need a virus scan to replace mcafee 2007

RS100 · 27-10-2006, 16:36

I have used mcafee in the past and it has been ok but i has the new 2007 version in the post today and it is a pain it makes the pc slow i searched the net and it seems every one is haveing problems with it,

Any one here recommend a virus scan & firewall, I have heard about zone alarm & panda are there any good

cheers

AntiSilence · 27-10-2006, 16:38

I'm not sure about firewalls, but for AV you can get AVG or Avast. I've used both, and I prefer Avast. Both are free though and updated regularly.

mrm1 · 27-10-2006, 16:39

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Originally Posted by AntiSilence

I'm not sure about firewalls, but for AV you can get AVG or Avast. I've used both, and I prefer Avast. Both are free though and updated regularly.

Ditto, tried both but prefer Avast.

TheBlueRaja · 27-10-2006, 16:53

Eset NOD32 - i will say this only once - its the best god damn virus scanner money can buy.

It can scan my PC without me even knowing its doing it - (i have an AMD 2500+) - it has achieved 40 Virus Bulletin VB 100% awards, more than any other vendor and did i mention that its memory footprint (i.e. the amount of resources it hogs - is tiny).

Aragorn · 27-10-2006, 17:03

Another vote for Avast AV.
As for firewall - do you have a router to share your connection? If so it will have a built-in firewall.
The Windows XP SP2 firewall is OK, but I would avoid the later versions of Zone Alarm.

TheBlueRaja · 27-10-2006, 17:06

People recommending Avast really should do some homework...

RS100 · 27-10-2006, 17:09

Yes i have a router i have the netgear WGT624 see here http://www.netgear.co.uk/extra/h_wir...ter_wgt624.php so it would be ok not to install a firewall and just use the netgear router's firewall only?,

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Another vote for Avast AV.
As for firewall - do you have a router to share your connection? If so it will have a built-in firewall.
The Windows XP SP2 firewall is OK, but I would avoid the later versions of Zone Alarm.

AntiSilence · 27-10-2006, 17:15

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Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja

People recommending Avast really should do some homework...

But in the real world I don't come across that many threats. And I can't afford to fork out for a 2 system license. So a free AV is the only choice. And I prefer Avast.

TheBlueRaja · 27-10-2006, 17:18

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Originally Posted by AntiSilence

But in the real world I don't come across that many threats. And I can't afford to fork out for a 2 system license. So a free AV is the only choice. And I prefer Avast.

Fair enough - for a free scanner its not bad don't get me wrong, but its not the best one.

RS100 · 27-10-2006, 17:20

So you have had no problems with avast then and it does not slow you pc down like a 10 year old pc like mcafee 2007 doe's im not jokeing the mafee 2007 cost me Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 and it is a joke

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Originally Posted by AntiSilence

But in the real world I don't come across that many threats. And I can't afford to fork out for a 2 system license. So a free AV is the only choice. And I prefer Avast.

AntiSilence · 27-10-2006, 17:21

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Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja

Fair enough - for a free scanner its not bad don't get me wrong, but its not the best one.

Agree with you there, and if I were paying for an AV, I would NOT buy Norton or McAffee urgh.

After Xmas I might look into the one you recommend.

Aragorn · 27-10-2006, 17:23

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Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja

People recommending Avast really should do some homework...

"avast! qualifies comfortably for the VB 100% award."

OK - not quite as good as NOD32, but free!

AntiSilence · 27-10-2006, 17:23

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Originally Posted by RS100

So you have had no problems with avast then and it does not slow you pc down like a 10 year old pc like mcafee 2007 doe's im not jokeing the mafee 2007 cost me Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 and it is a joke

It's not slowed my PC down. About the only time I've noticed a slow down is when I'm gaming and it updates. My ping increases for a short time, but other than that no problems.

If you want to buy one, then look into TheBlueRajas suggestion.

Aragorn · 27-10-2006, 17:25

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Originally Posted by RS100

Yes i have a router i have the netgear WGT624 see here http://www.netgear.co.uk/extra/h_wir...ter_wgt624.php so it would be ok not to install a firewall and just use the netgear router's firewall only?,

If you have that router, which does have a firewall, I would personally enable XP SP2 firewall as a second line of defence (in fact that's what I have done!).

AntiSilence · 27-10-2006, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Aragorn

If you have that router, which does have a firewall, I would personally enable XP SP2 firewall as a second line of defence (in fact that's what I have done!).

That's what I do. I've got a Linksys BEFSR41 with and I enable the XP SP2 firewall. Works fine.