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[lostsoul62]

I have Avast but my trial is up in about 2 weeks and I want a software for 3 computer. I use to have McAfee but it really gums up your system. Anyway what would you recommend? I have a 64 bit OS if that makes a difference.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Ooh, you are getting into a touchy topic. There are many different opinions on this site, and I fear the start of a debate.
As far as I can see, the top free programs on this site are Avast! home edition and Microsoft Security Essentials. The highest rated paid program is Eset.

Personally, I use Microsoft Security Essentials. I find that it is quite lightweight and fast, and does a good job catching threats.

 

[richc46]

Every post that I have read indicates that MSE is very good. The only less than fully complimentary comment indicated that anti virus updates are not always timely. Bottom line, I do agree with Johnathan and would use MSE, if I decide to change my Anti Virus.

 

[BugOutMachine]

Alright guys, don't hurt me , but I really am impressed with Norton Internet Security 2010, which barely uses any of my system resources... plus each Product Key gives you a license for 3 individual computers.

 

[richc46]

Alright guys, don't hurt me , but I really am impressed with Norton Internet Security 2010, which barely uses any of my system resources...

We are all talking about major companies, that make a lot of money selling their products; bottom line, it is subjective and your opinion is just a valuable as ours.

 

[BugOutMachine]

One thing I wanted to mention since the OP was taking about McAfee hogging system resources, is Norton is conducting a "Performance Challenge":

No one likes a sluggish computer. So we designed Norton™ Internet Security 2010 to be the fastest and lightest security suite you can buy.*


38% Faster Total Performance

How do you measure performance? PassMark Software found 16 different ways. Combine the results and Norton Internet Security 2010 performs better than any other security suite tested.*
61% Faster Scan Speed

Norton Internet Security 2010 scanned for malware faster than any other product tested – 61% faster than the competitive average.*
70% Less Memory

Norton Internet Security 2010 uses close to half the memory of its closest competitor – and a whopping 70% less memory than used by the average Internet security suite.*
6 Times More Frequent Updates

Norton streams updates to your desktop – providing protection from the latest threats over 260 times a day – or nearly 6 times more often than its closest competitor.**

 

[jav]

How do you measure performance? PassMark Software found 16 different ways. Combine the results and Norton Internet Security 2010 performs better than any other security suite tested.*

Passmark software results they based their facts on:
http://www.passmark.com/ftp/antivirus_09-performance-testing-ed2.pdf

 

[Dinesh]

wow a nice topic again..
my opinion as always..
free: Avast
paid: eset.

 

[tbernstein]

Well, I use Avast on my main PC, It does that little bit more than the Microsoft offering.
And I go with Microsoft for my daughter's laptop.
You can't go far wrong with either, and they don't cost.

 

[gamepro127]

One thing I wanted to mention since the OP was taking about McAfee hogging system resources, is Norton is conducting a "Performance Challenge":

No one likes a sluggish computer. So we designed Norton™ Internet Security 2010 to be the fastest and lightest security suite you can buy.*


38% Faster Total Performance

How do you measure performance? PassMark Software found 16 different ways. Combine the results and Norton Internet Security 2010 performs better than any other security suite tested.*
61% Faster Scan Speed

Norton Internet Security 2010 scanned for malware faster than any other product tested – 61% faster than the competitive average.*
70% Less Memory

Norton Internet Security 2010 uses close to half the memory of its closest competitor – and a whopping 70% less memory than used by the average Internet security suite.*
6 Times More Frequent Updates

Norton streams updates to your desktop – providing protection from the latest threats over 260 times a day – or nearly 6 times more often than its closest competitor.**

+1
Recommend Norton IS 2010 over everything eles.

 

[IggyAZ]

I have Avast but my trial is up in about 2 weeks and I want a software for 3 computer. I use to have McAfee but it really gums up your system. Anyway what would you recommend? I have a 64 bit OS if that makes a difference.

I have been running Microsoft Security essentials now for about a week and have tried many things to try and break it but it has been dependable, reliable, sleek compared to other Antivirus/Malware software.
Take a look
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/45984-ok-i-did-now-100-ms-security-essentials-test.html

 

[IggyAZ]

How do you measure performance? PassMark Software found 16 different ways. Combine the results and Norton Internet Security 2010 performs better than any other security suite tested.*

Passmark software results they based their facts on:
http://www.passmark.com/ftp/antivirus_09-performance-testing-ed2.pdf

COME ON.... That report was printed in Nov 2008.

 

[AussieGuy92]

i would agree norton products are getting better but for free i would recomned MSE or Avira antivir not avg it does not stop the virus getting in. (had a bad experience)

 

[Frostmourne]

G-Data has the strongest protection with 2 engines. Otherwise MSE for free.

 

[win7clutz]

G-Data has the strongest protection with 2 engines. Otherwise MSE for free.

G-Data may be fine if your willing to take the performance hit...

 

[Frostmourne]

With 6GB you shouldn't care about the performance.