Should I turn my antivirus off when playing?

[Getback]

Just wondering. I had a real nasty intrusive virus recently so I'm hesitant.

I use AVG.

[shotgunneeley]

I use Kapersky

I have AH allowed through my firewall and through Kapersky. The only problem I have is with the WWI arena. I have to disable Kapersky if I want to play there, everywhere else is fine.

[Bino]

I use ESET, and I turn it off while I play AH.

Check the post from Skuzzy over in the "hints and tips" in the Tech Support forum.

[Masherbrum]

I run ESET Smart Security on any game and do not even have to enable Gaming Mode.   

[TequilaChaser]

I run ESET Smart Security on any game and do not even have to enable Gaming Mode.   

Same here, even since before ESET smart security even had the gaming mode feature.....

Never have run into or had any problems using ESET since before ESET SS3 version

TC

[100Coogn]

Just wondering. I had a real nasty intrusive virus recently so I'm hesitant.

I use AVG.

I've been using MSE for the past 4 years with no problems.  Very light weight.
As to OP's question, I would try it with it on and with it off.  Note any performance boost or loss.

Good luck.
Coogan

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Just wondering. I had a real nasty intrusive virus recently so I'm hesitant.

I use AVG.

You usually get viruses only from downloading illegal software or browsing the net with an unprotected browser such as IE. Use Noscript and adblock with FF or Chrome and your chances of getting infected reduce considerably.

You don't usually surf the net while playing I guess?

[38ruk]

I've never used an AV or firewall when running AH. I've not had an issue to date. Not a recommendation , just my own personal experience .

[Skuzzy]

ESET is the least intrusive into games.  AVG, on the other hand, has been a pain in the tush for us.  False positives and loss of data happens quite often.

[Getback]

I ran with it off last night, seemed better. I never used an AV or a Firewall either for years and then the virus happened. I don't even know how since I don't surf the web on that computer and never ever download illegal software or go to porn sites.

After playing last night I turned AVG back on, ran a scan, and it found nothing.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I ran with it off last night, seemed better. I never used an AV or a Firewall either for years and then the virus happened. I don't even know how since I don't surf the web on that computer and never ever download illegal software or go to porn sites.

After playing last night I turned AVG back on, ran a scan, and it found nothing.

If another computer on your local network gets a worm it will infect your other machines too if they're not protected. Also if you are not running firewalled or behind NAT you may get all sorts of attacks directly from the internet.

[ISux]

I leave Mcaffe on when i play, the only issue i have is if it starts a scan.
during a scan my frame rates will drop to nothing.
so i just alt tab out and cancel the scan.
and keep playing at 40-60 fps.

[zack1234]

I leave Mcaffe on when i play, the only issue i have is if it starts a scan.
during a scan my frame rates will drop to nothing.
so i just alt tab out and cancel the scan.
and keep playing at 40-60 fps.

+1 troll 

[Ack-Ack]

I run ESET Smart Security on any game and do not even have to enable Gaming Mode.

Same here.  ESET has such a small resource footprint and isn't intrusive at all that you really don't need to put it into "gaming mode" when playing.

[DREDIOCK]

Just wondering. I had a real nasty intrusive virus recently so I'm hesitant.

I use AVG.

Yes. Just remember to turn it back on. NOD32 has a gamer mode that automatically puts it in standby as soon as the game starts