Low footprint virus software anywhere?

artao · 11-07-09, 01:27 AM

Ahoy mates!!

As modern games are VERY processor/memory intensive, AND being an artist I work on CG rather regularly, I need anti-viral software with a very low cpu/memory footprint, and/or able to COMPLETELY shut it down easily such that it leaves nothing in memory. I want intensive apps to have full access to all of my computer's capabilities.
Been offline for awhile, and used to use AVG and liked it, but the new version eats over 300megs while running(I've only got a gig, so with xp+avg, over half my memory was unavailble without HEAVY swapfile use), and is nigh impossible to completely shut down, so I've uninstalled it. Now looking for something that actually fits my needs.
Any recommendations?

Castout · 11-07-09, 02:30 AM

As a whole package I would recommend COMODO Internet Security(CIS) get it here http://forums.comodo.com/

And if you still not convinced with the AV of it then install Avira AV too to go with it.

CIS is really light on the PC

. And it's GREAT!
Avira is too a great Anti virus and is not heavy on the system as well.

If you have to pick only one then I'd recommend CIS over Avira for sure

JSLTIGER · 11-07-09, 11:07 AM

avast! uses under 100MB...I've been running it for over three years now with no problems.

goldorak · 11-07-09, 11:46 AM

Avira Antivir, free version.

Skybird · 11-07-09, 02:28 PM

since years I recommend Avira AntiVir, free version.

Just their update server for the free version since several months now has traffic problems. If it's free, you can't demand much service, can you.

Task Force · 11-07-09, 04:49 PM

yep Avaira is a good one.

free version is what im useing as my 2nd AV now.

11-07-09, 01:27 AM	#1
artao Officer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 238 Downloads: 144 Uploads: 0	Low footprint virus software anywhere? Ahoy mates!! As modern games are VERY processor/memory intensive, AND being an artist I work on CG rather regularly, I need anti-viral software with a very low cpu/memory footprint, and/or able to COMPLETELY shut it down easily such that it leaves nothing in memory. I want intensive apps to have full access to all of my computer's capabilities. Been offline for awhile, and used to use AVG and liked it, but the new version eats over 300megs while running(I've only got a gig, so with xp+avg, over half my memory was unavailble without HEAVY swapfile use), and is nigh impossible to completely shut down, so I've uninstalled it. Now looking for something that actually fits my needs. Any recommendations? __________________ l8r, artao

11-07-09, 02:30 AM	#2
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	As a whole package I would recommend COMODO Internet Security(CIS) get it here http://forums.comodo.com/ And if you still not convinced with the AV of it then install Avira AV too to go with it. CIS is really light on the PC. And it's GREAT! Avira is too a great Anti virus and is not heavy on the system as well. If you have to pick only one then I'd recommend CIS over Avira for sure __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

11-07-09, 11:07 AM	#3
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	avast! uses under 100MB...I've been running it for over three years now with no problems. __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

11-07-09, 02:28 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,672 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	since years I recommend Avira AntiVir, free version. Just their update server for the free version since several months now has traffic problems. If it's free, you can't demand much service, can you. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-07-09, 04:49 PM	#6
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	yep Avaira is a good one. free version is what im useing as my 2nd AV now. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

11-07-09, 11:46 AM	#4
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Avira Antivir, free version.