anti-virus help?

[LWS666]

just got windows 7 and my step dad says MSE is a good anti virus, a friend says malware bytes and i used to use avast.

which is best?

 

[Marter]

I use AVG, but I've heard good things about Avast as well.

 

[lolmynamewastaken]

don't touch AVG. i use Mcafee, but avoid that too.

 

[Quaxar]

I use Avira, but it seems Avast is fine too. Just don't buy one, they tend to not be a bit better than the free ones...

 

[Fayathon]

Avast is really nice, especially when coupled with Spybot-Search and Destroy.

 

[Nimbus]

Provided you don't do anything completely stupid, AVG is more that good enough, and is mostly hassle-free.

 

[AceAngel]

I use Malwarebytes, Spybot followed by CCleaner.

These 3 will pretty much solve all your issue. Also, naturally, Google to usually visit sites, since it tends to block the more 'dangerous' ones...apart from the certains day when it flags every-site as malware.

 

[Claptrap]

I use avast, Works great, Although if you ever get a virus it gives you a heart attack.

Avast shouts: A VIRUS HAS BEEN DECTED

Avast pops up with flashy spiny crap saying A VIRUS HAS BEEN DECTED... And in really small text says; But theres no reason to panic..

 

[Delusibeta]

I approve of Avast!, Spybot Search & Destroy and CCleaner. Also might be wise to track down a firewall, I use ZoneAlarm, which does the job.

 

[DarthFennec]

I use Linux, it doesn't need an antivirus program because it's already immune ... sorry, this post doesn't belong here, I just had to ... leaving now ...

 

[DarkHourPrince]

Avira Antivirus with Malware Bytes Anti-Malware and Ad-Aware 2009 for backup.

 

[LWS666]

given that no-one has mentioned microsoft security essenstials ima go back to avast so i can because pirates are awesome.

 

[Junkle]

I use a combination of AVG and ZoneAlarm. They work together nicely. I approve of Avast, though.

 

[SithDaddy75]

I like VIPRE by Sunbelt, low system overhead and good protection. It is usually an enterprise solution, however I am almost certain that they have individual machine licensing as well.

 

[Sneaky-Pie]

Best free antivirus? Microsoft Security Essentials.

No, really.

http://lifehacker.com/5559102/microsoft-security-essentials-finds-unknown-malware-but-avoids-false-positives

 

[The Artificially Prolonged]

Being a linux user mainly I don't have to worry about virus and that as long as i'm not completely stupid. I run kaspersky on my windows install and can't complain. You can't really go wrong with any of the main antivirus softwares as long as your sensible and don't think like some less tech literate people that antivirus software is some magic spray that repels all viruses no matter what you do

 

[likalaruku]

I use Avast with ThreatFire. Haven't gotten a virus in years.

 

[zehydra]

I use Linux, it doesn't need an antivirus program because it's already immune ... sorry, this post doesn't belong here, I just had to ... leaving now ...

Just because nobody makes viruses for linux. Although I admit it is MUCH more secure than windows, and infinitely more so than Mac.

 

[Lizmichi]

I use Avast, C Cleaner, with Malwarebytes, and Spy Bot Search and Destroy. After I switched from AVG my laptop has run SO much better. If one misses something the others catch it.

 

[LightOfDarkness]

I've heard good things about Kaspersky.