Kapersky Antivirus 7.0

Greenlizard0 · 16 Nov 2006 at 16:20

Well after finding out that Avast only do a free time-demo, and AVG free is about to run out in a few months I tried to look for other free antivirus programs.

I couldn't find any.

Thus I have decided to think about Kapersky.

I have read a few threads here which say it's better than NOD32 and it seems pretty nice.

Though thinking about it, do I need it? I'm very very careful about what I introduce onto my system, and I have a Firewall in my router, Windows built in Firewall, and Spybot Search and Destroy all running.

If I do need it - would you guys recommend it? Are there any alternatives I should be thinking about?

gooner_47 · 16 Nov 2006 at 16:26

I'd personally recommend running anti-virus as well, and I'd also personally recommend Kaspersky.

beh · 16 Nov 2006 at 16:49

greenlizard0 said:
Though thinking about it, do I need it? I'm very very careful about what I introduce onto my system.

If thats the case then I'd say you could survive quite happily without.

I used KAV a couple years back and it seemed plenty good, but since the license expired I've been fine using nothing and simply exercising common sense in what I download/run.

Greenlizard0 · 16 Nov 2006 at 16:54

Hmm...I agree. I might ditch away with using one. Though I would like messenger protection though...

Greenlizard0 · 16 Nov 2006 at 18:41

Argh...*hits head on table*

The first day that I choose to go without antivirus - and my stupid noob housemate downloads something dodgy and it spreads across our network.

Why windows firewall didn't pick it up I will never know...

Beans on toast Dave · 16 Nov 2006 at 18:48

http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
free version here. aol branded tho

Sirrel Squirrel · 16 Nov 2006 at 18:52

challengedavid said:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
free version here. aol branded tho

very good piece of software and the AOL logo is hardly intrusive

alanwjones · 17 Nov 2006 at 11:28

greenlizard0 said:
Well after finding out that Avast only do a free time-demo, and AVG free is about to run out in a few months I tried to look for other free antivirus programs.

I couldn't find any.

AVG IS NOT RUNNING OUT , You can download th latest FREE version HERE

benjo plz. · 17 Nov 2006 at 11:29

Sirrel Squirrel said:
very good piece of software and the AOL logo is hardly intrusive

That program seems to crash my laptop :\.

Steve09 · 17 Nov 2006 at 12:38

Norton Anti Virus

Forget all the people who say "It gives me problems waaaaaaaaa"

Never been any bother for me

I think you can get it in Debenhams.....

photoshop · 17 Nov 2006 at 12:44

ive used Norton, Nod32 and now im using Kaspersky.

I have to say Kaspersky is the best. I've been using it for like 2 months now.

I changed to it because nod32 failed to pick up a virus and some spyware which just ****** my machine up. I ran the Kasperky online checker and it picked up the problems. I purchased and installed it and then ran a complete scan of my system and it picked up a lot of stuff which nod32 failed to pick up (even with latest updates).

Since then i've been using Kaspersky and wount be changing!

*Please star out swearing*

Podfather · 17 Nov 2006 at 13:34

Kaspersky is a great anti-virus. The GUI is awesome, scans are very well done and snatch out even the tiniest of misfits in your system. You can choose to protect your email, browsers and many other stuff, excellent program!

Greenlizard0 · 17 Nov 2006 at 14:33

stevechapman said:
Norton Anti Virus

Forget all the people who say "It gives me problems waaaaaaaaa"

Never been any bother for me

I think you can get it in Debenhams.....

Lol, in their computer section eh?

Sirrel Squirrel · 17 Nov 2006 at 14:36

Phnom_Penh said:
That program seems to crash my laptop :\.

got service pack 2?

benjo plz. · 17 Nov 2006 at 18:56

Sirrel Squirrel said:
got service pack 2?

yep, got everything :\. Royally ****ed over 2K3 too lol (ok, it's not meant for 2K3, now I know why

)

pallys · 17 Nov 2006 at 22:12

I use kaspersky too, it has better detection rates than any other antivirus solution out there...

nod32 is ok if you have a really really old pc or really like to masturbate over cpu cycles...but with processing power of the last 5 years why risk something that is fast but wont detect as much virus's as other software :confused:

and yes its worth using antivirus software...a firewall does not protect from virus's that you can get from browsing some shady websites or downloads etc

HighlandeR · 17 Nov 2006 at 22:38

Nice its sorta sad to see all the people that have converted to Nod32, but now the new one is Kaspersky.

I have to admit after running so many healthchecks for viruses/spyware I noticed nod32 just didnt quite cut it and failed to detect viruses/spyware that even Norton/Mcafee kept complaining about!

Kaspersky is the new kid on the block imo

But theres a BUT, ive seen Kaspersky fail to see some obvious spyware lurkin about....its still the most reliable/best overall imo.

daveydave · 18 Nov 2006 at 00:44

stevechapman said:
Norton Anti Virus

Forget all the people who say "It gives me problems waaaaaaaaa"

Never been any bother for me

I think you can get it in Debenhams.....

Norton = resource hog...i was a believer then i switched to kapersky! its like a breath of fresh air

^>Cas<^ · 18 Nov 2006 at 01:12

Try ClamAV (Obviously, win version)....Its very good, and free. Wasnt as good as Kaspersky, but is much quicker and is less system intensive!

Casmeister.