[Excelsior1958]

I am looking at an antivirus that this site claims is the best: http://top-10-antivirus.net/
It's called PC Antivirus Pro 2012

I haven't seen it reviewed any where else and I still can't determine the cost.

Has anyone heard of this and what are your thoughts?

Thank you.

[LiveBrianD]

Just go with Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast Free. Both are free, and quite effective.

[Excelsior1958]

LiveBrianD, on 02 April 2012 - 09:25 PM, said:

Just go with Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast Free. Both are free, and quite effective.

Thanks for your reply. However, I will could not agree with you on that.

I am looking for someone to respond with knowledge of that program.

[coastie65]

Hi and welcome to the forums. I have not heard of that either and for that reason alone, I would stay away from it. I HAVE heard of anti Virus 2012, and if you download and install that, you will have one big mess on your hands to clean up as it is malware. I am always wary of something I have never heard of. I do use MSE on here and one of my laptops and Avast! on other machines.

This post has been edited by coastie65: 03 April 2012 - 10:36 AM

[SpiritWind]

Hi :

I have been involved with computer security programs for
about 6 yrs; "PC Antivirus Pro 2012" is allegedly made by
Pinoy Technologies . I have never heard of either . For
LEGITIMATE Review(s) of antivirus programs, one should
check out the Testing done by the INDEPENDENT RESEARCHERS
at http://www.av-comparatives.org .
About 18 months ago, there was a "PC Antivirus Pro" that
was determined to be a Fake/Rogue security program, which
one should avoid like it is a plague; I do not know if the
"2012" version may be a new and updated program of that Fake .
People with suspect programs will develop legitimate-sounding
"Review" Site(s) to promote their product ; the "top-10-
antivirus.net" site is definitely suspect because their 2nd
ranked product is Comodo AV, which for several yrs has been
known by the Expert malware-fighting community as a very poor
security program . I have been a satisfied User of the FREE
Home Version of Avast Antivirus for almost 6 yrs .

[Excelsior1958]

Thanks for the replies. I will check out that independent testing site.

I used Norton 360 and still got that Window Fake antivirus which slipped in unbeknownst to me. I had to pay Norton $90 to get rid of it. It turns out that there was stuff all over the Net about it and I was pissed that such a well known malware slipped by such a well known antivirus.
I am using the trial version of ESET and it seems to be ok but I can't find any rave reviews of it. It seems every one has a different top 10 and I can't good info.

Most of it is either opinion or probably someone is profiting from the review.

[LiveBrianD]

You could've just used the free version of malwarebytes to clean it up, along with removal instructions from various sites. (ex. bleeping computer)

[Excelsior1958]

LiveBrianD, on 03 April 2012 - 03:35 PM, said:

You could've just used the free version of malwarebytes to clean it up, along with removal instructions from various sites. (ex. bleeping computer)

What happened was that it disabled Malware bytes, spybot and norton. This was a couple months ago. And I was in the middle of preparing for my Project+ certification and didn't have time to mess with it. I opted to pay Norton just to get my computer running again quickly.

[coastie65]

Excelsior1958, on 03 April 2012 - 03:42 PM, said:

LiveBrianD, on 03 April 2012 - 03:35 PM, said:

You could've just used the free version of malwarebytes to clean it up, along with removal instructions from various sites. (ex. bleeping computer)

What happened was that it disabled Malware bytes, spybot and norton. This was a couple months ago. And I was in the middle of preparing for my Project+ certification and didn't have time to mess with it. I opted to pay Norton just to get my computer running again quickly.

That sounds like Malware as it will do that to protect itself. I noticed on the Box illustration for that there was a notation "Microsoft Partner" . I doubt it. The Free version of malwarebytes does not run actively, and thus no reason to disable it, and probably the same for Spybot. As for Norton, I'm surprised it didn't catch it if Norton was running actively or let itself be disabled. Most legitimate AV programs wil install and run, even if another program is actively running, but you shouldn't run two AV programs actively at the same time.

This post has been edited by coastie65: 03 April 2012 - 05:11 PM

[LiveBrianD]

You mean the free malwarebytes does NOT run actively, right? One thing you might want to try is starting windows in safe mode with networking, and then running malwarebytes. I had to do that on a machine to get it to boot.

[coastie65]

LiveBrianD, on 03 April 2012 - 04:05 PM, said:

You mean the free malwarebytes does NOT run actively, right? One thing you might want to try is starting windows in safe mode with networking, and then running malwarebytes. I had to do that on a machine to get it to boot.

Yeah. I need to start proof reading my stuff.

[Excelsior1958]

coastie65, on 03 April 2012 - 03:55 PM, said:

Excelsior1958, on 03 April 2012 - 03:42 PM, said:

LiveBrianD, on 03 April 2012 - 03:35 PM, said:

You could've just used the free version of malwarebytes to clean it up, along with removal instructions from various sites. (ex. bleeping computer)

What happened was that it disabled Malware bytes, spybot and norton. This was a couple months ago. And I was in the middle of preparing for my Project+ certification and didn't have time to mess with it. I opted to pay Norton just to get my computer running again quickly.

That sounds like Malware as it will do that to protect itself. I noticed on the Box illustration for that there was a notation "Microsoft Partner" . I doubt it. The Free version of malwarebytes does not run actively, and thus no reason to disable it, and probably the same for Spybot. As for Norton, I'm surprised it didn't catch it if Norton was running actively or let itself be disabled. Most legitimate AV programs wil install and run, even if another program is actively running, but you shouldn't run two AV programs actively at the same time.

What I meant by diabling it was that it would not let me run either malwarebytes, spybot or norton. And I couln't open IE webbrowser. I was able to open Mozilla Firefox to get to the Norton site and contact support. But my computer was quickly being disable all around. It was called Windows 7 antivirus 2012. I didn't think at the time to open in safe mode. I really didn't know enough to do that.

[SpiritWind]

Hi Excelsior :

When combating fake/Rogue program(s), I usually recommend
1st visiting the BleepingComputer site to see IF they have
published an "Uninstall Guide", which consists of several
steps to COMPLETELY REMOVE the Fake . Their Guides usually
have 2-5 PRELIMINARY Steps that should be done PRIOR to
running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware . One of those steps
usually entail running the little-known rkill.com program .
An EXAMPLE of a Guide with a very close name of the Fake
you had is located at
http://www.bleepingc...7-security-2012 .
Note their "Instruction(s)" #3 through 6, one of which is
about using the rkill.com program .

[coastie65]

Excelsior1958, on 03 April 2012 - 06:41 PM, said:

coastie65, on 03 April 2012 - 03:55 PM, said:

Excelsior1958, on 03 April 2012 - 03:42 PM, said:

LiveBrianD, on 03 April 2012 - 03:35 PM, said:

You could've just used the free version of malwarebytes to clean it up, along with removal instructions from various sites. (ex. bleeping computer)

What happened was that it disabled Malware bytes, spybot and norton. This was a couple months ago. And I was in the middle of preparing for my Project+ certification and didn't have time to mess with it. I opted to pay Norton just to get my computer running again quickly.

That sounds like Malware as it will do that to protect itself. I noticed on the Box illustration for that there was a notation "Microsoft Partner" . I doubt it. The Free version of malwarebytes does not run actively, and thus no reason to disable it, and probably the same for Spybot. As for Norton, I'm surprised it didn't catch it if Norton was running actively or let itself be disabled. Most legitimate AV programs wil install and run, even if another program is actively running, but you shouldn't run two AV programs actively at the same time.

What I meant by diabling it was that it would not let me run either malwarebytes, spybot or norton. And I couln't open IE webbrowser. I was able to open Mozilla Firefox to get to the Norton site and contact support. But my computer was quickly being disable all around. It was called Windows 7 antivirus 2012. I didn't think at the time to open in safe mode. I really didn't know enough to do that.

Yeah, that was definitely Malware and usually difficult and time consuming to remove. I recently spent about a week and a half or maybe a little more with someone trying to remove malware. It was further complicated by the fact her knowledge was a bit lacking, but we managed. I had her run a number of reliable scans, which got her computer running up to par for the most part and she thought she was done. Then I had her check manuelly for other residual stuff that may have been left behind, which she found and removed ( this is the time consuming part ). I have good security apps and I have been whammied in the past. It happens. Took me a while to remove all the stuff although most was removed through scans. That stuff can and does cripple a computer as you found out, but you don't necessarily have to use the Nuclear Option ( reformat and reinstall the OS and drivers ) to fix it. That is usually a last gasp option as there are many ways to circumvent malware and get to it.

[Kathi201]

Check Avast Anti Virus.....Thanks

[rain18]

LiveBrianD, on 02 April 2012 - 09:25 PM, said:

Just go with Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast Free. Both are free, and quite effective.

agree to this.
also i think Avast! Pro Antivirus 2012 is great