Anti Virus Software

masterblaster · 25-05-2008, 12:07 AM

There's a whole range of Anti Virus software out there. Some good, some not so good. While others decide to pay for Anti Virus software, others opt for the popular freeware versions that are out there.

Which Anti Virus Software do you use? I personally use AVG. AVG has been pretty good for me ever since it came out. Updates regularly, provides decent protection, is free and is low on system resources.

What is the most popular Anti Virus Software for people here?

99* · 25-05-2008, 12:28 AM

AVG, came with the comp'.

NZTailender · 25-05-2008, 12:28 AM

Use AVG on my laptop, Nod32 on desktop. Haven't had a virus problem in more than a year.

Richard · 25-05-2008, 02:06 AM

McAfee. Not in existance in Australia?

Retox · 25-05-2008, 02:20 AM

I don't need one because I have mac.

Perm · 25-05-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99*

AVG, came with the comp'.

Ditto.

It works alright, haven't had any real trouble with it.

Perm · 25-05-2008, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

McAfee. Not in existance in Australia?

We get it in New Zealand, so I'd be surprised if it's not around in Australia.

masterblaster · 25-05-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perm

We get it in New Zealand, so I'd be surprised if it's not around in Australia.

It is around in Australia, but I couldn't mention every option in the polls. Plus I don't think it's very popular since it's a paid product, but many new PC's and Notebooks come with it pre installed. Hence my other (specify) option. You can select the 'Other' option Richard.

Richard · 25-05-2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterblaster

I don't think it's very popular since it's a paid product

Comes free (ie, part of the package) with AOL for us.

sirdj · 25-05-2008, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retox

I don't need one because I have mac.

Couldn't resist it.

Retox · 25-05-2008, 03:29 AM

HAHA sweet call.

Josh · 25-05-2008, 03:35 AM

AVG. Have to get something new soon, though because the free version isn't being made anymore

cameeel · 25-05-2008, 03:56 AM

I use Bit Defender, which seems to be a pretty good product

Josh · 25-05-2008, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

AVG. Have to get something new soon, though because the free version isn't being made anymore

On that note, if anyone else knows of decent free anti-virus software, let me know!

Retox · 25-05-2008, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

On that note, if anyone else knows of decent free anti-virus software, let me know!

Nod32

View Poll Results: Which anti virus software do you use?
AVG	8	30.77%
Avast	3	11.54%
Avira Anti Vir	0	0%
PCcillin	0	0%
PC Tools Anti Virus	0	0%
Norton Anti Virus	7	26.92%
NOD32	0	0%
Other (specify)	4	15.38%
I don't use anti virus software	4	15.38%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

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25-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
NZTailender Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Posts: 19,041	Use AVG on my laptop, Nod32 on desktop. Haven't had a virus problem in more than a year. __________________ President of SKAS - Kat is King \| Proud member of CVAAS - One of the best \| LRPLTAS - Rosco rocks! The NZTailender Supporting XI: L Vincent, H Rutherford, N Broom, Craig Cachopa, D Brownlie, BJ Watling, D de Boorder+, I Sodhi, B Wheeler, H Bennett, A Milne Go Tigers! R.I.P. Fardin & Craig

25-05-2008, 02:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Retox State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,317	I don't need one because I have mac. __________________ No'ones gonna take me alive The time has come to make things right You and I must fight for our rights You and I must fight to survive New Zealand Cricket Supporter

25-05-2008, 03:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Josh International Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,903	AVG. Have to get something new soon, though because the free version isn't being made anymore __________________ www.joshforner.tumblr.com www.soundcloud.com/joshfornersongwriter

25-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
99* International Debutant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 2,593	AVG, came with the comp'.

25-05-2008, 03:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Retox State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,317	HAHA sweet call.

25-05-2008, 03:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
cameeel International Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,902	I use Bit Defender, which seems to be a pretty good product __________________ Proud Member of the Melbourne Demons ,'97,'98,'99,'05-'13 Supporter of Melbourne Demons FC, Aston Villa FC, and the Flyers "This tournament is a joke. Grass is for cows, I'm never coming back." - Marat Safin

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