G Data Internet Security 2016 - is it worth buying it?

[Deleted member 2913]

How is G Data IS protection, performance, FPs, 0-day protection, resource usage, etc...?

How does it compares with Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Norton, etc...?

G Data users, please share your experience.

 

[Evgeny]

Used this Av, have a good behavior blocker like Emsisoft, also have a good web protection, overall great product, lite on performance.

Used both engines Bit and their own.

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[Deleted member 2913]

I checked a video. It has many processes...I dont like many processes.

 

[Evgeny]

They always had, well, if you dont like many "processes" then...

 

[NikolayfromRussia]

I checked a video. It has many processes...I dont like many processes.

Many users say it's heavy product but I haven't checked it myself. Moreover, some guys use a trick to obtain a 6 months license in vmware.

 

[Evgeny]

Many users say it's heavy product but I haven't checked it myself. Moreover, some guys use a trick to obtain a 6 months license in vmware.

Last version (2016) is low on system impact.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

I noticed there is a custom install option. Can you install/not install any module? And does that increase/decrease number of processes?

 

[spaceoctopus]

Very good product. Behavioural protection is one of the best, but very, very heavy on system resources. If you have a powerful Pc or machine then it's ok i guess.

 

[NikolayfromRussia]

Last version (2016) is low on system impact.

Personally, I haven't tested it myself that's why I can't say anything regarding to the system impact.
Yesnoo, you should try to test it yourself. Just install and see if it is suitable for you. If you don't like it you can uninstall...

 

[Ink]

AFAIK @nsm0220 has used G-Data for many years.

What issues do you have with applications running multiple processes?

A custom installation allows you to define what components should be installed. G-Data Total Protection set to Minimal only installs Anti-Virus. If this is the case, download/try/buy G-Data Antivirus instead of Internet Security/Total Security.

Screenshots: G-Data Total Security w/ Anti-Virus only (& Settings)



Source: G-Data in VM.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Huracan,

Thank You for the screens. Custom install options look good. Will give a try & see.

 

[mostafa96]

Huracan,

Thank You for the screens. Custom install options look good. Will give a try & see.

Let me know what u think about it because I want to install it but afraid because last time I used it slow down my Internet because it scan every thing before downloading and then let it download

 

[tonibalas]

I have tried G Data in the past.
For me it's a good security program with good signatures, a very good web filter and an excellent behavioral blocker.
But i have a 7 and a half years old laptop and because of that i had experienced slow browsing.
Unfortunately i haven't tried the settings for slow computer to see how it performs.
Maybe i could have normal browsing speed, i don't know.
Overall it's a good software.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Let me know what u think about it because I want to install it but afraid because last time I used it slow down my Internet because it scan every thing before downloading and then let it download

My laptop has 6 GB RAM

I installed G Data Internet Security 2016
Custom Install i.e installed only AV & FW.
It seems good overall i.e system boot, programs response, browsing, etc...

The installer is app 225 MB. When you install it mention "Downloading setup components". Guess it downloads the databases. And databases seems very huge as it took 15-20 Mins on my 4 MBPS connection. Databases seems app 500 MB + as per my data plan i.e I checked my data plan after completing install & app 600 MB was reduced.
Overall the component download + install took app 25-30 Mins here.

GUI, settings, options, etc... are good.
9 Processes. Not doing anything around 70 MB. Browsing with Chrome around 150 MB.

And seems PUP protection is good.

Overall seems good.

I dont like too many processes. Its personal thing.

 

[jamescv7]

If you are going to based on numerous reviews, of course Gdata is a big AV that the installer huge + components around.

However their BB is effective alongside of their engines (In-House + Bitdefender).

 

[nsm0220]

Very good product. Behavioural protection is one of the best, but very, very heavy on system resources. If you have a powerful Pc or machine then it's ok i guess.

Its like a sponge on how much ram on the pc if haves the less ram it wil use less the more ram it will go up.

 

[nsm0220]

How is G Data IS protection, performance, FPs, 0-day protection, resource usage, etc...?

How does it compares with Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Norton, etc...?

G Data users, please share your experience.

Very good i say i buy it.

 

[N8WARE]

If you are going to based on numerous reviews, of course Gdata is a big AV that the installer huge + components around.

However their BB is effective alongside of their engines (In-House + Bitdefender).

hello . can you provide me an offline installer for lataest GDATA antivirus ?

 

[jamescv7]

@N8WARE: by going to the Gdata download section , the 237 MB may serve to be an offline installer.

 

[Maziar Ansari]

anti-phishing module is the worse