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eset is the lightest. yet advanced+ detection rates
Are you looking for the lightest AV and disregarding functionality, stability and effectiveness?
I would always suggest MSE to any person who looks for a free anti-virus. Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
If I had a netbook I would be tempted to keep a fresh drive image handy and go commando. Were I to get infected it would be wipe-and-restore time.
I use only MSE.
I install only MSE.
I recommend only MSE.
Excellent protection and non-interfering.
Additionally, the discussion of what's the lightest AV is similar to discussing what's the best AV, it's gonna be a really long discussion. Right now, I see people saying that a particular AV is the lightest, and another person saying that particular AV is the lightest. We can't find out which one really is the lightest in this type of discussion. While we continue the discussion, detail your post and be logical. Good luck!
Last edited by Influx; 18 Apr 2012 at 01:24. Reason: grammar
If you're looking for the lightest AV for you mini notebook, i would recommend Webroot SecureAnywhere. It has a low footprint and barely noticeable with a good protection.
I would pick MSE. I've tested many anti-virus programs out there, and MSE has burdened my computer the least every time. It's protection level is quite good as well.