which anti virus is better? Nod32 antivirus? Avast Pro? Norton? Mcafee? Why?

Question

which anti virus is better? Nod32 antivirus? Avast Pro? Norton? Mcafee? Why?

Answer 1

Eset Nod32 and Kaspersky

Answer 2

Nod32 is the one of the best antivirus software, because i have already used this antivirus, really efficient and effective. but now i am using Antivirus Wizard to provide security for my computer.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it's not the AV's fault if it isn't working right. Defender Pro uses either Kaspersky signatures or Bit Defender signatures. They both require at least one gig of memory to work right. With windows 98 your probably lucky to be pushing 256mb of memory. Way lower than what's required for either to work properly. Your computer wouldn't hold up very well to Norton for sure. It is a memory hog. About the same for McAfee. No, You need either a new computer or one of the substandard free AV's like Avast. Avast might not even run right on it either. AVG wouldn't because it's a memory hog to. Get a new computer. That would be your best bet. Any AV from 2000 up to now probably will not run right on that running system. I know for sure 2005 on up to now will not run right on it. You don't have enough memory or processor speed.

Answer 5

Definitely not Norton. It causes no end of interference with other software. I would recommend NOD32 from ESET.



www.esetlicences.co.uk is their cheapest sales partner in the UK

Answer 6

Get the free Avira Anti-Vir. It is free and works fine. No annual fee. Norton is bad news.

Answer 7

Nod32 its because kernel file is very strong .........

Answer 8

I would actually go with Avira Personal Antivirus, though Im using Avira Premium Security Suite now,

I'd say Avira's the best that I've tried so far, it's actually got the quickest scanner out of all the scanners I've tried, it has a few more false positives than Avast, but it also catches more possible trojans/viruses which makes it safer for your computer

I mainly like Avira Antivirus overall for its speed

Though, about Avira Premium or Premium Security Suite though, I recomment disabling MailGuard and WebGuard from time to time, e-mails usually filter themselves into spam mail already, and the WebGuard checks every page you're going through, and that slows down your web surfing speed

Unless, you're Unsure of the site(s) you're going on, I recommend just leaving WebGuard off to increase web surfing speed

And about Avira Premium Security Suite, on top of what Avira Antivirus & Premium have, Avira Antivirus Premium Security Suite has a firewall and it's very effective, I've never had any problems with it





Other Antiviruses:

I've used alot of software before, Nod32 was said to have a fast antivirus scanner (well, it took 3-4 hours on my labtop,then again my labtop's kinda slow compared to my computer)

After using Avast Professional, I've noticed that it was rather effective, but, as it keeps checking every web page you use, it slows down your computer performance(speed), so I switched from avast to other things when I noticed that

I know how Norton works, cuz my dad installed Norton on the computer from the beginning, it's really great security and really hard to crack in terms of it's complex-firewall, but it uses alot of computer resources which makes your computer work alot slower, which makes Norton cause your computer to run quite a bit slower than it could

And McAfee, my dad installed on the labtop, in my opinion, it's sort of like Norton, because it doesn't give you many options other than seeing, quarantining/deleting viruses, but, then again -

Norton and McAfee both are similar in that they use alot of resources

Avast Professional was said to be light, it has 8 scanners(6 scanners in the free-home version)and another thing to know about avast is that it comes with a light firewall, so if you install a firewall with avast, you're gonna want to disable 1 scanner, the "Web Shield" scanner, that's the light firewall that comes with Avast

And Nod32 was rated really high, and compared interestingly close to Kaspersky Antivirus, which I Also Tried, Kaspersky Internet Security actually.

Kaspersky Internet Security has a great looking interface but all of its scanners are rather slow in my opinion

Answer 9

I really found Norton Antivirus probably the best!!

It detects and repair the viruses within fraction of seconds..

Although it has the disadvantage that it makes computer slow but after installing system registry cleaners I really found it marvelous...

Answer 10

ESET NOD32 Antivirus Overview



You didn't buy your computer to run antivirus. That's why ESET NOD32 Antivirus gives you fast, effective and easy-to-use protection without getting in your way. Smart proactive detection blocks most known and emerging threats hours or days faster than other antivirus technologies. Fast, light and unobtrusive software protects your Internet experience without annoying system slowdowns.

Key Benefits



* Keeps you safe from viruses, spyware, trojans, password stealers and other malware threats

* Stops most new threats proactively, well before other vendors have issued a signature, maximizing your defense against new and unknown threats

* Scans and cleans Internet traffic and email, even when it's SSL-encrypted, so your email is always safe

* Stops threats from entering through removable devices so you can share files with confidence

* Integrated SysInspector and SysRescue simplify system diagnosis and recovery

* Self defense prevents malware from degrading your level of protection

* Tiny signature updates happen discretely as needed and won't bog down your system

* Free technical support via the Web, email or phone

Key Features



Smarter Scanner – Threats don't always enter your network in ways you expect. ESET NOD32 Antivirus inspects SSL-encrypted communication channels like HTTPS and POP3S and intelligently scans compressed files to find hidden threats other products miss. Proactive protection begins at the earliest point in system startup to ensure your computer is always secure.



Clean and Safe Email – Email scanning for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, and other POP3/IMAP mail clients, ensuring your email is free of viruses and other threats.



Removable Media Security – Threats can enter your PC from removable media such as USB thumb drives. For self-running media, ESET NOD32 Antivirus scans autorun.inf and associated files when the medium is inserted, in addition to scanning any file on any removable device when it is accessed, or during a full-scan of the media. Power users can adjust ESET NOD32 Antivirus to perform additional levels of scanning on removable media.



System Tools – ESET SysInspector and ESET SysRescue simplify diagnosing and cleaning of infected systems by allowing deep scans of system processes to find hidden threats, and creating bootable rescue CD/DVD or USB drives to help you repair an infected computer.



Self Defense – ESET NOD32 Antivirus has built-in technology to prevent malicious software from corrupting or disabling it, so you can rest assured your system is always protected.



Many Usability Improvements – ESET NOD32 Antivirus has numerous speed, security and usability upgrades.



* Energy-sipping battery mode extends laptop battery life without compromising security

* Advanced Protection Status screen informs you of threat detections

* Information pop-ups are hidden when running full screen applications like games, video players or presentations

* Password protection prevents ESET NOD32 Antivirus from being uninstalled by strangers

* New interface and keyboard shortcuts simplify use for visually impaired users

Answer 11

I use Microsoft Security Essential its free and its good for me, there is a whole bunch of anti virus out there, and everyone would have opinions on pros and cons, so the question you ask, which is better is up to what you do online, you just have to be carefull if you download music, movies or software, just scan everything before you open the file or dont be doing things online that you are not supposed to do in the first place.

Answer 12

It all depends on how technically minded you are.



If you don't know much about computers, I suggest Norton 360. It's pretty much the benchmark in Anti-virus.



If you know a fair bit about computers, and want to control what programs have access to the internet, which don't, etc, I suggest Zone Alarm Security Suite.



Personally, I think that any free anti-virus is a bad one. Keep in mind, that you get what you pay for.

Always go with a reputable anti-virus/firewall.

Answer 13

Well in my opinion McAfee Premium Antivirus is best because of its exciting and system friendly features such as...

Is fast Anti-Virus and Anti-spyware Protection

Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware and rootkits…



Provides NEW QuickScan

Lets you check for threats in the most commonly infected areas on the computer in less than 10 minutes and on modern machines within seconds.



Provides web site safety ratings

Adds safety ratings to sites and search engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests so you know exactly what website is safe to visit



Is anti-phishing

Warns you before accessing dangerous scam websites that try to steal your personal information



Provides identity protection

Let’s you shop, bank and trade online safely by asking permission before personally identifiable information like PIN’s, bank accounts, Social Security numbers are sent from your PC.



Provides browser security

Surf up to a dozen Web sites at once without worrying about any security threats, cookie spying, or being bothered by annoying popups. Be safe and secure with the Browser Secure and turn your Web crawling into safe, turbocharged Web browsing

Its a complete protection to system...

Answer 14

From my experience the following are most efficient:





McAfee

-does the job





Norton

-Sonar





Avast

-okay scans, but isn't exactly userfriendly.



Nod32

-Decent

Answer 15

They all do the samething. If it helps I use AVG anti virus free.