Bosco Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 Today Jim takes a look at some popular Free Anti Virus solutions and rounds them up head to head. Read his review here: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/av_comparison/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I should not read this article.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I am not a fan of most them...... to me its just so hard nowadays to say whats better then the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I was curious why Comodo did not make the list, especially if Clam did. Especially since it's free packages now include Internet Security with a firewall and both free packages give Sandbox browser usage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest_Jim_* Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I was curious why Comodo did not make the list, especially if Clam did. Especially since it's free packages now include Internet Security with a firewall and both free packages give Sandbox browser usage. I used to use the Comodo AV on my laptop but then discovered it messed with some of its drivers. (Specifically drivers associated with its tablet functionality.) Still use the firewall though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron6581230 Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 Although not free, I'd be interested in seeing how Norton compares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePanda Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 You picked Panda Cloud for ME!!! I still use MSE -- never had any problems... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I've used AVG for years and recommend and/or install it myself on all my family/friends' computers. I'm glad it was the fastest, but being speedy really shouldn't be the only factor when deciding on which AV software to use...not even the main factor. You mention it catching many zero day threats, but I think a comparison chart for that (or virus database size) would have made more sense than simply how fast scans are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest_Jim_* Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I've used AVG for years and recommend and/or install it myself on all my family/friends' computers. I'm glad it was the fastest, but being speedy really shouldn't be the only factor when deciding on which AV software to use...not even the main factor. You mention it catching many zero day threats, but I think a comparison chart for that (or virus database size) would have made more sense than simply how fast scans are. As I state in the article, I do not have the ability to verify the ability of the scanners to detect infections, so you got what I could give. I gave the AV-Test.org link so you can see that information, but, unfortunately, they do not test all of the scanners I looked at. Here are the links for those that they do: Avast: Free AntiVirus AVG: Anti-Virus Free Edition Microsoft: Security Essentials Panda Security: Cloud Antivirus FREE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I've used AVG for years and recommend and/or install it myself on all my family/friends' computers. I'm glad it was the fastest, but being speedy really shouldn't be the only factor when deciding on which AV software to use...not even the main factor. You mention it catching many zero day threats, but I think a comparison chart for that (or virus database size) would have made more sense than simply how fast scans are. As I state in the article, I do not have the ability to verify the ability of the scanners to detect infections, so you got what I could give. I gave the AV-Test.org link so you can see that information, but, unfortunately, they do not test all of the scanners I looked at. Here are the links for those that they do: Avast: Free AntiVirus AVG: Anti-Virus Free Edition Microsoft: Security Essentials Panda Security: Cloud Antivirus FREE Thanks for the links Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET3D Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I switched from AVG to MSE some years ago, but given MSE's recent low ratings I've decided a few days ago to switch back. Haven't made the move yet, so it's a good thing that this article came along to prod me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I am not a fan of most them...... to me its just so hard nowadays to say whats better then the other. Yeah it is hard but then again its more a case of what suits who then whats the best. Although not free, I'd be interested in seeing how Norton compares lol I've used AVG for years and recommend and/or install it myself on all my family/friends' computers. I'm glad it was the fastest, but being speedy really shouldn't be the only factor when deciding on which AV software to use...not even the main factor. You mention it catching many zero day threats, but I think a comparison chart for that (or virus database size) would have made more sense than simply how fast scans are. As I state in the article, I do not have the ability to verify the ability of the scanners to detect infections, so you got what I could give. I gave the AV-Test.org link so you can see that information, but, unfortunately, they do not test all of the scanners I looked at. Here are the links for those that they do: Avast: Free AntiVirus AVG: Anti-Virus Free Edition Microsoft: Security Essentials Panda Security: Cloud Antivirus FREE Thanks for the links AV-test.org is decent but I always cross reference with Virus Bulletin and AV Comparatives as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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