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Just wanted to get my 2 cents worth in here. I have been using Kaspersky AV for the past 3 years. I now have 3 pc’s using KAV. 1 with Windows XP Pro, 1 with Windows XP Home, and 1 with Windows 7 Home premium. Up until this year, I have been very satisfied with it. Since then it has become a CPU hog and the techs there don’t seem to either want to or can’t fix the problem. Also, over the past few months, 2 of the three computers (1 XP Pro & 1 XP Home) have been compromised with the malware “Virus Protector”. While KAV who claims to have the top of the line defenses for this type infection, I had to in both cases install the antimalware program…Malwarebytes Anti-malware…to get rid of them. KAV didn’t even catch it during the full scan which I do every night. Personally, I am looking to change my AV protection very soon. Years ago I used Norton System Works, and left them due to its processes hogging the CPU. I tried the AV program NOD32, but had a hard time working with it. Thats another story.
As I said, I just wanted to get my 2 cents worth in here.

I hear your pain, and can sympathize. I have used dozens of AV programs over the years and have recently gone with Vipre by Sunbelt Software. I like the size, the performance and the effectiveness of the program. But I also have several other layers of protection on my system. I own SuperAdBlocker, which also has an anti-spyware component. I also have AdAware, spybot S & D, and Malwarebytes that I use for periodic scans. I use Linkscanner and Mcaffe Site Advisor on my browser. It’s my opinion that the more programs you have watching, the more likely you are to catch the bad guys!

I also run multiple anti-malware programs to keep my system safe. My primary program is Vipre by Sunbelt Software, but I also have SuperAdBlocker, Ad-Aware, SpyBot S & D, and two link checking programs. I also help others clean and maintain their systems, and I refuse to allow any malware to remain.

For myself, I use Vipre from Sunbelt Software as well as AdAware, and Spybot S & D to clean up infected PC’s. I’ve had several friends bring infected laptops over for me to clean and I’ve always been able to get rid of the problems with these probrams.

I’ve run in an “admin” account since WinNT 3.51 and never had a problem. I run with lots of protection and never launch websites I don’t trust and can’t find out about. If you take care with your browser, you don’t have problems with rogue sites.

There is a new kid on the block for “suites” that I feel is very effective with a small footprint. I use Vipre AV with anti-malware, and firewall all in one. It updates very regularly (every 2 hours) and includes definitions for all three components. Check out http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/ and see what you think.