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Which AV with anti-spyware engine do u think is best?

20 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/which-av-with-anti-spyware-engine-do-u-think-is-best.70367/

786
786 Original post #1
Oct 11, 2007 at 2:27 PM
After seeing this thread *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70324 , I am so confused that I have to open a new polling thread, Please co-operate with me to find out a good AV with a anti-spyware engine

I know that no AV is perfect.....
The_Devil_Himself
Oct 11, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Man Avast is the best for me in free category.I have been virus free since I started using it.AND BOOT-TIME SCANNING rocks.
Kiran.dks
Oct 11, 2007 at 3:55 PM
Please check this thread : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58762

Digitians have already voted...may help u in making a decision.
786
786 #4
Oct 11, 2007 at 5:56 PM
I was using AVG free editions, also never had any problems, but there is a problem, if AVG finds anything as virus or spyware, it blocks the total access of that file, and this is very annoying as if u want to access that file then u cannot. So I was giving a try to Kaspersky as many told that it is good than others
blackpearl
Oct 11, 2007 at 9:48 PM
I'm my own anti spyware. :))
clmlbx
clmlbx #6
Oct 11, 2007 at 10:07 PM
Trend Micro Internet Security :- Best

Include It In Poll
shady_inc
Oct 11, 2007 at 11:07 PM
Avast....occupies least resources,gets updated silently (avg on other hand opens up a update dialog box right on windows start-up,which is very annoying ),has virus database generation (never used it much though),and if it matters..it's the coolest looking AV too.:p
clmlbx
clmlbx #8
Oct 12, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro
Kiran.dks
Oct 12, 2007 at 7:40 PM
shady_inc said:
Avast....occupies least resources,gets updated silently (avg on other hand opens up a update dialog box right on windows start-up,which is very annoying ),has virus database generation (never used it much though),and if it matters..it's the coolest looking AV too.:p

Coolest looking & speaking antivirus too!
I love the way it speaks!.. "ATTENTION! A VIRUS HAS BEEN DETECTED!"
shady_inc
shady_inc #10
Oct 12, 2007 at 9:12 PM
Kiran_tech_mania said:
Coolest looking & speaking antivirus too!
I love the way it speaks!.. "ATTENTION! A VIRUS HAS BEEN DETECTED!"

I think it's "CAUTION! A VIRUS HAS BEEN DETECTED!":D

@ 786: You have included norton in that list too??I doesn't even deserve to be called an anti-virus.
H
Oct 12, 2007 at 9:27 PM
I voted for Eset...the new version 3.xx is absolutely amazing.
786
786 #12
Oct 13, 2007 at 5:25 AM
But do Eset have good spyware engine?
V
viruses #13
Oct 13, 2007 at 5:38 AM
kaspersky yoooo
Akshay
Akshay #14
Oct 13, 2007 at 6:23 PM
I wud choose NOD32... It is much bettr den KIS/KAV
naveen_reloaded
Oct 14, 2007 at 8:15 AM
i think ZA with inbuilt AV and ASpyware... is the best as far as i think...
it is really good ... i have been using it ..and guys to tell u i visit more of spyware , trojan ridden sites and downloads loads of stuff.,..

man ..ZA has been top notch.. i feel i have complete control over my system.. coupled with NOD32 recently.. my system is virtually sitting inside a bunker :-D
786
786 #16
Oct 15, 2007 at 6:21 AM
No, I have also used ZA trial, and came to a conclusion that it is the best firewall but it has common AV/spyware engine
NucleusKore
Oct 15, 2007 at 7:23 AM
McAfee, and I have a licensed copy (wonder how many trojans come bundled FREE with the hacked versions). If you cannot afford the licensed version go for AOL Antivirus. It now uses McAfee, and its FREE.
Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks #18
Oct 15, 2007 at 12:23 PM
shady_inc said:
I think it's "CAUTION! A VIRUS HAS BEEN DETECTED!":D

@ 786: You have included norton in that list too??I doesn't even deserve to be called an anti-virus.

Hmm.......:D
N
nikhilpai #19
Nov 27, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Paid:
NOD32 is the best paid (and overall) antivirus out there.

Free:
Avast is the best free one.
Actually Antivir is better than Avast in virus detection but it doesn't cover outlook & messengers....so Avast is better.
skeletor
skeletor #20
Dec 4, 2007 at 9:16 PM
ESET Smart Security is the Best.