Best antimalware that doesn't affect perfomance.

Depends on the product and in wich mode it is ran?

 

Alright, so far from what I've read, the lightest software are the on demand apps and sandbox/virtualization. I personally will stay away from the latter, as I just find them cumbersome to use.

An on-demand scanner does take zero resources but I would like to have some real time protection. Please note that I am not starved for resources, I have a i7-930 oc'ed to 4.1GHz and 6GB 1600MHz RAM. So I am looking for low disk usage/none at all during gaming and with cpu consideration second. However that doesn't mean I want a resource hogging program, but something that is still light overall.

I guess I'll give the latest NOD32 a try to see if its still good, but if there are anything lighter, throw em at me. I also heard about superantispyware from a friend, that any good?

 

Virtualization software such as Sandboxie or GesWall or Shadow Defender, even VMWare and VirtualBox, doesn't seem that complicated to me, and I'm pretty much a noob. I read the manual, set up Sandboxie for browser and mail and that's about it. Recovering a download takes an extra click or two.

But if you don't want to deal with it, NOD32 is a good choice. And yes, SAS is a good backup scan to MBAM and Hitman Pro. For an idea as to how those three stack up, you could look at these on-going tests: http://malwareresearchgroup.com/category/malwareproducttesting/ (if you get weird formatting, which I do, look down until you see these words in blue and underlined, and click on them: 'MRG Product Comparison'. And there are a lot more tests to look at if you click on the greyed out 'older entries' at the bottom left of the page)

 

Alright so I'll consider NOD32 still. I took a look at the settings and it seemed pretty much the same from back when I used it. . I took a look at http://www.raymond.cc/antivirus/gamefps.html and decided to look at Immunet, is the plus version any good to make it worth buying over others?

Funny thing is I noticed norton getting a good score there too, did they revamp the software, as back when I used it, the thing was a major slowdown.

Edit: My tech friend suggested I just use MS Security Essential and some free add-on protection like threatfire or Immunet. I might do this instead as its free and seems decent.

 

Yes Norton has made major improvements.

Your tech friend has good advice, though for free IMHO you can do better than MSE as far as detection. Matthijs5nl gave you some good advice there. To quote him:

"If you don't want to pay all the three A's are light options.
AVG fullscreen mode is automatic, the other two I am not sure about.
Avira could give those annoying ads when playing a game though, (I don't like hacking them away). Avast is probably the most set and forget of those three. Especially since it checks more frequently for updates (you can set it up) than AVG (mostly only once a day, if you are lucky twice)."

There's an easy way to disable the Avira ad, which may be worth it since it has such a good detection rate. But Avast is probably the lightest, and you can custom install the shields you need.

Adding a layer or two or three is always a good idea, so long as they are light-weight and don't conflict. Some people have issues with Threatfire, but I believe there is a new version just out, haven't checked it out, since I am using WinPatrol Plus as a light HIPS. It is hardly noticeable, and there is a free version, or you can get the life-time license if you like it.

Have you looked over this list? http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/probably-best-free-security-list-world.htm

 

Free Antivirus:

Avast! Free (File / Behavior only)

Avast! is very light, almost can not even realizing you have antivirus.

Antivirus Paid:

Norton Antivirus 2011 with Smart Definitions

NOD32 is also very light, but in testing protective Norton wins.

 

exactly as i said in first answer

 

yes, and?

i am still allowed to give my own opinion i hope.
even if it mirrors a previous recommendation.

 

also AppRanger is slowly disapearing too bad as i really like this scaner,but i am happy i replace it with hitman pro

 

Norton was re-written to consume less resources for the 2009 version. I don't notice the 2011 version on either of our low specced machines.

 

+1 for Nod32 and avast!

 

too right mate no probs all good ok

 

it's all cool m8!

cheers.

 

Alright, it boils down to NOD32 and Norton for paid, Avast or avg for free. Anyone know if the latest norton incorporates the gaming edition that was discontinued?
If threatfire can conflict I'll reconsider on that, any other light options?

 

AV-Comparatives does performance testing. The Raymond's blog suggestion was also good IMO.
If you're not wanting any extras (firewall, anti-spam, etc) then I would encourage you to try avast! Free. It protects well, you can tailor it to suit your needs, it's not in-your-face (especially when configured to not be), and it is light.

If you'd prefer a paid product then either of the two you mentioned should work well for you.
Norton will install a toolbar (IE and FF) to provide its web/link protection though.

Edited for clarity.

 

You do know that you can try most of these programs for 30 days, don't you?

 

Shadow Defender! It has no effect on system performance that I can tell. If there is it's so minuut that it's not noticeable.

 

Bitdefender has a gaming edition: http://www.bitdefender.com/media/html/gamesafe.html

U basicly get a full suite, designed for gamers at the cost of 30$

 

With Eset smart security or Nod32, you will not get a slowdown on your Pc, and if you use it wiht Shadow Defender, that definitely do not use much ram, then I will state that you are very good protected. And furthermore do not have a negative performance on System resources.
Best Regards

 

The Avast Internet Suite is as light and fast as some of the fastest AVs I have tried. That is on 32 and 64 bit OS using Windows and 7.

 

Norton has detected a full-screen, so there interruped during games and movies:



I believe that Norton 2011 is much faster than the 2009 edition of games.

 

Read again my earlier post in this thread. Running ANY antivirus while playing online action games is tantamount to taking along a lawnmower to go Scuba diving.

 

NIS and N360 only; not NAV.

If it's your desire, you can disable or hide the toolbar but you can't customise or uninstall it.

All Norton products protect against known web exploits through Norton IPS. Blocked every single fake scanner page and exploit in my tests (MDL links) of NAV 2011 on an outdated Windows XP SP2 (real environment).

Norton Safe Web Lite and Norton DNS, both free, offer similar protection to the toolbar in NIS and N360.

 

DefenseWall or Shadow Defender with KeyScrambler, Sygate personal firewall, LastPass, VirusTotal Uploader, Secunia. Very light and effective, no need for an antivirus running on your system.

 

agree wolfy