Best AV software for 64-bit vista???

d.dassledoof · 07-04-2008

I just got vista 64-bit running (so far so good) and I'm trying to make a choice on which anti-virus software I should install. I was using Avast before I went 64-bit and I was pretty happy with it. I'll pay for an AV program if its worth it. I'm curious about Bit-Defender and NOD32. What program's going to offer me good protection and 64-bit compatabilty, and at the same time not have a big impact on performance? Anyone care to make a suggestion?

**Zoloft** · 07-04-2008

Eset Smart Security Suite, or if you only want the Virus, NOD32, has a 64 bit native application, runs silently in the background and works beautifully.

**SCSIraidGURU** · 07-04-2008

I use Avast Pro 4.8. It has separate scanners for each area.

Avo · 07-05-2008

Avast 4.8 Home edition here as well, all good

Paliente · 07-07-2008

I'm still using AVG and since ZoneAlarm isn't compatible with 64 had to start using Comodo free Firewall and they work well enough.

**joel406** · 07-07-2008

NOD32x64, ComodoX64, spybot and the free version of a-squared. You already got Defender.

If you want a free AV you cant do any better then Avast.

Avoid any and all symantec(Norton) products. They are the very definition of sucks.

AVG has also made the list of AVs to avoid. Their v8 bite the big one. So you cant say you werent warned.

**Chappy** · 07-08-2008

Eset Nod32 AV is still the top dog in AV but their firewall is not mature yet so the ESS suite is not recommended. ESS Firewall only pulled 5% in recent tests at Matousec.

Comodo Firewall Pro is the best Free firewall @ 95% and it's the 3rd ranked firewall free or not.

With Eset Nod 32 and Comodo Firewall, your base security suite will be about as good as you can get.

**rive0108** · 08-02-2008

nod32

**skunksmash** · 08-02-2008

AVG8 seems to keep my rig pretty clean

TheShadow · 08-05-2008

I just set up a little Acer Mini desktop PC yesterday, with Vista 64 on it.
I quickly removed McAfee and installed AVG 8.0 FREE and it installed and ran just fine.
NO Problemo! AVG is what I use on my personal PC and install for all my customers and we all stay 100% Virus FREE.
It never needs to be registered or RE-Registered like so many other programs.

I installed several other programs from Yesteryear, like Corel Wordperfect 8 which installed and ran just fine.

Cheers!
The Shadow

07-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
d.dassledoof Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Vista Home Premium 64-bit 4 posts Rep Power: 3	Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? I just got vista 64-bit running (so far so good) and I'm trying to make a choice on which anti-virus software I should install. I was using Avast before I went 64-bit and I was pretty happy with it. I'll pay for an AV program if its worth it. I'm curious about Bit-Defender and NOD32. What program's going to offer me good protection and 64-bit compatabilty, and at the same time not have a big impact on performance? Anyone care to make a suggestion?
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07-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
Zoloft NothingCleverToSay Join Date: Jun 2008 x64 Home Premium 58 posts Las Vegas Rep Power: 10	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? Eset Smart Security Suite, or if you only want the Virus, NOD32, has a 64 bit native application, runs silently in the background and works beautifully.
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07-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
SCSIraidGURU Guru Join Date: May 2008 Vista x64 Ultimate 942 posts Rep Power: 47	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? I use Avast Pro 4.8. It has separate scanners for each area.
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07-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
Avo Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Vista 64bit Home Premium 35 posts Rep Power: 6	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? Avast 4.8 Home edition here as well, all good
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07-07-2008	#5 (permalink)
Paliente Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Vista Home Premium x64 10 posts Australia Rep Power: 2	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? I'm still using AVG and since ZoneAlarm isn't compatible with 64 had to start using Comodo free Firewall and they work well enough.
My System Specs

07-07-2008	#6 (permalink)
joel406 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate x64/Server 2008 X64 386 posts Rep Power: 34	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? NOD32x64, ComodoX64, spybot and the free version of a-squared. You already got Defender. If you want a free AV you cant do any better then Avast. Avoid any and all symantec(Norton) products. They are the very definition of sucks. AVG has also made the list of AVs to avoid. Their v8 bite the big one. So you cant say you werent warned.
My System Specs

07-08-2008	#7 (permalink)
Chappy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Vista Ultimate 64bit 194 posts Canada Rep Power: 37	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? Eset Nod32 AV is still the top dog in AV but their firewall is not mature yet so the ESS suite is not recommended. ESS Firewall only pulled 5% in recent tests at Matousec. Comodo Firewall Pro is the best Free firewall @ 95% and it's the 3rd ranked firewall free or not. With Eset Nod 32 and Comodo Firewall, your base security suite will be about as good as you can get.
My System Specs

08-02-2008	#8 (permalink)
rive0108 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Vista Ultimate X64 SP1 213 posts Virginia, USA Rep Power: 18	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? nod32
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skunksmash queen & country Join Date: Jan 2008 ultimate 64 SP1 1,120 posts norfolk Rep Power: 68	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? AVG8 seems to keep my rig pretty clean
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08-05-2008	#10 (permalink)
TheShadow Retired PC Builder Join Date: Jun 2008 Vista Ultimate x64 75 posts Central FL. USA Rep Power: 4	Re: Best AV software for 64-bit vista??? I just set up a little Acer Mini desktop PC yesterday, with Vista 64 on it. I quickly removed McAfee and installed AVG 8.0 FREE and it installed and ran just fine. NO Problemo! AVG is what I use on my personal PC and install for all my customers and we all stay 100% Virus FREE. It never needs to be registered or RE-Registered like so many other programs. I installed several other programs from Yesteryear, like Corel Wordperfect 8 which installed and ran just fine. Cheers! The Shadow
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