Author Evgeny Pavlyukevich asked a question in the section Software
Who knows which antivirus is better than McAfee or Kaspersky? and got the best answer
Answer from Boris Bondar [guru]
The most powerful and popular antivirus packages today (in Russia) include:
Dr.Web anti-virus
Dolktor Web is one of the most famous and popular domestic anti-virus programs. It has a heuristic analyzer that can detect unknown viruses with a high degree of probability. The program allows automatic download from the Internet new databases of viruses and auto-update of the program itself, which allows you to quickly respond to the emergence of new viruses.
NOD32 Antivirus
Very fast antivirus program that effectively protects against all types of viruses and spyware. NOD32 has all the capabilities typical of modern computer protection tools, and in some very important parameters NOD32 surpasses the vast majority of popular antivirus programs. It is the only antivirus in the world that has not missed a single virus active at the time of testing for more than 7 years, as well as an equally powerful and built-in virtual emulator for detecting polymorphic viruses.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is one of the most famous antivirus programs in the world. Produced by the American company Symantec. This antivirus detects and removes viruses and spyware, automatically blocks spyware, prevents the sending of infected emails, automatically recognizes and blocks viruses, spyware and Trojan horses, detects threats hidden in the operating system, performs the function of protecting against Internet worms, e-mail viewing function.
Panda Antivirus
Panda Antivirus 2007 makes protecting your PC as simple as possible: the antivirus automatically blocks and destroys all types of viruses and spyware, so you can use the Internet and by email no security risk. The product represents a lightweight and highly efficient solution with high speed of operation.
McAfee VirusScan AsaP
McAfee VirusScan AsaP is an antivirus solution that provides a convenient solution for companies looking to take the burden of fighting viruses off the table. The new version of this antivirus protects not only desktops, but also servers from antivirus attacks.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Kaspersky Anti-Virus is one of the most popular and best quality anti-virus programs. Due to a special algorithm of work, it has a very high percentage of detection of viruses, including those not yet known. Kaspersky Anti-Virus is able to scan mail databases and received letters along with attachments for viruses, it very well detects macro viruses embedded in documents Microsoft Officeand also checks the most popular archive formats
Answer from LaPuS'KaAa[guru]
Kaspersky !!!)))
Answer from Cody[master]
Yes, Casper.
In general, Casper and NOD32 are the best antiviruses.
Answer from S.T.A.L.K.E.R.[newbie]
Kaspersky InternetSecurity!
Answer from Igor Yakovlev[guru]
Personally, I am for Kaspersky, it protects more than other antiviruses, but I have not even heard about McAfee, take the more popular one.
Answer from ZeroCooL[newbie]
NOD 32 of course!
Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky Lab, sarcastically described the anti-virus rival McAfee as a losing focus. McAfee is currently owned by Intel.
In addition, Kaspersky said Intel had failed to make headway with a highly publicized plan to radically address security issues by tightly integrating security software with its chips.
“They promised to destroy the market information security with the new hardware platform, ”said Kaspersky during a lunch with reporters in Boston. - I do not believe in that. Too much like a Hollywood story. "
“They recently announced a new product, working with hardware specialists to create a hardware-based solution,” Kaspersky chuckled, referring to the McAfee Anti-Theft program for ultrabooks with Intel chips that was introduced in September.
He called the $ 7.6 billion price Intel paid for McAfee absurd - "Anti-theft for $ 7 billion!"
According to Kaspersky, CEO Paul Otellini and Intel's board did not understand what they were doing when the company announced its acquisition of McAfee on August 19, 2010. "When Intel's CEO said, 'Go and buy McAfee,' he didn’t think about the board.”
Kaspersky acknowledged that Intel could have brought some fresh "ideas" into hardware solutions by offering embedded systems to complement anti-virus programs.
A McAfee spokesman contacted by CRN declined to comment.
According to Kaspersky, McAfee is not a particularly "determined" organization lacking in fighting spirit. He is convinced that after the acquisition, McAfee suffers from "momentum." “The magic fire inside McAfee has died out,” he said.
“Information security, especially endpoints, is like a football team,” said Kaspersky. - You must focus on one goal. If your team is just a small part of a much larger organization, then its bosses are not interested in what is happening within your team. They have different business interests. So I never believed in antivirus program Microsoft. Likewise, I don't believe in Intel antivirus. "
The criticism of McAfee coincided with the appointment of a new executive vice president of sales, Steve Redman. He will replace executive vice president of global sales Joe Sexton, a veteran McAfee who "left to take the lead in a non-competing tech company," a McAfee spokesman said.
Gavin Struthers, McAfee's senior vice president of global channels, told CRN in October that the joint efforts of Intel and McAfee have helped revitalize security innovation.
But Kaspersky believes that Intel's possible huge investment in McAfee does not lead to a competitive advantage. “It doesn't matter how big the investment is given Intel’s large financial resources,” he said. - The result is not determined by the budget. The champion is the one who plays the best. "
After installing the operating system, each user faces a problem: which antivirus is better to install, where to download a free one. The question is really difficult, since there is no program that would 100% protect your computer from malicious attacks. On the other hand, a correctly chosen, even free, antivirus will help prevent 95% of virus attacks.
Many people make the mistake of installing several antiviruses on their computer or phone at once. Novice users think that by doing so they provide themselves with reliable protection. They are mistaken: there should be only one antivirus on the device, otherwise they will start to malfunction and slow down the computer.
Each software has its own advantages and disadvantages. Guided by them, let's try to figure out which antivirus is better to install on Windows 7, 8. Linux and other platforms.
This is a Russian antivirus software developed in 1990 by the Kaspersky Lab. Known in more than 200 countries around the world, has more than 50 awards.
Supported on Linux, Android, Mac OS, Windows.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- too frequent updates
- blocking too many programs
- during the check, the computer often freezes. This is due to the consumption of a large amount of device resources. Kaspersky Lab developers tried to solve this problem by releasing the KIS Technical Preview. However, this version is only compatible with Windows
- there are rumors that the Kaspersky laboratory is connected with the special services and sends them the data of its owner.
How to install Kaspersky Anti-Virus:
Download free antivirus from the website support.kaspersky.com. But first:
- check if the system requirements of the program match your computer
- if the device has third-party antiviruses installed, remove them
- download the file and run
- install by following step by step instructions.
When a window appears asking you to enter the activation code, click on "Activate trial version»To use the software for free for 30 days.
How to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus:
By running the Uninstall Tool, you will see a list of programs. We find the program "Kaspersky anti-virus" and click on "uninstall". If the software needs to be removed from the registry, click "remove from the registry".
Avast Antivirus! Is software for windows protection, Linux, Palm, Android. In 2006, Avast! was voted the best antivirus.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- Does not guarantee 100% protection: sometimes it "passes" Trojans and spies. However, when developing new version they tried to take this into account and fix it. The updated free Avast2 for Windows is already available for download.
How to download and install Avast:
- You can download free Avast from the official website com. On the page select Free Antivirus and start the download by clicking on "Download now".
- Find the installation file (Avast_free_antivirus_setup) on the desktop, double-click on it.
- Select custom installation mode
- In the next window, click on “Install Avast! Free antivirus ".
- Select the installation directory, configuration (I choose the standard one).
- Accept the license agreement and then observe the installation process.
You can disable the antivirus in the following way: find the Avast icon on the toolbar, click on it. In the window that appears, select "Stop access scanner".
Remove Avast! you can also use the Uninstall Tool.
This is an antivirus suite developed by russian company "Doctor Web". The program was launched in 1991 and has won numerous awards since then. Its author is the famous Russian programmer Igor Danilov.
The antivirus is suitable for various operating systems, including Windows 8.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- Constant updates. Due to this, the computer "slows down" and "hangs" slightly.
How to download:
- Download the installation file on the drweb-ru.com official website. Start it up.
- Check the device for the absence of third-party antiviruses, confirm the license agreement and click "next".
- In the next window, select the type of installation (administrative installation with the task of installation parameters, custom installation with a choice of components for the installed software and quick installation with automatic task of parameters). Fast installation is recommended by developers.
- Wait for the installation to complete.
In order to disable the antivirus, find the necessary icon on the control panel, right-click on it, select Spider Guardà Disable.
This is an antivirus developed by McAfee ( Intel Security). The software was founded in 1987 by Scottish programmer John McAfee.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- McAfee deals better with threats on a clean system than on an infected one. Therefore, the test results in independent antivirus laboratories at McAfee are average.
- not compatible with Windows 8
You can download the antivirus from the official website of the mcafee.com company. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions for installation.
You can disable the antivirus as follows: find the program icon (letter "M") on the toolbar, run it. In the upper part of the window there is a button "Real-time scanning", click on it and disable real-time scanning.
Norton Antivirus is the first commercial antivirus software. Developed by Symantec Corporation. Norton won recognition back in the 90s and is still holding its positions, improving. Due to the time-tested nature, it is still installed on computers by default by many manufacturers.
Suitable for installation on oS: Windows, Mac Os X.
Advantages:
- Good preventive protection
- does an excellent job with malware
- the newer versions available for Windows 8 are capable of handling even the latest viruses.
Disadvantages:
- Consumes a large amount of computer resources, random access memory... As a result, the device works slower, "slows down". Latest versions developers partially fixed the problem, but Norton Antivirus still consumes more resources than other antivirus programs.
What else to download a free antivirus for Windows:
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Panda Cloud Antivirus
- Free Antivirus
- Avira
We chose the antivirus and installed it. Are you sure that it really reliably protects your computer from malicious attacks? No? Then let's look at how to check your antivirus.
To check the functionality of the installed software, perform a simple test. Write the following in your notebook: X5O! P% @ AP antivirus project ... If anyone remembers - in the 90s of the last century there was such a "LanDesk Virus Protect". This product (if sclerosis does not change me) had a long history (I first saw it in 1992), it used an engine like from Trend-Micro and was sold both in boxes for home users and to corporative clients... However, in 1998 Intel sold this project to Simantek. ... Then I waited 12 years - and bought the antivirus again. But a little more expensive :)
So, it seems to me very strongly that we are witnessing the final act in the history of the antivirus patriarch. Antivirus from John McAfee is the very first antivirus project that can be considered the founder of the antivirus industry (well, or one of the very first).
1987 - John McAfee hired a programmer who wrote the very first commercial antivirus for him. In the future, this project showed absolutely insane growth - and in the mid-late 199s it became the undisputed leader of the industry (but later lost to Simantek).
1992 - "Michelangelo" virus epidemic, John McAfee company used the epidemic for PR-hysteria ("ahh! All computers will be destroyed"). Ay-yay-yay ... Sales have skyrocketed, and a small speck remains on the company's reputation ...
1997 - merger with Network General, as a result of which McAfee Associates is renamed Network Assotiates Inc. (NAI) Later the McAfee brand was revived.
1998 - McAfee absorbs its longtime rival, Dr. Solomon Group.
Healthy competition in the market of services of any kind is an opportunity for the consumer to choose the most suitable product for his needs. In addition, manufacturers are constantly trying to attract new people to the ranks of their customers. Consequently, a decrease in the cost of a product or service, various bonuses and discounts, gifts, as well as regular improvement of products with the introduction of a product are used. However, the negative side in this case is a large assortment. Indeed, sometimes, because of beautiful advertising, we are completely lost in the choice.
The same can be said about computer antiviruses. Now there are several large firms that share the palm in this field. Among them, one can distinguish such a trademark as McAfee. Feedback from users who have already tried this protection system against malware on their computers are ambiguous. Let's try to understand this issue in more detail.
McAfee Internet Security, reviews for which can be found everywhere on the network, is a fairly high level of protection against viruses. This program is not distributed free of charge. Consequently, those users who are unwilling to pay the creators their legitimate royalties download an unlicensed version of the antivirus. And of course, no one is responsible for the functioning of such a program. Therefore, we can conclude that negative reviews on McAfee are mainly written by those users who did not purchase the full version of the antivirus from its official website.
You do not need to search for keys for a product you have already paid for It will update automatically. does not use a large amount of computer RAM, which will not affect the speed of other applications. Also, this program is ideal for installation on Windows.
McAfee antivirus (positive reviews confirm this fact) is highly sensitive to getting all kinds of files on the user's computer, running which you run the risk of exposing the system to infection. Its base contains a huge number of virus programs. The lists are updated almost daily, which guarantees the owner reliable protection from most of the existing dangerous software.
The manufacturer also took care of developing an improved and more complex McAfee model for them. Reviews of such serious partners note the high quality of this antivirus, as well as reliability in the event of an attack on production servers. Of course, the cost of such a version will be slightly higher, but the company clearly should not save on security.
If we compare this product with such giants as Kaspersky or NOD32, then McAfee reviews are no less grateful. Many users write that they are happy to switch to this antivirus and do not regret the decision at all. And the cost, I must say, is quite acceptable compared to other licenses. And several variants of antivirus protection models allow the buyer to choose exactly the level that he needs. It also saves money for those users who do not need a complex and professional corporate program. Indeed, for a home computer, the level of protection may not be as high as in the case of an entire server.
When choosing any of the existing antiviruses, remember that only the licensed version of the program will guarantee optimal security. By installing a free option on your computer (if, of course, it is not provided by the manufacturer), you only risk aggravating the situation.
