I'm killing myself by not being able to decide. Which internet security is better? I'm currently using COMODO, and I'm just curious if there's anything better.
AVG, Avast, or COMODO?
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MrXidus
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- Apr 17, 2011
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I generally avoid [product] VS [product] as they're never based on real facts but rather peoples own opinions. So on behalf of that, All these products have cons and pros. So my vote is voided for each one of these polls or threads in the past or future. Thanks.
- Oct 14, 2011
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As i stated in previous post in this thread, it really comes down to your system,uses and knowledge.. I personally prefer CIS of the 3 choices, it is extremely light on the system, and if you take the time to learn how to adjust it, it will give you exceptional control of your system.
Valentin N
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- Feb 25, 2011
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gbpackerfan said:
no one hates avg but there are better products an avg(IS or combined software's together ); they may have better feature to protect the user against zero-days malware, which is the most important feature if you ask me. Both Comodo and Avast have features to fight against zero-day (how efficient they are is another question). AVG only has it's HIDS(similar to HIPS) feature which is not always function.
Don't forget that you have two payed IS(AVG & Avast!) and one for free, so it also comes down if you want free software or not. You can also pay comodo but then you only get 500$ warranty and technical support. If you want to buy a product, buy KIS, worth the money.
The best thing for you to do is to take our advice, collect the mentioned software and try it out in a virtual machine. How you test it is you to you but I suggest you install some clean applications, malware and explore the products features.
Nathan Wootton
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- May 25, 2011
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McLovin said:
actually when i was using AVG was using that much ram but it did have about 8 running processes, i didn't find no slowdown personally, same for false positives my opinion CIS provides more FP than avg, and they still need to work on there whitelist, still keeps on sandboxing my Logitech, ATI, and VIA audio software
pcjunklist
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- Dec 28, 2011
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just to stir things up i'm going to say CIS 6.
Also I believe it doesn't really matter about the AV it's more of what other security features you have enabled. If you follow some of the systems found in the config section on the forum, you will see what I mean. If you lock down your browser and your common virus portals like java, office, and adobe you will be fine with pretty much any AV. Maybe you should look into some real time scanners like emsisoft of malwarebytes as well.
Also I believe it doesn't really matter about the AV it's more of what other security features you have enabled. If you follow some of the systems found in the config section on the forum, you will see what I mean. If you lock down your browser and your common virus portals like java, office, and adobe you will be fine with pretty much any AV. Maybe you should look into some real time scanners like emsisoft of malwarebytes as well.
Valentin N
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- Feb 25, 2011
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gbpackerfan said:
For me detection rate is useless; this is not a feature that shows how effective it can protect you from malware that is not on the signature list.
Heuristics is more important; you can see this as feature against zero-day malware.
I hope you get my point.
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