broke but wish I still had Kaspersky.

**src2206** · 04-14-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xLostSoulx

The two links, provided by src, show me that Kaspersky is better than NOD32 by a bit. I know some of you will think wow that's nothing, but what about that little bit of viruses? You never know what could happen.

If this is your only concern, and percentage is the only benchmark; then you should adopt either AVIRA, AVKit from GData or TrustPort AV WS.

xLostSoulx · 04-15-2008, 07:05 AM

I have installed Kaspersky on my "secondary" computer. It runs fine, except when the computer idles Kaspersky uses around 21% CPU usage. Is that normal? Other than that it seems okay.

One question though. I have a "libary" of known files of viruses (non-harmful) and when I scanned one with Kaspersky it said it was clean. I then uploaded the file to a site called "VirusTotal" and it said that Kaspersky detected a threat. How come Kaspersky on my computer won't detect it, but Virus Total does?

Thanks and kind regards.

**src2206** · 04-16-2008, 07:38 AM

Did you update Kas before scanning?

xLostSoulx · 04-16-2008, 04:16 PM

Yes I updated Kaspersky before scanning the file.

ejames82 · 04-16-2008, 08:23 PM

i would ask them at the forum. my answer is that it "just plain missed", unless there is some setting in the interface that excludes kav from looking there.
if you click scan>rootkit scan>settings (you may have to click "customize")>maximum protection>apply>ok
that should be the deepest normal mode scan available. if you find that it is not, please let me know.

Bringonblink · 04-17-2008, 07:58 AM

AVAST anywhere? lightwight, solid, doesnt need much attention (auto updates etc).

avast is solid

xLostSoulx · 04-17-2008, 02:17 PM

I ended up switching back to NOD32, I didn't like how it ran on my computer. I also didn't quite understand it. Oh well, thanks for the support guys.

04-13-2008, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Switching AVs? Hello, I am currently running ESET Smart Security, and am wanting to upgrade to Kaspersky Internet Security. I was wondering what you thought of the two, and which one you recommend more. If you recommend ESET then I will continue my subscription another year and continue it at that. I've heard a lot of good things about both of the anti-viruses and both are very popular. I see a lot of virus help posts directing users to do a online scan with Kaspersky, and I have read some reviews about it. Though I love NOD32, and it has done me well, Kaspersky seems to have more features such as Parental Control, Web Mail Anti-Virus, Web Protection, ect. The thing I love about NOD32 is the size of it. I have only 512 MB of ram (upgrading soon) and NOD32 runs smoothly on it. If I do upgrade to Kaspersky, I want to keep the ram usage under 250 MB (idle). So, if anybody could tell me more information about Kaspersky, and what you think of the two anti-viruses? Thank you, and kind regards.

04-13-2008, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
CLicKsTeR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 45 OS: Microsoft Windows Vista	Re: Switching AVs? I personally feel that Kaspersky is superior. I however I have used McAfee for the past 4-5 years. I like the McAfee SiteAdvisor add-on that goes with Firefox & Internet Explorer. __________________ *Microsoft Enthusiast* "We are not even close to finishing the basic dream of what the PC can be." -Bill Gates

04-13-2008, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,068 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Switching AVs? NOD32 is far lighter on your system and I think the yearly update also costs less than Kas. Why don't you look at this site: http://www.av-comparatives.org/seite...se_2008_02.php http://www.av-comparatives.org/seite...e/report17.pdf I think you shall be able to decide yourself... __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

04-14-2008, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: Switching AVs? The two links, provided by src, show me that Kaspersky is better than NOD32 by a bit. I know some of you will think wow that's nothing, but what about that little bit of viruses? You never know what could happen. NOD32 does not the shutoff after scan, and I agree with you on that james. If I switched to Kaspersy, I would be able to do scanning when I am asleep and be able to turn it off automatically with no hassle. Also, I don't care about how much it costs cause protecting my system is far more important, considering it cost me a ton. Overall, after reading some points, Kaspersky seems to be better and I plan on switching to it after I try the demo on my spare computer. If I like it I will switch to it and if I don't then back to NOD32. Thanks, and kind regards.

04-14-2008, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
ejames82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396 OS: XP	Re: Switching AVs? give kaspersky a trial. i use just the AV with kerio 2.1.5 and no real-time antispyware. i purchased the 3-year deal for $100. also i think you'll find their forum and phone support to be excellent. they have a programme that they run that searches for previous AVs and potential problems that could interfere with the programme.

04-14-2008, 07:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
moviscop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 179 OS: Mac 10.5.6	Re: Switching AVs? I recommend Kaspersky. They are the absolute best and have beaten every other company from independent detection competitions. Use Kaspersky and never worry. I use AVG at the moment because I am broke but wish I still had Kaspersky. __________________ MacBook Pro - OSX 10.5.6

04-15-2008, 07:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: Switching AVs? I have installed Kaspersky on my "secondary" computer. It runs fine, except when the computer idles Kaspersky uses around 21% CPU usage. Is that normal? Other than that it seems okay. One question though. I have a "libary" of known files of viruses (non-harmful) and when I scanned one with Kaspersky it said it was clean. I then uploaded the file to a site called "VirusTotal" and it said that Kaspersky detected a threat. How come Kaspersky on my computer won't detect it, but Virus Total does? Thanks and kind regards.

04-16-2008, 07:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,068 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Switching AVs? Did you update Kas before scanning? __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

04-16-2008, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: Switching AVs? Yes I updated Kaspersky before scanning the file.

04-16-2008, 08:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
ejames82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396 OS: XP	Re: Switching AVs? i would ask them at the forum. my answer is that it "just plain missed", unless there is some setting in the interface that excludes kav from looking there. if you click scan>rootkit scan>settings (you may have to click "customize")>maximum protection>apply>ok that should be the deepest normal mode scan available. if you find that it is not, please let me know.

04-17-2008, 07:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bringonblink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 85 OS: XP Pro	Re: Switching AVs? AVAST anywhere? lightwight, solid, doesnt need much attention (auto updates etc). avast is solid

04-17-2008, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: Switching AVs? I ended up switching back to NOD32, I didn't like how it ran on my computer. I also didn't quite understand it. Oh well, thanks for the support guys.