What antivirus for my netbook (Win7) ?


  1. amcc
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    What antivirus for my netbook (Win7) ?


    Hey guys,

    I have a netbook with the standard specs; 1.66GHz, 1Gb ram ..
    I am looking for an anti-virus that is light on the processor and is effecient aswell as being good for keeping me safe online.

    Any suggestions; oh forgot to mention i would prefer only free solutions!
    Thanks, amcc
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  3. FZ21Z
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    I've recently started using http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/, and have been very impressed with it so far.
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  4. valtonray
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    I'd use either MSE or avast.
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