What's the Best Anti-virus?

cipley · 13 May 2013

Britton30 said:

cipley said:

BryanJames16 said:

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 · 13 May 2013

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 · 13 May 2013

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 · 13 May 2013

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 · 13 May 2013

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 · 13 May 2013

M1GU31 said:

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 · 21 May 2013

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 · 23 May 2013

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 · 23 May 2013

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 · 01 Jun 2013

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)