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What virus scaner does everyone recomend? I use NOD32 currently cause it does not use as much bandwith as most other ones. Does anyone have any sugestions on if this one is ok or which one is beter?

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A few practical points to add to the discussion started by and expanded by : pick an AV based on measurable criteria (detection, false positives, real-time behavior detection, update cadence and rescue tools) rather than popularity. Independent lab tests give the best apples-to-apples comparisons; look at recent reports from labs such as AV-TEST and Virus Bulletin when deciding.

A short, repeatable evaluation workflow:

  • Consult recent lab scores, then run a vendor trial on your own system.
  • Measure real-world impact (CPU, disk, network) during scans with a tool such as Process Explorer.
  • Prefer cloud-assisted engines if bandwidth is a concern and schedule large updates for off-peak times.
  • Confirm the product offers behavioral/exploit protection and a bootable rescue ISO for offline cleaning.

Important cautions and tips:

  • Do not run multiple resident real-time engines; kernel drivers and file hooks can conflict and destabilize the system. Use one real-time AV and a second on-demand scanner for cross-checks.
  • Keep the OS and apps patched, enable automatic updates, make regular backups, and create vendor rescue media so cleanup does not require a full reinstall.

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Looks like everyone uses a diffrent avg on this site. It is hard to tell which one is best or the fastest. Are there any sites that list this kind of info?

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