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Old 04-24-2009, 09:30 AM
Jane A Taber
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Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?

It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
Antivirus does.

I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
[url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url]
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Old 04-24-2009, 09:50 AM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
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> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]


What's unclear about trying either AVG or Avast?

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Old 04-24-2009, 10:00 AM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Jane A Taber wrote:[color=blue]
> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]

NOD32 at [url]www.eset.com[/url] and you can try the full-version trial for 25 days.
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Old 04-24-2009, 10:10 AM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Norton 360 ver 3 or NIS 2009 versions have far
better performance than previous versions.
[url]http://www.symantec.com/norton360/about/index.jsp[/url]

You may want to consider downloading and testing
the trial version of 360:
[url]http://shop.symantecstore.com/store/symnahho/en_US/ContentTheme/ThemeID.106300/pbPage.Trialware_en_US?resid=8bXvRwoBAkcAAGqzS44AAAAF&rests=1240592473586[/url]

and if you like it check Frys.com (check rebate terms)
for how to buy a 3 PC version for under $15.00
[url]http://shop2.frys.com/product/5881093;jsessionid=u77wxPMhG-74AIbTd+asKg**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG[/url]

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"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
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> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]


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Old 04-24-2009, 10:20 AM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

I've used the free version of AVG and Avast and found them both to be good
at their job. AVG does, however, have a much more user friendly interface.

As Planters has already suggested NOD32 is also a good all rounder. I'm
currently running Eset's Smart Security which includes NOD32 on my Windows 7
system partition.

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"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
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> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]

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Old 04-24-2009, 10:20 AM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Jane A Taber wrote:[color=blue]
> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?[/color]

Sure, nuke Windows and install Ubuntu, [url]www.ubuntu.com[/url], and not worry
about what anti virus or anti malware program to use.

Alias[color=blue]
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
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Old 04-24-2009, 10:30 AM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

This is an excellent antivirus program that uses very little resources:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832108393[/url]


Jane A Taber wrote:[color=blue]
> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
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Old 04-24-2009, 12:30 PM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Gordon wrote:[color=blue]
> "Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
> news:%23L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>
>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
>> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
>> Antivirus does.
>>
>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
>
>
> What's unclear about trying either AVG or Avast?
>[/color]

Do you know how Avast and Avg is compared to Eset regarding resource usage?
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Old 04-24-2009, 12:30 PM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
news:#L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]

I'd happily recommend AVG Free for freeware, or NOD32 for pay-ware.

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Old 04-24-2009, 12:30 PM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

JS wrote:[color=blue]
> Norton 360 ver 3 or NIS 2009 versions have far
> better performance than previous versions.
> [url]http://www.symantec.com/norton360/about/index.jsp[/url]
>
> You may want to consider downloading and testing
> the trial version of 360:
> [url]http://shop.symantecstore.com/store/symnahho/en_US/ContentTheme/ThemeID.106300/pbPage.Trialware_en_US?resid=8bXvRwoBAkcAAGqzS44AAAAF&rests=1240592473586[/url]
>
> and if you like it check Frys.com (check rebate terms)
> for how to buy a 3 PC version for under $15.00
> [url]http://shop2.frys.com/product/5881093;jsessionid=u77wxPMhG-74AIbTd+asKg**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG[/url]
>[/color]

My experience is that Norton is really really sloooooooow from the
earlier versions. From that time I decided not to use Norton ever unless
it got alot less resource hungry. Soo I am not sure if I want to try
Norton yet...
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
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> Gordon wrote:[color=green]
>> "Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>>
>>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
>>> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
>>> Antivirus does.
>>>
>>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
>>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
>>
>>
>> What's unclear about trying either AVG or Avast?
>>[/color]
>
> Do you know how Avast and Avg is compared to Eset regarding resource
> usage?[/color]


I don't. Try them. Each system is different...

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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

John Barnett MVP wrote:[color=blue]
> I've used the free version of AVG and Avast and found them both to be
> good at their job. AVG does, however, have a much more user friendly
> interface.
>
> As Planters has already suggested NOD32 is also a good all rounder. I'm
> currently running Eset's Smart Security which includes NOD32 on my
> Windows 7 system partition.
>[/color]

Great how is Eset compared to AVG and Avast? Resourceusage?
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Old 04-24-2009, 12:30 PM
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Steve wrote:[color=blue]
> This is an excellent antivirus program that uses very little resources:
> [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832108393[/url]
>
>
> Jane A Taber wrote:[color=green]
>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>
>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
>> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
>> Antivirus does.
>>
>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color][/color]

Not sure and not convinved about that yet...
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Planters wrote:[color=blue]
> Jane A Taber wrote:[color=green]
>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>
>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
>> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
>> Antivirus does.
>>
>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
>
> NOD32 at [url]www.eset.com[/url] and you can try the full-version trial for 25 days.[/color]

I am not sure yet I is probably going to be one of there Avast/AVG/NOD32
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Re: Antivirus software for Windows Vista

Gordon wrote:[color=blue]
> "Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
> news:O3LSEHRxJHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Gordon wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> "Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>>>
>>>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a
>>>> lot of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or
>>>> Norman Antivirus does.
>>>>
>>>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion
>>>> here:
>>>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url]
>>>
>>>
>>> What's unclear about trying either AVG or Avast?
>>>[/color]
>>
>> Do you know how Avast and Avg is compared to Eset regarding resource
>> usage?[/color]
>
>
> I don't. Try them. Each system is different...
>[/color]
Ok thanks for your help and time :)
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