[gullu]

I am using Kaspersky Antivirus Personal and it is making my computer considerably slow. What should I do??

[LHVWB]

Install a different anti-virus.

I use AVG, but I've heard that avira antivir is good as well.

[Jesse]

If you can afford to upgrade your computer memory you can do so. But if you can't try moving to a different anti-virus. Before i use AVG but slows up my computer, but moved to Nod 32 Eset Smart Security and i like it more, it uses less computer resource.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by verbsite

Install a different anti-virus.

I use AVG, but I've heard that avira antivir is good as well.

I have personally used both of these, They are both good programs.

[ComRadKeL]

Off-Topic Just for a min: To be honest, I know quite a bit about computers. I can help alot.

On Topic: Don't get AVG. It's a rubbish Anti-Virus. When I first installed, it said it detected 50 Trojans, and I didn't even have any malicious virus, software on my computer. It was very strange.

For better performance, read my Tutorial I made for increasing computer performance.

Tutorial:

Right click on "My Computer" Go to Properties now you will see you've entered System properties. Go to Advanced tab, click Settings in the Performance section I use "Adjust for best performance".

I recommend you click on "Use visual styles on windows and buttons" to get the Windows XP or Vista or what ever style skin to not be changed.

Hope this helps your performance.

-Kel

[ashwinsinha]

Top 9 Windows Antivirus

Antivirus software is must-have protection. This review picks the best antivirus software based on its virus detection abilities, features, and breadth of protection. Whether you're seeking total system coverage or an ala carte solution, each of the following products provides superb virus protection for Windows-based PCs. Because every system is unique, evaluate several of these antivirus products to find the software best suited for your PC and your level of experience

1. Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium
AntiVir is a consistent leader in independent antivirus tests. Avira's AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium is a low-impact, easy to use virus scanner that also includes rootkit detection and phishing protection. Five euros of each purchase is automatically donated to the Auerbach Foundation, a non-profit that supports various charity and community-related services. AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium should be used in conjunction with a firewall.


2. Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal offers excellent antivirus protection, perhaps unsurpassed in its ability to unpack and scan compressed files - something that trips up a lot of other vendors. Should be used in conjunction with a firewall.


3. BitDefender Antivirus Plus
Softwin's BitDefender Professional protects against viruses, spyware, and instant messaging threats, as well as offering firewall rules to block undesirable traffic and a privacy gateway to keep your identity and preferences private while surfing the Internet.


4. McAfee VirusScan Plus
McAfee VirusScan Plus is an ideal candidate for those seeking an antivirus/firewall combination without all the bloat of traditional Internet security suites. McAfee VirusScan Plus makes an easy job of removing adware and spyware, something not all antivirus products deliver.



5. Panda Antivirus 2007
Panda Antivirus 2007 combines antivirus, antispyware, and antiphishing with its highly touted behavior-based TruPrevent Technology. License covers use on two computers and includes free tech support via email (telephone support options are also available).



6. F-PROT Antivirus
F-PROT Antivirus for Windows offers a feature that's increasingly harder to find - it includes a command-line scanner that can be used to create a rescue CD for scanning the system in Safe Mode. This is a particularly effective way to remove stubborn resuscitators. Firewall not included.



7. G Data AntiVirusKit (AVK)
AntiVirusKit (AVK) provides a double layer of protection, bundling two of the best antivirus engines - Kaspersky and BitDefender - under a single, easy-to-use console. Like Nod32, you'll also want to bolster G Data's AVK with a firewall.



8. AVG Anti-Malware
AVG Anti-Malware combines traditional virus protection with adware and spyware scanning, in a low impact footprint ideal for resource-strained PCs or those who just want the best performance possible out of their computers. Free tech support is available via email and the standard license includes two years of protection. Should be used in conjunction with a firewall.



9. Eset Nod32
Nod32 features a small footprint, low performance hit, and fast scan speeds, providing focused virus protection ideal for gamers or those with an older PC. Should be used in conjunction with a firewall.

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[ThePaintGuru]

I have found Avira Antivir to be the best from personal experience, thanks for posting this.

[Spartan Erik]

AVG works just fine for me.. seems the least memory-using of all antivirus programs I've used. I've got a 2.33 GHz 4 MB L2 Core2Duo, 2 GB RAM, and Windows XP SP2 boots in 25 seconds

[soporteweb]

kapersky is really heavy to the Pc , but avg is good , or NOD32 is more light

[Smith6612]

Kaspersky is a very good piece opf software, but if it is slowing your computer down, consider upgrading it. If you don't feel like it or you can't upgrade it, you should consider moving to AVG or Antivir when the subscription expires on Kasperksy. Antivir I hear is better at finding things than AVG is, but I don't know performance wise on the two programs. AVG isn't too demanding, as even my slowest computers don't slow down too much with AVG's real-time. The thing that will use up resources for a few minutes is the updater after it downloads the update, but it fiunishes quickly and then you're all set to go. Also, AVG has usually daily updates, which is a good thing.