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Which antivirus should i buy?

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Jaskaran Original post #1
Apr 26, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Hi all :)
I am new to this forum. As Digit is my favourite magzine, so i chose this forum.
And please sorry if i am posting in wrong section.
My question is-
Which antivirus is best to buy? Norton 360 6.0 or Kaspersky pure 2.0?
Also, will i need to install some other special anti-malware program along with like malwarebytes' to get 100% protection from malwares?
Thanks in advance.:wink:
dashing.sujay
Apr 26, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Welcome to TDF :)

Firstly, do you really need a paid antivirus? Check out Avast & Microsoft Security essentials.

If you really need paid, then look at ESET Smat Security. Also, why do you need kasperksy pure? Simple KAV or KIS in more than enough.

Also have a look at this thread: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/software-q/138653-antivirus-guide-user-reviews.html
dibya_kol
Apr 26, 2012 at 6:55 PM
go for kaspersky internet security.
Sujeet
Sujeet #5
Apr 26, 2012 at 6:55 PM
If Digit is your fav Mag then How Come You Missed this month's ISSUE."save.protect.recover.enhance"
It has A Detailed Review of ALL THE SECURITY SUITES available.
BTW for your info
Best Buy Gold-E Scan Internet Security @ 1136/-
Best Performer-Bull Guard Internet Security 12 @ 3375/-
Editor's Pick-Bit defender Total Security 2012 @ 2800/-
J
Apr 26, 2012 at 7:08 PM
thanks for your replies everyone.

Ummmmm.....
Yeah, i want to use kaspersky pure cos i googled a lot about this topic and most sites say that it is best.
Also, Norton was also in side with it.
So i just wanted to confirm.
also, about eset, i used it as trial. Its good at cpu and ram usage, but i have had some things get past, including some very nasty rootkits, which were dected by Free Kaspersky Virus Removal tool!!! So i trust Kaspersky ,ore than that.l.:cool:

Also, dudes, take a look at THIS
And between i personally have not subscribed digit magzine. Its in my school's liberary.:lol: I read most editions but maybe i missed latest issue along with some other issues.

Thanks again for your infos.
Ill test eset and avast again along with kaspersky.:p
Darth Vader
Apr 26, 2012 at 7:15 PM
I use Symantec Norton 360 ,really good all Security suite.
pcforumguy
Apr 27, 2012 at 1:58 AM
Don't pay for any Anti Virus.
Just use Avast + Comodo Firewall + Sandboxie. (+ Malwarebytes + Hitman Pro if ur really paranoid about the security)

Full-proof Security without paying any paisa.
That's the set-up I am using for last 2 yrs. and never got infected.
SeenuGuddu
Apr 27, 2012 at 6:06 AM
Hi all :)
I am new to this forum. As Digit is my favourite magzine, so i chose this forum.
And please sorry if i am posting in wrong section.
My question is-
Which antivirus is best to buy? Norton 360 6.0 or Kaspersky pure 2.0?
Also, will i need to install some other special anti-malware program along with like malwarebytes' to get 100% protection from malwares?
Thanks in advance.:wink:
my option is KIS(Kaspersky Internet security)
dude, go for paid one unless you surf for miscellaneous things.

spending few bucks(300\-) in year , it doesn't matter and saves you a lot from many other things existing in this world.
i am using KIS(Kaspersky Internet security) from past 2 years and i am fine with that.
M
Apr 27, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Hello,I have been using Norton Internet Security for the past 3 years(since 2009).It is very good,but take a look at this thread before going for it-

NIS2012 crashing with changes in firewall - Norton Community

It is very annoying.
Hope this helps,
Moltenskull.
saswat23
saswat23 #11
Apr 27, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Editor's Pick-Bit defender Total Security 2012 @ 2800/-

2.8k :shock:
Then what's this Bitdefender Total Security 2012 1 PC 1 Year: Flipkart.com: Bitdefender Anti-virus
You could easily get 4 of 'em for the same price.
Sujeet
Sujeet #12
Apr 27, 2012 at 10:35 AM
^^Thats the Box Price.MRP in short.
ithehappy
ithehappy #13
Apr 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Norton Internet Security.
Rockstar11
Apr 28, 2012 at 2:17 PM
im using KIS(Kaspersky Internet security) with malwarebytes.
works great.
S
Apr 28, 2012 at 3:12 PM
m using avast+comodo firewall+superantispyware
along with malwarebytes and trojen remover for scanning purpose only...!!!
Sujeet
Sujeet #16
Apr 28, 2012 at 3:25 PM
^^Thats a lot of Stuff for Security.:p
J
Jaskaran #17
Apr 28, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Wow!!!
Thanks for replies.
A big help.
Overall, i see most of you voted kaspersky.
So ill purchase kaspersky pure.
But before that ill first try avast as most of you people suggest that too.
And by the way swapyworld, theres no need for so much. They'll only Interfere in other's functions.
And Rockstar11, i am thinking sorta same. But instead of KIS, i think ill use PURE.
Thanks for all your replies.:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Now, Kaspersky vs. Avast vs. Bitdefender:lol:
M
Minion #18
Apr 28, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Try Avg free,ad-aware 10 free or avast I would suggest don't buy any antivirus instead use one from what i have mentioned KAV will surely slows down you system and ask a use alot I use ad-aware 10 it is very light on system.
coderunknown
Apr 28, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Wow!!!
Thanks for replies.
A big help.
Overall, i see most of you voted kaspersky.
So ill purchase kaspersky pure.
But before that ill first try avast as most of you people suggest that too.
And by the way swapyworld, theres no need for so much. They'll only Interfere in other's functions.
And Rockstar11, i am thinking sorta same. But instead of KIS, i think ill use PURE.
Thanks for all your replies.:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Now, Kaspersky vs. Avast vs. Bitdefender:lol:

configure avast else it'll keep asking you dumb questions each time scan detects something.
Sujeet
Sujeet #20
Apr 28, 2012 at 11:02 PM
^^YUP.
Along with Irritating Sounds and Silly Colorful Pop-Ups.
Rockstar11
Apr 29, 2012 at 12:24 AM
Wow!!!
Thanks for replies.
A big help.
Overall, i see most of you voted kaspersky.
So ill purchase kaspersky pure.
But before that ill first try avast as most of you people suggest that too.
And by the way swapyworld, theres no need for so much. They'll only Interfere in other's functions.
And Rockstar11, i am thinking sorta same. But instead of KIS, i think ill use PURE.
Thanks for all your replies.:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Now, Kaspersky vs. Avast vs. Bitdefender:lol:

Basically, the only thing pure has is encryption, backup, the shredder and the password manager plus a centralized management posibility (eg, pure on all pcs in your household and you can manage and view reports from your own pc - set pure, find out where the kids have been etc).
Ask yourself, do you need them? if you need them, then pure, otherwise kis is just fine.

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dingdong #22
Apr 30, 2012 at 10:57 AM
kaspersky is good too.
Stephen Alter
May 2, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Norton internet security is the best. Try it. Norton not only detects antivirus but also repaired infected file. It is easy to use because it doesn’t require user attention most of time.
J
Jaskaran #24
May 2, 2012 at 7:42 PM
I have already tried norton 360.
Result--> There were two viruses named blackdoor.... and (forgot!) that were not removed by it but were removed by kaspersky free virus removal tool.

Anyways...
I see that bitdefender is edge to edge with kaspersky.
Not only this, bitdefender is better.

But hey, are we forgetting something?
Yes! About VIPRE ANTIVIRUS.

See these tests-->
Best Antivirus Software/Internet Security Suite Comparison
2012 BitDefender Total Security vs 2012 Vipre Antivirus

Also, i got infos on google that bitdefender does not have anti-rootkit while vipre and kaspersky has. is it true?

Is vipre better than bitdefender?