Which anti virus program

0_o · 07-01-2009, 03:37 PM

Since I now have a new computer, it came with OneCare but I'm a bit dubious about it because I've heard a few bad things about it (Not good detection rates. etc) and wanting to replace it.

I've used avast free for years on my other laptop and had no problems, but it did let a lot of spyware and rootkits get past it.
I have a Mcafee 2009 key free from my broadband, but I haven't used it at all and don't really know what its like. Then I have a spare norton 360 disk+key from my other laptop but never used that.

& then theres free anti viruses which I don't really have great knowledge about. I'm just after something that doesn't hog and take over my entire system but gives decent protection. If someone could suggest one or something it would be great!

Thanks :)

**Glaswegian** · 07-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Hi

Some suggestions and useful links can be found here

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

**tosh9i** · 07-01-2009, 03:43 PM

I friend of mine has a dual core system and Mcafee running on it. Whenever Mcaffe was running a virus scan, it would take up 50% of the resources. Normally, that's not that big of a deal, but even when ithe virus scan was sitting idle, doing nothing, it would still take up 50%.

I have or had Norton 360 installed on my "single core" system which was 2.6 ghz, but it took 6-7 minutes to startup and settle down. Before, it only took about 2-3 minutes.

Avira has the highest detection rate, but the lowest removal rate. So, if you get a virus, there's only a 50% it'll be able to remove it.

Top Internet Security Suites of 2009
http://www.pcworld.com/article/16561...s_of_2009.html

07-01-2009, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
0_o Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate	Which anti virus program Since I now have a new computer, it came with OneCare but I'm a bit dubious about it because I've heard a few bad things about it (Not good detection rates. etc) and wanting to replace it. I've used avast free for years on my other laptop and had no problems, but it did let a lot of spyware and rootkits get past it. I have a Mcafee 2009 key free from my broadband, but I haven't used it at all and don't really know what its like. Then I have a spare norton 360 disk+key from my other laptop but never used that. & then theres free anti viruses which I don't really have great knowledge about. I'm just after something that doesn't hog and take over my entire system but gives decent protection. If someone could suggest one or something it would be great! Thanks :)

07-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-01-2009, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,811 OS: Windows XP	Re: Which anti virus program I friend of mine has a dual core system and Mcafee running on it. Whenever Mcaffe was running a virus scan, it would take up 50% of the resources. Normally, that's not that big of a deal, but even when ithe virus scan was sitting idle, doing nothing, it would still take up 50%. I have or had Norton 360 installed on my "single core" system which was 2.6 ghz, but it took 6-7 minutes to startup and settle down. Before, it only took about 2-3 minutes. Avira has the highest detection rate, but the lowest removal rate. So, if you get a virus, there's only a 50% it'll be able to remove it. Top Internet Security Suites of 2009 http://www.pcworld.com/article/16561...s_of_2009.html __________________ Tosh