What is the Best anti-virus for 2011?

what is the best anti-virus now? an anti-virus that has great security and also optimal performance, which doesn't slow down your computer in other words. i'm using kaspersky right now, i think its security is perfect but it slows down my computer.

Have you read this?

What's the Best Anti-virus?

As many people have said, what's best right now (this very minute) will depend on whose research data you want to believe. FWIW, I've been using Microsoft Security Essential with Windows 7 firewall and on demand scans with Malwarebytes (free) and HitmanPro (also free). Haven't had any malware.

There is no 'best' antivirus, it all depends on the choice of the user but MSE is a good choice for the average user

i'm using kaspersky right now, i think its security is perfect but it slows down my computer.

Update to version 11.0.2.556b.a, it fixes most of these issues

AVIRA FREE, have used it many years now and it helped me to delete/disinfect all viruses.... no other AV has made my pc so secure as avira has !!

EchoX860 said:

I really don't understand why people keep linking to that topic, as informational as it is, it didn't help me decide what to use. I ended up going with Norton over Kaspersky. MSE/WF is basic security for basic users, that's how I'll always look at it. I prefer Norton AV/Comodo

Because this subject has no answer that fits for everyone, once someone has made up their mind on what works for them, someone else will denounce it because they like theirs better.

It has to be an informed decision by the person who is using it, and that usually takes some roadtesting.

If it works for you, it's the best.....for you.

ESET Smart Security Been using it for years now ! It's fast light on the system and works wonders. I especially like the detailed firewall activity log.

I have used Kaspersky in the past and found it ok but ESET is my go to for system security. FYI I've also got Malwarebytes installed as a secondary manual scanner whenever I want extra protection. O and I've also got SUPERANTISPYWARE as well as a "manual" scanner. Basically call on it whenever I need it, but I don't have them running in the background as it would cause conflicts with ESET. And finally I've got the Windows Firewall turned off and disabled as I don't need.

Good Luck and experiment use whatever works best for you !

PS

Some ppl think you should never have to pay for security software, I disagree everyone to their opinion !