avast getting good?

[SnakeMasteR]

and their female sexy voice like 'ur virus definition has been updated' that turn me on when i boot my pc every morning...

:lol:

As for the sexy voice girl...it doesn't protect you at all. :P

What happened? Did she say no to the date? :P

You are right but a sexy voice can make the difference and you will be curious about getting the next update. ^_^

The IS 7 runs smooth on a XP Pro VM with SP3 and 192mb RAM, i can not say that it would be the same when

having the config on a real installation (didn't test it) but i think there will be no big differences in performance.

For the scan, everyone should have some free minutes to let the av do it's work. There are also a bunch of

defragmentation tools that are slow in this process but not bad. Kinda compromise.

[Technology]

and their female sexy voice like 'ur virus definition has been updated' that turn me on when i boot my pc every morning...

:lol:

As for the sexy voice girl...it doesn't protect you at all. :P

What happened? Did she say no to the date? :P

You are right but a sexy voice can make the difference and you will be curious about getting the next update. ^_^

The IS 7 runs smooth on a XP Pro VM with SP3 and 192mb RAM, i can not say that it would be the same when

having the config on a real installation (didn't test it) but i think there will be no big differences in performance.

For the scan, everyone should have some free minutes to let the av do it's work. There are also a bunch of

defragmentation tools that are slow in this process but not bad. Kinda compromise.

Maybe in version 8 or so, they introduce man voice.. especially made for girls and gay.. :o

[avmad]

Pirate language FTW. Honestly that's the first thing I disable. Not as bad as Avira's heart attack screeching beep though. :o

Avast is on par with Eset, just depends on what you like. Norton? Do you Norton users not use software from Nsane? I don't understand how you can use it. It quarantines, deletes everything that comes from sites like this. I don't get it, how can you use it?

Sorry to go off topic. I've asked this question many times and Nobody has been able to tell me how they setup Norton to avoid it deleting every patch, keygen and similar it comes across.

I tried it the other day on a VM and I had to hunt around to find all the stuff it had quarantined. Then later it would do it again. :rolleyes:

I would love to know how it's done. Seriously, I think the Norton users here only use guenuine software :lol: Or they just work for Symantec :o

[Technology]

Pirate language FTW. Honestly that's the first thing I disable. Not as bad as Avira's heart attack screeching beep though. :o

Avast is on par with Eset, just depends on what you like. Norton? Do you Norton users not use software from Nsane? I don't understand how you can use it. It quarantines, deletes everything that comes from sites like this. I don't get it, how can you use it?

Sorry to go off topic. I've asked this question many times and Nobody has been able to tell me how they setup Norton to avoid it deleting every patch, keygen and similar it comes across.

I tried it the other day on a VM and I had to hunt around to find all the stuff it had quarantined. Then later it would do it again. :rolleyes:

I would love to know how it's done. Seriously, I think the Norton users here only use guenuine software :lol: Or they just work for Symantec :o

Sorry to hear that, bro. I think Norton is detecting crack, patch etc, since it has build in Sanor similar to HIPS..I think that was is causing it..Did you try disenabling it..That might work for you. But then again I could be wrong..Try it on VM

[fumia]

avast is the best free AV out there :D

there is only one thing that bugging me from avast,it's kinda slowing down my system start up. (maybe because it's scanning as soon as you boot up u'r PC)

but after a minute no slowdown felt :)

[router2004]

and their female sexy voice like 'ur virus definition has been updated' that turn me on when i boot my pc every morning...

:lol:

As for the sexy voice girl...it doesn't protect you at all. :P

What happened? Did she say no to the date? :P

You are right but a sexy voice can make the difference and you will be curious about getting the next update. ^_^

The IS 7 runs smooth on a XP Pro VM with SP3 and 192mb RAM, i can not say that it would be the same when

having the config on a real installation (didn't test it) but i think there will be no big differences in performance.

For the scan, everyone should have some free minutes to let the av do it's work. There are also a bunch of

defragmentation tools that are slow in this process but not bad. Kinda compromise.

Maybe in version 8 or so, they introduce man voice.. especially made for girls and gay.. :o

It could be :D

[DKT27]

Watch a horror movie in night, on your computer with your headphones. Wait till you get a virus definition update. :P

[mray88]

I'm currently on Norton AV 2012.... using that for the first time in many years (thanks to this forum and someone posting a 6 month giveaway deal on it), but finding many reasons to dislike it. Difficult to work with and set up properly, oddball Norton-speak terminology that you have to learn to use it properly, and have had a number of problems with unpredictable functioning of the software. Unpredictability is not what I want from an AV.

I had been using Avast AV Pro for several months, but they seem to have knocked out all the working methods of us getting that, at least for now -- tried a recent one from the forum here but it didn't seem to work properly, not for me at least. I really was very impressed with Avast, to a surprising degree! I didn't really like the free version, because all the ads and constant invitations to buy were annoying the crap out of me. But the Pro version seemed very well designed -- however, I never had the opportunity of seeing how it handled a virus situation.

If your machine gets infected, I'm still of the belief that Kaspersky is probably your best bet for correction. A few years back I had a very bad virus on my computer, one where most people were advising just to wipe the hard drive and start fresh. Kaspersky was the only AV that was able to attack the problem and really help me to correct it, but it took a lot of work to save my data! Eset, which I had used for years, was surprisingly no help at all at the time. Eset couldn't even seem to detect the virus, no less help with curing it. That was a real learning experience, one in which malwarebytes staff on their forums commended me for actually being one of the few people that was ever able to correct this very bad virut virus that I had picked up.

I have no idea how Avast would hold up under those type of circumstances where you have a major virus situation, but I liked the Pro version enough that I would be willing to go with it and try -- it's really that impressive. But, I would keep an up-to-date copy of Kaspersky handy, just in case there's a problem.

[Technology]

I'm currently on Norton AV 2012.... using that for the first time in many years (thanks to this forum and someone posting a 6 month giveaway deal on it), but finding many reasons to dislike it. Difficult to work with and set up properly, oddball Norton-speak terminology that you have to learn to use it properly, and have had a number of problems with unpredictable functioning of the software. Unpredictability is not what I want from an AV.

I had been using Avast AV Pro for several months, but they seem to have knocked out all the working methods of us getting that, at least for now -- tried a recent one from the forum here but it didn't seem to work properly, not for me at least. I really was very impressed with Avast, to a surprising degree! I didn't really like the free version, because all the ads and constant invitations to buy were annoying the crap out of me. But the Pro version seemed very well designed -- however, I never had the opportunity of seeing how it handled a virus situation.

If your machine gets infected, I'm still of the belief that Kaspersky is probably your best bet for correction. A few years back I had a very bad virus on my computer, one where most people were advising just to wipe the hard drive and start fresh. Kaspersky was the only AV that was able to attack the problem and really help me to correct it, but it took a lot of work to save my data! Eset, which I had used for years, was surprisingly no help at all at the time. Eset couldn't even seem to detect the virus, no less help with curing it. That was a real learning experience, one in which malwarebytes staff on their forums commended me for actually being one of the few people that was ever able to correct this very bad virut virus that I had picked up.

I have no idea how Avast would hold up under those type of circumstances where you have a major virus situation, but I liked the Pro version enough that I would be willing to go with it and try -- it's really that impressive. But, I would keep an up-to-date copy of Kaspersky handy, just in case there's a problem.

Norton, is good antivirus but not great..Avast is recommended over Norton, AVG and few other..By far the Norton has couple holes in there respective programme..Like, scanning is very slow and removing leave behind some traces..Too, much going on in their Norton interface such as tuneup utilities, backup, etc..This makes their programme bit slow to response and performance..But then again Norton, has and have been improving alot in recent years..

And you are right if the infection does takes place, then Kaspersky is the best solution. Including with Malwarebytes and Hitmanpro..And the best overall solution, in case of any concern over lost of data, then use Hiren's BootCD or SARDU..

[Technology]

Watch a horror movie in night, on your computer with your headphones. Wait till you get a virus definition update. :P

What if watch something else like pr**n, then Avast voice say virus database has been updated. Or if they introduce, man's voice in next version, then..

[Tweety.Abd]

.... Norton? Do you Norton users not use software from Nsane? I don't understand how you can use it. It quarantines, deletes everything that comes from sites like this. I don't get it, how can you use it?

I understand from your post that:

- You wish to know whether Norton users use software from nsane.

- You wish to know how can an nsane member use the product.

Addressing your concern is important; I will do my best to assist you.

I am a Norton user and I use softwares from nsane.down. It certainly does not delete 'everything' that comes from 'sites like this' - that's a faulty generalization. It does delete certain files that it deems as 'suspicious', but that depends on the product settings to some extent. Whenever it deletes a file, a back up copy is created and stored in quarantine which can be restored easily with a few mouse clicks, 7-8 clicks at most (if you're required to enter the Security History to restore the file). Moreover, a Norton user can always disable 'Anti-Virus Auto Protect' directly from the system tray icon with 2 clicks at most, an amenity that most products lack. Additionally, if a user permanently works with 'suspicious' files (labled by Norton), the file can always be excluded with ease, given that you click on the pop up box that appears when the file is removed. A user can also exclude an entire folder and its sub, if required with relative ease.

I only requires a few clicks to work with 'suspicious' files, and that's not something cumbersome at all. Besides, a user of any security product may encounter false positives during it's usage.

I hope I answered your questions.

[Tweety.Abd]

Norton, is good antivirus but not great..

I mean no offence, but no AV is 'great'.

[avmad]

Thank you for replying Tweety. So if you turn off Anti-Virus Auto Protect, does that give you the decision to make about what Norton finds? Or is it turning off a part off Norton? I don't see the point in using Norton if you're going to disable Sonar and other parts. May as well just use another product.

If Norton asked whether to quarantine,ignore or delete etc etc then I would probably use it, as I have respect for the product. But I can't handle having to search for what it's removed and put it back, then have to exclude the files etc. It's just too much hassle.

I also have seen many times where Kaspersky cannot remove an infection. It knows it's there and trys but cannot get rid of it. I agree Kaspersky is very good but I find on access scanners, specialist removers are necessary to back it up.

I like Emsisoft because I can have total control over anything it detects. That's the most important thing I look for in a product.

I'm only looking around again because my Emsi license runs out soon. I have another 12 month one but am hesitant to use it yet :lol:

[Technology]

I like Emsisoft because I can have total control over anything it detects. That's the most important thing I look for in a product.

I'm only looking around again because my Emsi license runs out soon. I have another 12 month one but am hesitant to use it yet :lol:

I will agree with you on this Emsisoft is getting better and by far it is one of the best antivirus around, even VB 100 have awarded for best detection. But sorry to hear, your licence is running out. Did you give a try Eset.

[Technology]

Norton, is good antivirus but not great..

I mean no offence, but no AV is 'great'.

Don't worry about it, you correct no AV is great, but then again, there are some that do better job..In protecting the system. Personally, I like quite AV for example, Eset and similar..

[Tweety.Abd]

Thank you for replying Tweety. So if you turn off Anti-Virus Auto Protect, does that give you the decision to make about what Norton finds? Or is it turning off a part off Norton? I don't see the point in using Norton if you're going to disable Sonar and other parts. May as well just use another product.

If Norton asked whether to quarantine,ignore or delete etc etc then I would probably use it, as I have respect for the product. But I can't handle having to search for what it's removed and put it back, then have to exclude the files etc. It's just too much hassle.

I'll make it real quick:

- Turning off Auto Protect turns off the product's AV detection feature. A user can choose to disable it from 15 minutes to 5 hours or delay it till restart or have it disabled permanently. Once you turn off, it won't detect any malicious software, even the genuine ones. So the user must be vigilant as to disable it only when running trusted files.

- A user is not required to turn off the product permanently as be to sitting duck to malware attacks. There are two options:

* Temporarily disable the Auto Protect feature and re-enable it as soon as the work is done.

* Permanently exclude the file from Auto Protect & SONAR detection through exclusions.

It is to be noted that the user should only turn off the protection if the file is trusted.

- Norton is designed for users who wish 'set-and-forget' protection with minimal to zero user interaction. By doing so, Norton is completely responsible for the security of your computer and it duly delivers. However, once a file is deleted, a user can click on the pop up box that appears on the bottom-right of the screen and restore(& exclude) the file to it's original location. Currently, there exists no way to make Norton to require user's permission in security affairs.

I will reiterate, most security solution will encounter false positives and will require the user to either disable the suite while interacting with the file or have it excluded through exclusion rules. From what I've experienced, Norton provides the most elegant way of excluding and disabling a specific feature of the security product. Norton has been designed and engineered for users who wish for 'set-and-forget' security experience. Users who wish for total control over their security product should opt for other solutions.

[Tweety.Abd]

Don't worry about it, you correct no AV is great, but then again, there are some that do better job..In protecting the system. Personally, I like quite AV for example, Eset and similar..

I agree some do better job than other, but which ones? That's subjected to much controversy.

[Technology]

Don't worry about it, you correct no AV is great, but then again, there are some that do better job..In protecting the system. Personally, I like quite AV for example, Eset and similar..

I agree some do better job than other, but which ones? That's subjected to much controversy.

I agree, 200% with you on which one..I think the only solution by far I have found and heard from other, that do the experiment of AV by yourself and then make decision...I have done experiment on Eset, Avast and recently Viper..Avast and especially Eset stands out. However, Eset and Avast was good in detection but, Avast failed in removing and keep annoying me with boot scan. Vipre was good, great in detection but failed in removing..

[Tweety.Abd]

I agree, 200% with you on which one..I think the only solution by far I have found and heard from other, that do the experiment of AV by yourself and then make decision...I have done experiment on Eset, Avast and recently Viper..Avast and especially Eset stands out. However, Eset and Avast was good in detection but, Avast failed in removing and keep annoying me with boot scan. Vipre was good, great in detection but failed in removing..

I prefer experimenting the AV personally rather than solely relying on lab reports. I do not mean to condone the tests conducted by reputable labs, but that one shouldn't entirely rely on the reports.

[avmad]

Sounds like too much hassle :D I might try McAfee AV :whistle: Just using up free licenses before going with a 12 month one for Emsi.

I have tried Eset, don't like it, kept blocking websites. :rolleyes:

[Technology]

Sounds like too much hassle :D I might try McAfee AV :whistle: Just using up free licenses before going with a 12 month one for Emsi.

I have tried Eset, don't like it, kept blocking websites. :rolleyes:

I will definitely agree with you tooo much hassle, but at the end its worth it...Personally, I really don't like McAfee any version, it doesn't have good any zero day protection, and it is too slow to response..But it is not so bad in removing..Many believe including me McAfee is a failure and has been. Eset, on other hand, is one of the best, it does block website when it detects some sort of risk..Which website do you really want to visit, let me guess.. ;) :P..I never hand problems with Eset blocking any sort of webpage..Have, you give advance setting try..

[avmad]

I tested McAfee IS against malware and it did really well. It was a surprise to me too. It does seem to be better nowdays.Not the laughable product it used to be. I don't need AV that badly because of my layered setup. So doesn't have to be the best, it's more of a backup protection just in case anything sneaks through.

I made a post about Eset blocking sites somewhere and lots were having problems, some people contacted Eset about it so maybe they sorted it out by now. Anyway I don't have a license to it and don't like to 'fix' AV's, I have lots of other licenses to different things.

[Technology]

I tested McAfee IS against malware and it did really well. It was a surprise to me too. It does seem to be better nowdays.Not the laughable product it used to be. I don't need AV that badly because of my layered setup. So doesn't have to be the best, it's more of a backup protection just in case anything sneaks through.

I made a post about Eset blocking sites somewhere and lots were having problems, some people contacted Eset about it so maybe they sorted it out by now. Anyway I don't have a license to it and don't like to 'fix' AV's, I have lots of other licenses to different things.

Please please please tell me you got license to Emisisoft AV..I really need one..Do want to share with me. :)

[mosaji]

avast free antivirus plus comodo firewall (plus common sense) is what i use

Excellent protection and very light on resources

How about only common sense..No antivirus or Firewall.. :huh:

You can if you are the only one using the computer and you have a hardware firewall (router)

[Technology]

avast free antivirus plus comodo firewall (plus common sense) is what i use

Excellent protection and very light on resources

How about only common sense..No antivirus or Firewall.. :huh:

You can if you are the only one using the computer and you have a hardware firewall (router)

Actually, I am the only user of my system..But, don't have hardware firewall. I think antivirus are good but not great, has they can safe while also impacting system's performance and stability. Nowadays, many companies are trying to make their own antivirus and bring them in public with various awards and information, but at the end no antivirus is 100% better and perfect. Even any type of firewall, doesn't safe you 100% from external threats.