Security Suites

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Uboatman

"Windows firewall integrated - that was said about F-Secure" I know, here:

http://www.eset.co.uk/Home/Smart-Security

And this article might interest you, although I'll keep looking:

http://www.7tutorials.com/best-inter...ites-2012-2013

Going to leave it there as there just doesn't appear to be enough information out on this years products yet, good luck, if you are still unsure of any products why not send a company an email asking if their product meets your requirements?

When I would ask a company whether its security suite is fast, reliable, has high recognition standards and low false positve rates, does not pose stress on the system, and is compatible with other software, EVERY company will answer ALL these questions with Yes. Because they are companies interested in getting your money, and no independent testers.



It makes no sense to ask a company about the quality of its products. Of course quality is always "great". No company will ever tell you that they sell crap. Such questions only makes sense if it is hard-nailed to something like whether or not it is running under Windows and Mac, or only Windows.

G-Data uses two scan engines, but they base on - the engine by Kaspersky, I read. They just designed another interface around it and some stuff, and there you are. Well, you never stop learning.

Anyway, I will test Kaspersky. There is too much complaint about massive system intrusion and slowing down with Bit Defender.

[Uboatman]

Originally Posted by Skybird

When I would ask a company whether its security suite is fast, reliable, has high recognition standards and low false positve rates, does not pose stress on the system, and is compatible with other software, EVERY company will answer ALL these questions with Yes. Because they are companies interested in getting your money, and no independent testers.



It makes no sense to ask a company about the quality of its products. Of course quality is always "great". No company will ever tell you that they sell crap. Such questions only makes sense if it is hard-nailed to something like whether or not it is running under Windows and Mac, or only Windows.

G-Data uses two scan engines, but they base on - the engine by Kaspersky, I read. They just designed another interface around it and some stuff, and there you are. Well, you never stop learning.

Anyway, I will test Kaspersky. There is too much complaint about massive system intrusion and slowing down with Bit Defender.

You just need to be specific and have the best information you can find independently, it's also not in company's interest to outright lie to a potential customer, and you email and get an email response that lies you can return it on that basis, also online purchases are protected in the UK and I assume in the EU also, to give you an example, I bought some RAM for my XP desktop a few months ago on the basis that the company's website said they were compatible with my motherboard, turns out they weren't after extensive testing and research, full refund no problem, but I'm sure you know all this already.

Hope Kaspersky works well for you, they seem like a good company at the very least and chart well in top 10s, I'd agree with you about bit defender. Good luck with it

[troopie]

Tracking really freaks me out! Since posting in this thread every ad on this site has been for anti-virus software. I know unkie Neal has gotta cover costs but this is too much! Is it the site or my browser?

[Uboatman]

Originally Posted by troopie

Tracking really freaks me out! Since posting in this thread every ad on this site has been for anti-virus software. I know unkie Neal has gotta cover costs but this is too much! Is it the site or my browser?

I use mozilla personally, don't like IE and Chrome is too invasive, also I highly recommend you install this little gem, legit and should calm your nerves:

http://www.abine.com/



P.S. Always stay signed out of Google, Yahoo or Messenger, or indeed any other Email that is affiliated with a Search Engine when you are browsing, they can't target ads at you if you're not signed in

[HundertzehnGustav]

It is also a matter of who you ask.
Ask an IT dude... some will tell you that an AV is complete Bogus. Others will say a security package is all you ever need.

It is also important to NOT ask certain types of people. Those that work for a certain domain [company] and above all those that sell. Never ask those.

(not a complaint about all and every salesperson, but some are really incompetent and do one thing: bbrainwash and manipulate people in buying a product)