Virus scanner poll

I'm in the market to purchase a virus scanner for my computer, thought I would ask what everyones favourite scanner is of choice.

(not sure what forum I should have put this in, i'm probably going to end up turning this one into software/hardware shortly!)

Vote away!

Although I chose Mcaffee since its the one I use and I haven't had any problems, I have read that NOD32 is meant to the best.

Originally Posted by PCZONE PCZONES favourite antivirus tool NOD32 remians the only product in the world that has not missed any WILDLIST virus in Virus belletin's test. (www.virusbtn.com)

NOD32 has terrible documentation and support though, I'd try something like Kaspersky Antivirus, or AVG 7, which are good all-round scanning softwares.

The best one is probably Norton Antivirus, with 97/100, McAffee just underneath with about 96. Standalone, mind. Avoid the Internet Security Packages, as they all come with **** software, especially Nortons.

Urm, I don't use Virus Scanners any more, but when I did have one, I used McAfee, had no problems with it at all. Seemed to pick up all the viruses if I kept it updated properly.

~ Joe

Originally Posted by opserty Although I chose Mcaffee since its the one I use and I haven't had any problems, I have read that NOD32 is meant to the best.

I tried NOD32 for a while last year -- I didn't like it. The interface was clunky, and I never got the feeling it was actually doing anything. It just didn't seem as polished as some of the other products, and it never detected a virus in the entire time I ran it. Maybe I was just lucky...

While I was using Windows, I used Avast. It was the best I had come accross.

The best part is it's open source so you don't even have to pay for it. Give it a try.

norton seems good to me - i like it

AVG, I have been using it on multiple computers for over 5 years now.

I have never had a problem with it.