How many anti-virus softwares you are using right now?

@youless (112096)
Guangzhou, China
November 29, 2007 1:29am CST
Nowadays the computer virus becomes much more serioius. I am using two anti-virus softwares at the moment. One is Kingsoft and the other is USB Killer. I really like USB Killer because it is small but useful. It ever killed a very terrible virus for me in the past and now my computer is fine.
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@angeljenn (894)
• Zaragoza, Spain
17 Mar 08
hello there to U...i'm just using one anti-virus program...so far, it's so effective, fast, and safe...i'm using NOD32...it's really cool and updated...USB Killer is also good...thanks for that valuable information...maybe i'm gonna try Kingsoft and USB Killer too...have a blessed day ahead of U...may GOD BLESS U & UR family always!!!
@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
17 Mar 08
I am surprised that you know the anti-virus softwares I am using now:)
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• Zaragoza, Spain
18 Mar 08
yeah, thanks to U for that valuable information on your cool discussion...i'm gonnna try using them ...may GOD shower U & UR family with so much blessings, good life, happiness, lots of love, and with good health, today and always!!!
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@Omabunga (92)
• Philippines
29 Nov 07
I've only installed one Anti-virus on my computer. It is NOD32 and it somehow keeps my computer safe. Its virus definition gets updated automatically every day, so I also don't worry being attacked by new viruses.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Nov 07
Perhaps this one is enough for you to use:)
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@ssh123 (31073)
• India
29 Nov 07
I first used Norton. My brother's son (computer man) said it is not good. Next my nephew who is in Michigan USA took my computer to his hand from there and loaded spyboot. My brother's son said it is not effective. I heard from Willimsijir(china friend) suggested AVG. I downloaded it. Again my brother removed it and put avasti. I still have virus and plannig to allow one virus to fight against the other hoping that I will have peace of mind!. Don't you feel the Antivirus companies are crooks,allowing us to use free their software and later suggest we should buy their products so that all viruses can be removed. What a black mail!! Did you check you PM?
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Nov 07
In fact I think the computer virus are mainly from anti-virus companies.
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
29 Nov 07
That is exactly what I was trying say in my response. Thanks for agreeing to this point.
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@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
29 Nov 07
I think you need to get professional advice rather than random family members. Spybot is an antispyware program, not antivirus. It's nice and free, but not the most powerful. Avast and AVG are both free. AVG ranks very low in virus detection and removal. Avast ranks higher, but still not as high as the best paid antiviruses. If you want the best, go with NOD32 or Kaspersky. Those are consistently rated higher than any other antivirus. Only use one at a time. You should never have to antivirus programs installed at once You can still have multiple antispyware programs though.
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• Malaysia
29 Mar 08
I'm using the mcafree anti-virus. So far, it kept my computer safe from any viruses that tried to attack it. Like from a flash memory, once plug in, it will kill the virus the second it detects it.
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• Malaysia
29 Mar 08
Hmm... good to know your pc is fine too...
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Mar 08
That's great!
@senthil2k (1500)
• India
7 Dec 07
Viruses are really dreadful nowadays. With that, I think you should definitely need a good antivirus. But having many antivirus at the same time in your system, is not suggested. That may harm your system itself because of conflicts. I suggest you go for one of them and regularly update the definitions.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
7 Dec 07
Thanks for your suggestion.
@Hrishi86 (676)
• India
28 Dec 07
you are right, I also would like to recommened to use only one best anti virus software. Thanks
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@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
30 Nov 07
I use AVG and Antivir. And for those that say its not recommended to have two, I had AVG catch one thing Antivir didn't, and one thing Antivir caught that AVG didn't. It happens. Nothing serious though too if you are asking, my computer is still alright. Also, you should invest in an anti-spyware program to assist since some of the malware is through browsing and hides in that respect. A firewall is good too. Oh and using a USB as a remote antivirus is a good idea if you deal with other people's computers or a case where the computer is seriously infected and will interfere with any anti-virus/anti-spyware attempts. That happens too.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 07
It seems more people tell me not to use two anti-virus softwares.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
30 Nov 07
Oh before I forget, do not run them together. And you are really asking for trouble if you try the full scan with both antiviruses at the same time. As for anyone else reading this, 1 antivirus should be fine, but its your choice.
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@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
1 Dec 07
I've seen cases where people are safe with them, but its usually free and well known programs. Doing something like putting Norton and Mcafee together is just asking for problems. Plus you never want to run the full scan of the two anti-virus probrams at the same time (that's what I was trying to get at). I've said its good to have a second program/opinion on hand as I described in a case earlier.
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@mirage108 (3402)
• United States
15 Apr 08
I have never heard of the two Anti-virus programs that you are using, I personally use McAfee for my Anti-virus program Yes I might pay for it but it is well worth it.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
16 Apr 08
As the software I am using is made in my country.
• Canada
9 Apr 08
I have only one anti-virus installed on my system.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Apr 08
I hope it works well all the time.
@aries_0325 (3060)
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
I have 2 and I am using kaspersky and AVG Free Edition. This 2 anti virus will help a lot to fight against various trojan virus in my computer. And help a lot to secure all my important files in my computer.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Apr 08
Kaspersky's sound is very interesting
• Singapore
29 Nov 07
Hi... I am not sure if you are aware but you should only use ONE anti-virus program. Using 2 will cause conflicts, corrupt your system and cause your computer to crash. You are really lucky if your computer has been doing fine with 2 anti-virus programs. I strongly suggest you use just one. I personally use AVG free. You can always scan your computer regularly using many virus scanner... but keep just one on your computer.
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• Singapore
30 Nov 07
Honestly, my friend, I have not even heard of those 2 anti-virus programs before. They are not well-known at all... I still recommend say, AVG. You can download it free at http://free.grisoft.com . It's your choice anyway. If your computer is really behaving ok, I guess you can stick with that 2. Try scanning your computer once in a while at e.g. housecall.trendmicro.com - one of the best free online scanners I have come across. Cheers!:D
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
30 Nov 07
I don't know it at all:) But it seems right now it's still fine for me to use two anti-virus softwares. As in the past my computer was infected by a very serious virus, and Kingsoft couldn't deal with it. I solved it by USB Killer. This is why I set two anti-virus softwares for my computer.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
10 Apr 08
None. I use an Apple computer. There are no known viruses for Apples that have been created outside of laboratory conditions. Apples can pass windows viruses on to windows users via e mail. But that's something that they will have to protect themselves against. Most mac users wouldn't even know that the virus was there. Macs can run Windows and if I were to do that I would definitely get anti-virus software. AVG probably.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Apr 08
But at least Apple computer has less possible to get virus attack
• India
9 Apr 08
i have got two antivirus currently on my pc one is avg free and avast! premium
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Apr 08
You are using two anti-virus softwares, too
@tezovhemo (360)
9 Apr 08
You shouldn't be using two anti virus programs on one computer.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Apr 08
But it seems it works OK.
@jarred (177)
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
Well its not really good to have 2 anti viruses. why? because they go against each others guard. Your system wouldnt know which one to use incase of a virus attack and it will let you uninstall one of them. even if you try to download a game maybe, it will or might ask you to uninstall the other anti virus
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
16 Apr 08
Thanks for your response.
@Hrishi86 (676)
• India
28 Dec 07
I use now only one anti virus program. While I used two anti virus program someday ago.but system was too slow because of that. So I remove and only one is left now. that is proper funning now.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Dec 07
Perhaps my another anti-virus software is small, so my computer isn't slow anyway.
• Philippines
1 Jan 08
I'm only using one anti-virus right now and that is AVG. xD
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Jan 08
Hopefully it works fine:)
• India
18 Mar 08
I have only one anti-virus right now in my computer. As an advice I would like to tell you, that keeping more anti-virus programs is same to keeping one good anti-virus. Prefer installing only one anti-virus and keep it updated everyday. All anti-virus programs are similar in activity, the only difference is in the functionality and ease of use. I find Norton anti-virus the best one as it provides real time protection from all viruses, spywares and also informs if some change in the system configuration can be lethal.
@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
18 Mar 08
Thanks for your response.
9 Apr 08
i use only one antivirus software avast home.it is good.once i had been using two antiviruses but it slowed down my system.so now i am using only one.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Apr 08
Your avatar looks very horrible
@accent (54)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I use AVG and macafee right now
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
7 Apr 08
Thanks for your reply.
@learn25 (114)
• Philippines
9 Apr 08
Right now I am using AVG Free edition. I like AVG free because installation is straight forward. My second anti-virus is Avast. I'm annoyed with the registration process of Avast. You have to enter a serial number that has been emailed after you register.
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Apr 08
They are the popular anti-virus software.