Need New Antivirus

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Hi all Need New Antivirus in 16 days from now 25/02/2015 ...... been using bit defender 3 licences this last year, was ok but was not impressed to be honest, the idle scan turned off daily, and generally seemed too bloated with stuff I don't need, always have copy off free malwarebytes, is this any good as a normal stand alone antivirus ?? ...... some of the magazines I been reading off late really favour kaspersky antivirus in there reviews any one used lately ?? bit dear for 3 licences but cheep for one

any advise comments welcome cheers

 

[richc46]

Malwarebytes is not an antivirus, it looks for other bad stuff. It is great if used in conjunction with Avast or Panda,

 

[web]

Malwarebytes is not an antivirus, it looks for other bad stuff. It is great if used in conjunction with Avast or Panda,

cool but works good how ? just curios? I mean what would be the advantage of having full program ? .... and wouldn't it work great with other main stream antivirus products ? ...... did u have a opinion on your favourite antivirus product ? thanks for your input

 

[richc46]

The full program of Malwarebytes works like an anti virus, it will stop the bad stuff. With the free version, malware will not be stopped. You scan once a week, you find what is on your hard drive and it will be removed.
My favorite antivirus program is malwarebytes when used with Avast or Panda, both are free.

The two antivirus that I mentioned get good ratings on finding virus and they have a small footprint, which means when they are running they will not use much resources, such as memory etc.

 

[web]

The full program of Malwarebytes works like an anti virus, it will stop the bad stuff. With the free version, malware will not be stopped. You scan once a week, you find what is on your hard drive and it will be removed.
My favorite antivirus program is malwarebytes when used with Avast or Panda, both are free.

The two antivirus that I mentioned get good ratings on finding virus and they have a small footprint, which means when they are running they will not use much resources, such as memory etc.

Ok thanks this sounds like a good free option, but my daughter she not as good as us at keeping that weekly thing up if ever lol ...... think I need a more full proof option still got an opinion or anyone out there

 

[richc46]

All the free versions require that you keep it up to date yourself. If your daughter does not do that well, she must have a paid version

 

[DavidE]

Just to clarify,
Free versions of Avast, Panda, and other Anti-Virus programs automatically update definitions and run scans.
The free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware does not automatically update definitions or run scans.

You can read the last few pages of this thread for many opinions.
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/72070-whats-best-anti-virus.html

 

[richc46]

Just to clarify,
Free versions of Avast, Panda, and other Anti-Virus programs automatically update definitions and run scans.
The free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware does not automatically update definitions or run scans.

You can read the last few pages of this thread for many opinions.
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/72070-whats-best-anti-virus.html

You are of course correct, I misspoke, since I use the free version myself.

 

[web]

bitdefender has been reminding first weekly then daily my subscription is running out soon, today it up the anti by slashing the prise of three licences to the prise of one, this is a good deal and maybe they have ironed some stuff out, and maybe they didn't, think ill hold out a bit longer

 

[richc46]

Go with a good free version. The bells and whistles are not needed and most you can get elsewhere.
LIke Malwarebytes
The windows firewall etc.

 

[mickey12gauge]

Use MSE and Malwarebytes.

 

[web]

Use MSE and Malwarebytes.

what's MSE and use malwarebytes free edition but need the paid for one ( Bitdefender ) for my daughter only £19.99 three licences

 

[Golden]

MSE

 

[web]

MSE

Microsoft security essentials I.E (MSE) got real bad reviews and was regarded as minimal protection by more than a few respected publications I read ??? :shock:

 

[ignatzatsonic]

MSE

Microsoft security essentials I.E (MSE) got real bad reviews and was regarded as minimal protection by more than a few respected publications I read ??? :shock:

That's right. It did.

Anti-virus apps are largely a matter of personal preference. Opinions vary widely. Some people place more value on published reviews than others.

Stick with one of the better known applications that you understand, can live with, and will keep updated and running properly. One that fits your budget. Kaspersky, Norton, MSE, Bit Defender, Avast, etc. I wouldn't agonize over which one.

Any of them will work well in conjunction with Malwarebytes, which searches for different things. The paid for version of Malwarebytes is I think about $20 per year and protects in real time, preventing stuff from entering your PC. The free version does NOT protect in real time, but will scan on demand. Sounds like you need the paid version.

 

[web]

MSE

Microsoft security essentials I.E (MSE) got real bad reviews and was regarded as minimal protection by more than a few respected publications I read ??? :shock:

That's right. It did.

Anti-virus apps are largely a matter of personal preference. Opinions vary widely. Some people place more value on published reviews than others.

Stick with one of the better known applications that you understand, can live with, and will keep updated and running properly. One that fits your budget. Kaspersky, Norton, MSE, Bit Defender, Avast, etc. I wouldn't agonize over which one.

Any of them will work well in conjunction with Malwarebytes, which searches for different things. The paid for version of Malwarebytes is I think about $20 per year and protects in real time, preventing stuff from entering your PC. The free version does NOT protect in real time, but will scan on demand. Sounds like you need the paid version.

I need the paid version to include my daughter .... do u ever stop paying for them lol

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I need the paid version to include my daughter .... do u ever stop paying for them lol

Malwarebytes used to have a lifetime license. You paid once and it could be had for as little as $15. But a year or so ago, they went to a "subscription" model where you pay every year. Too bad.

I think the current paid version is called Malwarebytes Premium.

 

[jerrypc1]

I used Avast for a long time but about a year ago I started getting popups several times a day to purchase the full version I just got tired of the popups and changed to Avira Antivirus and I personally like it better.But that's just me.

 

[Layback Bear]

I use MSE and Malwarebytes Premium and both can be set to auto update. They both run active..

I also use the Windows 7 built in firewall.

This combination works for me.

 

[carwiz]

Ditto on MSE. I run the free MBAM weekly and Emsisoft EK occasionally for a deep check. Nothing ever shows up but I'm not a very active "downloader" and I don't share PCs or click on every link presented to me. One item of interest may be the fact that MS IE 10 & 11 catch almost 100% of the Socially Engineered Malware (SEM) attempts and leads all other browsers by a wide margin. This is part of the reason MSE, if even included in the tests, ranks lower than the rest of the billboard AVs. Microsoft's security is primarily OS and browser based and the AV reviews simply ignore it. Most of the tests use old data for MSE or copy from other slanted tests. When used with IE and UAC, MSE pretty much blows all the other AVs off the chart. Perhaps that's why it's not included with tests or leave portions out.