Free antivirus is too slow!!

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  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #1

    Free antivirus is too slow!!


    I have a problem with my antivirus i can't choose one because it makes my computer run slow and the feeling of being safe does not convince me to keep it instead i uninstalled it.
    I have no antivirus
    Please help me,
    Ionutica
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  2. Arc
    Posts : 35,373
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
       #2
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  3. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
    Thread Starter
       #3

    If you mean fast and free antivirus the yes that is what i need!!! Something that does not have a big impact!!!
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  4. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #4

    ionutica said:
    I have a problem with my antivirus i can't choose one because it makes my computer run slow and the feeling of being safe does not convince me to keep it instead i uninstalled it.
    I have no antivirus
    Please help me,
    Ionutica
    * What Anti Virus did you remove?

    * I strongly suggest you install Microsoft Security Essentials as soon as possible.
    It is free & used by lots of people here.

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

    * Then install Malwarebytes.

    Please download the free version of Malwarebytes.

    Update it immediately.
    Do a full system scan

    Let us know the results at the end.

    Malwarebytes : Download free malware, virus and spyware tools to get your computer back in shape!
    Last edited by JMH; 09 Apr 2012 at 01:32. Reason: Typo.
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  5. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
    Thread Starter
       #5

    OK!!! I am doing it right now!!!
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  6. Posts : 78
    win 7 64
       #6

    I would suggest using Sandboxie and forget about MSE.
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  7. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #7

    +1 for JMH's recommendation. That is what I have - MSE and a paid version of Malwarebytes.
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  8. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    elstupido said:
    I would suggest using Sandboxie and forget about MSE.
    This won't necessarily protect you at all when you get files and such from friends on USB keys and the like.

    I second the use of MSE, it works great for me. Unless your PC is woefully underpowered, the performance impact should be more or less unnoticeable.
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  9. Posts : 284
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #9

    A good AV suite is mandatory in today's computing environment and some companies have trouble keeping up with viruses that are updated almost minute by minute.

    For me and my clients this is a no brainer. Spending $70.00 for a year of protection is not an option, it is a necessity. I use and recommend Norton Internet Security. It is light on your system and is one of the best at catching the newer strains of the FakeAlerts that can devastate a system. It is the cost of doing business on the Internet today.
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  10. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #10

    I have been trimming what I spend on various things Internet related the past year, but one thing that I will always have is a Security Suite. The one I use is $40 a year and well worth it. I prefer it over free ones, but there are some good free ones out there. I would suggest Microsoft Security Essentials if you are looking for a free one.
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