ZA Internet Security Suite

[cliffhucker]

I was using Narton AV 2001 and loved it, but they no longer support it or allow new update subscriptions so I had to switch my virus protection.
I have tried Norton 2003 and 2005 but they both were ridiculous resource hogs as compared to NAV 2001.
I tried AVG free and liked it but did not like that there is no user control of updates and scans (automatic).
I have been using ZoneAlarmPro for a few years and love it so I downloaded a trial of ZA Internet Security Suite. It seemed to use less resources than running ZAPro with a stand alone AntiVirus program (NAV or AVG) and the upgrade is not to pricey.
I dont use the IM control or parental controls but the Privacy controls are sweet especially the all inclusive cache cleaner.
BUT, I have not heard many things about its effectiveness!
Is there a way to test it safely???
Does it run in the backround like NAV or AVG do and catch things coming in?

Cheers

 

[edifier]

Zonealarm Security Suite uses the EZ antivirus which currently is testing well below the likes of KAV,F-secure and BitDefender.It's detection rates aren't very good right now mainly because of missed Trojans.I'm not saying you're gonna get infected using zonealarm, but you obviously don't mind paying for a better AV and there are products like the ones i mentioned above that will protect you better.

 

[talldude123]

zone alarm is a pretty good antivirus, i dont use it because im on wireless, and dont need a firewall.

i love it, and i am glad to recommend it!

 

[hobo_man]

Umm, DON'T rely on Zonealarm to be your antivirus..It's more of a firewall. I suggest getting Bitdefender, Nod32, or Kaspersky---all have high detection rates and low resources.

 

[edifier]

Curious Talldude.How come you don't need a soft firewall.And if you don't use zonealarm, how do you know it's good?.One part of the question says " Haven't heard many things about it's effectiveness".That's because it's not one of the better AV on the market.