Best Anti-virus? +REP

[Moh]

I'v had AVG for about 2 years now and my laptops been compromised twice with it running.

Now I have a trojan which has pretty much infected all my files, what does AVG do? Puts all my files in the vault and doesn't even get rid of the malware. So it's even let the trojan get to AVG files too.

So yeah, recommendations please + rep :)

[Special]

malwerebytes & spybot search and destory

both available on www.download.com (http://www.download.com) safely :)

[xxMATTGxx]

These seem to be the good Anti-Viruses around these days:

Microsoft Security Essentials
ESET NOD32/Smart Security
Kaspersky Internet Security/Anti-Virus


malwerebytes & spybot search and destory

both available on www.download.com (http://www.download.com) safely :)

Although you have listed two very good applications that would give him additional protection/helpful in terms of cleaning up, they would not give full protection or any protection from well known viruses.

[Special]

These seem to be the good Anti-Viruses around these days:

Microsoft Security Essentials
ESET NOD32/Smart Security
Kaspersky Internet Security/Anti-Virus



Although you have listed two very good applications that would give him additional protection/helpful in terms of cleaning up, they would not give full protection or any protection from well known viruses.

however they are both free unlike a couple that you have mentioned

[xxMATTGxx]

however they are both free unlike a couple that you have mentioned

Oh no, I didn't mean he shouldn't download them. I just didn't want him to think removing AVG and just having the two applications you have listed, then he will be safe. Which wouldn't be the case as they do not protect the end user from viruses like the applications I have listed.

[marriott0.01]

http://apple.com/why-mac

Best anti-virus I've ever got ;)

But naaa I'd go for Avast personally.

[xxMATTGxx]

http://apple.com/why-mac

Best anti-virus I've ever got ;)

But naaa I'd go for Avast personally.

Anyone who loves Apple products that much will say the same, go mac blah blah. Just don't Mr, it isn't the case and most of the time it's due to the end-user.

Over and out!

[Pyroka]

http://apple.com/why-mac

Best anti-virus I've ever got ;)

But naaa I'd go for Avast personally.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9129978/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_at_PWN2OWN_win s_5k

Now that you just got served, I'll get right back to the point. If you're registered to Barclays Online Banking you get Kapersky free for a year. I'd check your bank to see if any of them have deals like this, they do it so you feel more secure using online banking innit.

[AgnesIO]

http://apple.com/why-mac

Best anti-virus I've ever got ;)

But naaa I'd go for Avast personally.

Only because so little people use Mac's. If you could infect 20 million people, or 1 million who use macs.. I know who I would target..

I use AVG 2011, and personally find it exceptional - but you seem to have had problems. I often here Kapersky is very good.

[Deak]

I've got McAfee and I've never had problems with it and it updates everyday, so there's less chance of getting Trojans / virus's.

[Ardemax]

Eset NOD32 Antivirus 4

Pm me if you "need" it

[Moh]

Thanks everybody, is there any that you all would agree on? I aren't bothered if I have to 'pay' for them or not =]

[Ardemax]

ESET complete security (either Smart Security or just NOD32 version 4) is by far the safest and most reliable.

I've had numerous attacks on my computer and when I had Norton or Antivirus that came with the computer, it took weeks to remove, usually by paying to remove them.

I've had similar attacks on my computer again with NOD32 and wow, they were instantly detected and removed swiftly.

Infections that can't be removed automatically are always a bother, but ESET gives you a direct folder link to go to that directory and sort out some cold hard business yourself.

It really is worth thinking about.
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[Moh]

Thanks all, I need to spread to +rep most of you =[

I installed Kaspersky, but maybe thinking of switching to ESET =]

[marriott0.01]

Thanks all, I need to spread to +rep most of you =[

I installed Kaspersky, but maybe thinking of switching to ESET =]

I still think Avast is the best all round :')