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Which Antivirus?

infernalaffairs
infernalaffairs Posts: 240 Forumite
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Hi, I've just installed Vista and can't decide which is the better antivirus?

Avira AntiVir
AVG

Any thoughts? It looks like AntiVir has the smaller memory footprint, is this right?

I've settled on Comodo for a firewall solution having previously used Zonealarm. If you think this is a bad move please say.

Thanks
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  • isofa
    isofa Posts: 6,091 Forumite
    AVG no contest.

    Comodo is getting much better reviews than ZoneAlarm nowadays, so it's a good move.
  • Reluctant_spender
    Reluctant_spender Posts: 2,785 Forumite
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    Which ever one you prefer. These are two good free ones
  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    Well I use Antivir and ZA, I've used AVG in the past though
    It's my problem, it's my problem
    If I feel the need to hide
    And it's my problem if I have no friends
    And feel I want to die


  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,441 Forumite
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    I've settled on Comodo for a firewall solution having previously used Zonealarm. If you think this is a bad move please say.
    For firewalls look HERE
    Results summery is halfway down.

    I've had problems with the latest Comodo, now well pleased with the free version of Online Armor,

    Sorry, just remembered Online Armor is not yet Vista compatible.
    Move along, nothing to see.
  • infernalaffairs
    infernalaffairs Posts: 240 Forumite
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    I found the following comparison for free antivirus, seems Antivir has the best detection rates.

    http://wiki.castlecops.com/AntiVirus_Comparison
  • TEENY
    TEENY Posts: 1,042 Forumite
    :D Im new to this but i was recommended AVG


    :A MUMS ARE ANGELS IN DISGUISE:A
  • mattytun
    mattytun Posts: 13,920 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler Xmas Saver! Savvy Shopper! Energy Saving Champion
    go here www.filehippo.com get AVG ANTIVIRUS
    Can't sleep, quit counting sheep and talk directly to the shepherd :cool:
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,441 Forumite
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    I use AVG free, I have tried AntiVir and Avast.
    Avast- didn't get on with the interface, also the updates seem hit or miss, AVG updates perfectly.
    Search the forum to find a heated debate re Antivir, it doesn't scan email.
    Move along, nothing to see.
  • marc5180
    marc5180 Posts: 170 Forumite
    Iv tried them all Norton, Bit Defender, AVG but i'v got to say Kaspersky Internet. is the best of the bunch.
  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    Kaspersky is very good but it isn't free though. If I was going to pay for AV I'd go with NOD32.
    It's my problem, it's my problem
    If I feel the need to hide
    And it's my problem if I have no friends
    And feel I want to die


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