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  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    free antivirus protection


    hey guys. my trial for norton internet security just ended and im stuck looking for software to protect my laptop.

    i have downloaded avast antivirus and looking to use comodo firewall with this, will they be a good combination?
    also im not sure if i should also install an internet security software. if so which should i use?

    ps. i not sure what the difference is between antivirus and internet security or what not.
    pps. not sure if this is in the right thread. this has only been the second time ive been on the forum.
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  2. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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  3. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #3

    Avast is fine, but I prefer MSE personally. Windows firewall does fine in Windows 7 & 8. In older versions Comodo is decent, but to be honest I haven't used it at all for a couple years. The best solution for a firewall is having a router or modem with one built in. Internet security software is usually software that contains both an antivirus and firewall, possibly with other, typically pointless, features. I recommend downloading and installing MalwareBytes Antimalware Free (say no to the free trial) and running a scan, after updating, at least once every two weeks. No antivirus catches everything all the time, and MBAMs on-demand scanner works fairly well.
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  4. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    MSE is by far the most bug free and best antivirus. It has no compaitabilti issues what so ever and my pc has never got a virus thanks to it
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  5. Posts : 1,711
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit 7601
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    I use Avira (the free version). once you disable the popup (plenty of tutorials, just google) it's pretty good and very light on system resources. MSE is ok, but doesn't shine if you actually do dangerous or stupid things.

    "internet security" is just a name they give to lighter antivirus.

    Windows 7 has its own firewall that to the contrary of XP's one is actually useful, stick with that.
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #6

    Most anti viruses and firewalls will keep you safe but they don't play well with Windows 7. They cause many many problems.
    This is what I use and they work well and play well with Windows 7.
    Built in Windows 7 Firewall
    Microsoft Security Essentials
    Malwarebytes Anti Malware
    Malwarebytes

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks for the replies.
    Will have a look at MSE since you all recommended it.
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  8. Posts : 2,465
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I would suggest trying either Avira or Avast, both are known to be very good and relatively lightweight. I'm using Avira myself and it does a good job, while using Avast on my work computer.
    I think MSE is waaaay overrated in this forum too. It tried it, and while it does a fine work, it's still far from more complete professional suites, and most important, has a low detection ratio, ie, misses a lot of viruses. It's lightweight and ad-free though, a very good thing.
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  9. Posts : 3,724
    Windows 10x64 Build 1709
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    I too am in the minority here and recommend Avast. MSE, when I tried it for a few months, did let a virus into my system. I DO go to some ..... shall we say....not very safe sites though. Avast caught them all beforehand and after I reinstalled it. I too would recommend windows built in firewall, MS did finally get it right as they did for so many things in 7.
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  10. Posts : 1,219
    Windows 7 Pro 32/64 bit and Windows 10 Pro 32 Bit/64bit
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    MSE oand kingsoft antivirus 2012 run very smoothly together. I have both on all my window 7 machines. Both are free
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