Which PC Anti-Virus Software You Have?


Your anti-virus?

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dhruvpandit said:
Dont angry on me but i had tried AVG7 [evil]
That experience was so terrific that i had never switched to AVG.
I had used avast for many years, its also good. But performance wise MSE is fastest and best for me.
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No problem. I don't get angry that easily [:)] I have had no problems with AVG. Recommended it to some friends also. Anyway...
 
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Avast ! It is . The free version. [:D]. And yes it is pretty good. Had microsoft security essentials running on my new pc but!!!! I feel avast is better. Using avast since 3 years or so and am happy happy !!!!
 
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In last 7-8 years of using PC I have tried almost all antivirus that I came across. Norton, Bit defender, Zone alarm, McAfee, Quick Heal, Avast and for some with No Anti Virus. Finally I am now stuck to McAfee and is serving me good.
 
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dharmesh said:
In last 7-8 years of using PC I have tried almost all antivirus that I came across. Norton, Bit defender, Zone alarm, McAfee, Quick Heal, Avast and for some with No Anti Virus. Finally I am now stuck to McAfee and is serving me good.
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McAfee is quite good too! I used it for about 2 years, and it worked well [:D]
 
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Microsoft Security Essentials sucks. I installed it last week and it’s been a nightmare ever since. Windows freeze on start up screen after installation. In the beginning I assumed that it might be due the improper un-installation of previous antivirus (Avast). I decided to reinstall the Windows 7 (Genuine) and use MSE again. Alas. I was back to square one. Just a word of caution to those who even attempt to install this software – Do ensure to back up all the important files / folders beforehand.

Drive Safe,
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I've been using AVG since 5+ years and constantly keep updating/upgrading to latest versions. Coupled with it I have Zone Alarm firewall. Not a single intrusion till date and I must mention that i use torrents a lot.

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350Z said:
Microsoft Security Essentials sucks. I installed it last week and it’s been a nightmare ever since. Windows freeze on start up screen after installation. In the beginning I assumed that it might be due the improper un-installation of previous antivirus (Avast). I decided to reinstall the Windows 7 (Genuine) and use MSE again. Alas. I was back to square one. Just a word of caution to those who even attempt to install this software – Do ensure to back up all the important files / folders beforehand.

Drive Safe,
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Everything is fine for me, been using it for 6 months+.
 
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Been using ESET Smart security earlier was called Nod32.

Its just been smooth after that.
Upgrading it and using it for more than 5 years i think. Lost count actually.
No intrusions and anyways a 64 bit os is less likely to fall prey to usb viruses These days.
 
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I am surprised that Quick heal not in the poll list[surprise]

I am using it since last 3 years, the licences version, it works really good and did not spare a single virus and spam !! Its cost also less, something like 1200/- per installation [:)]
 
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Gurrala74 said:
I am surprised that Quick heal not in the poll list[surprise]

I am using it since last 3 years, the licences version, it works really good and did not spare a single virus and spam !! Its cost also less, something like 1200/- per installation [:)]
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Its a piece of crap to me. Didn't even detect most of viruses I made, while MSE leaves none! Oh and MSE is free.
 
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Its a piece of crap to me. Didn't even detect most of viruses I made, while MSE leaves none! Oh and MSE is free.
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not sure about the utility of MSE since we are talking about vulnerability of windows being taken care by windows itself.

And yes 1200 is a lot overpriced. Flipkart gives legit AV for around 300 bucks.
 
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Superbad said:
not sure about the utility of MSE since we are talking about vulnerability of windows being taken care by windows itself.
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Have to agree, never thought of this earlier. Anyways, it detected stuff which wasn't detected by QuickHeal, so this definitely is better. [lol]
 
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