What's the Best Anti-virus?

[DavidE]

Since I Spyblast realtime, I could run my free MBAM as part of routine maintenance. However, I would need to have a list of the specific folders that should get that should get checked as a part of my regular maintenance routine.

In case you're not aware of it, MBAM Pro while not free is a lifetime license so there are no annual fees.
It's normally $25 USD, but can be found for $15 or less if you keep an eye out for sales at places like Newegg, TigerDirect, and Walmart.
When you say Spyblast, what program is that? Spyblaster, SpywareBlaster, Spybot, ...?

 

[rybosix]

Spywareblaster. I did not get email of new post here so sorry for delay in my reply. I was aware of it, but forgot and thought that was the deal with Spywareblaster. Then I found otherwise. Thx for that reminder tho.

All is good to best of my knowledge tho. I get some of blocked add-ons but don't know if that is IE9 or Spyblaster.

Havent done any maintenance in last two weeks tho so maybe time to Avast/MSE and MBAM.

R6


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In case you're not aware of it, MBAM Pro while not free is a lifetime license so there are no annual fees.
It's normally $25 USD, but can be found for $15 or less if you keep an eye out for sales at places like Newegg, TigerDirect, and Walmart.
When you say Spyblast, what program is that? Spyblaster, SpywareBlaster, Spybot, ...?[/QUOTE]

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Spywareblaster. I did not get email of new post here so sorry for delay in my reply. I was aware of it, but forgot and thought that was the deal with Spywareblaster. Then I found otherwise. Thx for that reminder tho.

All is good to best of my knowledge tho. I get some of blocked add-ons but don't know if that is IE9 or Spyblaster.

Havent done any maintenance in last two weeks tho so maybe time to Avast/MSE and MBAM.

R6

In case you're not aware of it, MBAM Pro while not free is a lifetime license so there are no annual fees.
It's normally $25 USD, but can be found for $15 or less if you keep an eye out for sales at places like Newegg, TigerDirect, and Walmart.
When you say Spyblast, what program is that? Spyblaster, SpywareBlaster, Spybot, ...?[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]
Well for what it is worth running more than two AV's is asking for problems. I know a lot of folks like the real time MBAM but seriously I have paid and got the disk but just use the free.

But the choice is yours mate myself I would stick the MSE away and just use Avast.

By the way I use Superantispyware and ADWCleaner as on call scanners they pick up stuff that my Kaspersky and free MBAM do not find if you want the sites -

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

 

[rybosix]

Thx Icitol

Thx Icitol, I'm reluctant to add anything else for two reasons:

1) I feel covered enough,

2) more chance for conflict the more programs.

I've read no reviews on how well the programs you mention play with other programs. I clean via W7 built-in tools.

All of my programs are free except for my misunderstanding of Spywblaster fee. Got MBAMs fee confused with Spyblaster. oops.

I did my maintenance yesterday and found no problems and I know I've gone to some suspect sites.

Thx for advice. If I ever get enough money I will go back to a mac laptop. Until then, I love my W7. I feel about W7 the way I feel about Chevy Cruz, finally they matched standards of their competors quality, some 20 years later. r6
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Well for what it is worth running more than two AV's is asking for problems. I know a lot of folks like the real time MBAM but seriously I have paid and got the disk but just use the free.

But the choice is yours mate myself I would stick the MSE away and just use Avast.

By the way I use Superantispyware and ADWCleaner as on call scanners they pick up stuff that my Kaspersky and free MBAM do not find if you want the sites -

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
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[Amy Lewis]

Good question, Personally I feel that for Microsoft Windows Operating System, you must install Microsoft Security Essentials from Microsoft website, here is the link Download Microsoft Security Essentials from Official Microsoft Download Centre

it is free to download and it is really essential for the system rather than using other antivirus software.

 

[benjy206]

I use AVG Internet Security. I think its great. Even the free avg is good. The internet security is better even for browsing it will pop up to tell you if there us a problem.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Good question, Personally I feel that for Microsoft Windows Operating System, you must install Microsoft Security Essentials from Microsoft website, here is the link Download Microsoft Security Essentials from Official Microsoft Download Centre

it is free to download and it is really essential for the system rather than using other antivirus software.

Hello and welcome Amy well the security issue is always full of personal choices and frankly no one is 100% infallible because to detect something it has to exist first or I may have it wrong but that is how I logically look at it .
Just because MSE is developed by M$ doesn't make it the best for M$ any more than Avast or Kaspersky or whatever etc etc However id you read some of the official test sites for security suites such as this Real-World Protection Tests you will see that MSE does not stack up that good and in fact in my view never has .
But I will say one thing though and I have said it many many times before security is up to whatever the user does with a machine - if you never switched it on it would never get infected would it? ridiculous but true fact or not?.
It really boils down to caveat utilitor (user beware)

 

[BryanJames16]

I use ESET NOD32. I think it's pretty good. It scans complicated files and folders. Also, I think Norton and Kaspersky works better! But Kaspersky cause my system a lot of lags. So I changed to ESET.

 

[cipley]

I use ESET NOD32. I think it's pretty good. It scans complicated files and folders. Also, I think Norton and Kaspersky works better! But Kaspersky cause my system a lot of lags. So I changed to ESET.

I would never use Norton anymore.
Very resource hog!

for daily use, I'm using ESET. Hasn't fail me till now

 

[Britton30]

I use ESET NOD32. I think it's pretty good. It scans complicated files and folders. Also, I think Norton and Kaspersky works better! But Kaspersky cause my system a lot of lags. So I changed to ESET.

I would never use Norton anymore.
Very resource hog!

for daily use, I'm using ESET. Hasn't fail me till now

I have and use Norton, MSE uses more resources. I've tried both.

 

[cipley]

I use ESET NOD32. I think it's pretty good. It scans complicated files and folders. Also, I think Norton and Kaspersky works better! But Kaspersky cause my system a lot of lags. So I changed to ESET.

I would never use Norton anymore.
Very resource hog!

for daily use, I'm using ESET. Hasn't fail me till now

I have and use Norton, MSE uses more resources. I've tried both.

Really? i thought MSE will be lighter than Norton?

 

[M1GU31]

I know this is a pretty generic question and there's no real answer but I want to hear some opinions. What's a good paid anti virus I can use if I do a lot of shopping online and maybe check the bank. Been thinking about upgrading because I think free isn't going to cut it. Using comodo internet security free atm which comes with a anti virus like a normal free one but with comodo firewall running at the same time. BTW I use a wireless connection in my home for my desktop, not pratical I know but I want something to protect my connection there too.

 

[A Guy]

I personally don't think paid is needed. If you want a suite, it may be easier, but the free AV perform as well generally

AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Real World Protection Test Overview

Real-World Protection Test April 2013

People swear by Kaspersky, Eset is said to be good, as is Bitdefender paid.

A Guy

 

[Solarstarshines]

I use this and about to renew my Subscription works really well and blocks sites that are full of it so to speak Webroot Software SecureAnywhere AntiVirus 1Year 1User 2013 (PC & Mac) 8101670 - Micro Center)

This is what mine looks like I have about a month and a few days left

 

[M1GU31]

Thank you for the answers guys, yea I was thinking maybe bitdefender or eset. Though I probably run some trials if they have any at their sites of the ones mentioned so far. Never used webroot ethier though I will give there suite a go if they have trial version to test it out. Anyways if anyone else has any other opinions I would love to hear them too.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Thank you for the answers guys, yea I was thinking maybe bitdefender or eset. Though I probably run some trials if they have any at their sites of the ones mentioned so far. Never used webroot ethier though I will give there suite a go if they have trial version to test it out. Anyways if anyone else has any other opinions I would love to hear them too.

You can try the free version for Android as well and a paid version there should be a free trial and as you seen uses very little resources

 

[macgig]

I like avast but the interface is too complicated in my view. too many options... plus avast wants an email addy to use it beyond 30 days. I entered a fake email which seems to work. lol

MSE has a much simpler interface. Since I've been working on PCs for clients, seems that spyware/adware is the big problem on the web for windows based PCs... every PC Ive worked on has been loaded with spyware. only 1 had a virus.

 

[Stephanie]

I have been using Zone Alarm Free antivirus + firewall for over a year now (old desktop, latest desktop and Laptop) with no infections or problems, not saying its the best but I'm happy with it

 

[macgig]

I recall using zone alarm firewall years ago, it was a good program but too intrusive for my liking. it became annoying so I removed it. maybe I'll take another look. thanks.

 

[luv2roq]

Hello all,
This is my first post on these forums, but I just felt i needed to throw out my two cents as well.
Personally, i have been using VIPRE for the last probably 4 years or so and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. In fact, I put it on all of my family's computers, and install in on the ones I work on for other people. Its not a resource hog, and its not hugely expensive. You can buy multi licenses for multi years and it works out to be pretty cheap. Plus, the website Best Antivirus Software Reviews | Compare Top Programs offers discounts that can be applied to the regular pricing. (discounts for all the various softwares can be found there, not just for vipre)

I will say that it was a better program 3-4 years ago, before they got kind of popular and started to gear the interface more towards looking snazzy. But even with the few added slow down items, it still is far and away the best I have used. (And I have used Kapersky, Panda, Bit Defencer, Norton, McAfee, Zone Alarm, and others thru out my life)