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which anti-visus to purchase ?

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ironfreak
ironfreak Original post #1
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Hi guys Im about to purchase anti-virus for the first time... Which one shall I go for ?

Norton
Quick heal
Kaspersky

or any other ?

thanking in advance
:p
furious_gamer
furious_gamer #2
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:38 PM
I have Kaspersky 8 and its not so good... But i left with no choice as i buy it... BTW some of my friends tell me that Norton is good....
rhitwick
rhitwick #3
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:43 PM
KIS2009 FTW.............no questions asked.
Desmond
Desmond #4
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:44 PM
avast! Zindabad
ironfreak
ironfreak #5
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:54 PM
what about Quick heal ?
rhitwick
rhitwick #6
Nov 3, 2008 at 6:55 PM
Can't tell abt it.

KIS rocks!!!
red_devil
red_devil #7
Nov 3, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Kaspersky FTW !!

just check out what type of software you want ... Kaspersky Anti Virus or Kaspersky Internet security...

IMO, Kaspersky Internet security should be the best option !
ironfreak
ironfreak #8
Nov 3, 2008 at 8:56 PM
well my budget is arnd 1k.. actually thats credit i've with the guy... but jusy wanna know- is the full security suit of any is really required ? right now i can only think of anti-virus nd anti-spy.... the extra features in full suit is really required for home use ?
rhitwick
rhitwick #9
Nov 3, 2008 at 9:03 PM
it totally depends on ur usage.
U r not explaining wat do u men by HOME USE. As soon as ur PC is connected to internet, u r open to all those virus, trojan, worms etc.

If only mails, orkut and NO warez site is ur primary motto. Go for a free solution.
AVG8+Komodo Firewall would do ur job without spending any money.
ironfreak
ironfreak #10
Nov 3, 2008 at 11:21 PM
i mainly want anti-virus, anti-spy and good firewall... but im also going to start online stock trading.... so for this purpose is it good to buy the whole suit i guess.. i mean for in general online banking (eg. paypal, i may use it in future) its good to go for the full suit right ?

how is Quick Heal Total Security 2008 ?
techking_dinesh
techking_dinesh #11
Nov 4, 2008 at 1:11 PM
kaspersky total security 2008 is best
y2j826
y2j826 #12
Nov 4, 2008 at 2:23 PM
why to purchase antivirus when you have many free options available, go for avast and use comodo free firewall it will work fine to protect your PC
satyamy
satyamy #13
Nov 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM
One for all, All for One

The Cheap and Best

Kaspersky Internet Security
IronManForever
IronManForever #14
Nov 4, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Why would onw want to purchase an antivirus? :confused:

Use Avira Antivir + Comodo Personal Firewall + Lavasoft antispyware.
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #15
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Get KIS

3 PC license is for about Rs. 600 only nowadays!
ironfreak
ironfreak #16
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:14 PM
yea but there must be some difference in free and paid.. companies aren't fools.. some charge money, some shoot for free..... how is Quick Heal Total Security 2008 ?
zyberboy
zyberboy #17
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:22 PM
^Not good,kav has best protection,light on resources,fast scan
Indyan
Indyan #18
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:50 PM
My opinion : Quick Heal is total crap. Norton 09 isnt bad, but it automatically gets rid of anything it thinks is a virus. That drives me nuts. My choice would be Kaspersky.

Anyway, all AV related discusisons should go here.

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