ot-Which anti-virus program?
- Thread starter dphins
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I'm an IT person.
We have been trying all different types of AV software lately.
However Norton is the best out there but their down fall is the fact that it does bog your computer down by up to 30%. Norton is always the first to update their virus database.
We tried AVG, however they are not the fastest when it comes to upgrading their database, they do not hog a lot of system resources as Norton does, but the downfall is the fact they they aren't the the fastest when it comes to updating their database especially their free version which leaves you open for even days at a time.
We tried Kaspersky as well, but we didn't like it and the fact that the program leaves a port open all the time for updates just kinda rubbed us the wrong way.
We are now using ESET NOD32 and by far it is the best that we have seen, they update their database extremely fast, as fast as Norton does. It uses the least amount of system resources as the previous ones, and as a matter of fact, you don't even know that it is there unless you have a problem.
We have been trying all different types of AV software lately.
However Norton is the best out there but their down fall is the fact that it does bog your computer down by up to 30%. Norton is always the first to update their virus database.
We tried AVG, however they are not the fastest when it comes to upgrading their database, they do not hog a lot of system resources as Norton does, but the downfall is the fact they they aren't the the fastest when it comes to updating their database especially their free version which leaves you open for even days at a time.
We tried Kaspersky as well, but we didn't like it and the fact that the program leaves a port open all the time for updates just kinda rubbed us the wrong way.
We are now using ESET NOD32 and by far it is the best that we have seen, they update their database extremely fast, as fast as Norton does. It uses the least amount of system resources as the previous ones, and as a matter of fact, you don't even know that it is there unless you have a problem.
fazgood
Not Quite Right
It doesnt hurt to use several. Just use one at a time and then reboot. They can get bunched up if you use them one after another as they will set some things to delete on the next reboot if the files are in use. Also try http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Be sure to turn off your system restore points before running any full antivirus/spyware or rootkit tool since they like to hide there and can come back on the next reboot.
and while you are at it. Got any rootkits? These can be nasty but I have yet to come accross one (unless I just can't find it). Once again you need several detector/remover programs to be 100% safe. Panda used to be free but it looks like they are charging for it now.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/DarkSpy-Anti-Rootkit.shtml
You can lose your mind with this stuff. Best bet is to spend a few $ on a product like Acronis True Image Home and set it to back up your system on a regular basis. It can easily make a set of boot CDs and DVDs that can put you right back where you are today. If you really want to automate the process get an external USB hard drive and have the backup tool put the restore files on that drive.
Faz
Be sure to turn off your system restore points before running any full antivirus/spyware or rootkit tool since they like to hide there and can come back on the next reboot.
and while you are at it. Got any rootkits? These can be nasty but I have yet to come accross one (unless I just can't find it). Once again you need several detector/remover programs to be 100% safe. Panda used to be free but it looks like they are charging for it now.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/DarkSpy-Anti-Rootkit.shtml
You can lose your mind with this stuff. Best bet is to spend a few $ on a product like Acronis True Image Home and set it to back up your system on a regular basis. It can easily make a set of boot CDs and DVDs that can put you right back where you are today. If you really want to automate the process get an external USB hard drive and have the backup tool put the restore files on that drive.
Faz
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MayoBoy
Movin' on Up
If you've gone all digital for family pictures, videos, etc. this is a MUST. You can pick up a 300gig USB drive for 80 bucks. Back up to it once a week/month and keep it somewhere other than your house. Safe deposit box, parent's/kid's house, etc. It's cheap insurance for your memories.
fazgood
Not Quite Right
Yup,
But it can be a little more tricky. You need to get the correct drive and set it as a secondary or logical drive. What type of computer? Home brew or name brand.. If you want to go that route then post model brand of the system. If home brew, post the model of the motherboard.
Faz
But it can be a little more tricky. You need to get the correct drive and set it as a secondary or logical drive. What type of computer? Home brew or name brand.. If you want to go that route then post model brand of the system. If home brew, post the model of the motherboard.
Faz
fazgood
Not Quite Right
This is a fairly uninformed statement. MAC also has vulnerabilities which are patched on a regular basis. Although it is true that most viri are aimed at Windows systems, the majority of data loss on a computer is caused by user error, hardware failure or other associated malware. The goal here was to identify good virus scanners and related protections which has been accomplished. No need to bash one OS or the other. Both have their place and do a good job when maintained correctly.
Time to close the thread?
It should be noted that I do own Microsoft and Apple stock and I am afraid that continued bashing of either company will force me to sell one of my children to Gypsies.
Faz
