What's the Best Anti-virus?

[maxslater]

thanks for the info

 

[Layback Bear]

Please keep in mind, there is no perfect anti-virus. If I had to pick a free A/V I would use MSE. I don't use one web site or test to come to this conclusion. Many reviews by many. The one you choose and works great might not work well for you next time you update the program. It's something that one has to watch and keep up with.

 

[Astromech]

The most difficult question that there may be this. Actually there is NOT an antivirus perfect, that is 100%. Whenever people ask me what the best antivirus I always recommend three, MSE, Avira and Avast are free, paid not recommend because many have no desire to spend money to see it, think up this idiocy, but each with their choices.

For me at the moment, the MSE is the best antivirus, among free.

 

[neeraj]

i'm using KIS from last 1year or more...and happy with it's performance..!

 

[Al Fairclough]

Vipre - Small footprint, deadly fast and effective. The best money I ever spent.

 

[krak0106]

answer

Microsoft Security Essentials is what I use and it's great for now

 

[darkphantom]

Microsoft Security Essentials is what I use and it's great for now

+1

I work @ the geeksquad and while some of the AV sold there is effective, I can't say I've found a perfect AV yet.

Usually, malwarebytes gets things out pretty fast

 

[Tews]

Removal Tools for All Popular Anti-Virus Software

There ya go..

 

[CarlTR6]

Good link.

 

[Alphamale]

I have been useing(Testing)Microsoft Security Essentials for about a month. My computer was acting quite sluggish so i did the online ESET Antivirus Software scan and it came up with 5 trojans/virus. Since the Microsoft Security Essentials did not pick up anything i went back to my previous Anti-virus software ESET Antivirus Software.

 

[darkphantom]

Removal Tools for All Popular Anti-Virus Software

There ya go..

Yes!

 

[Vinny]

Which is the best "free" antivirus available...?

Great forum guys...! And coming to my question as we all know there are many free av's availabe..i cant afford to get a paid version for my desktop..so guys can you tell me amongst the available free av's which is best(for win7 or does it matter which os i have)...? Avast or avira...or any other...? And which other security softwares can be accompanied with the av program...

 

[zigzag3143]

Great forum guys...! And coming to my question as we all know there are many free av's availabe..i cant afford to get a paid version for my desktop..so guys can you tell me amongst the available free av's which is best(for win7 or does it matter which os i have)...? Avast or avira...or any other...? And which other security softwares can be accompanied with the av program...

Many definitions of best. One that causes the least BSOD's. One that has the fewest false positives/negatives. One that uses the least system resources, etc

This is the age old question. It is the one you will use intelligently. Each major variant will have its zealots, each best for them.

Disclaimer
I dont use Microsoft Security Essentials ( and no I wont tell you what I do use) but it causes the least BSOD.s, uses few resources (~50 Mb) and sits quietly doing its job

Virus, Spyware & Malware Protection | Microsoft Security Essentials

 

[JMH]

The best AV available is a matter of opinion not necessarily based on fact.

There are a number of companies that regularly test and review anti-virus software. It's a good idea to check these out as it will give you an idea of the level of performance of the software you're looking for.
Keep in mind though, test results vary (for many different reasons) A program that got the top spot in one test, may not be the best in another. That's why I recommend you visit a few different sites and compare the results.
A few good places to start are:
{Google these}
AV-Comparatives
Virus Bulletin


If you are still unsure about a product, you can always download a trial version and test it out. Most vendors offer trials on their websites.


Also suggest you consider using SuperAntiSpyware & Spyware Blaster as well. Both have free versions.

SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!

Javacool Software

 

[lehnerus2000]

AV-Comparatives.org

This site produces comparison reports on AV software:
AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Welcome to AV-Comparatives.org

You could read their latest report before choosing.

 

[Vinny]

ok...thank you...

 

[ahmedaxhar]

Great forum guys...! And coming to my question as we all know there are many free av's availabe..i cant afford to get a paid version for my desktop..so guys can you tell me amongst the available free av's which is best(for win7 or does it matter which os i have)...? Avast or avira...or any other...? And which other security softwares can be accompanied with the av program...

I would suggest Avast free anti-virus.
It does not bother you and moves any threat detected to it's vorus vault.
Here's the link:

Avast Free Antivirus - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Downloads
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[derekimo]

Great forum guys...! And coming to my question as we all know there are many free av's availabe..i cant afford to get a paid version for my desktop..so guys can you tell me amongst the available free av's which is best(for win7 or does it matter which os i have)...? Avast or avira...or any other...? And which other security softwares can be accompanied with the av program...

I would suggest Avast free anti-virus.
It does not bother you and moves any threat detected to it's vorus vault.
Here's the link:

Avast Free Antivirus - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Downloads
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Slow down, check out rule #7 http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/8-forum-rules-info-please-read.html#post15

 

[Borg 386]

The best AV usually turns out to be the one you feel comfortable with and keep up to date with the latest defs.

But also having common sense to use safe surfing habits, avoiding shady sites and resisting the urge to click on something when it pops up screaming "YOU'RE INFECTED!!!!! CLICK ME NOW!!!!!" goes a long way.

 

[I be he]

Great forum guys...! And coming to my question as we all know there are many free av's availabe..i cant afford to get a paid version for my desktop..so guys can you tell me amongst the available free av's which is best(for win7 or does it matter which os i have)...? Avast or avira...or any other...? And which other security softwares can be accompanied with the av program...

I would choose between Avira, Avast, Panda, or Mse. If you add Sandboxie to the mix, it wont matter as much which one you choose as long as its not crashing your rig of course. Sandboxie free is the answer