- Mar 1, 2011
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For grandparents, other family members and clients antivirus is a huge issue. Most of them would rather go without than fork out money for something, so only so few options are left. Each program seems to have something that holds it back or that shines over another. They want something that is free, does what it is told without having to be asked, doesn't slow down the computer or block their favourite websites and applications. On top of this, they want to be able to heavily rely on the program to protect them from today's threats.
I'm interested in other people's opinions on what would be the best product for these people. Currently I've had the most success to date with Microsoft's security essentials. Don't tell me that they can learn and do these 'simple' things themselves. They can't
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Quick list with my believed pros/cons:
Avast:
The good:
- excellent detection rates
- good on system
- low false positives
- free
- low/no user input for threats
The bad:
- In order to get optimal protection for these people, I believe a lot of configuration is needed
- Have to set it up/register it for them each year
AVG:
The good:
- good on the system
- low false positives
- free
- almost no configuration needed
The bad:
- average detection rates
- some input may be required
Avira:
The good:
- excellent detection rates
- good on system
- free
The bad:
- toolbar is needed for maximum security
- input is required
- high false positives
Microsoft:
The good:
- good on system
- low false positives
- free
- low/no user input for threats
The bad:
- average detection rates
Panda:
The good:
- free
- good on the system
- excellent detection rates
- low/no user input
The bad:
- toolbar is needed for maximum security
- no internet connect + infected usb = dead computer
Comodo:
The good:
- okay detection rates
- good on the system
- free
- amazing protection
The bad:
- user input is required often
Bitdefender:
The good:
- excellent detection rates
- good on the system
- free
- no/little input required
The bad:
- one time registration required
- buggy?
Quite lengthy but it needs to be detailed as it's important. Let me know what you guys think?
I'm interested in other people's opinions on what would be the best product for these people. Currently I've had the most success to date with Microsoft's security essentials. Don't tell me that they can learn and do these 'simple' things themselves. They can't
!Quick list with my believed pros/cons:
Avast:
The good:
- excellent detection rates
- good on system
- low false positives
- free
- low/no user input for threats
The bad:
- In order to get optimal protection for these people, I believe a lot of configuration is needed
- Have to set it up/register it for them each year
AVG:
The good:
- good on the system
- low false positives
- free
- almost no configuration needed
The bad:
- average detection rates
- some input may be required
Avira:
The good:
- excellent detection rates
- good on system
- free
The bad:
- toolbar is needed for maximum security
- input is required
- high false positives
Microsoft:
The good:
- good on system
- low false positives
- free
- low/no user input for threats
The bad:
- average detection rates
Panda:
The good:
- free
- good on the system
- excellent detection rates
- low/no user input
The bad:
- toolbar is needed for maximum security
- no internet connect + infected usb = dead computer
Comodo:
The good:
- okay detection rates
- good on the system
- free
- amazing protection
The bad:
- user input is required often
Bitdefender:
The good:
- excellent detection rates
- good on the system
- free
- no/little input required
The bad:
- one time registration required
- buggy?
Quite lengthy but it needs to be detailed as it's important. Let me know what you guys think?
