Anybody here using Kaspersky Internet Security?

[JDgreen227]

I installed Kaspersky in December and January on both my kids laptops after they both got worms (daughter week before T-day, son week before coming home for Christmas). I had been using AVG on them.

One reason I bought Kaspersky was that the reviews I read (cnet, some others) all said it was the best at NOT slowing the machine down. All 3 of them seem ok to me yet.

Those reviews such as you note were also one of the reasons I chose Kaspersky for my ISS, past experiences with both AVG and McAfee ISS were very disappointing so I switched to KZ a year ago. AVG kept disconnecting the firewall andf McAfee kept getting letting rouge Antivirus products infect our computers. If I can just solve the issue with slowness KZ will again be my first choice for an ISS.

THANKS to all for your input.

 

[Soundguy]

i use rsky.

and yes.. it does a pretty comprehensive scan.. and that adds time. I have it on my wifes laptop.. if there is a virus on the internet.. she can find it.. 3 times.. thus the need for the security.

last year she complained her laptop wouldn't boot.. was fairly obvious is was malware. I installed kaspersky at 2am after a midnight trip to walmart.

something like 106 infections..

IMHO.. virus spreaders should be treated like terrorists.. it is after all, a form of domestic terrorism.

and then.. um.. maybee executed or something...

I'd be FINE with that.. :|

 

[Tollster]

I have use Kas for 3 years now, after I had someone take over my computer and use it as a server. Kas removed the software of the user as well. Since then I have 3 units protected by is and belive it to be far superior to anything else available at protection as well as removal. And I like the option of not having to be a IT specialist to use various software that interfaces with my modem. I simply insert the software disc, and Kas ask if I would like it to take over my computer, I say yes, and it sets up all those little tweaks, baud rate, ports...etc...Which is great for various training and testing programs I need as well as well as wife.

 

[JDgreen227]

i use rsky.

and yes.. it does a pretty comprehensive scan.. and that adds time. I have it on my wifes laptop.. if there is a virus on the internet.. she can find it.. 3 times.. thus the need for the security.

last year she complained her laptop wouldn't boot.. was fairly obvious is was malware. I installed kaspersky at 2am after a midnight trip to walmart.

something like 106 infections..

IMHO.. virus spreaders should be treated like terrorists.. it is after all, a form of domestic terrorism.

and then.. um.. maybee executed or something...

I'd be FINE with that.. :|

AGREE 100%....!!!

If the people who create malware and viruses for other people's computers are that intelligent, why don't they use their knowledge for something positive instead?

But for all I know, and I have wondered about this for some time, could the virus spreaders and malware hackers be in cahoots with the companies who market the security software, to create a need for the anti-virus in the first place?

 

[Soundguy]

ditto that. good software, works...

 

[kf4uda]

IMHO.. virus spreaders should be treated like terrorists.. it is after all, a form of domestic terrorism.

and then.. um.. maybee executed or something...

I'd be FINE with that.. :|

If you ever decide to run for President, you just got my vote. I don't see why those folks can't put all those skills to a good purpose instead of messing with everybody else's stuff. I don't know about killing them but I couldn't see anything wrong with tying them to a post and applying a good thrashing in a public display.

 

[kf4uda]

But for all I know, and I have wondered about this for some time, could the virus spreaders and malware hackers be in cahoots with the companies who market the security software, to create a need for the anti-virus in the first place?

I wouldn't be too surprised to find out that was true.

 

[Soundguy]

maybee sell tickets to anyone who has been affected by a computer virus, and they then get to line up and smack the offender, tied to that post, with a cane or something.

after a few million whacks over the coarse of a few days straght.. maybee they will think about the purpose of the next piece of code they write... :|

I still havn't ruled out the execution idea totally though.

If I do ever run.. I'll remember to use this in my platform..

thanks fer yer support.

 

[Rockgod]

I've used their Anti-Virus for the last couple years and so far so good. If my computer ever starts to run slow or act up I just go back to an eariler restore point. Think it might have something to do with updates not updating right. Both times it fixed the slow problem.