hi
i’m thinking to buy avast is or pro
but i’m watching this video
under youtube → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNJXT9FilE
and the protective power of avast is really disappointing
i’m thinking to drop nod32 for avast , but i’m crestfallen
what do you think ?
i know you are avast fans but to be objective (i know an antivirus can’t protect 100%) but in the review avast missed all outside one
cheers
Youtube videos are pointless for testing. Flawed methodology (or total lack of it). Better to call Youtube videos advertisements than tests.
Here is a legitimate test http://malwareresearchgroup.com/2011/07/mrg-flash-test-22072011/ not some youtube moron.
Aside from the fact that these armchair youtube experts use a very small sample, there is no independent, quantifiable or what methodology used and nothing written on those either. Not to mention this is from Feb this year, a lifetime in malware terms.
Don’t waste your time on youtube, get your information from independent, verifiable sources.
Good job by Avast but really surprising that SuperAntiSpyware failed miserably. That makes me feel better about not having it any more. ;D
I know you are thinking about AIS or Pro, even though this is about Free this might help.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-anti-virus-software.htm
http://www.avast.com/en-us/pr-avast-free-antivirus-wins-12th-straight-vb100-award
I have used AIS in the past and I have nothing but praise for it. 
I knew this would bring your YouTube AV Test haten’ butt here!!! ;D 
In my personal view AV Comparatives is the single best and non-biased testing organization that I know of. Avast has shown that it is a top tier AV, and I would not feel insecure using it from now on. The On-demand, and Whole Product tests verify that confidence. I would suggest that you visit the AVC site, and examine their test results.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
As it turns out I am not currently using Avast, but it has always been my fall back AV, running smoothly and providing great security. I mention this so you cannot think I am a fanboy who cannot see the forest for the trees.
I always recommend that Malwarebytes or Super anti Spyware be in combination full time with any AV. No AV will catch everything, and rogues have seemingly been able to get past AVs.
Don’t let a you tube presentation sway you, but depend upon experienced test organizations, especially AV Comparatives. I personally think that a combination of Avast and Malwarebytes is about as bullet proof as you will get unless you intentionally visit “bad” sites.
Regards,
Jerry
You really don’t want to know what I think about that video.
Very happy AIS user.
First, Let me say look at the results and the explanation. Like the guy said, the ones he was trying had a very low detection rate. So thinking about that, he is saying that most of the anti-viruses out there would miss them, and then look at the number that it caught. He even stated that there was stuff on the PC and avast kept them from starting. and the few files that it found, did not mean that they were running. There was only 1 entry in the registry that needed removed. Out of 15 programs, that is something like 95% rate of keeping stuff off. that is not really that bad. Just in that he is saying, it is doing a pretty good job. Next, I dont care what company you use, when any software first comes out, there are bugs and there is no way to get all of them in testing. Looking at that, he got the first final release and stated that it is doing good, which usually means that it is only going to get better at its job. and dont forget, he intentionally was installing and accepting the download an install of viruses. The first defense for anyone is “Dont install anything you dont know what is”. So just using basic common sense, there would probably be no instances on the PC if the user did not intentionally install stuff.
Like others stated, dont just go by what you see on you tube. it is too easy to alter or disable things without the end user knowing, and you cant trust such a small sample. What one person shows could intentionally be things that he knows gets through. Like others stated, look at independent tests from non bias companies. companies like AV comparisons tells it like it is and shows all the results. check it out for your self.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/stories/test/ondret/avc_od_feb2011.pdf
Personally, I use the free one and almost never have a problem. I used to like norton, but that was years ago before their software started getting bogged down and the memory usage went very high and the update errors… well lets just say I am not going there. that was the 2004 and 2005 version though so cant say anything about their newer stuff.
All I can say is do research (from user feedback to non bias reviews and tests) if you are that worried about it, look at requirements if you are using an older PC (some anti-viruses can use 2 to 3 times the processor/memory that others do) and use what you are comfortable with.
well the author of the video makes great reviews
i agree with you
but in the links there are tests about virii and its score is outstanding
i guess avast misses some very nasty trojans or lacks of a strong trojans detection
cheers