Comodo IS (free or paid) would alert you about ANY threat (both unknown or known) that tries to access your computer. Comodo works under default deny rule which means any unknown or known dangerous application won't pass to your computer because it isn't on Comodo's white list. I prefer more pop-ups from Comodo than being silently infected by unknown malware that hasn't been yest classified to Avira's or other heuristics based antivirus software. If u count on heuristics u'll be infected.
Nice review, though version 10 is a bit of an embarrassment. It looks like the original developers left after version 9. Used to love Avira, not anymore though if they carry on with this version, it's horrible.
You will forget that its installed...even with all the shields selected during setup. Very light indeed, and its caching mechanism is one of, if not the best. Reduces I/O reads & writes and has very little CPU time.
there is no single av that can catch all viruses thrown at it.i dont in all honesty believe these tests truly show what a av can do.its all random.you could have thrown another ten random links at avira 10 and it could catch them all.its all down to how you browse the web.with a good website checker you should never come across half of these trojans.
@MrArnold1972 These tests are not meant to be a 100% indication of how something performs because for that you would need a much larger sample size. These tests merely show it up against 10 zero day threats, the kind of stuff the average user would find, and shows how it deals with the LATEST threats.
@Bunyip783 hi ben.thanks for your reply and i totally agree with you.the one free program that i would strongly reccommend is sandboxie.i have this and feel 99% safe with it.what are your thoughts on this program?
@Bunyip783 again thanks for your opinion.i have sandboxie plus comodo internet security 4.only thing im not sure about is the comodo antivirus.is it very good??or should i disable it and have another av running.thanks for your vids they are great.all the best.
@MrArnold1972 Yes, I use also CIS, Sandboxie. For scanning I use MBAM, SAS and HitmanPro - they never found anything under CIS protection, which is good :)
@Issaland hello.yes ive been using comodo for the past year and nothing has got by it.its solid and i intend to stick with it.depends how you use the web really.all the best and thanks.
I've been running Avira 10 since it's been in beta (9 months) with the paid version of Malwarebytes in active mode and Avira has caught everything.
Two points to make:
1. I have configured all setting to maximum detection, including all heuristics levels. Simply checking Threat Categories is not enough for Avira to fully protect you.
2. Most "zero day" threat viruses will fail on all antivirus programs including "In The Cloud" signature base programs.
@Bunyip783, I agree with you - Unfortunately Avira is going down the hill.
I'd like to recommend a review about Trend Micro Titanium beta 2 launched recently. It's a cloud antivirus. I like very much your reviews! Thanks a lot!
@GunnyBunnio Avira certainly does seem to be going down hill lately with their latest version, but it's still a fairly decent application compared to some of the others.If you are satisfied with how it has operated for you so far you would be fine to keep using it. The other free options available that I would recommend would be Avast!, Comodo Internet Security and Microsoft Security Essentials. They are all good, so try them and see what you like. Remember, you can also keep Avira if you wish.
@Bunyip783 Just a note: Avast has never scored higher than Avira in any third party comparatives test. MSE failed the most recent (April 10) Virus Bulletin certification. Comodo is not impressive either. The top 3 are: Avira, Kaspersky and G-Data. These three antivirus programs consistently score at the top.
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GheeTTo1 1 year ago
Comodo IS (free or paid) would alert you about ANY threat (both unknown or known) that tries to access your computer. Comodo works under default deny rule which means any unknown or known dangerous application won't pass to your computer because it isn't on Comodo's white list. I prefer more pop-ups from Comodo than being silently infected by unknown malware that hasn't been yest classified to Avira's or other heuristics based antivirus software. If u count on heuristics u'll be infected.
Issaland 1 year ago
lol, stupid avira, avast, CIS and kaspersky are better.
jesus272007 1 year ago
Nice review, though version 10 is a bit of an embarrassment. It looks like the original developers left after version 9. Used to love Avira, not anymore though if they carry on with this version, it's horrible.
itsabitwindy 1 year ago
@ Guunny
Id recommend the latest version of Avast!
You will forget that its installed...even with all the shields selected during setup. Very light indeed, and its caching mechanism is one of, if not the best. Reduces I/O reads & writes and has very little CPU time.
Check it out.
imahavedat 1 year ago
Great review as always.
I've been telling people that Avira is NOT good for zero day threats. It doesnt live up to the hype.
However it does well on threats which are a few days old.
imahavedat 1 year ago
there is no single av that can catch all viruses thrown at it.i dont in all honesty believe these tests truly show what a av can do.its all random.you could have thrown another ten random links at avira 10 and it could catch them all.its all down to how you browse the web.with a good website checker you should never come across half of these trojans.
MrArnold1972 1 year ago
@MrArnold1972 These tests are not meant to be a 100% indication of how something performs because for that you would need a much larger sample size. These tests merely show it up against 10 zero day threats, the kind of stuff the average user would find, and shows how it deals with the LATEST threats.
Bunyip783 1 year ago
@Bunyip783 hi ben.thanks for your reply and i totally agree with you.the one free program that i would strongly reccommend is sandboxie.i have this and feel 99% safe with it.what are your thoughts on this program?
MrArnold1972 1 year ago
@MrArnold1972 It is a flawless application when ran on a 32-bit operating system. I feel it's a waste of time on 64-bit, though.
Bunyip783 1 year ago
@Bunyip783 again thanks for your opinion.i have sandboxie plus comodo internet security 4.only thing im not sure about is the comodo antivirus.is it very good??or should i disable it and have another av running.thanks for your vids they are great.all the best.
MrArnold1972 1 year ago
@MrArnold1972 It is definitely decent enough to run along with the rest of Comodo and it seems to be improving every time there are tests done on it.
Bunyip783 1 year ago
@MrArnold1972 Yes, I use also CIS, Sandboxie. For scanning I use MBAM, SAS and HitmanPro - they never found anything under CIS protection, which is good :)
Issaland 1 year ago
@Issaland hello.yes ive been using comodo for the past year and nothing has got by it.its solid and i intend to stick with it.depends how you use the web really.all the best and thanks.
MrArnold1972 1 year ago
@Bunyip783 why
mcfartard 1 year ago
@victorh2007 Comodo Internet Security. Absolutely flawless for a free product.
Bunyip783 1 year ago
@Bunyip783 , I started using Comodo Internet Security. I agree with you - it's almost perfect for a free product.
victorh2007 1 year ago
I've been running Avira 10 since it's been in beta (9 months) with the paid version of Malwarebytes in active mode and Avira has caught everything.
Two points to make:
1. I have configured all setting to maximum detection, including all heuristics levels. Simply checking Threat Categories is not enough for Avira to fully protect you.
2. Most "zero day" threat viruses will fail on all antivirus programs including "In The Cloud" signature base programs.
Johnnyruddux 1 year ago
@Bunyip783, I agree with you - Unfortunately Avira is going down the hill.
I'd like to recommend a review about Trend Micro Titanium beta 2 launched recently. It's a cloud antivirus. I like very much your reviews! Thanks a lot!
victorh2007 1 year ago
what do you suggest as a lightweight free AV, as i am currently using the free version of avira?
GunnyBunnio 1 year ago
@GunnyBunnio Avira certainly does seem to be going down hill lately with their latest version, but it's still a fairly decent application compared to some of the others.If you are satisfied with how it has operated for you so far you would be fine to keep using it. The other free options available that I would recommend would be Avast!, Comodo Internet Security and Microsoft Security Essentials. They are all good, so try them and see what you like. Remember, you can also keep Avira if you wish.
Bunyip783 1 year ago
@Bunyip783 Almost every AV is "fairly decent". It's about the decency to the highest level which determines it's quality and protection.
Bodraw333 1 year ago
@Bunyip783 Just a note: Avast has never scored higher than Avira in any third party comparatives test. MSE failed the most recent (April 10) Virus Bulletin certification. Comodo is not impressive either. The top 3 are: Avira, Kaspersky and G-Data. These three antivirus programs consistently score at the top.
Johnnyruddux 1 year ago
Oughh damn fail :) , i was using Avira for long time, but last 2,3 moths it's like they left the product :S
Xoog23 1 year ago
To compare it with Comodo AV can you test it with Comodo's antivirus ? Thank you very much for reviews!
Avast is really better than Antivir anymore. Comodo's antivirus is getting better day by day as i see from review videos.
ilkerol1986 1 year ago
@ilkerol1986 you can't have more then 1 anti virus.
cheater87 1 year ago
@cheater87 I mean re test with the same links to compare them :)
ilkerol1986 1 year ago