Do you use an Antivirus Program?

cozumel · May 13, 2007, 02:12 PM

I was browsing through HardForum and it appears that a significant number of their members, for whatever reason, don't have any antivirus software installed.

So now I'm curious.

Please feel free to vote in this poll.

Edit: Wasn't sure to whether to post in the software forum but thought that more people visit off-topic. Please move this poll if you feel it is appropriate. Thanks

Zelig · May 13, 2007, 02:19 PM

I don't use one, I'm careful in my computer use, keep everything up to date, and have never inadvertantly installed a virus on any of my computers.

However, I'd say they're necessary for the majority of computer users.

Not sure what I should vote for, as neither of the "No" options really matches my opinion.

Sandok · May 13, 2007, 02:20 PM

Kaspersky ftw!

jp306 · May 13, 2007, 02:22 PM

I voted yes, but I wouldn't pay for it. There are some good free Antivirus Programs out there like Avast(That's what I use) and AVG.

Falstaff · May 13, 2007, 02:25 PM

I think someone would be a real doofweener if they chose not to use AV.
just my two cents really.

EcPercy · May 13, 2007, 02:28 PM

Been running AVG for awhile now.

I could get SAV from work free, but I see no reason to use it since SAV seems to think it needs to disable Windows Defender (in Vista) in order to run.

cozumel · May 13, 2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zelig

I don't use one, I'm careful in my computer use, keep everything up to date, and have never inadvertantly installed a virus on any of my computers.

However, I'd say they're necessary for the majority of computer users.

Not sure what I should vote for, as neither of the "No" options really matches my opinion.

Wouldn't that be the "No, I don't need one" option.

BTW, how do you know you haven't got any viruses?

cozumel · May 13, 2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp306

I voted yes, but I wouldn't pay for it. There are some good free Antivirus Programs out there like Avast(That's what I use) and AVG.

Agreed. That's what I hate about these goddam polls. There's no going back to edit the options.

**Vikingod** · May 13, 2007, 02:35 PM

I use avast and have for years. I wouldn't run my system without AV, no reason to not have it installed.

Zelig · May 13, 2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

Wouldn't that be the "No, I don't need one" option.

BTW, how do you know you haven't got any viruses?

Yes, it would be the "No, I don't need one" option, except I don't see any option with that wording in the poll. I don't think they're not needed or a waste of money in general, I just don't need one personally.

A virus wouldn't be doing much if I did have any, everything runs as it shoulds, I know what all my running processes are, I monitor all my network activity, I'm networked to computers with AV programs in my house with which I share large amounts of files.

BlueMak · May 13, 2007, 03:59 PM

Zelig you are just asking for trouble. No reason whatsoever to not use at least a free anti virus.

Randomletters · May 13, 2007, 04:03 PM

Heres a good reason blue.

Im currently using linux as my main operating system and while yes there are linux based virus' its no where near as risky as keeping a windows based pc antivirus free. While on a windows box I rely on a free AV

Hurock · May 13, 2007, 04:12 PM

Yes, proud user of NOD32!

Da_Jewish_Fonzy · May 13, 2007, 04:16 PM

cozumel · May 13, 2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randomletters

Im currently using linux as my main operating system and while yes there are linux based virus' its no where near as risky as keeping a windows based pc antivirus free. While on a windows box I rely on a free AV

Thats another option I should have had. I dual boot with XP or Linux and probably use each os on 50/50 basis. I don't have any AV protection on Linux as the risk is minimal. I use NOD32 for XP.