Poll: **********The All New Official OcUK Anti-Virus Program Thread - KEEP ALL AV QUESTIONS IN HERE*******

[Elevon]

Avast 8 RC Builds have nice little software updater too,
checks my Java,Firefox,Flash etc..

 

[KIA]

Of course, but why should I need to go through all those extra steps to do what Windows Defender should do in the first place.

Manual removal is often the only way.

 

[ajf]

What's the general thought on Comodo Free Internet Security these days?
It doesn't seem to get much of a mention anywhere either good or bad.

Never had any obvious issues with it but any fedback useful and whether it might be better to go for something like NOD32.

 

[Nexus18]

Comodo is the best firewall without a doubt:

http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php

 

[lettuce]

Malwarebytes is pretty awesome!!

Have been using the combination of AVG Free and Spybot S&D for the last 3 years but recently got one of those police fine viruses on my PC whenever I started it up neither AVG Free or Spybot S&D could remove it, it was suggested to try Malwarebytes and that did the job perfectly!. I'm considering moving away from AVG Free and Spybot S&D and using just MSE and Malwarebytes, would this be a wise move?

 

[demonix]

What's the general thought on Comodo Free Internet Security these days?
It doesn't seem to get much of a mention anywhere either good or bad.

Never had any obvious issues with it but any fedback useful and whether it might be better to go for something like NOD32.

I gave up on comodo internet security a while ago as it was just getting too much of a pain in the neck to use (I lost count of the amount of times it blocked legitimate processes and programs), and I was happy that I was able to get shot of it without any of the problems others have had (most likely thanks to the windows 8 upgrade).

Malwarebytes is pretty awesome!!

Have been using the combination of AVG Free and Spybot S&D for the last 3 years but recently got one of those police fine viruses on my PC whenever I started it up neither AVG Free or Spybot S&D could remove it, it was suggested to try Malwarebytes and that did the job perfectly!. I'm considering moving away from AVG Free and Spybot S&D and using just MSE and Malwarebytes, would this be a wise move?

I'd doubt that AVG could find a virus even if it tried (this is from a former user who got hit by its more well known false positives issue along with one malicious item that it let through) and the program should be avoided (avast is miles better had has covered my backside more then once).

 

[Elevon]

Looks like Avast 8 will go final on 28th Feb according to beta forums,lets hope so .

 

[embalse]

Manual removal is often the only way.

Maybe, but not in this instance.

 

[Elevon]

AVast 8 final released!....installed fine on my Win8 PC .

Hello AVAST users!

avast! 8 is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1482.

We introduce following major changes:
* New edition - avast! Premier
* Software Health module
* Browser Cleanup tool
* New User Interface
* Data Shredder (Premier only)
* AccessAnywhere (Premier only)
* Improved Autosandbox/Sandbox technlogy
* Improved General AV performance and stability

Download locations
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved).
Or you can use the in-product updater.

Thanks and enjoy this new AVAST!

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116245.0

 

[Kosmiche]

Would something like Norton or similar 1 year av be better than Avast or not?

Is it just people who don't know much about pc's who buy the packages like Norton?

Any reason why I should choose a norton or similar purchaseable av?

 

[embalse]

Would something like Norton or similar 1 year av be better than Avast or not?

Is it just people who don't know much about pc's who buy the packages like Norton?

Any reason why I should choose a norton or similar purchaseable av?

I would not waste your money on Norton.
I just started using Avasti having previously used Windows Defender and before that Nod32.
I am very please with Avasti. It works great, I find it very light with a good UI and what's more it is free.

 

[KIA]

Would something like Norton or similar 1 year av be better than Avast or not?

Is it just people who don't know much about pc's who buy the packages like Norton?

Any reason why I should choose a norton or similar purchaseable av?

You don't need to spend any money. Use a free AV.

 

[Duke]

Would something like Norton or similar 1 year av be better than Avast or not?

Is it just people who don't know much about pc's who buy the packages like Norton?

Any reason why I should choose a norton or similar purchaseable av?

I would go for Eset NOD32 or Kaspersky.

 

[Elevon]

I would go for Eset NOD32 or Kaspersky.

You don't need a paid version,personally something like Avast 8 free version and Malwarebytes anti-malware free version should be fine with common sense.


I've used both paid and free versions and not a lot of difference IMHO,NOD32 is overated, only paid ones I would go for are Bitdefender or Kaspersky if you want the best detection rate wise.

 

[Elevon]

New Avast 8 version released http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117113.0 .

Hi all,
we've just released program update for avast! Free/Pro/IS/Premier (8.0.1483). This is a very light program update fixing issues
you mentioned here on the forum related to original release of AVAST 8.

List of changes
• Fixed issue with ZoneAlarm
• Fixed issue with constant CPU frequency
• Fixed issue with video players
• Fixed issue with Virtual PC
• Added some localizations

 

[Gav_881]

AVG free since it launched

 

[Mustafa]

BitDefender 2013

 

[jaackla]

Best anti virus?

Im using norton 360 but i dont no if its any good like it was for my mums pc but we can use on multipule computers so i put on mine but im wondering is there any better ones out there?
it feels like norton dont get rid of any virus's i might be wrong tho lol

 

[Something Else]

probably better off in software section

i use avast because its free and ive not had any problems for over a year now. use it on my phone too.

microsoft security essentials is another good free one

 

[valkynaz]

I use Bitdefender Total Security 2013 because I managed to get it on offer. Does a good job in my opinion. Never had any problems.