Which current Antivirus are you using?

Which antivirus are you using?


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Venustus

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Dec 30, 2012
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Nod32 on Win7 desktop
Kaspersky IS on Win8.1 laptop
 

Gnosis

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Apr 26, 2011
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PC Tools is "Threatfire". It is abandonware, but I have it tweaked to the gills. I injected it pretty heavily.
I used to use Dr. Web CureIt on-demand, but now i simply use HitMan Pro. I also now use WSA.
 
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Jack

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Jan 24, 2011
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I'm trying ESET Smart Security 7, and I like it. It's lighter than Comodo Internet Security, and it has a great antivirus database. I really like the fact that is detecting and removing PUP's.
 

NZRADAR

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Aug 8, 2013
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GDATA 2014 Internet security All components on (except for its email and spam protection)

As needed Malwarebytes Real time
Regular on demand scans with Emsisoft Emergency Kit
 

Cats-4_Owners-2

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I use Avira Free with privatefirewall for Windows XP, and yet I'm considering replacing it for Comodo IS 6 free recommended by those who know (You KNOW who you are!) :p
 
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indra11tng

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Jul 29, 2013
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For Protection, I'm using Eset Smart Security 7.

Just scanner, i'm using PCMedia Antivirus (PCMAV) from PCMedia Magazine and Kompas Antivirus
 

Gnosis

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Apr 26, 2011
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Avira was good when tweaked when I used it. CIS is maybe a bit better, which requires tweaking as well. Both are flexible, but CIS more so.
 

ImtheBest

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Oct 6, 2013
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PC Tools is "Threatfire". It is abandonware, but I have it tweaked to the gills. I injected it pretty heavily.
I used to use Dr. Web CureIt on-demand, but now i simply use HitMan Pro. I also now use WSA.

Whats WSA? also Can u PM me how u tweaked PC Tools i might go with it. How do u tweak antivruse's never know u could
 
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Whats WSA? also Can u PM me how u tweaked PC Tools i might go with it. How do u tweak antivruse's never know u could
WSA = Webroot Secure Anywhere

Tweaking an AV means maximize its efficiency via its settings & options
 
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Cats-4_Owners-2

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Avira was good when tweaked when I used it. CIS is maybe a bit better, which requires tweaking as well. Both are flexible, but CIS more so.
The free version Avira I use has absolutely no "tweakability". It may be a similar experience to buying discounted fireworks late on the 4th of July. Maybe we just get what we pay for. I can't complain that I've picked a Dud since it's free!;) It does have (3) buttons. (1) for "Scan Sytem", another to "Start update", and a very special (1) with the word "Upgrade" I just tried for the very first time! Pushing this button felt dangerous:eek: & FUN like something out of "Alice in Wonderland" IE: "Drink me!" or :rolleyes: "Eat me!", lol! :p Here's what we find "going down the rabbit hole": "Stronger antivirus, protection for tablets and smartphones as well as 5GB of online storage. (..& another button!!) "Upgrade to Avira Antivirus Suite $44.99". o_O I think I'll wake up now.:D *ooh,:confused: actually (after reading Umbra Polaris' comment) I'd found the "tweaking" rabbit hole. (..just had to look to find the engine's hood!)
 
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Amiga500

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Jan 27, 2013
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Im using linux mint os and have no av installed at all.
Or should i be running one?
 

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