what is the best?

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Gaston, Aug 19, 2003.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Gaston

    Gaston Guest

    Hello,


    waht is the best a-v for detection and cleaning between norton 2003, virusscan v7, panda platinum v7, f-prot v3.14ao_O



    thank you
     
    Gaston, Aug 19, 2003
    #1
  2. Weber

    Weber Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2003
    Posts:
    108
    Location:
    Porto Alegre - Brazil
    VirusScan and F-Prot. Don't know about Panda.
     
    Weber, Aug 19, 2003
    #2
  3. wizard

    wizard Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2002
    Posts:
    818
    Location:
    Europe - Germany - Duesseldorf
    Why are you limiting yourself only to the mentioned programs when there are better av programs available? Ever tried NOD32 or KAV? ;)

    So from your list I would choose F-Prot or McAfee VirusScan (but this only if it runs on-demand only). :)

    wizard
     
    wizard, Aug 20, 2003
    #3
  4. Technodrome

    Technodrome Security Expert

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2002
    Posts:
    2,140
    Location:
    New York
    F-prot . ;)
    or
    NOD32/KAV (as wizard mentioned)


    tECHNODROME
     
    Technodrome, Aug 20, 2003
    #4
  5. stranger

    stranger Guest

    Kav, F prot and Nod32 are good choices


    It has been known issue and a thing to keep in mind is that when it comes to Kav it may not be advisable to continually run it in the background- especially 4x versions - or you might regret it ;) with it's extensive unpacking support comes a trade off.
     
    stranger, Aug 20, 2003
    #5
  6. hayc59

    hayc59 Guest

    Nod32 Anti-Virus Ofcourse!!! ;) ;)
     
    hayc59, Aug 20, 2003
    #6
  7. Mack Jones

    Mack Jones Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2003
    Posts:
    174
    Location:
    France
    NOD32 ?
    Hell no !
    according to my experience, this AV is rated excellent when it comes to detect viruses ITW but for the rest...
    NOD32 performs badly for trojans worms..

    have a look here:
    http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=59&mnu=59

    Edit: If NOD32 gets so many VB awards, don't forget it about ITW ! ;)

    Sincerely,
    Nick
     
    Mack Jones, Aug 23, 2003
    #7
  8. Paul Wilders

    Paul Wilders Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Posts:
    12,475
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    ..and improving rapidly. That said: as always I'm all for layered defense: a top notch antivirus in combo with a top notch antitrojan.

    Rather outdated in the meanwhile ;)

    regards.

    paul
     
    Paul Wilders, Aug 23, 2003
    #8
  9. Mack Jones

    Mack Jones Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2003
    Posts:
    174
    Location:
    France
    "Rather outdated in the meanwhile "


    But still true... :rolleyes:

    that's why I don't recommend using NOD if you're searching for the best protection you can find.
     
    Mack Jones, Aug 23, 2003
    #9
  10. Paul Wilders

    Paul Wilders Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Posts:
    12,475
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    I do respect your opinion - but as an (ITW) antivirus, it's pretty hard to come up with software beating NOD32. Leaving up the "layered defense": in case you rely on one app doing all the work, you'll end up totally unprotected when this app is targetted and put out of business ;)

    regards.

    paul
     
    Paul Wilders, Aug 23, 2003
    #10
  11. Madsen DK

    Madsen DK Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2002
    Posts:
    324
    Location:
    Denmark
    NOD 32 with a good AT ( TH,TDS or Boclean) IS the best protection you can find.
    Just IMHO.
     
    Madsen DK, Aug 26, 2003
    #11
  12. BG

    BG Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2003
    Posts:
    214
    I'll second that. I run NOD32 and BoClean and have no problems. In fact NOD just stopped Sobig that came in a unsolicited email as I was d/ling mail.
     
    BG, Aug 26, 2003
    #12
  13. VAN WILDER

    VAN WILDER Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2003
    Posts:
    9
    VAN WILDER, Aug 28, 2003
    #13
  14. Madsen DK

    Madsen DK Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2002
    Posts:
    324
    Location:
    Denmark
    Madsen DK, Aug 28, 2003
    #14
  15. VAN WILDER

    VAN WILDER Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2003
    Posts:
    9
    True That. :D
     
    VAN WILDER, Aug 28, 2003
    #15
  16. solarpowered candle

    solarpowered candle Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2003
    Posts:
    1,181
    Location:
    new zealand
    I would be happy with AVK . But how does the move to microsoft effect the Rav component of AVK
     
    solarpowered candle, Aug 28, 2003
    #16
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...