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POLL: Which control item, like anti-virus, do you like?

Discussion in 'Techno-Magic' started by Takara, Aug 29, 2006.

  1. Takara

    Takara My goodness! I see turnips everywhere

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    [​IMG] What anti-virus, firewall etc do you prefer to go with? Some are more annoying, to me, then others. I tend to go with McAffee as they've always never caused me a problem.

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    Poll Results: Which control item, like anti=-virus, do you like? (12 votes.)

    Which control item, like anti=-virus, do you like? (Choose 1)
    * McAffee - 25% (3)
    * Norton - 25% (3)
    * other like Zonealarm - 50% (6)
     
    Takara, Aug 29, 2006
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  2. DarkStrider

    DarkStrider I've seen the future and it has seen me Distinguished Member

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    Don't like norton or McAfee that much, although I prefer anything to Norton.

    I use Trend as anti-virus, I have Black Ice firewalls, and various other anti-spyware, -malware, -adware and pop-up blockers. Touch wood I have ha d no virus, or other attacks yet.
     
    DarkStrider, Aug 29, 2006
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    Zone Alarm

    AVG (free addition)

    Tons of Firefox extensions
     
    Cúchulainn, Aug 29, 2006
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  4. Taza

    Taza Weird Modmaker Veteran

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    I prefer F-Secure Internet Security or Panda Internet Security. If I have to get something free, I use ZoneAlarm/AVG combo.
     
    Taza, Aug 29, 2006
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  5. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    Taking the Anti-virus scanners head to head, I'll take McAfee any day. The fact that I get it for free through my DSL subscription only makes it better! :thumb: :bigeyes:

    I've never really liked Norton. Don't know why, I just don't. And as for ZoneAlarm's security suite...all I can say is that the free firewall is the only thing worth having from Zone Labs. They make one hell of a firewall, but their other software just can't compare to McAfee and Norton. :bad: :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, Aug 29, 2006
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  6. Taza

    Taza Weird Modmaker Veteran

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    Who does like Norton? o.O

    I mean, the startkeylogger fiasco is enough for me to avoid using Norton.

    @Kitrax: Ever tried F-Secure or Panda?
     
    Taza, Aug 29, 2006
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  7. Kitrax

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    I've installed (F-) :p F-Secure on my firend's computer and messed around with it for a bit, but I don't know how good it really is. And I think I've heard someone mention something about Panda...but they might have been referring to Panda Express. :bad:

    Why? :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, Aug 30, 2006
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    I have one machine with Norton and one with Norman Anti-Virus and Firewall. Norton never gives me any trouble, Norman can be a pain in the extreme lower back at times.

    I have also had McAfee on old machines - I still prefer Norman.
     
    Montresor, Sep 1, 2006
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    Does it matter much. they all do the same. I heard a lot about nod32, might give it a try, but so far norton works.

    the only thing that I really hate about the so called internetsuites, antivirus and the other stuff is that they do a bad job with spyware and adware.

    When I pay 70 euro for norton internet security I want **** ing security, not just the virus, and hackers, but also the adware, spyware and browser hijackers.
     
    Merlanni, Sep 2, 2006
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  10. Taza

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    @Kitrax: F-Secure Internet Security is a bit heavy, but it has a great firewall, great antivirus, decent antispyware (in 2005 anyway - apparently it's better in 2006), a rootkit detector (!), a site filter (which, uh, filtered even when off in 2005, but at least you could disable the filters completely)...

    It's only problem is it being a bit heavy. Especially when using an alternative shell in w2k.

    @Merlanni: Yes, it makes a LOT of difference which internet security suite you use. Generally, my listing goes: F-Secure is heavy and secure, Panda is apparently light and much recommended by others, McAfee is something I have not used, and Norton is plain crappy. :p
     
    Taza, Sep 2, 2006
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    I agree!

    For spyware and adware, get Ad-Aware from Lavasoft, and I suggest you also download SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster runs in the background and neutralizes most spyware before it can even install. Both programs are freeware.
     
    Montresor, Sep 2, 2006
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    Symantec AntiVirus Corporate - yes, even on my home PCs

    Symantec Firewall
     
    Rastor, Sep 4, 2006
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  13. Merlanni

    Merlanni Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    I use ewido and ofcourse spywareblaster.
     
    Merlanni, Sep 4, 2006
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  14. Disciple of The Watch

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    Certainly not avast. Damn I hate this thing!

    Firewall, Zone Alarm.
     
    Disciple of The Watch, Sep 6, 2006
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    I have Zone Alarm, too
     
    Trellheim, Sep 6, 2006
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