- Oct 30, 2015
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Real-Time: ZAM's Pandora + EAM + HMP.A
Which anti-malware software are you currently using?
- Thread starter Darlene
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- Jul 3, 2015
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Kaspersky, with Trusted Applications Mode enabled, and trust of digitally signed applications disabled.
that, with powershell and windows script host disabled at the system level, is way more protection than I need.
that, with powershell and windows script host disabled at the system level, is way more protection than I need.
- Aug 14, 2015
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Am I the only one that uses bitdefender? 
I really want to know your opinion/experiences with bitdefender.
I really want to know your opinion/experiences with bitdefender.
- Jul 3, 2015
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I have used it on and off.Am I the only one that uses bitdefender?
Can't say it's bad, but it has a few drawbacks:
1 It limits your ability to run other security softs of various types
2 It is not very customizable -- you can't really max it out to nearly lockdown protection
3 It eats up a lot of hard disk space and RAM
4 It is not real strong on protecting from the unknowns.
- Jul 3, 2015
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I have used it on and off.Am I the only one that uses bitdefender?
Can't say it's bad, but it has a few drawbacks:
1 It limits your ability to run other security softs of various types
2 It is not very customizable -- you can't really max it out to nearly lockdown protection
3 It eats up a lot of hard disk space and RAM
4 It is not real strong on protecting from the unknowns.
EDIT: I have seen others complain that it is way too intrusive and they will never let it back on their system.
On the other hand, their excellent malware signatures, updated hourly, can't be beat...
- Jun 9, 2013
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Well it has been a few years since i used Bitdefender but it was like having the handbrake on all the time. It just slowed every thing down, not sure about now though.Am I the only one that uses bitdefender?
- Jul 3, 2015
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it's real fast now, as long as you don't have software conflictsWell it has been a few years since i used Bitdefender but it was like having the handbrake on all the time. It just slowed every thing down, not sure about now though.
- Aug 14, 2015
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Unfortunately the random internet slowdowns are still an issue. I experienced it in the beginning of the beta installation, afterwards it occurred less frequent.
Currently Comodo Cloud Antivirus on Win 10 64 Pro Clean Install Anniversary Build
- Apr 13, 2014
- 254
Zemana AntiLogger is the king of all of them alongside Hitman Pro
- Sep 9, 2015
- 43
I just use Zemana AntiLogger (Newest version)
Chigwells
Level 4
- Jan 16, 2012
- 180
After my Emsi EAM sub ran out I hunted around for a free alternative replacement. After Bitdefender I tried Avast and AVG. I was appalled by all the awkwardness of their configuration options. Compared with EAM they (Avast and AVG) were too much 'in my face' (fair enough I guess as they are free products and want to encourage me to dip into my wallet). With the money saved from my EAM sub I bought Sandboxie lifetime. Eventually I settled for Panda AV. I like its cloud based security, it is not 'in my face' like the others, and just gets on with the job in the background.
I think the important point with AV for me, is that it is only one aspect. I guess Sandboxie is the first line of my layered defence (which is why I love reading threads to learn details and specifics of how others use it e.g. forums.sandboxie.com • View topic - [REQUEST YOUR THOUGHTS]|Ransomware & SBIE). Panda AV just rattles along in the background, without being too important. I appreciate that it is quiet and seems very efficient and capable.
In my normal day to day usage, when I download a file or software, I rely on VirusTotal, or Zemana On-Demand cloud based scanner if it is a larger file, together with a healthy dose of common sense.
I would add that EAM is a fantastic piece of kit. Strong well-rounded, quiet, confident. Similar to others on this forum however, I just don't think AV on its own is that effective, which led me to look for an alternative to paying the annual fee
Hey Darlene, I tried Bitdefender early 2015 for a couple of months. Actually I can't exactly remember why I didn't like it, so apologies as my answer is a bit vague. I didn't like it because I found it too 'automatic' and not enough able to control or configure it. As I remember I just couldn't get any confidence in it. That said, I didn't test it, as I am not a pc specialist and not a malware tester. Hope that helps
I think the important point with AV for me, is that it is only one aspect. I guess Sandboxie is the first line of my layered defence (which is why I love reading threads to learn details and specifics of how others use it e.g. forums.sandboxie.com • View topic - [REQUEST YOUR THOUGHTS]|Ransomware & SBIE). Panda AV just rattles along in the background, without being too important. I appreciate that it is quiet and seems very efficient and capable.
In my normal day to day usage, when I download a file or software, I rely on VirusTotal, or Zemana On-Demand cloud based scanner if it is a larger file, together with a healthy dose of common sense.
I would add that EAM is a fantastic piece of kit. Strong well-rounded, quiet, confident. Similar to others on this forum however, I just don't think AV on its own is that effective, which led me to look for an alternative to paying the annual fee
Am I the only one that uses bitdefender?
Hey Darlene, I tried Bitdefender early 2015 for a couple of months. Actually I can't exactly remember why I didn't like it, so apologies as my answer is a bit vague. I didn't like it because I found it too 'automatic' and not enough able to control or configure it. As I remember I just couldn't get any confidence in it. That said, I didn't test it, as I am not a pc specialist and not a malware tester. Hope that helps
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- Jun 4, 2016
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Edit: I uninstalled them and now i'm anti-malware free.
I still have EEK and ZAM portable on my thumbrive in case I need it if I ever got infected again.
kristmitchelle
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- Sep 6, 2016
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