An updated "Best Antivirus" for 2010. Please use this as a reference when researching antivirus utilities. As time goes on, the poll can be updated to add further options.

Happy Voting.

For free Antivirus, go for Avira, for paid version, go for Kaspersky or Eset.

I am not professional security consultant but I believe there really is no one best antivirus system out there.

A failure to detect 1 malware on AV-1 but detected on AV-2 doesn't mean AV-2 is superior. AV-1 may be able to detect other malicious codes AV-2 fails to find.

Therefore, I think this poll is misleading and should be named 'Most Popular' and not 'Best'

This post has been edited by farkinid: Jan 6 2010, 06:53 PM

I guess you are very much correct. This is Most Popular AV chart.

It could be other av slow input the new virus definition database

or

users didt update their av frequently or commercial license has expired.



This post has been edited by sweet2020: Jan 7 2010, 12:35 PM

It could also be referred to the location/region origin of the malware?

nope..
I'm voting for the services that my anti virus provide to me..
not for the popularity..

I've been using many anti virus before from Norton, Avira, avg, bit defender, kaspersky & the others.
& for the result, I'm hang in to kaspersky.


This post has been edited by MojA_VieW: Jan 8 2010, 06:44 PM

I'm voting for Microsoft Security Essentials. It has the least false positives, polished and good detection rate. I hate AV that gives a lot of false positives, resource hog and buggy. I'm also sure Norton has a lot of improvements.

This post has been edited by TristanX: Jan 9 2010, 04:08 PM

I vote for Kaspersky as it had never failed me so far for the past 3 years using it!!!

The last time used McAfee Total Protection and currently using Avira Premium Security Suites... dunno which one is good but so far so good using Avira..

you use original or ahem2 avira?

hurm i don't know which best...
for my PC i use AVG Free - still OK, no unwanted hang or major virus attack.and most important of all, my computer still perform at it's fast
--for me who just use P4 for vista OS

but on my netbook, i use McAfee (ori one)..since that one is the manufactured recommended..keep the computer fast thought...
so no reason for another antiV.. althought it RM150++ sighh.....

Antivir for me. But I'm using the free version.

i vote for rising star!!
@@"
but i didn't heard any of you mention about it before... lolz

im using nod32 smart security..

nod32 never fails me..

nod32

Norton NIS FTW.

Norton never failed me yet. =P

Kaspersky for me

Avast!!

Bitdefender Online Scan
+1

wow..so many Kaspersky users....

And I voted for Kaspersky as well....

i vote for NOD32.
care my pc and lappy 5 year already

Avira Antivir.

Now im using Free Avira antivirus..almost a year..
never fail me..
but i want to try kaspersky..not hack version but paid version..

i'm happy with Avast 5.0, user friendly interface and light on resources

not at all.
its all depends on you, the user/community.
if you suspect your av not detecting certain virus..then report it!
av will able to detect all malware if user is responsible.most of detection is started with users reporting on first place.after then there come honeypot,hips,heuristics,..etc..

This post has been edited by failed.hashcheck: Feb 18 2010, 12:45 PM

guys, i just want to ask..

let say the best vote go for kaspersky so how do u describe it?

because last year im using kaspersky but still the result so so je..

now, im stick to avira free antivirus only... sometime its hard to choose

I have an IRC Flood trojan. Ive tried cleaning it using AVG and Windows Defender but still couldnt. What do you recommend i do? Ive even tried to clean it using Yahoo Anti Spy but it says 'administrative rights required to quaranteen'. Dunno what that means.

Please advise.

fariz, i think u better include the version..
people didnt know which av version they discuss about..

Avira Premium Security Suite user here... so far so good, last time used McAfee Total Protection...

Norton
Used to like Kaspersky but IMO current Norton is better than current Kaspersky

really? i can't make up my mind which to get, norton internet security 2010 or kaspersky internet security 2010?

so... its not recommended to use the anti viruses sold for 10 bucks? =P

kaspersky of course...

Bit defender for my lappie!

i vote for 2 av solution (by mentioned here), kaspersky and Eset Nod32... but i prefer more Nod32 because of low resource and speed. using both before

any one got comman for the Trend Micro Internet Security? ok or not?

This is very true. The best for you doesn't mean the best for me. The best detection rate? The best malware coverage? The best function coverage? The best in terms of consuming the least memory resource? "The best" it self is a myth, better further define it...Otherwise it can be just the misleading thread, mislead people to buy the one with highest vote...

I use Anti-Virus Elite. It's so powerful, the program itself is malware

Need to buy want ah? Not much detailed info on net.

BitDefender user here =D

IMO all antiviruses are pretty much the same. Kaspersky and BitDefender has the most detection rates according to statistics if im not wrong

yeah...

i already using eset nod32 since 2006 until now...








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VIPRE Antivirus Premium 2010 !!! Why not in the poll list ? Score 98% in pcreviews and editor's choice !

i'm using avast! free antivirus and overall i think it did well, have more features than the other free av.

I'm using Kaspersky now, will change to NOD32 later coz many PC magazine giving good rating and comment for it...will try try and see see how it goes =P

im using avira + malwarebyte before....and now trying to use nod32. i cant rely on this 2 av, because lately i found that some virus it cant detect..

im not sure which is the best for now..been playing with it few days edy..

AV A = can detect virus A, but cant detect B
AV B = can detect virus B, but cant detect A

this what happen to me..

used to use avira premium now i changed over eset smart security (nod32)
easier registration

if you want to try NOD32 @ maximum protection, use Blackspears settings, usable on v4 too.

thanks...but i change all my seetings cleaning = strict

been using MSE, now using Kaspersky

ESET NOD32 for me

Kaspersky does a great job in promoting thier antivirus.
Most people do not know G data.
G data has 2 different antivirus engines(AVAST + BitDefender).

Better see this testing report before buying any antivirus.
Remember to see the false positive as well, as most antivirus thought some non-virus files as a virus.

http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stor...vc_report25.pdf

Main Site
http://www.av-comparatives.org/index.php?o...=144&Itemid=152

This post has been edited by g4jef: May 16 2010, 01:43 AM

yes....most of da ppl think da antivirus famous then its good

I vote for PC tools Spyware doctor with Antivirus.
Been use for 5 years since version 3 until now version 7.

Im using kaspersky internet security and quite satisfied with their protection and price.

Been using 360安全卫士 for 3 month . So far so good.

Is Kaspersky Internet Security good?I'm currently using AVG Free but I don't think it's enough..

wher can get the nod32 ? any1 help me pls ?

kaspersky is quite nice, but im using trendmicro now on my lappie, so far ok-ok

Kaspersky Internet Security + 安全卫士 360...
The best partner xD

lowyat plaza got many

but i live at penang... penang wher can get it ?

try search in garage sales thread.many forumer r selling

kk...

did any1 knw the shop ? name GADGET ZONE pc shop at penang ? didnt the shop got sell nod32 ?

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Added on May 21, 2010, 10:03 pmsry...

is did***

This post has been edited by daxzero: May 21 2010, 10:03 PM

jz like wat mkei87 mention, garage sales thread.

Currently using Avira Personal 10 with Malwarebytes(free) as backup. No antivirus is perfect, just make sure you surf the Internet properly and do not go clicking on any banners that say "Click me and win a free IPhone!" and so on and you'll be fine. I see many people overkilling their PC with Internet Security Suites, Hips protection, and such. I think that is just... well.. as I said... overkill... If you're using firefox, install adblock + noscript. These 2 can be found on the customize firefox website. =) There, you get the best of both words. Clickjack + script protection on your browser, an Antivirus solution, Backup Antimalware solution, and your sense of safety for free, and for less resources than running a full blown IS.

This post has been edited by thifeking: Jun 4 2010, 11:23 AM

Agreed. Sunbelt's Vipre is the best. Been using it more than 1 year now, never fails...

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/799574

I disagree with this... Avira does more better in promoting on their product.

Well G data & Kaspersky is in same level on latest Av-comparatives.

I disagree...
The Av famous is because the av got awards, comparative tests, success stories & certificates

KIS for sure...

I'll go for Kaspersky.

I have voted others for COMODO Internet Security.

The 1st time i feel myself totally agree with you sweet2020. Forget all the bullsh*t behind.
The Av is famous because the av got awards, comparative tests, success stories & certificates

AND the MAIN POINT........ G data & Kaspersky are far from each other!!!!!!!!! are u fxxking blind???
Check av-comparatives again and you can see how bad Kaspersky detection rate is!!!!!
i wonder what kinda eyes you have

real man doesnt use antivirus, why windows?
migrating to open source, open minds. aka linux distros

both antivirus all bullshit, they create virus and spread it and claim the best antivirus.

This post has been edited by xjukie: Aug 19 2010, 12:09 PM

At the end of day, no 1 is perfect. Always do a backup whenever it is possible.

my experience

avira free = "too many" detection, delete my crack....ZZZzzZZ

bitdefender total security = slowing my internet even i turned off firewall...back to normal after uninstalled it....

nod32 = some virus is not detected....

kis 2011 = got bug with com surrogate process....

avg = got very bad experience with this av...delete all my file and program...

now im using kis 2011....

I always tell my friend if they really want to make some1 angry. Just use the avira or the avast! to scan their "software inventory". Gurantee they will .coz at least 50% of their software "medicine" will be "relocated".

The kis 2011 is getting heavier.

This post has been edited by Quantum_thinking: Sep 13 2010, 12:21 AM

Just use the avira or the avast! to scan their "software inventory". Gurantee they will .coz at least 50% of their software "medicine" will be "relocated".
sure bo?? never experience this

The kis 2011 is getting heavier.
absolutely... abandon Kaspersky years ago

The Avira, the last time i used it in late 2008 confirms it. I have been using the paid version of anti virus since 2009. So, my comments might be outdated.

As for the Avast!, my Russian friend have to reduce his software inventory by 90% because his GF accidentally use avast to scan his software inventory. 80GB of software left 8GB like that for me to copy.

I also did not like Avast! because i used certain software in different 5 anti virus software like norton, kaspersky, bitdefender, trend micro and McAfee and nothing happened. But once i use it in the Avast! protected OS, they said there is a trojan.

not all antivirus are perfect, even kaspersky...and since kaspersky getting "too much unwanted" features and bloated anyway..

even avira as well..

well, i'm using avast! and/or mse on other computers..

No one is using trend micro? xD

I actually use a variety of anti virus now.

Trend Micro is one of them.

But, i can tell you that "there is something better to invest"

KIS, i just use it till it expire. I do not have much time to slowly experiment the "combinations" of the malware fighters.

I have been using Avira free version since 2006..Nothing happens and is ok.All the "ahem" software sure be removed if u not configured it properly.I changed to Avira IS paid version 2 years ago because I have good confidence in it.

What do you mean by "ahem" software?

jacksparrow version aka crack version, btw, we shudn't discuss tis here.

This post has been edited by T09: Oct 8 2010, 06:59 PM

I see.

I prefer to pay rather than spending time to find these kind of stuff.

Not worth it for the time spending to find it.

kaspersky is good
but it veli kacao
once plug usb flash drive,it jump out want to scan anot ?
Very annying about this

not only KIS, Bitdefender also have this feature.

haiz duno this function is good or bad =.=

This function is definately good for the office users whose pen drive only have documents.

For those pen drive have those "ahem" softwares, NONO it is freaking dangerous....

lol nice one

A man's meat may be another man's poison. If the feature is used correctly, then you can enjoy it correctly.

BitDefender always! but so not sold in LY. =( everywhere is KIY

In term of the virus database, yes bitdefender is number 1.

Regarding other component's performance such as online protection, i am not very sure about it.

This post has been edited by Quantum_thinking: Oct 12 2010, 09:43 PM

detection, sure bitdefender is almost on par with kaspersky...but when in term of performance...avoid bitdefender!...resource hogging

i'm avoid paid AV, now using Avast free 5

Bit defender is better than kaspersky. I heard that it is heavier than KIS.

But the latest KIS also makes my laptop slow down and heat it up.

trust me, bitdefender will slow you more if you use bitdefender than KIS...

tried their 2011 version of IS version...totally slowed my computer down, even dragged my computer performance when into gaming...

Antivirus Elite 2010... It stops other antivirus as well. isn't it powerful?