Keep Your Computer Safe (Guide to AV, Firewall and more)

kodeblist · Aug 22nd, 08, 11:37 PM

Not sure whether anyone have the upgraded version 8 of AVG. Previously was using the Ver 7.5 ( together with spybot ) and was prompted to download the Ver 8. So far I'm using the new Ver 8 that come with spyware detection including whatever Ver 7 had. I would rate it as 7/10 now and see what is the status. This time spybot is not install so that I can check the effectiveness of the built-in spyware program.

Tigger · Aug 25th, 08, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kodeblist

Not sure whether anyone have the upgraded version 8 of AVG. Previously was using the Ver 7.5 ( together with spybot ) and was prompted to download the Ver 8. So far I'm using the new Ver 8 that come with spyware detection including whatever Ver 7 had. I would rate it as 7/10 now and see what is the status. This time spybot is not install so that I can check the effectiveness of the built-in spyware program.

I have tried AVG8 as well but sometimes it gave me some update problem...so i decided to uninstall it

and went back to Avira instead since they already solve their update issue.

For the new AVG8 with anti-spyware, i am not too sure about the effectiveness compare to the pro edition. If their engine is from Ewido (bought over by AVG) for their free edition then should be Ok.

FYI, Spybot & Ad-Aware are already outdated...they can't keep up with the growing malwares around. There are much better products out there. You can actually try out SAS & MBAM. These two itself are actually enough for anti-spy & malwares.

kiasilang · Aug 25th, 08, 11:32 AM

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Tested and proven product leh

kodeblist · Aug 25th, 08, 11:45 AM

Spybot is now Ver 1.6 which is now using on the laptop and so far been monitoring, no problem encountered. AVG Ver 8 so far updating no problem for me.

Tigger · Aug 25th, 08, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kiasilang

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Tested and proven product leh

Yes!

(for paid product)
For paid products, i will go for Avira Premium, Nod32 & Kaspersky only

But Kapersky is more resources hungry to me compare to nod32 & Avira.

Tigger · Aug 25th, 08, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kodeblist

Spybot is now Ver 1.6 which is now using on the laptop and so far been monitoring, no problem encountered. AVG Ver 8 so far updating no problem for me.

Nice to hear is working for you.

Remember to get other on demand scan from other product to scan as well cos AVG8-Free detection really cannot make it. It missed a few trojans on my side.

iantao · Aug 25th, 08, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Yes!

(for paid product)
For paid products, i will go for Avira Premium, Nod32 & Kaspersky only

But Kapersky is more resources hungry to me compare to nod32 & Avira.

I am using Kasperksy and it is extremely good!!! Price is good at challenger!!!

TuneInB · Aug 27th, 08, 10:46 AM

U should try Kaspersky 2009. Superb!

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Originally Posted by iantao

I am using Kasperksy and it is extremely good!!! Price is good at challenger!!!

MIL_LEINAD · Aug 27th, 08, 04:03 PM

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 also works fine on my PC..

very powerful lehh!!!

xkyox · Dec 5th, 08, 10:06 AM

Me using ESET Smart Security(NOD32 company). Its pretty good too...very light program, only thing that irritates me...is that the pop-up balloon after each update will still appear in games zzz. And it pop up very often due to the constant updates rofl.

If i ignore it it will disappear after a while...but sometimes i got to click that area fast...and if i click it will minimise to windows haha. I send a suggestion to them already hope they can improve on this the next version.

physics · Feb 6th, 09, 09:48 PM

Kaspersky is better.

proyb2 · Feb 6th, 09, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xkyox

Me using ESET Smart Security(NOD32 company). Its pretty good too...very light program, only thing that irritates me...is that the pop-up balloon after each update will still appear in games zzz. And it pop up very often due to the constant updates rofl.

If i ignore it it will disappear after a while...but sometimes i got to click that area fast...and if i click it will minimise to windows haha. I send a suggestion to them already hope they can improve on this the next version.

I sure you have not see this setting to disable "desktop notification and balloon tips" options?

rawraw_1 · 11:29 AM

Hey guy's, Need someone to tell me if there is any difference on the original antivirus software and also those pirated one's? couse I got myself new desktop and planning to buy the Kaspersky antivirus (original)

But to my surprise one of my fren told me that no need to buy originals, wasting money and he told me to just download from one of the CHINA website crack it and then can use edy....

He is recommending this website [url=http://www.dygod.cn]

So what you guys think? Is download crack good? for my system?

er_amitthakur · Oct 16th, 09, 02:36 PM

thanks thanks thanks bro..... just seen it and its all five star info...... and about the AV

"Norton AV- Definitely not recommended. Heavy system Hog."....... hahahaa...... I hate Norton Av and Symantec ones, thanks for making it come out.......

Avast is the best I would say and mcafee firewall is great...... thanks a lot for the really very useful info bro

N3w_Typ3 · Nov 18th, 09, 10:39 AM

Highly Recommended. for Kaspersky and Panda.

Both are rock solid.!!!

For the best result get the Internet Security edition.

Cost more but is worth it. Today's A-V prices has become affordable liao.
No need to pay an arm or leg for it so support Original !!!!