What's the Best Anti-virus?


  1. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #1121

    I'm using Avast Free Antivirus and I randomly scan my PC using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Free).

    Apart from the occasional "false positive"(?) from Avast, I haven't noticed any issues.
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  2. Posts : 173
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1122

    right on.
    thanks everybody.
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  3. Posts : 21,004
    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
       #1123

    Yep well everyone knows I use Kaspersky paid for because at $0.035 a day just about free (3 PC 2 year licence) but if it has to be free free the there is a hoard of stuff here.
    Free Windows Desktop Software Security List | Gizmo's Freeware you pick it - it will almost all be here in whatever form you like.

    This site also does a ton of other software of various types as well
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  4. Posts : 173
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1124

    thanks, man.
    awesome!!
    so far, I'm keeping Windows Defender.
    but I did download 2 Malware Bytes programs.
    the regular one, and Exploit.
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  5. Posts : 1,102
    OEM Windows 7 Ult (x64) SP1
       #1125

    Hi:

    chas53 said:
    thanks, man.
    awesome!!
    so far, I'm keeping Windows Defender.
    but I did download 2 Malware Bytes programs.
    the regular one, and Exploit.

    Now that you have upgraded to Win 10, you might want to continue your discussion at tenforums.com?

    For one thing, your mention of "Windows Defender" appears to have confused at least one Win 7 user here. (Windows Defender in Win 7 is NOT an anti-virus; Windows Defender in Win 8 and 10 is.)

    Also, this *is* "sevenforums.com" -- so you will get more specific, Windows-10-related advice over there.

    One last clarification re: Malwarebytes products:

    MBAE Free provides real-time protection for browsers. MBAE Premium offers more options, including more default shields and the ability to create custom shields for other applications.

    MBAM Free is only a manual, on-demand scanner that only REMOVES malware that already got past your AV onto the system. MBAM Premium provides complementary, layered protection alongside your AV to help PREVENT malware infection in the first place.

    Cheers!
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  6. Posts : 173
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1126

    thank you for all of that info MoxieMomma. :)

    just sayin, I hadn't posted here in many moons.
    and then a couple days ago I got an email that someone had posted in the thread.
    I hope I am not being impolite or being a pain, by continuing to reply to posts.
    I am sincerely grateful to you and everyone who has helped me with problems over the years.
    truly nice people here.
    :)
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #1127

    Security Essentials is one of the most Windows friendly anti-virus I have come across, and it's free, that's why I recommend that.
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  8. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #1128

    Anyone interested in Avast Internet Security 2015 for free

    Avast Internet Security 2015 (100% Discount)

    It doesn't say when it expires, but likely 1 year

    A Guy
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  9. Posts : 353
    64-bit Windows 7 Professional
       #1129

    I've been using ESET for a while and do not complain. If something dangerous appears the AV block it or advise me to not to proceed.

    I have not used the MBAM because I fear that eliminates any sensitive file system. I know it sounds weird.
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  10. Posts : 1,102
    OEM Windows 7 Ult (x64) SP1
       #1130

    Hi:

    3Colors said:
    I have not used the MBAM because I fear that eliminates any sensitive file system. I know it sounds weird.
    I'm sorry, but I don't quite understand what that means.

    If you wish, could you please explain?
    Perhaps we can try to set your mind at ease about that concern.


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    Cheers,
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