anoniemouse
Android Expert
Running windows 7 x64 using microsoft security essentials which is free & very good, i also use malwarebytes anti malware & windows firewall
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Suggest the antivirus for 2010
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Captain Stu
Well-Known Member
Eset Smart Security or F-Secure - both have great packages and a very small footprint.
MrDangerous
Android Enthusiast
For those who say they don't need AV because they watch what they download have probably not ever seen a virus enter through a browser exploit. My wife's laptop was running Norton 360 (Bleh) and got SystemGuard 2009 pushed to her computer through a banner ad on the Peopleofwalmart website.
She was running XP SP3 with all the current updates and IE 8. N360 let it sail right on through.
If you really give a crap about your security, get Kaspersky Internet Security.
My second job is working at a computer store and people all the time are like "It can't possibly be a virus, I don't do anything other than surf and use Limewire" DUR!
So why do I see jujafuyu.exe, qabozega.exe, 12938123098123.exe, sysguard.exe and crap running in their task manager?
Viruses are 100x more advanced than what they were 2 or 3 years ago. They hook into the appinitdll section of the registry, security provider keys, winlogon sections, session managers.
They execute as system processes that activate before you even log in that most of the time cannot be terminated by the user and can't be removed from within windows once infected. You have to scan the drive from another computer and if you're lucky it will still boot after you clean it. Then if it does, you probably get all sorts of errors at startup, and may not even have working internet access. Then comes things like lspfix, HJT, and rescanning with MBAM, Superantispyware and Hitmanpro to clear out the bad registry keys.
My suggestions:
1. Kaspersky Internet Security
2. Kaspersky Antivirus
3. Webroot Internet Security
4. Webroot AV with Spysweeper
5. Microsoft Security Essentials (Free and works well)
She was running XP SP3 with all the current updates and IE 8. N360 let it sail right on through.
If you really give a crap about your security, get Kaspersky Internet Security.
My second job is working at a computer store and people all the time are like "It can't possibly be a virus, I don't do anything other than surf and use Limewire" DUR!
So why do I see jujafuyu.exe, qabozega.exe, 12938123098123.exe, sysguard.exe and crap running in their task manager?
Viruses are 100x more advanced than what they were 2 or 3 years ago. They hook into the appinitdll section of the registry, security provider keys, winlogon sections, session managers.
They execute as system processes that activate before you even log in that most of the time cannot be terminated by the user and can't be removed from within windows once infected. You have to scan the drive from another computer and if you're lucky it will still boot after you clean it. Then if it does, you probably get all sorts of errors at startup, and may not even have working internet access. Then comes things like lspfix, HJT, and rescanning with MBAM, Superantispyware and Hitmanpro to clear out the bad registry keys.
My suggestions:
1. Kaspersky Internet Security
2. Kaspersky Antivirus
3. Webroot Internet Security
4. Webroot AV with Spysweeper
5. Microsoft Security Essentials (Free and works well)
DarbagDarbag
Android Enthusiast
i have panda running with microsoft security essentials.
then malwarebytes for scans once in a while.
never had a problem
then malwarebytes for scans once in a while.
never had a problem
origin_of_symmetry
Newbie
I have Kaspersky Internet Security on my home PC, which is a 3-user copy, so I also installed it on my Mums PC & sisters laptop.
My netbook runs Microsoft Security Essentials, which I actually prefer over AVG now. AVG seems to have gotten a bit "chubby" (or maybe that's just me who thinks it?)
I also run Malwarebytes anti-malware and Super Anti-Spyware regularly on all of the above. Working in support in the past I think I can say with some conviction that one of the best anti-virus protections you can get is quite frankly a little bit of common sense, along with a decent bit of software. Your 2nd cousin thrice removed has sent you an email with a strange attachment out of the blue? Well don't open it you fool! Don't click stupidly titled videos on Facebook. And don't use Limewire!
Very happy with Kaspersky and MSE as a freebie alternative
My netbook runs Microsoft Security Essentials, which I actually prefer over AVG now. AVG seems to have gotten a bit "chubby" (or maybe that's just me who thinks it?)
I also run Malwarebytes anti-malware and Super Anti-Spyware regularly on all of the above. Working in support in the past I think I can say with some conviction that one of the best anti-virus protections you can get is quite frankly a little bit of common sense, along with a decent bit of software. Your 2nd cousin thrice removed has sent you an email with a strange attachment out of the blue? Well don't open it you fool! Don't click stupidly titled videos on Facebook. And don't use Limewire!
Very happy with Kaspersky and MSE as a freebie alternative
thelonewizard
Android Enthusiast
Webroot all the way, but I used to use Trend Micro before my subscription expired.
ProgRocker
Newbie
Microsoft Security Essentials is free and works incredibly. It's removed infections even our corporate Trend Micro missed. That includes a few rootkits. The installer and program are very small especially compared to the bloated and slow AVG. I pair this with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and they work well together. The best defense is keeping programs, especially JAVA, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Browsers, etc. up-to-date. Know what you are downloading, what sites your visiting and what emails your opening. If it looks suspicious...it probably is.
jonbonazza
Android Expert
Avast is the best out there and it's free. Norton, Mcafee, and the old school favorite, AVG are all resource boggers now... On top of that, they don't work near as well as some of the other options out there.
As for Malware (including Spyware and Adware), Malwarebytes is the best I have found. It is also free. Another good one for spyware is spybot, but it doesn't cover Adware.
As for Malware (including Spyware and Adware), Malwarebytes is the best I have found. It is also free. Another good one for spyware is spybot, but it doesn't cover Adware.
ProgRocker
Newbie
Avast is the one with the broken packages, is it not? I'd hardly consider this to be the best. I've seen a slew of computers come by that can't update Avast because the "package is broken". Not to mention their virus/malware catching ability is decent at best.
jonbonazza
Android Expert
When the made their last major update the packages became broken, ye, but the only thing you needed to do was uninstall it and download the new version from their website. And besides, they fixed the broken packages within a week.
jonbonazza
Android Expert
With that said, the best antivirus is to not look at porn every day. 
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
I like Avira Premium Security Suite.
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faber78
Guest
i use trend micro; like their firewall allot.
search with this;
|MG| IObit Security 360 1.4.5 Download
best i got.
search with this;
|MG| IObit Security 360 1.4.5 Download
best i got.
yummytyson
Newbie
I use Avast. One major virus in over ten years of owning computers. Just be smart with what you do on the web.
ragnarokx
Well-Known Member
+1
I have Microsoft Security Essentials on the Bootcamp partition of my Macbook (Windows 7). Doesn't seem to be a memory hog, and you can't beat a zero dollar price tag.
Of course my daily and primary virus defense is much better - OSX
Weazol
Android Enthusiast
Very important here, Good browsing habits.
I never use virus protection.
Every couple of months I will run trend micro house call, But never find anything.
Make sure you know what your downloading and you wont need anything.
It's just like real life, If stop sleeping around you don't have to use protection.
monsterenergy22
Android Enthusiast
For a free AV, I always install and recommend to my clients Microsoft Security Essentials.
As for a paid AV, I always install and recommend ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
Along with being an IT tech, I am a malware removal specialist on several well known malware removal forums. Once a user is clean, here is what I recommend they do as far as security goes.
Nice job your log looks clean!
Please use the following suggestions to help prevent reinfection.
System Restore maintains a backup of your programs and may also backup infections. I recommend using the following link on how to disable and then enable System Restore.
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people to help keep from getting infected again. As a note, all of the tools and utilities mentioned are either free or have free versions available.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - A very powerful tool which searches and kills malware that infects your system.
**Tutorial on installing & using this product can be found HERE**
ThreatFire - Great antivirus supplement when using a free security program approach using behavior-based security.
**Tutorial on installing & using this product can be found HERE**
FileHippo.com Update Checker - Stay up to date on all of your applications with this powerful tool that will scan, detect, check, and secure the applications installed on your computer.
WOT Web of Trust - Warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory.
MVPS Hosts file - This handy download replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad/malicous sites. This prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer, meaning it will be difficult to infect yourself in the future.
TFC Cleaner - Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out malware that like to reside in temporary folders.
Antivirus Program An antivirus program is crucial in today's digital world to stay protected. I notice that you don't have one installed! Therefore I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials,
Avira AntiVir Personal, or PC Tools AntiVirus.
Firewall A firewall is very important program in order to protect your computer from hackers. I notice that you don't have one installed! Therefore I recommend Online Armor, PC Tools Firewall Plus, or Outpost.
**Tutorial on Firewalls can be found HERE**
Internet Browser - Internet Explorer is not the safest nor the fastest internew browser anymore. There are way better alternatives out there that are faster, more secure, and have many more useful features. I recommend Opera or Google Chrome
It is important to run only one of each type of protection program in resident mode at a time since conflicts can make them less effective. This would mean only one resident antivirus, firewall and scanning type of anti-spyware. Programs like Spyware Blaster and MBAM do not conflict with any of these since they don't have a real time scanning engine that would conflict.
Windows Updates - It is highly recommended to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
Finally, I strongly recommend
How did I get infected in the first place? (by Tony Klein)
Good luck and safe surfing
As for a paid AV, I always install and recommend ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
Along with being an IT tech, I am a malware removal specialist on several well known malware removal forums. Once a user is clean, here is what I recommend they do as far as security goes.
Nice job your log looks clean!
Please use the following suggestions to help prevent reinfection.
- Download OTC to your desktop and run it
- Click Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
- You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.
System Restore maintains a backup of your programs and may also backup infections. I recommend using the following link on how to disable and then enable System Restore.
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people to help keep from getting infected again. As a note, all of the tools and utilities mentioned are either free or have free versions available.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - A very powerful tool which searches and kills malware that infects your system.
**Tutorial on installing & using this product can be found HERE**
ThreatFire - Great antivirus supplement when using a free security program approach using behavior-based security.
**Tutorial on installing & using this product can be found HERE**
FileHippo.com Update Checker - Stay up to date on all of your applications with this powerful tool that will scan, detect, check, and secure the applications installed on your computer.
WOT Web of Trust - Warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory.
MVPS Hosts file - This handy download replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad/malicous sites. This prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer, meaning it will be difficult to infect yourself in the future.
TFC Cleaner - Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out malware that like to reside in temporary folders.
Antivirus Program An antivirus program is crucial in today's digital world to stay protected. I notice that you don't have one installed! Therefore I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials,
Avira AntiVir Personal, or PC Tools AntiVirus.
Firewall A firewall is very important program in order to protect your computer from hackers. I notice that you don't have one installed! Therefore I recommend Online Armor, PC Tools Firewall Plus, or Outpost.
**Tutorial on Firewalls can be found HERE**
Internet Browser - Internet Explorer is not the safest nor the fastest internew browser anymore. There are way better alternatives out there that are faster, more secure, and have many more useful features. I recommend Opera or Google Chrome
It is important to run only one of each type of protection program in resident mode at a time since conflicts can make them less effective. This would mean only one resident antivirus, firewall and scanning type of anti-spyware. Programs like Spyware Blaster and MBAM do not conflict with any of these since they don't have a real time scanning engine that would conflict.
Windows Updates - It is highly recommended to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
Finally, I strongly recommend
Good luck and safe surfing
OrderFromChaos
Well-Known Member
Same here. I went to BitDefender after Norton completely screwed up my computer(took a day to get it back to normal). I now have BitDefender on all the computers in the house.
BTW, BitDefender is running a special until 8/19(?). License for 3 computer for 2 years at around $60 - $70. I stumbled upon it since I have a new computer as well and need another license.
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Deleted User
Guest
Same here. No need to worry about such nonsense.I use Linux, so there is no need here
bluenova
OK Computer
Having been an avid Linux user for the past 10 years it's been a long long time since I've had to think about virus protection at home.
Due to job changes it looks like I'm gonna need a laptop running MS Windows 7 so have been looking at virus protection. The Microsoft Security Essentials actually seems pretty good and is very light weight. Of the paid brands it seems the current leader is ESET NOD32. I think I will be running them side by side for a while to see what they catch.
I see a lot of people in here saying a firewall on your PC is essential but as an IT Administrator I can tell you it's really not. Running a software firewall will just use pointless resources on your PC. The firewall should be at the bridge between your local network and the outside world. Most home routers come with a firewall built in so use it. Having 2 firewalls does not make you safer if a port is blocked at the first firewall, it's blocked, full stop. Blocking it at a second soft firewall on your PC will be pointless. I would suggest to enable the Windows firewall (if you use Windows) but don't install a 3rd party firewall just for the hell of it as all you'll be doing is using additional resources.
Due to job changes it looks like I'm gonna need a laptop running MS Windows 7 so have been looking at virus protection. The Microsoft Security Essentials actually seems pretty good and is very light weight. Of the paid brands it seems the current leader is ESET NOD32. I think I will be running them side by side for a while to see what they catch.
I see a lot of people in here saying a firewall on your PC is essential but as an IT Administrator I can tell you it's really not. Running a software firewall will just use pointless resources on your PC. The firewall should be at the bridge between your local network and the outside world. Most home routers come with a firewall built in so use it. Having 2 firewalls does not make you safer if a port is blocked at the first firewall, it's blocked, full stop. Blocking it at a second soft firewall on your PC will be pointless. I would suggest to enable the Windows firewall (if you use Windows) but don't install a 3rd party firewall just for the hell of it as all you'll be doing is using additional resources.