Comments on: New Avira AntiVir 9 – free version now includes anti-spyware/adware!

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:07:39 +0000

@Guy: Of course AVG is going to list Avira 9 as a trojan - it is competition lol. Don't worry Avira 9 is as clean as it gets.

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:41:24 +0000

Tried 3 different downloads Avira 9, AVG (free version) reports Trojan threat all 3 times from different download sites. AVG unable to heal file so it gets deleted. Any thoughts? Your work is greatly appreciated BTW.

By: Jim Van Damme

Jim Van Damme — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:16:58 +0000

I have 2 six year old XP machines, and I tried ‘em all, beginning with a full version of Symantec. So far the one that drags the system down the least is Panda Cloud Antivirus. It’s simple, and I don’t have to download updates. A clever idea. You have to stay connected to the ‘net, but…that’s where you get viruses, duh!

By: raj

raj — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:49:46 +0000

this is very good working for any other antivirus .

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:12:03 +0000

If you are not running McAfee’s live protection then you should be fine. However there is absolute no need for McAfee if you have Avira and ZoneAlarm Pro.

By: Jean-Luc Picard

Jean-Luc Picard — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:09:54 +0000

All three. McAfee isn’t working with it’s on access scan, basically…
..
hogging resources and being a mediocre on-demand scan, and I now use Avira for on-access (or “Guard”) scanning, while ZoneAlarm Pro is my firewall/anti-spyware program.
I also use Malwarebyte’s AntiMalware for… anti malware.
I also use SiteAdvisor for… advising not to go to certain sites. Unlike a certain Web of Trust, SiteAdvisor is:
Cons
1. Not updated as frequently as it should be, some argue (new owner may put malware on, SA doesn’t notice, for example)
2. Doesn’t take into consideration many of the comments/ratings/
Pros
1. Isn’t politically motivated (not refering to your old domain), for example, Barack Obama’s site isn’t filled with republicans rating it badly (sorry about the bad example, please don’t take offense anyone)
2. Has some professionals reviewing the sites (though mostly automated)

I consider myself covered

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:29:08 +0000

Wait are you using ZoneAlarm and Avira at the same time or Avira nad McAfee? ZoneAlarm + Avira is ok. Avira + McAfee is not.

By: Jean-Luc Picard

Jean-Luc Picard — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:33:42 +0000

Yeah, but see, ZoneAlarm is blocking the real-time functions. Avira is easier than finding out how to fix it.

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:22:22 +0000

I second what Liam said. You should not be using both McAfee and Avira at the same time.

By: Liam K

Liam K — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:21:10 +0000

Jean-Luc Picard: It is a well-known fact that you should never use two real-time antivirus programs. The same goes for firewalls.

By: Jean-Luc Picard

Jean-Luc Picard — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:17:56 +0000

by “keep the McAfee”, I meant use both. I am doing that right now, and it is fine.

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:20:21 +0000

Yes Avira is better than Avast.

By: Muhammad

Muhammad — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:56:02 +0000

Asaalamu alaikum Ashraf,

I use avast 4.8 do you recommend I change to avira 9. I used avira in the past and the nag screens annoyed me.

By: Ashraf

Ashraf — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:52:50 +0000

Jean, That question is an absolute no brainier. Avira >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> McAfee.