AntiVir is an anti-virus program I hadn't heard of before. It handles just about everything you can throw at it. Here is the list:
- Extensive Malware Recognition of viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, worms, etc.
- Automatic incremental updates of antivirus signatures, engine and entire software
- Permanent virus protection, with Virus Guard real time monitoring
- Install and configuration in just a couple of steps, setup to protect your PC in minutes
- Virus protection against known and unknown threats, using an advanced heuristic system
- Scheduler where you can set the scanner to make automatic virus scans or updates on your system
- Forum and phone support, Knowledge Base with virus descriptions available on web site
If you are sick of your current anti-virus client, check out AntiVir personal edition. One of the features I like the best is the real-time system protection that monitors a user's actions and any changes made to the system.
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Subscribe to commentsBill MintonJan 14th 2007 5:37PM
You've got to visit my freeware site more often. :)
http://www.missingbytes.net
SanchezJan 14th 2007 6:02PM
Meh, I used AntiVir a couple of years ago, it isn't bad but I found avast and NOD32 to be vastly superior.
Lloyd the GreatJan 14th 2007 8:19PM
Vastly Superior?!?! C'mon... sounds pretty subjective to me. You got any data to back that up?
I'm all for having an opinion about your favorite software and I'm also all for finding the "gems" within the freeware/open source community. In my experience, AntiVir is one of the better choices available for the average home user.
In addition to providing IT support at work, I also provide a lot of "unofficial" technical assistance for friends and family. I can safely say that I've tried over 12 different antivirus programs... mostly freeware, but also some commercial.
While I personally use ZoneAlarm Security Suite on my home computer, I do use AntiVir on several other computers that I own/maintain. It is easy to install and maintain, has a user-friendly interface, and does what it is supposed to do effectively.
So, while I agree that there are other good free antivirus programs out there (Avast and NOD32 among them), I think it is probably an overstatement to say that they are "vastly superior." Just my two cents...
FabianJan 14th 2007 8:19PM
I found AntiVir to be a very good choice. So far it has protected me and a lot of friends and family. I've tried some other choice and they all have given me some headaches because my "clients" didn't know how to use and update them correctly. AntiVir has given me a good choice and a lot of free time. ;-)
DitrichJan 14th 2007 11:43PM
AntiVir is really a very good choice for the house! Probably, rather trustworthy...
AalaapJan 14th 2007 11:43PM
"One of the features I like the best is the real-time system protection" ..heh you sound like you've never used an anti-virus before! RT protection has been around since DOS days.
Anyway, NOD32 0wnz.
dirtyoneJan 15th 2007 11:20AM
um just checked out NOD32 they only offer a 30 day trial at least ca will give you a year trial
ThwartedEffortsJan 15th 2007 1:25PM
Lloyd the Great: "Vastly Superior?!?! C'mon... sounds pretty subjective to me. You got any data to back that up?"
Yes.
http://www.eset.com/products/compare-NOD32-vs-competition.php
SoMeOnE-PTJan 18th 2007 10:59AM
I use it since two years ago and never let me down. I've also installed it in a few computers and keep going.
It may not be the best but it dows the job ...