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Which Anti-Virus software are you running?

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by Arie, 2010/12/22.

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Which Anti-Virus software are you running?

Poll closed 2011/01/31.

  1. I'm not running any

    4 vote(s)
    1.2%

  2. - - -

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. avast! antivirus

    60 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. AVG Anti-Virus

    50 vote(s)
    14.6%

  5. Avira Anti-Virus

    26 vote(s)
    7.6%

  6. BitDefender Antivirus

    5 vote(s)
    1.5%

  7. CA Anti-Virus

    4 vote(s)
    1.2%

  8. Comodo AntiVirus

    6 vote(s)
    1.8%

  9. ESET NOD32 Antivirus

    11 vote(s)
    3.2%

  10. F-PROT Antivirus

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  11. F-Secure Anti-virus

    4 vote(s)
    1.2%

  12. Kaspersky Anti-Virus

    15 vote(s)
    4.4%

  13. McAfee AntiVirus

    15 vote(s)
    4.4%

  14. Microsoft Security Essentials

    90 vote(s)
    26.3%

  15. Panda antivirus

    4 vote(s)
    1.2%

  16. PC Tools AntiVirus

    1 vote(s)
    0.3%

  17. Symantec Norton AntiVirus

    50 vote(s)
    14.6%

  18. Trend Micro Antivirus

    5 vote(s)
    1.5%

  19. VIPRE Antivirus

    11 vote(s)
    3.2%

  20. ZoneAlarm Antivirus

    4 vote(s)
    1.2%

  21. - - -

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  22. Other

    27 vote(s)
    7.9%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. 2010/12/22
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff Thread Starter

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    Are you running Anti-Virus software on your computer system(s)?

    I've got a selection listed, but I’m sure not all are listed as options on this poll because there are just too many. If yours is not, just select the Other option, and post which Anti-Virus software you are using.

    We last asked this question back in 2008, so let's see what has changed.
     
    Arie,
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  2. 2010/12/22
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Vipre on main Desktop with Avast on XP Mode
    MSE on Laptop with Avast on XP mode
    MSE on Netbook
    MSE on XP desktop
     
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  4. 2010/12/22
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    I use MSE on every computer that I have. I find that it works nicely and I haven't had any issues with the program slowing down the machines to a crawl.

    I have also recommended the program to a lot of clients that I work with and so far they have liked the security program as well.
     
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  5. 2010/12/22
    wildfire

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    Used to use Avira but went with MSE when I purchased this laptop.
     
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  6. 2010/12/22
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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  7. 2010/12/22
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    MSE on Windows 7.
    None on my XP, MSE on rest of family's XPs.
    None on Linux.
     
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  8. 2010/12/22
    Flatiron2

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    When I installed Win 7 back in June I started using MSE.

    I like it and it doesn't slow me down.
     
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  9. 2010/12/22
    Whiskeyman Lifetime Subscription

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    I dumped Panda after re-occurring issues and installed Avira. Because I use OpenDNS I started having problems with the updates for Avira. I tried all suggestions to remedy this. After reading the thread about the new version of MSE I uninstalled Avira and am now trying out MSE.
     
    Whiskeyman,
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  10. 2010/12/23
    pietkoeken

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    avira
     
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  11. 2010/12/23
    markmadras

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    On two occasions Avast and on another occasion Malwarebytes have failed to detect viruses that MSE has caught. Why use anything else:D
     
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  12. 2010/12/23
    colinm39

    colinm39 Inactive

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    Kaspersky Internet 2011
     
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  13. 2010/12/23
    Bent Club

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    Avast & Zone Alarm . No issues
     
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  14. 2010/12/23
    trandel

    trandel Well-Known Member

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    Antivirus software

    I run Webroot Internet Security after switching from Nod32
     
    trandel,
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  15. 2010/12/23
    JSS3rd Lifetime Subscription

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    I've used both AVG and avast! in the past, but dropped them for various reasons. I tried MSE for a short time, but found that it conflicted with another program (can't remember which one), and am now using Avira. So far, I'm satisfied.
     
    JSS3rd,
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  16. 2010/12/23
    xpslayer

    xpslayer Inactive

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    I've been using AVG Free for quite a while now but thinking on giving MSE a shot
    to see how well it does.
     
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  17. 2010/12/23
    spiritrider51

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    Antivirus program

    AVG paid version
     
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  18. 2010/12/23
    68Tiger

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    I use Webroot and am surprised it isn't on your list.
     
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  19. 2010/12/23
    eionmac

    eionmac Inactive

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    Each MS O S system I use has different AV, One from ISP (disguised McAfee), one AVG, othor fee editions. So far no problems. Linux none
     
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  20. 2010/12/23
    Queuedecoton

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    AVG paid program.
     
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  21. 2010/12/23
    Kotare

    Kotare Well-Known Member

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    AVG on the laptop and Trend Micro and Malwarebytes on the desktop - haven't had a problem with any of them.
     
    Kotare,
    #20
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