Norton Internet Security 2011 + MalwareBytes ?

[TheMost]

Hey guys i am currently using NIS 2011 since their release ..
Yup they give a lot of false positive but their detection rated are higher too .. and they gave their policy of memory hog !
However i am using that for now ...

I also remember Think Digit magazine -> norton 360 was the editors pick

Got my Win7 Shunted suddenly 2 times ... and i repaired it with the installation DVD

So what do u think the problem was ?? any malware activity that swept away the system files ??
Should i have more support ??
I ran Malwarebytes and found 2 risks ..

So what do u recommmend ???

Any other security suite or some other advice plz ??

System specs :

CPU Type : QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2400 MHz (9 x 267)

Motherboard Name : Intel Montpelier DQ35MP (1 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN)

(I mean 4gb RAM onboard )

Motherboard Chipset : Intel Bearlake Q35

GPU : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 (896 MB)

[CA50]

Have you tried AIS, I am using AIS + SSD (spybot search and destroy), and i feel these are doing their jobs well. AIS scanning speed is blazing fast these days and it is also light on system. give it a try

[TheMost]

No one else ?

[gameranand]

You should use a good firewall for sure. Comodo is recommended. I use Comodo Firewall + Avira Free edition and didn't faced any problem for a long time.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by gameranand

You should use a good firewall for sure. Comodo is recommended. I use Comodo Firewall + Avira Free edition and didn't faced any problem for a long time.

I USE nis 2011
what do u think about that ??

[gameranand]

Originally Posted by TheMost

I USE nis 2011
what do u think about that ??

Too much resource hungry and a lot of false alarms. Need I say more.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by gameranand

Too much resource hungry and a lot of false alarms. Need I say more.

resource hungry ??
I think norton gave away their policy or memory hog long back
Look here ...

AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org

I agree they have a plenty of false positive !!

[saswat23]

i agree with gameranand's suggestion. Its good. Go for avira/AVG free edition. Its light on system unlike Norton. You can also try a new antivirus named VIPRE, its even lighter than avira and scan rates are really good like Quick Heal and AVG.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by saswat23

i agree with gameranand's suggestion. Its good. Go for avira/AVG free edition. Its light on system unlike Norton. You can also try a new antivirus named VIPRE, its even lighter than avira and scan rates are really good like Quick Heal and AVG.

Are u sure still norton products are a memory hog ?

When checked with av comparatives they say that it is one of the lighter antiviruses

would like to have more discussions on this topic

[gameranand]

Originally Posted by TheMost

Are u sure still norton products are a memory hog ?

When checked with av comparatives they say that it is one of the lighter antiviruses

would like to have more discussions on this topic

Alright. Check your RAM usage going for AV now and then uninstall it and install Avira and tell me. Is that OK for you???
Bro Comodo+Avira is one of the best combination for home usage. Let me tell you one thing about Avira that it rarely and I mean rarely gives you any false positive at all.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by gameranand

Alright. Check your RAM usage going for AV now and then uninstall it and install Avira and tell me. Is that OK for you???
Bro Comodo+Avira is one of the best combination for home usage. Let me tell you one thing about Avira that it rarely and I mean rarely gives you any false positive at all.

brother now i switched to vipre .
Got good comments in the net ...
What do u think bro ??

[gameranand]

Originally Posted by The Most

brother now i switched to vipre .
Got good comments in the net ...
What do u think bro ??

Never used that AV so can't comment on that AV. Whats the RAM usage anyway?? Also be sure to use a good Firewall very important.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by gameranand

Never used that AV so can't comment on that AV. Whats the RAM usage anyway?? Also be sure to use a good Firewall very important.

Got good comments in the net so far - But it is not familiar
Not sure with the false positive!!

Google !

[gameranand]

If you are unsure then why not use tried and tested things. Why bother to use something new when you have best at your disposal free of cost and already tested by gazillions of people.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by gameranand

If you are unsure then why not use tried and tested things. Why bother to use something new when you have best at your disposal free of cost and already tested by gazillions of people.

Avira free or premium ??

[gameranand]

Originally Posted by TheMost

Avira free or premium ??

Avira Free Edition.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by gameranand

Avira Free Edition.

Do u mean Avira free + Comodo gives better protection than Avira premium ??

[sygeek]

If you can bear with the resource hog, then you can go with Norton 360 + Spybot search and destroy + Comodo Firewall. Else you might wanna replace norton with NOD32, I've heard from many people who've had good a experience with it.

[gameranand]

Originally Posted by SyGeek

If you can bear with the resource hog, then you can go with Norton 360 + Spybot search and destroy. Else you might wanna try NOD32 + SpyBot search and destroy, I've heard from many people who've had good a experience with it.

Seriously. Why the heck should he pay for anything when he can get better solution for free.

Originally Posted by TheMost

Do u mean Avira free + Comodo gives better protection than Avira premium ??

Comodo is one of the best firewall and when combined with Avira it gives more than enough protection for a Home usage PC. Why are so willing to spend you money if can get the solution you need for free.

[CA50]

Whats up no one with AIS :S

[sygeek]

Originally Posted by gameranand

Seriously. Why the heck should he pay for anything when he can get better solution for free.

Everyone's got their own opinion dude (I don't like Avira, even if it is free). I personally felt that NOD32 + SpyBot Search and Destroy + Comodo firewall was providing enough security to my laptop. Price isn't much of a factor for me while buying an anti-virus.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by SyGeek

Everyone's got their own opinion dude (I don't like Avira, even if it is free). I personally felt that NOD32 + SpyBot Search and Destroy + Comodo firewall was providing enough security to my laptop. Price isn't much of a factor for me while buying an anti-virus.

NOD32 + comodo ?

[ico]

Only these have my certification: Avira, Eset NOD32, Kaspersky and Avast.

As far as best 'free AV' is concerned. It is Avira. Second is Avast. Use a firewall like Comodo if you really need it.

Not a fan of Internet Security 'suites'. KIS is a resource hog lately. If you'll ask me to choose an internet security 'suite' - then it will be Eset Smart Security. I like their hassle-free firewall. Comodo and Kaspersky's firewall eat my head.

[sygeek]

Originally Posted by TheMost

NOD32 + comodo ?

U mean disabling the esset firewall ?

NOD32 doesn't have a firewall.
Although you can also try Eset Home Smart Security 4 which has a firewall too.

[gameranand]

Originally Posted by TheMost

NOD32 + comodo ?

Why are you experimenting with so many combinations just use what suits best for your need.

Originally Posted by SyGeek

NOD32 doesn't have a firewall.

I guess thats why he mentioned Comodo.

[sygeek]

Originally Posted by gameranand

I guess thats why he mentioned Comodo.

DUDE! He meant using Comodo with NOD32 will disable NOD32's firewall, which in fact it doesn't have.

Originally Posted by TheMost

NOD32 + comodo ?

Yup, NOD32 + Comodo Firewall. But that's just my opinion, you might wanna try out the trial first.

[gameranand]

Oh yeah got it now. Actually he edited his post so I got confused.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by CA50

Whats up no one with AIS :S

waste of money. i am using it & i must say, the free just lacks firewall. you also miss out on the safe websurf or so but really not worth the price. will dump it as soon as license expires.

@TheMost, Avira Free + Comodo firewall + Malwarebyte antimalware Pro (buy it). this will offer much better protection than those All in 1 IS. or/and add Emsisoft antimalware just for scanning the rare spyware.

[TheMost]

Originally Posted by Sam

waste of money. i am using it & i must say, the free just lacks firewall. you also miss out on the safe websurf or so but really not worth the price. will dump it as soon as license expires.

@TheMost, Avira Free + Comodo firewall + Malwarebyte antimalware Pro (buy it). this will offer much better protection than those All in 1 IS. or/and add Emsisoft antimalware just for scanning the rare spyware.

Instead of malwarebytes can i add spybot s&D ??

[sygeek]

^^
Yes....