Best Anti-Virus?

laurencewins

9 years ago

I use Avira and never have troubles...I do use the free version.

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frodo77 9 years ago

Eset Nod32 hands down the best. I've never had a virus in 3 years of using them. Also I cannot understand why people use free antivirus programs if they are serious about protection. Remember the saying "you get what you pay for".
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gokulmaba

9 years ago

Why don't you purchase for Kaspersky Internet security ? It's just about 15$ a year !

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queldorei

9 years ago

I'm not use any of antivirus. Simple do not install unknown exe

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BusinessAce

9 years ago

Having used or tried many, I now use Bitdefender Total Security.

It ranks at or near the top of most reviews, is very lightweight in that there is no noticeable 'drag', and my $59 subscription gives me a license for 3 machines; otherwise I'd have to use or pay for 3 licenses - my main PC, my laptop, and the 'home' computer.

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Syssolution 9 years ago

I have used Quickheal total internet protection & currently using Avast total internet security from last two years both are awesome! You can use either of them, as i didn't faced any issues in last four years while using these two Total internet security's yearly subscriptions.
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BusinessAce

9 years ago

Along with whatever main AV program you get, Malwarebytes is a 'must': Malwarebytes | Free Anti-Malware & Internet Security Software

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qwikad 9 years ago

As it has already been mentioned, use Avira.

I've had Avira on my computers for the last 4-5 years. I only had one mishap about a year ago, where it would stop and quarantine a virus, but when I would try to remove it from my computer it would not. So, it's not perfect, but for a free anti-virus software it's nearly perfect.
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- uktrader 9 years ago
  
  I use (the free version of) Avast, have used it for long time and it has served me well. Only thing is I had to disable all the useless extra features which they have added over the years, and disable annoying popups ("Your virus database got updated..." 3x/day). Once you get the settings to your liking, the core antivirus program is very good.
  
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  Aris 9 years ago
  
  Tried several anti virus, Kaspersky works best for me.
  
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Jolly Serath

9 years ago

Norton will delete your fiels, maCfee is also a bad choice
Install window 8 and update window defender in it...
It will not bother you...

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Time2Shine 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Jolly Serath

Norton will delete your fiels, maCfee is also a bad choice
Install window 8 and update window defender in it...
It will not bother you...

I second this... An outside anti-virus will bog your system down and is unnecessary in my opinion. Windows Defender is more than enough unless you are frequenting some pretty sketchy sites.
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astraler

9 years ago

I don't know best, but i am using panda. I think it is good for me.

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Nahawee A 9 years ago

Does anyone know how Microsoft Essentials compares? Is it any good. I know that it is free.
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- BusinessAce 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Nahawee A
  
  Does anyone know how Microsoft Essentials compares? Is it any good. I know that it is free.
  
  Microsoft Essentials is not considered to be a strong or comprehensive AV solution.
  
  From a recent review in a reliable tech publication (http://redmondmag.com/articles/2015/...us-test.aspx): "...coming in dead last among 28 competitors, but it scored 0 out of 6 points in the category of malware protection."
  
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  habibkhan01 Banned 9 years ago
  
  Continuously I am using avast free anti virus without facing any problem. I have managed registration key at any way.
  
  I so like it.
  
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Jesus Perez

9 years ago

All the hard data you need is here.

http://www.av-comparatives.org/wp-co..._201503_en.pdf

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TJShipnite

9 years ago

Originally Posted by CurtisSWN

I just got a new computer and I was basically using Malwarebytes with Comodo anti virus with my old system. So now I thought I would try something else. I'm going with Panda anti-virus free version right now along with Malwarebytes.

I'm not interested in hearing about Norton or McAfee, but how about the other offerings such as Quihoo or Emsisoft?

Do you see any need to go with a paid for version at all?

I'm using AVG free and it is quite frankly, the best anti-virus I've tried.

Sure, others are more advanced with more functionality, but in the day to day, I hated the obtrusiveness of them always popping up warnings over the littlest things.

What sites are you going to? what type of content are you downloading? If you're not visiting really sketchy sites than I think AVG free will be more than sufficient.

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Anthony J Namata

9 years ago

Kaspersky corrupts all the time and is unfixable. I would stay clear away from this.

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Member8200

9 years ago

Tried several anti-virus but SmadaV is the best for me, best suited to protect PCs from threats online and threats carried by USB sticks.

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visimedia

9 years ago

I personally use bitdefender that's working smoothly in my machine now . =)

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knector

9 years ago

If it's Windows 8 you have on your new computer, you don't need any antivirus, many tests have proven that the build in windows defender is as good as the best anti viruses, the new smartscreen filter also does a great job.

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winnermarketing

9 years ago

Don t use only an antivirus! You need to protect also by malware and othe insidiuos programs!

Try to Use:
- Avira (free anti virus)
- adwcleaner: a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers (WARNING: Download the oriinall, not the copy!)
- Spybot - Search & Destroy

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rosario1990

9 years ago

I use Avast free anti-virus isn't bad.

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Sarevok

9 years ago

MSE (Now windows defender in 8 and beyond) is beyond adequacy.

Want to know how to prevent yourself from getting infected?

1) Disable Java

2) Don't download pirated media. (And if you do, you'd better not be a newb. Sandbox it if you're concerned. The majority of malware infections occur as a result of visiting SHADY websites).

3) Install "NoScript", "Ad Block Plus", and anything else that prevents scripts from activating in your browser.

4) Avoid executing Server.exe.