Best Anti-Virus Software?

[Mr.Mattress]

I use CC Cleaner, and it works wonders.

 

[Jewrean]

So I've been using AVG (free version) for a while now but recently I've noticed that I'm being occasionally redirected to advert sites which probably means I have adware. I've done a full system scan 5 times so far and found nothing so I?ve decided to get something to replace AVG-free, what would you recommend?

AVG is fine. Stick with it and don't waste your money. It doesn't pick up everything but then no Anti-Virus software does. It specializes in just that: Anti-Virus. Not Anti-Malware. For that I would recommend Spybot like most others are. Yet another free program. Personally, when I tried installing Avast, it had a virus inside it and I needed to reformat my computer a couple of times before I realized it was the cause. Ironic really.

 

[SomeBoredGuy]

I use Avira free, which is working fine for me. I've heard it's a bit too paranoid about viruses, but I guess it fits to have a paranoid anti-virus program for a paranoid user.

 

[Deadlock Radium]

I use Common Sense 2010 Edition.
[SUB]And AVG Free as a backup.[/SUB]

 

[Woodsey]

Easy as AVG, 1-2-3, baby you and me!

 

[Embz]

I use ESET and Ive never had any problems with viruses or it slowing my pc down

 

[thahat]

So I've been using AVG (free version) for a while now but recently I've noticed that I'm being occasionally redirected to advert sites which probably means I have adware. I've done a full system scan 5 times so far and found nothing so I?ve decided to get something to replace AVG-free, what would you recommend?

thats because AVG is not an anti spy/walware thing. you need to combine it with spybot search and destroy, then, nothing will get through XD
( only downside, manualy update and imunise with spybot S&D, or you need to set it up so it does it on auto, but i dont know how XD )

otherwise, perect combo, that

 

[Giftmacher]

Another vote for NOD32 here, I've not really encountered any viruses but it does do consistently well in independent tests and is one of the lease resource hungry AVs out there.

Gift.
Spybot is also a great supplement to any AV imo.

 

[sb666]

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and VIPRE.

 

[Flamezdudes]

Is Norton that crap? I should warn my parents about their computer then i guess, i has Norton Internet Security...

 

[Sethzard]

I find norton 360 great.

 

[R3dF41c0n]

I use Avast for antivirus and Malwarebytes for antispayware. I also don't use an administrator account on my PC. Combined with Firefox with some good addons and some common sense I haven't had any viruses or spyware for years.

 

[brunothepig]

Well, I honestly have no problems with AVG free...
Mcafee is supposed to be quite good, if you don't mind paying for it.
The post at the end of page 1 says Avast. I too have heard of Avast. Therefore, I am reccommending Avast, so as not to feel useless.

 

[Plazmatic]

So I've been using AVG (free version) for a while now but recently I've noticed that I'm being occasionally redirected to advert sites which probably means I have adware. I've done a full system scan 5 times so far and found nothing so I?ve decided to get something to replace AVG-free, what would you recommend?

things you need with this one,

-spybot search and destroy

-malwarebytes (free version)


both are needed to make sure you don't get a virus with avg, also avg is sotra crap now with all the new susceptibilities with the updates, you need avira antivir free personal (free, faster and has better protection) the best free antivirus out there (used to be avg, but like I said, the crap updates)

 

[Bobzer77]

Avast! Home Edition and Malware Bytes.

Combined these two programs will form an impenetrable protective shield around your digital environment.

 

[Sebenko]

What those guys said.

But the best protection against many threats is common sense. Don't go clicking suspicious links, etc etc. Only time I got a virus was stumbling around some sites for a set of icons (They were beautiful, though. I eventually managed to find the original author's Deviant Art account and download them there. British library icons, they are indeed a work of art.)

 

[GloatingSwine]

ESET Nod 32 if you're willing to pay, Avira if you aren't (and are at least vaguely aware what's going on. Avira has a high rate of false positives, but the best detection engine of any antivirus program)

 

[Mr. Spazza]

I use Webroot Antivirus with spy sweeper. It's been working pretty good for me.

Just out of curiosity what do you escapists think of it? Is it good?

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

I use Trend Micro, but that's fairly expensive, but before that I just used AVG Free and Comodo.

 

[ScottocS]

I definitey use Avast Free and run a Malware Bytes scan every now and again.
Non intrusive (except for "VIRUS DATABASE IS UPDATED" and the "Detected Threat Sound" is fairly loud.
But awesome. I sware I thought we were under attack when it deteced a virus with it's idle scan... :O It's like entering a restricted area and setting off an alarm! lol