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simpsonsfreak17

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January 29th, 2007 21:00

What is the best antivirus?

What is the best antivirus for windows vista? I don't care if it cost I just want the greatest antivirus out there that will work with windows vista.
 
Is AVG professional edition 7.5 is good?

sriramb13

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January 29th, 2007 22:00

Hi,
AVG is the right choice and is the best when compared to Symantec or McAfee antivirus programs.  AVG supports with good features and value for money. Please check the following link to know more on the features of the AVG Pro 7.5v ...
 
 
Regards,
Sriram

joe53

5.8K Posts

January 29th, 2007 23:00

Both AVG 7.5 Pro and Free versions work with Vista. As do all avast! versions. Note that the free versions protect you just as well as their paid counterparts- all you are paying for is tech support, which you probably could get just as easily in the free user forums for both products.
 
If you insist on paying money, I would recommend Nod32:
 

davejohn

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January 30th, 2007 09:00

If you want more than anecdotal opinions, check out https://www.virusbtn.com.
 
Dave

Bugbatter

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January 30th, 2007 12:00

The Virus Bulletin page has advertising, so beware.

joe53 has provided some excellent information above.

These AV's will work with Vista:

• Alwil avast! v4.7 Home Edition (32-bit)
• Alwil avast! v4 Professional Edition
• Alwil avast! Virus Cleaner Tool - version 1.0.209 (32-bit)
• ClamWin portable v0.88.5
ClamWin Free Antivirus 0.88.4 (OSS) (64 Bit)
• Dr. Web v4.33
• eTrust EZ Antivirus v7.2.0.0 (32 Bit) (1-year free subscription; follow their link)
• ESET NOD32 v2.70.16 (32/64-bit)
• F-Secure 2007 - 32/64 Bit
• Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition v7.5.430 (32-bit)
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition v7.5 (64-bit)
• Kaspersky Internet Security 2006 - 32/64 Bit
• McAfee VirusScan Enterprise v8.5i Beta III Refresh (32 Bit) [Update Works on Internet or EPO 3.6]
• McAfee Stinger
• Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.5 Beta (32-bit)
• Norton 360 Beta Norton 360 (Beta)
• Panda Antivirus 2007 - 32/64 Bit
• SoftWin Bitdefender 10 - 32/64 Bit
• Symantec Antivirus version 10.2.0.199 (Auto Protect turns off , sometimes)
• Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.224
• Symantec Norton 2007 - 32/64 Bit
• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 - 32/64 Bit
• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security v14.57 (32/64-bit)

Not included are those that had problems. As more of the general public uses Vista, a more comprehensive study will be made. Stay tuned....

dxernnj

183 Posts

January 30th, 2007 15:00

Yes you have lots of choices. I now use NOD32 on six PC's and have never had a problem with a virus and Eset's NOD32.
 
NOD32 works with VIsta, however, my PC's are all running WIN XP with SP-2 so I have no first hand info on NOD32 with the VISTA OP SYS.
 
You can buy it or try it for 30 days free. Very easy to remove if you do not like it. At a minimum take a look at their WEB site and review the information. I don't think you will have any problems with NOD32 and will find it is one of the best performers.
 

joe53

5.8K Posts

January 30th, 2007 22:00

Nice homework, Bugbatter!
 

davejohn:
 
VB's June/06 ratings (the latest available for XP) might not apply to Vista, which was the OP's concern: this OS has yet to be tested by VB. Furthermore, this site basically tests lab detection rates, not other factors such as ease of use, system slowdown, software conflicts, or ease of uninstallation.
 
I note that all the following AV's get VB's "100%" approval for XP:
Avast!
AVG
Avira
Bitdefender
CA
Nod32
F-secure
Kaspersky
McAfee
Norton
 
Well, I see at least 2 products in that list I would never allow again on my system! There is, of course, no "best" AV, although I'm reminded of the following definition:

"The best AV is the one that works well for you, that you keep religiously updated".

zbestwun2001

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January 30th, 2007 22:00

Joe,
I have some cough drops if you need them.
Just let me know...:)

zb1

trailrated1

86 Posts

January 31st, 2007 11:00

Vista compatible Kaspersky a/v and internet security suite 6.0 mp2 just released 
 

Bugbatter

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January 31st, 2007 13:00

Tested a few weeks ago but maybe they have changed it? Kaspersky Internet Security 2006 - 32/64 Bit was okay, but Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 (32-64 bit) had an incompability problem with Vista. After the setup started, an incompability error appeared, so the setup could not continue and program could not be installed.

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