In need of Antivirus software

**Trooper** · 01-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Well AVG is no longer free. As of 2 weeks ago you have to purchase it. So im wondering if there are any just as good AV software out there or am i gonna have to purchase a package, which im willing to do but just checking my options first.

Ive looked at Panda antivirus, and have that running now but it runs almost norton hot and is just not worth it. Panda has a full package of both Av and Firewall, which is working great but is to resource intensive.

Avast is free but i havent installed it yet just wondering if its actually good or worth anything. What about ClamAV Anyone have any ideas of a different one to try out. I dont need something uber leet, just something to get the job done. Plus im going to get a fire wall and that should ease my AV needs.

and go

icky · 01-25-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Trooper[SNPR]

Well AVG is no longer free. As of 2 weeks ago you have to purchase it. So im wondering if there are any just as good AV software out there or am i gonna have to purchase a package, which im willing to do but just checking my options first.

I'm not sure who told you that AVG is no longer free, but they were lying to you.

http://free.grisoft.com/

**Trooper** · 01-25-2007, 04:35 PM

7.5 you have to purchase...or at least that what it said when start the program up. After January 15th you had to purchase 7.5

**Rock** · 01-25-2007, 04:39 PM

I have and use Avast with no problems at all. Its free, you get near enough a daily update of the virus database for newest threats.

Its all good

**Trooper** · 01-25-2007, 04:44 PM

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GRISOFT today announced the extension of user product support for AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.1 through February 18, 2007. Product support for users of version 7.1 had been scheduled to expire on January 15th. This change will provide additional time for users to upgrade to AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5 or other AVG products.

Yep i stand corrected. Man im glad i wasted a good post on that

**DigitalAssassin** · 01-25-2007, 06:02 PM

I can vouch for avast! as well. It has worked great for me.

icky · 01-25-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trooper[SNPR]

7.5 you have to purchase...or at least that what it said when start the program up. After January 15th you had to purchase 7.5

Ya, it was probably just their wording. I think my mother said something about it no longer being free, before I upgraded her.

**Grunt 70** · 01-26-2007, 02:37 PM

I'm an avast user...no complaints at all over the past two years.

Stupid · 01-28-2007, 09:19 PM

On the heels of this, anyone have a good anti-spam filter they like for Microsoft Outlook? My Norton expired and I'm looking at going with Avast! but would like something for the spammage.

Stupid · 01-28-2007, 09:49 PM

Nevermind. I'm thinking the correct option is "Don't use MS Outlook."

People use "The Bat!"? Like it? Thunderbird? Opera?

**DigitalAssassin** · 01-28-2007, 10:04 PM

Thunderbird 2.0 Beta 2

**CingularDuality** · 01-28-2007, 10:15 PM

I'm using Thunderbird 1.5.0.9 and I'm pleased with it... Works great for email and is OK for USENET (about the same as MS OE in that regard).

Stupid · 01-29-2007, 03:30 AM

Usenet's not an issue - but a wife is so that might be the biggest issue. We'll give Thuderbird a try I think.

**Sir_Brass** · 01-29-2007, 04:53 AM

I'm going to go ahead and say that you stick with AVG, whether you pay for it or not. I've used several different anti-virus programs in the past and NONE OF THEM except for AVG have been very reliable or even user friendly. AVG is simply the best darn anti-virus I've ever used.

When I'm fixing someone's computer from their own stupidity (read as: didn't install or use anti-virus AND anti-spyware, AND used internet explorer without a care in the world as if it was actually secure), after I clean out the computer (usually requiring a reformat/reinstall), AVG is one of the INTEGRAL pieces of software that I automatically equip them with and set up for automatic operation (so they can forget its there so they won't forget to turn it on), along with the latest version of firefox, disabling IE, and installing spybot S&D.

If they have other anti-virus software, I still try and persuade them to let me put AVG on their comp, and for them to ditch whatever free subscription they have to norton or macafee.

Acreo Aeneas · 01-30-2007, 05:47 PM

Avast is good. Have been using it for over 3 years now. Lots of updates (almost daily). License can be renewed when it expires, free. It's not the fastest scanner around, but it's fast enough. Resident protection is superb for a free AV software. It works well with a dedicated software firewall.

I use it in conjuction with my ZA Pro. It also protects 3 of my other networked systems.

01-25-2007, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,559	In need of Antivirus software Well AVG is no longer free. As of 2 weeks ago you have to purchase it. So im wondering if there are any just as good AV software out there or am i gonna have to purchase a package, which im willing to do but just checking my options first. Ive looked at Panda antivirus, and have that running now but it runs almost norton hot and is just not worth it. Panda has a full package of both Av and Firewall, which is working great but is to resource intensive. Avast is free but i havent installed it yet just wondering if its actually good or worth anything. What about ClamAV Anyone have any ideas of a different one to try out. I dont need something uber leet, just something to get the job done. Plus im going to get a fire wall and that should ease my AV needs. and go __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

01-25-2007, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,559	Re: In need of Antivirus software 7.5 you have to purchase...or at least that what it said when start the program up. After January 15th you had to purchase 7.5 __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

01-25-2007, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plymouth England Age: 29 Posts: 823	Re: In need of Antivirus software I have and use Avast with no problems at all. Its free, you get near enough a daily update of the virus database for newest threats. Its all good __________________ TG-E1st TacticalGamer European Division \| Team up with us today!

01-25-2007, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,583	Re: In need of Antivirus software I can vouch for avast! as well. It has worked great for me. __________________

01-26-2007, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grunt 70 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 43 Posts: 2,416	Re: In need of Antivirus software I'm an avast user...no complaints at all over the past two years. __________________ \|TG-22nd\|Grunt "When force is necessary, it must be applied boldly, decisively, and completely. But one must know the limitations of force; one must know when to blend force with maneuver" - Leon Trotsky

01-28-2007, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stupid Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: God's Country - Texas Posts: 637	Re: In need of Antivirus software On the heels of this, anyone have a good anti-spam filter they like for Microsoft Outlook? My Norton expired and I'm looking at going with Avast! but would like something for the spammage. __________________ Former TGNS admin until WoW blinded me with flashy lights.

01-28-2007, 09:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stupid Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: God's Country - Texas Posts: 637	Re: In need of Antivirus software Nevermind. I'm thinking the correct option is "Don't use MS Outlook." People use "The Bat!"? Like it? Thunderbird? Opera? __________________ Former TGNS admin until WoW blinded me with flashy lights.

01-28-2007, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,583	Re: In need of Antivirus software Thunderbird 2.0 Beta 2 __________________

01-28-2007, 10:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 16,641	Re: In need of Antivirus software I'm using Thunderbird 1.5.0.9 and I'm pleased with it... Works great for email and is OK for USENET (about the same as MS OE in that regard). __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

01-29-2007, 03:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Stupid Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: God's Country - Texas Posts: 637	Re: In need of Antivirus software Usenet's not an issue - but a wife is so that might be the biggest issue. We'll give Thuderbird a try I think. __________________ Former TGNS admin until WoW blinded me with flashy lights.

01-29-2007, 04:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sir_Brass Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 607	Re: In need of Antivirus software I'm going to go ahead and say that you stick with AVG, whether you pay for it or not. I've used several different anti-virus programs in the past and NONE OF THEM except for AVG have been very reliable or even user friendly. AVG is simply the best darn anti-virus I've ever used. When I'm fixing someone's computer from their own stupidity (read as: didn't install or use anti-virus AND anti-spyware, AND used internet explorer without a care in the world as if it was actually secure), after I clean out the computer (usually requiring a reformat/reinstall), AVG is one of the INTEGRAL pieces of software that I automatically equip them with and set up for automatic operation (so they can forget its there so they won't forget to turn it on), along with the latest version of firefox, disabling IE, and installing spybot S&D. If they have other anti-virus software, I still try and persuade them to let me put AVG on their comp, and for them to ditch whatever free subscription they have to norton or macafee. __________________ \|TG-Irr\|Hiram_Yorik Games: GRAW, BF2142, Oblivion, FarCry, Empire At War, R6:RVS, KotOR, KotOR2, MW4: Mercs, FEAR (XP) Hiss "Oh...crap!" BLAM "I'm down....MEDIC!!" DirtyLude: "If we kill him and eat his heart, his magic will be ours."

01-30-2007, 05:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 3,733	Re: In need of Antivirus software Avast is good. Have been using it for over 3 years now. Lots of updates (almost daily). License can be renewed when it expires, free. It's not the fastest scanner around, but it's fast enough. Resident protection is superb for a free AV software. It works well with a dedicated software firewall. I use it in conjuction with my ZA Pro. It also protects 3 of my other networked systems. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th Member "People usually see me and ask if I speak Chinese. I respond by asking if they speak American."

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