Looking for a new piece of virus protection! Any suggestions?

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As the title suggests, I am looking for a new, reliable piece of virus protection software to use! What would you guys recommend that I use?

Right now I am currently just using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes, but I feel as if I should have something more! Please help! :) Thank you in advance!
 

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WinPatrol (free and paid) has real-time protection BillP Studios - WinPatrol 2012
It checks for system changes.
I've read some people feel there are too many popup warnings.
I don't have that problem.
It depends on how much you install/uninstall programs, make system configuration changes, etc.
You can try it for free and see how you like it.
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Malwarebytes offers free and a paid versions.
The free version does NOT have real-time protection.
The paid (Pro) version does have real-time protection.
The Pro version is a one-time fee, lifetime license, no annual fees.
If you are using the free version you could upgrade to Pro.
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If you play around with new programs a lot you could also consider
Sanboxie
Using a VM (Virtual Machine)
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Browser configuration and add-ons can also help with additional security.

Common sense, safe surfing, and reading before clicking are the best protection.

Look through the threads in Security Basics - Windows 7 Forums
 

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Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
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Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
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on board Realtek ALC889A
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OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
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Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
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Avast, MBAM3, EMET, WinPatrol
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Pale Moon, Firefox, IE
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