Need help deciding new AV

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  1. Posts : 91
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    Need help deciding new AV


    I've always used McAfee but everybody keeps telling me to stay away from it so I decided I'd follow their advice, but I kind of need a new AV. Couldn't get used to MSE, so I'm thinking either MBAM, Avira or Kaspersky. What do you guys think?
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  2. Posts : 91
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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       #2

    EDIT: Wow, posted on the wrong thread. Sorry!
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  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Malwarebytes Anti Malware is not a anti virus. It's as it's name implies. Great program for what it is designed for.
    I use Microsoft Security Essentials for my anti virus and I'm pleased with it.
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  4. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Here's a place to start with some explanations and 59 pages of opinions.

    What's the Best Anti-virus?
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  5. Posts : 91
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    Britton30 said:
    Here's a place to start with some explanations and 59 pages of opinions.

    What's the Best Anti-virus?
    I, uh... read that already

    I was in doubt over these three (now two), so I decided I might as well ask. I was uncertain if I should post there or create a new thread, so if I did it wrong I'm sorry
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  6. Posts : 1,261
    Windows 7 Professional X64
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    bigfeh said:
    I've always used McAfee but everybody keeps telling me to stay away from it so I decided I'd follow their advice, but I kind of need a new AV. Couldn't get used to MSE, so I'm thinking either MBAM, Avira or Kaspersky. What do you guys think?
    I. too, use MSE and am very pleased with it.

    I also run Malwarebytes Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

    and Superantispyware SUPERAntiSpyware | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!

    One other program is WOT - shows a Green dot if site is safe, or a yellow if questionable and Red if dangerous. Download the WOT add-on | WOT (Web of Trust)

    With these programs (and of course Safe surfing, you should be fine).
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  7. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    bigfeh said:
    Britton30 said:
    Here's a place to start with some explanations and 59 pages of opinions.

    What's the Best Anti-virus?
    I, uh... read that already

    I was in doubt over these three (now two), so I decided I might as well ask. I was uncertain if I should post there or create a new thread, so if I did it wrong I'm sorry
    No need to be sorry, you did fine. The thread was to show what a couple hundred people think, a couple hundred different opinions.
    I vote for Norton Internet Security. I've used it with no issued for 7 or so years. Most people on the forum hate it though, but haven't used it themselves recently.
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  8. Posts : 91
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
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    I was taking a look at the AV-Comparatives website and wow, BitDefender did astoundingly well in all test and was best in most of these. What do you guys think about their software, support and service as a whole?
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  9. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    I've never used Bit Defender, but am considering it. If I remember it very costly compared to the rest.
    I'm wrong, it's F-Secure being expensive.
    http://www.pcworld.com/article/20259...ly-tested.html
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  10. Posts : 115
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    Britton30 said:
    I've never used Bit Defender, but am considering it. If I remember it very costly compared to the rest.
    I'm wrong, it's F-Secure being expensive.
    Security software showdown! 9 antivirus suites empirically tested | PCWorld
    I have been using Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 since Feb this year. I have had no problems it just does its thing in the back ground. So far I have been very impressed.

    Andy
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