what is the most light antivirus for mini laptop
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I'd say the lightest AV is no AV, but if you really need one AFAIR very light AV is Avira Personal Free also this AV has very good detection rate:
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I would go with MSE. All things considered, this is probably your best choice. http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
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hi !
a-squared (a2) uses 620kB memory for realtime protection:
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/56018-squared-uses-620kb-memory-realtime-protection.html
it seems to vary a little bit, depending on exactly what i´m doing,
1 hour ago it was 780kB, right now it´s 992kB.
but it stays below 1MB, doing it´s job in the background, can´t be much better can it ?
userinterface ~11MB
scanning: ~110MB, might go up to 180MB
a-squared (a2) is also very good at detecting, and has received several awards.
a-squared (a2) uses 620kB memory for realtime protection:
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/56018-squared-uses-620kb-memory-realtime-protection.html
it seems to vary a little bit, depending on exactly what i´m doing,
1 hour ago it was 780kB, right now it´s 992kB.
but it stays below 1MB, doing it´s job in the background, can´t be much better can it ?
userinterface ~11MB
scanning: ~110MB, might go up to 180MB
a-squared (a2) is also very good at detecting, and has received several awards.
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I'm using NOD32 but i don't know if it's really the "lightest" Antivirus...
On idle :
GUI : 1 556K (1 632 K when the antivirus Window is open)
KERNEL : 36 020K
While scanning system drive (Smart scan) :
GUI : 2 996K to 3 248K
KERNEL : MAX : ~55 000K -- AVR : ~41 000K
Max UC (on Dual-core) : 48% -- AVG : 2-30%
The best is to try. If it's too much of a hugger, uninstall and try another one. The only thing with NOD32, is that it takes just a little more time to start the computer. ^_^ ...and it's not free.
On idle :
GUI : 1 556K (1 632 K when the antivirus Window is open)
KERNEL : 36 020K
While scanning system drive (Smart scan) :
GUI : 2 996K to 3 248K
KERNEL : MAX : ~55 000K -- AVR : ~41 000K
Max UC (on Dual-core) : 48% -- AVG : 2-30%
The best is to try. If it's too much of a hugger, uninstall and try another one. The only thing with NOD32, is that it takes just a little more time to start the computer. ^_^ ...and it's not free.
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I've using Microsoft Security Essentials on my HP netbook with Windows 7, and it's doing a great job. Excellent protection and no slowdown of the system.
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I use MSE on an XP with 512MB of RAM and it's like having no Anti Virus on it and I have not had any Anti Virus on it for 2 years so I know what fast is.
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The most lightweight and good AV for you is Avast 5 beta.
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Clamwin is very light; unfortunately it's also bloody useless!
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Avira is nice and light.
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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
I would always suggest MSE to any person who looks for a free anti-virus. Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
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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.
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I use only MSE.
I install only MSE.
I recommend only MSE.
Excellent protection and non-interfering.
I install only MSE.
I recommend only MSE.
Excellent protection and non-interfering.
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Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
MSE it is... 
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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!
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I guess I'll declare victory with my none-at-all approach, since you can't get lighter than that.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!
That's what I use on all my home computers and my laptop. Highly recommended for anyone who isn't keen on getting to be adept at using Macrium Restore.MSE it is...
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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.
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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.
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