BF2S Forums Best lightweight anti-virus?

I've been recommended and use Avira. You don't even notice it there but it has one of the highest detection rates. There's a couple av testing pages I read which came to similar conclusions.

man, i'd be lost w/o the add-ons . . .

I'm also talking about the free version, if you were really keen on buying one I have no experience with it.

About the only cons I can see with it are it has one window pop up when you update (which like most is daily) and the umbrella in the sys tray isn't as good looking as other av programs.

Last edited by Jaekus (2010-05-17 10:59:33)

baggs wrote:

steelie34 wrote:

install firefox with the no-script add-on and be careful what you download.  no AV necessary.

this is what i'm currently doing.

firefox + no script + adblock.

anything else i should add?

just make sure your windows defender is up to date, and scan every now and again.  i've been virus-free for over 3 yrs with this setup.

McAfee Stinger.
Free.
Manual scan.
About as light weight as it gets.
They don't update it as often as I would like though.

Enter.

Enter enter.

baggs wrote:

jsnipy wrote:

quantify your statement 'lightweight'

something that doesnt affect operating speeds and load/boot times too harshly. something that doesnt treat me like a total fucking idiot, something i can turn off when i want and not have it crying every few minutes. that sorta thing.

This is the site I read before choosing Avira.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/comparativesreviews

Being independant and quite in depth, it seems to tick all the right boxes, hence my recommendation. I'm no expert at all, but these guys seem to be and they rate it highly.

Nessie09 wrote:

Microsoft Security Essentials does a great job for me.

i just had a butchers at that, seems pretty good, might try it out.

I use avast!...

works for me

jsnipy wrote:

I still use corporate SAV, constant updates, practically invisible, effective

Some of the best AV I've used tbh.  It's really what Norton should be.