Antivirus Guide & User Reviews.
According to it, Avast and AVG are better than ESET and even par with Kaspersky. That's not at all acceptable.
AcceleratorX
Youngling
Well, ESET hasn't been doing particularly well lately. Avast and AVG are quite in the same league these day as Eset. For example, AV-comparatives' September 2012 On-demand comparative:
AVG - 98%
Kaspersky - 99.2%
BitDefender/eScan/BullGuard - 99.2%
ESET - 97.4%
But, if a product does well enough to get certification (i.e. it doesn't fail the tests) it is already good enough, actual differences won't be that significant unless you are a very high-risk user who comes across malware frequently (multiple times a day, or you work in cleaning computers of malware). So do not worry, continue using Eset if the product and it's support are satisfactory to you.
AVG - 98%
Kaspersky - 99.2%
BitDefender/eScan/BullGuard - 99.2%
ESET - 97.4%
But, if a product does well enough to get certification (i.e. it doesn't fail the tests) it is already good enough, actual differences won't be that significant unless you are a very high-risk user who comes across malware frequently (multiple times a day, or you work in cleaning computers of malware). So do not worry, continue using Eset if the product and it's support are satisfactory to you.
But I have seen Avast failing quite a few times, but never in case of ESET.
coderunknown
Retired Forum Mod
these are monthly (or issued per 2 month) issues, Avast may detect better at certain point thanks to updates or at other times miss some if database is not fully updated. And i agree, ESET is the most consistent performer but that comes at a price when avast is free.
AcceleratorX
Youngling
Re: Antivirus Guide & User Reviews.
"Some" products update themselves quite significantly at times when testing is expected to commence, since it is a matter of a good guess as to when testing begins since there is a definite timeframe for release of results
ESET is a much better company NOW than it used to be in the past. In the past they were adamant about detecting trojan horses, claiming their product is an Anti-virus only, etc. - Eset was a company who strove hard to do well in tests, and tests only, whereas other products did much better in the real world. In recent years ESET has cleaned up their act but their performance these days is always quite average rather than somewhere near the best
Testing has nothing to do with the price of the product. Avast does provide a relatively reliable product for free.
In the real world these differences in detection and repair aren't really significant (unless you compare a product that failed with one that passed), you shouldn't worry that another product scores better than what you use. Support, stability, performance and satisfaction matters. For example I have used AVG for many years, but as of late their support really takes very long to respond and hasn't been satisfactory. So I will have to change in the future. But it has protected me well despite the fact that in 2006-07 AVG was scoring like 93% in tests, meaning it was far from the best, but extremely average.
I have something better for you with a GUI and it's called Hitman Pro:
Home - SurfRight
It's a great tool for a second opinion scan. Also, you can try Dr.Web's free scanner at Dr.Web, they are a Russian vendor who have decent detection rates and are VERY good at cleaning infections.
Also, eScan's free scan and clean tool with BitDefender engine: eScan : Secure ? Scalable ? Reliable : Antivirus, Content Security and Firewall Protection for Servers and Endpoints
Thanksgiving deals (this week/upto Monday only) if any of you are looking to buy Anti-malware software:
Emsisoft: Double promotion this week, 3 PC license for 1 PC license price + 50% off using coupon code 4B6NMC on Emsisoft website (3 PC license for 1 PC price applies only to Emsisoft Anti-Malware, not the Internet Security Pack)
This means a 3 PC 1 year license of Emsisoft Anti-malware for less than 400 bucks
PC Tools: PC Tools Spyware Doctor + Antivirus for $7.95 and PC Tools Internet Security for $9.95 (Both 3 PC, 1 year licenses).
Downloadcrew Software Store - PC Tools Internet Security 2012 - 84% off MSRP
Downloadcrew US Software Store - discounted downloadable software
BullGuard: Internet Security 3 PC 1-year for $19.95 (~1100 rupees, includes 5GB online backup) and Antivirus for $14.95:
Downloadcrew Software Store - BullGuard Antivirus 2013 - 48% off MSRP
Downloadcrew US Software Store - discounted downloadable software
Note: BullGuard uses BitDefender engine, PC Tools uses Norton engine + own engine but updates only once a day. Also, with PC Tools, program updates are manual, not automatic.
EDIT #2: BullGuard prices are not part of the sale, they have been at that price for a long time now. BullGuard allows for retail renew, i.e. you can buy a new license off this website and register it as a license extension on your account at the BullGuard website. In this way you can get BullGuard much cheaper than the official site
"Some" products update themselves quite significantly at times when testing is expected to commence, since it is a matter of a good guess as to when testing begins since there is a definite timeframe for release of results
ESET is a much better company NOW than it used to be in the past. In the past they were adamant about detecting trojan horses, claiming their product is an Anti-virus only, etc. - Eset was a company who strove hard to do well in tests, and tests only, whereas other products did much better in the real world. In recent years ESET has cleaned up their act but their performance these days is always quite average rather than somewhere near the best
dashing.sujay said:
Testing has nothing to do with the price of the product. Avast does provide a relatively reliable product for free.
In the real world these differences in detection and repair aren't really significant (unless you compare a product that failed with one that passed), you shouldn't worry that another product scores better than what you use. Support, stability, performance and satisfaction matters. For example I have used AVG for many years, but as of late their support really takes very long to respond and hasn't been satisfactory. So I will have to change in the future. But it has protected me well despite the fact that in 2006-07 AVG was scoring like 93% in tests, meaning it was far from the best, but extremely average.
topgear said:
I have something better for you with a GUI and it's called Hitman Pro:
Home - SurfRight
It's a great tool for a second opinion scan. Also, you can try Dr.Web's free scanner at Dr.Web, they are a Russian vendor who have decent detection rates and are VERY good at cleaning infections.
Also, eScan's free scan and clean tool with BitDefender engine: eScan : Secure ? Scalable ? Reliable : Antivirus, Content Security and Firewall Protection for Servers and Endpoints
Thanksgiving deals (this week/upto Monday only) if any of you are looking to buy Anti-malware software:
Emsisoft: Double promotion this week, 3 PC license for 1 PC license price + 50% off using coupon code 4B6NMC on Emsisoft website (3 PC license for 1 PC price applies only to Emsisoft Anti-Malware, not the Internet Security Pack)
This means a 3 PC 1 year license of Emsisoft Anti-malware for less than 400 bucks
PC Tools: PC Tools Spyware Doctor + Antivirus for $7.95 and PC Tools Internet Security for $9.95 (Both 3 PC, 1 year licenses).
Downloadcrew Software Store - PC Tools Internet Security 2012 - 84% off MSRP
Downloadcrew US Software Store - discounted downloadable software
BullGuard: Internet Security 3 PC 1-year for $19.95 (~1100 rupees, includes 5GB online backup) and Antivirus for $14.95:
Downloadcrew Software Store - BullGuard Antivirus 2013 - 48% off MSRP
Downloadcrew US Software Store - discounted downloadable software
Note: BullGuard uses BitDefender engine, PC Tools uses Norton engine + own engine but updates only once a day. Also, with PC Tools, program updates are manual, not automatic.
EDIT #2: BullGuard prices are not part of the sale, they have been at that price for a long time now. BullGuard allows for retail renew, i.e. you can buy a new license off this website and register it as a license extension on your account at the BullGuard website. In this way you can get BullGuard much cheaper than the official site
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Re: Antivirus Guide & User Reviews.
yep, there's many more Av's with Multi Engne tech exists but they are all paid apps :
Product – Coranti Multi-Engine AntiVirus & AntiSpyware
Metascan Packages | Scan with 4 to 20+ engines using antivirus APIs
anyway, we all know about virustotal but here's some more websites like this :
VirSCAN.org - Free Multi-Engine Online Virus Scanner v1.02, Supports 37 AntiVirus Engines!
Jotti's malware scan
Online Virus Scan
vscan.novirusthanks.org
yep, there's many more Av's with Multi Engne tech exists but they are all paid apps :
Product – Coranti Multi-Engine AntiVirus & AntiSpyware
Metascan Packages | Scan with 4 to 20+ engines using antivirus APIs
anyway, we all know about virustotal but here's some more websites like this :
VirSCAN.org - Free Multi-Engine Online Virus Scanner v1.02, Supports 37 AntiVirus Engines!
Jotti's malware scan
Online Virus Scan
vscan.novirusthanks.org
thetechfreak
Legend Never Ends
See this: 4 Places To Find Up-To-Date Antivirus Test Results Online - How-To Geek
thetechfreak
Legend Never Ends
ahem 
Microsoft Security Essentials Flunks AV-TEST, Loses Certification | Maximum PC
Microsoft Security Essentials Flunks AV-TEST, Loses Certification | Maximum PC
thetechfreak
Legend Never Ends
a great read Interviews: Eugene Kaspersky Answers Your Questions - Slashdot also have a small problem with Avira. Thing is it is installed on laptop and I dont use much internet on it. The AV just goes crazy to update and opens atleast 50 dialogue boxes to connect to internet.
how to stop?
how to stop?
Alien
Journeyman
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition english version released. More details here.
Really good AV for home users who want a set it and forget product. I don't like one thing about it though; if it finds anything it just deletes the 'malicious file' without giving the option to quarantine or mark as false positive. Much like the 'Autopilot' feature in its commercial products i think. No ads / nag screens.
Really good AV for home users who want a set it and forget product. I don't like one thing about it though; if it finds anything it just deletes the 'malicious file' without giving the option to quarantine or mark as false positive. Much like the 'Autopilot' feature in its commercial products i think. No ads / nag screens.
Harsh Pranami
Padawan
Avira free licence works for me. No excess load on cpu. Also it allows to add exceptions so it won't trouble u for cracks. Also u can either set an action such as quarantine/delete/repair to be automatic upon detection or manual depending upon ur choice.
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