Ad-Aware Free IS (+ free firewall) vs Outpost Free IS vs CIS Free

[ocsi]

Thank you all for your prompt responses!
I started this topic to find solutions together and other than those already well known.

[ocsi]

(11-03-2011 02:09 PM)Jack wrote:  As far as I can remember Outpost Free and Ad-ware Free are only limited versions of the Pro suite..so they lack some features.I won't get into any details because even the full versions of this suites can compete with CIS.....
For me it's an easy choice : COMODO Internet Security.

"As far as I can remember Outpost Free and Ad-ware Free are only limited versions of the Pro suite ....." - Yes, but together they are can a reliable solution. ... Or not?!

[jamescv7]

Well I would say directly, CIS Free goes my vote. Definitely one of the successful free internet security software.

[NathanF1]

(11-03-2011 12:25 PM)NathanF1 wrote:  Outpost also uses Vipre AM engine, I think, which although VB100-certified is adequate and the "weak link" in this suite of contrasting components.

Soemthing has been bugging me about my post and when I read it again I realized I made a mistake - I meant that Outpost uses VirusBuster engine, along in-house engines, but typed Vipre. To be exact:

Quote:... 3 engines and 2 technologies implemented into unite Anti-Malware engine: 1) Anti-Virus engine and databases licensed from VirusBuster, 2) Agnitum's Anti-Spyware engine + databases, 3) Agnitum's HAX engine - heuristic analyzer for exploits, 4) Agnitum's SmartScan technology, 5) Agnitum's SmartDecision technology.

Apologies for the error

[samit]

i prefer avast with comodo firewall.......but if i have to choose among 3 mentioned......i would go for comodo internet security.......

[House_maniac]

i use comodo internet security so i will say comodo

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

I think that Ad-Aware is more like a bloatware. It uses a lot of space, as the installer itself is <120MB! I would recommend you to get CIS instead. It's a lot better.

[malbky]

I would go with CIS. The major problem with ad-awre specifically vipre engine is that it isnt compatible with most firewall. According to me, after testing i found only OA works, that too u have to disable vipres HIPS driver.

Nathan, outpost does not use Vipre engine. Outpost uses Virusbuster and their own engine. Detection rate is good but not excellent. I would too recommended CIS as its av has won ICSA and West Coast certification.

[win7holic]

without thinking long time.
I choose CIS free.

ALL in one:
Antivirus engine, Firewall, defense + ,sandbox = GREAT Suite.

[BoXX28]

Thumbs up to that win7holic. The other choices doesn't really impress me with what they are offering for protection.