I want to know the most effective anti-virus software. What should I buy and also, what should I download for free (possibly as supplemental).
Simply put, what will keep my computer as safe as possible?
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Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING
Free - Microsoft Security Essentials
Not Free - Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 appox £13 per year, I get it free from my bank, Barclay`s , also i get F-Secure free from my internet service provider, check to see if you can get any for free.
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I second Microsoft Security Essentials... That's all I ever run. + Common sense while browsing the internet.
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When going for a PC, an AV can be very useful.
However, that's not where to start imo.
First of all, make and use a standard user account for your daily work and use UAC to elevate rights, also keep your Win(7?) firewall up.
Those built-in Windows options are excellent to start with.
For AV's, you will be well off with free MSE, Avast or Panda Cloud (PCAV) or either Emsisoft Anti Malware or Norton AV if you dont mind paying.
Further, use a program like Secunia PSI 2.0 to regularly check for program updates. And don't install Java, just don't. (Unless you really, really need it oc).
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I would add (and many thanks to Baserk) Sanboxie (details available in Baserk's signature)
Two free solutions:
Download: Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details for real time protection (make sure scan removable drives is checked on) and
Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware, anti-virus and spyware removal download free version for on demand scanning, remember to update it regularly it is not auto updated. -
MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) is a great free solution, and in most cases, will probably be all you need.
A good paid option (although there's tons of rebate deals that take the price to $0 not including tax) is Norton Antivirus 2012. Even lighter than MSE, and consistently gets better detection rates. -
Thank you all very much, this is a great help! I hope that now I won't ever end up back on the forum asking for help removing a Trojan
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Another vote for Microsoft Security Essentials. Easy-to-use and unobtrusive. And you can't beat free.
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I prefer Microsoft Security Essentials over Avast or any other anti-virus software.
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MSE! but keep in mind, most of the time YOU are the security of your PC! stop visiting random suspected websites, stop downloading "free" programs, or using the so called "registry cleaner" applications and you'll be fine!
I've been like this for almost 2 years! saved myself tons of money..and never reformat unless if I made a mistake.. -
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killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.
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I've used MSE for 2+ years with no problems at all. Like others said, common sense is just as important as a good AV.
Buying a PC (I have only ever had MAC), what anti-virus software do I need?
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Iseenoicegiants, Apr 25, 2012.