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dapproid · 01-11-2003, 09:58 AM

When I got my new Fujitsu-Siemens PC it was bundled with a antivirus software called Norman. At first I thought; great, they give me a free antivirus software, but when I realized it took 30s to load it on startup my happy mood disappeared.

So now I'm looking for a new program. I've looked at McAfee AV but a freind of mine says that it doesn't work very good with WinXP. Does any of you have a tip, please share your experince with me.

Thx

Cohen · 01-11-2003, 10:15 AM

This one - link is one of the best on the market - try it out - works great on XP, and dont steal any cpu power

progex · 01-11-2003, 10:20 AM

Norton's AntiVirus is probably what you meant.

www.symantec.om

TDF · 01-11-2003, 10:24 AM

panda is dope too

dapproid · 01-11-2003, 10:27 AM

PC - Cillin sounds good... will check it out

BTW, has anyone been affected by the "Lirva" (or something) virus. The one that can disable virus protection softwares.

matulo · 01-11-2003, 02:01 PM

try avg, you can free version too.

www.grisoft.com

Babaganoosh · 01-11-2003, 02:29 PM

toodamnfli is right. Panda is as good as they get.

http://www.pandasoftware.com/

It has beat every other AV program out there.

res · 01-11-2003, 02:45 PM

On my Win XP AVP works fine...

FATPad · 01-11-2003, 02:46 PM

I had Norton for a while. Something screwy happened and it pissed me off so I uninstalled it. I have AVG now and I love it.

dapproid · 01-11-2003, 02:57 PM

Okay... but which software will use minumum cpu power??

Is Panda using much?

TDF · 01-11-2003, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by dapproid
Okay... but which software will use minumum cpu power??

Is Panda using much?

panda actually uses the fewest resources of all antivirus programs

dapproid · 01-11-2003, 03:09 PM

Downloading a Panda trial for the moment... will check it out

res · 01-11-2003, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by dapproid
Okay... but which software will use minumum cpu power??

Is Panda using much?

Why you dont want to try AVP ?
I use this software every day and havent any troubles with cpu power...

Cohen · 01-11-2003, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by res

Why you dont want to try AVP ?
I use this software every day and havent any troubles with cpu power...

I would not feel safe downloading a software from a .RU domain

Babaganoosh · 01-11-2003, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by res

Why you dont want to try AVP ?
I use this software every day and havent any troubles with cpu power...

Why would you want to use anything but the #1 rated AV software available? Maybe you should switch.

dapproid · 01-11-2003, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by Armed & Hammered

Why would you want to use anything but the #1 rated AV software available? Maybe you should switch.

Where can I find the AV software rating... would be interesting to look at it.

Babaganoosh · 01-11-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by dapproid

Where can I find the AV software rating... would be interesting to look at it.

There is an antivirus test in about every computer magazine several times a year. Panda always comes out on top. I had never heard of it before I read one of those tests. Mcafee was pissing me off so I bought panda and never looked back. As soon as I installed Panda, it caught a few minor things that mcafee had let slide.

res · 01-11-2003, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by Armed & Hammered

Why would you want to use anything but the #1 rated AV software available? Maybe you should switch.

I wantnt swith to any

Why ? I have AVP's versions for all my PC s (windows and unix-clones)... How i can use Norton Antivirus on FreeBSD ? And how much i need to pay for it ?

res · 01-11-2003, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by Cohen

I would not feel safe downloading a software from a .RU domain

Do you use TheBat ? ritlabs.com is russian firm... Not all russian proggys can give you some problems

Cohen · 01-11-2003, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by res

Do you use TheBat ? ritlabs.com is russian firm... Not all russian proggys can give you some problems

still dont feel safe - to many bad examples

res · 01-11-2003, 03:55 PM

Yes, Russia is cheat country

But this dialog about antivirus software...

dapproid · 01-11-2003, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Armed & Hammered

There is an antivirus test in about every computer magazine several times a year. Panda always comes out on top. I had never heard of it before I read one of those tests. Mcafee was pissing me off so I bought panda and never looked back. As soon as I installed Panda, it caught a few minor things that mcafee had let slide.

Okay... I thought it was like a Official standard AV software rating.

McAfee cought a few bugs that Norman had slipped. I wonder how many Panda or AVP will find=)

TDF · 01-11-2003, 04:12 PM

Panda is the best hands down..according to me and also PC world magazine

DX · 01-11-2003, 04:14 PM

Panda:
"The Lowdown: This virus hunter's new interface is a breeze to use, but Panda stumbles on price, support, and detection skills."

TDF · 01-11-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by DX
Panda:
"The Lowdown: This virus hunter's new interface is a breeze to use, but Panda stumbles on price, support, and detection skills."

its much much more efficient than Nortons,usues less CMU resources,costs less,and updates daily...who really needs support with an anti-virus program anyways?

DX · 01-11-2003, 04:20 PM

and PC World puts NAV almost religiously ahead of everyone else.

Always take reviews from mags/sites that accept ads from the products they're reviewing' with a massive grain of salt.

Gemini · 01-11-2003, 04:30 PM

http://www.f-prot.com/download/index.html

TDF · 01-11-2003, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DX
and PC World puts NAV almost religiously ahead of everyone else.

Always take reviews from mags/sites that accept ads from the products they're reviewing' with a massive grain of salt.

which is why I dont use NAV or any of the norton products..

Theo · 01-11-2003, 04:40 PM

any windows server AV in good price? Norton sucks,it starts from $400 when it comes to win2k/XP server edition......

dapproid · 01-11-2003, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DX
Always take reviews from mags/sites that accept ads from the products they're reviewing' with a massive grain of salt.

True, True.

CrazyNakedChick · 01-11-2003, 07:09 PM

sweet thread, i have been looking for a more efficient av. i have heard good things about panda but was hesitant. i know toodamn knows his shizzy so i'll try it. ;)

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01-11-2003, 09:58 AM	#1
dapproid Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 469	antivirus software When I got my new Fujitsu-Siemens PC it was bundled with a antivirus software called Norman. At first I thought; great, they give me a free antivirus software, but when I realized it took 30s to load it on startup my happy mood disappeared. So now I'm looking for a new program. I've looked at McAfee AV but a freind of mine says that it doesn't work very good with WinXP. Does any of you have a tip, please share your experince with me. Thx __________________ Data Entry - $680 \| Graphic Artist- $880 \| Developer - $980 \| System Administrator - $980 [email protected] Last edited by dapproid; 01-11-2003 at 10:00 AM..

01-11-2003, 10:20 AM	#3
progex Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 405	Norton's AntiVirus is probably what you meant. www.symantec.om

01-11-2003, 02:45 PM	#8
res Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 1,118	On my Win XP AVP works fine...

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dapproid Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 469	Okay... but which software will use minumum cpu power?? Is Panda using much? __________________ Data Entry - $680 \| Graphic Artist- $880 \| Developer - $980 \| System Administrator - $980 [email protected]

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dapproid Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 469	Downloading a Panda trial for the moment... will check it out __________________ Data Entry - $680 \| Graphic Artist- $880 \| Developer - $980 \| System Administrator - $980 [email protected]

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res Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 1,118	Yes, Russia is cheat country But this dialog about antivirus software...

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TDF Triple OG nigga on GFY Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in the BP4L family compound Posts: 27,296	Panda is the best hands down..according to me and also PC world magazine __________________ Sig heil

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DX Feed me coffee. Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massafuckingchusetts Posts: 1,128	and PC World puts NAV almost religiously ahead of everyone else. Always take reviews from mags/sites that accept ads from the products they're reviewing' with a massive grain of salt.

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CrazyNakedChick Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Infidelville Posts: 1,902	sweet thread, i have been looking for a more efficient av. i have heard good things about panda but was hesitant. i know toodamn knows his shizzy so i'll try it. ;)