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    I Need Help Choosing AV Software!!

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by laptop129, Sep 5, 2009.

  1. laptop129

    laptop129 Notebook Consultant

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    For my main AV software I'm currently looking at Avira, Avast, and AVG as they seem to be the only good main AV software choices. I've heard AVG misses viruses and that Avira has an annoying pop-up when you update.
    Which one is the most secure and least taxing on the computer?

    For my secondary protection I'm looking at Adware Aniversaty Edition, SUPERAntiSpyware, Spybot, and Malwarebytes. Again looking for the most secure and least taxing on the computer.

    After choosing 1 main and 2 secondary should I be safe? I'm pretty tech savvy and there is no getting near my laptop.
     
    laptop129, Sep 5, 2009
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  2. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    I would go with Avast-main

    i will go with either Spybot or SUPERAntiSpyware-secondary

    and run Malwarebytes at least once a weak since it doesn't have any real time protection....

    this should be good enough to keep u safe from harmful viruses
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Sep 5, 2009
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  3. laptop129

    laptop129 Notebook Consultant

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    So to keep my computer runing safe I should have:
    • CCleaner
    • Avast
    • SuperAntiSpyware
    • Malwarebystes
     
    laptop129, Sep 5, 2009
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  4. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would choose Avira over Avast any day. SAS and MBAM are great to go along with it. Maybe even Spyware Blaster.
     
    McGrady, Sep 5, 2009
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  5. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    yes ccleaner is a very necessary program to have.......yeah those programs that i mentioned are good for protecting ......the 3 good things about avast is boot up scan, p2p protection, and IM protection.
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Sep 5, 2009
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  6. yuyi64

    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    My current setup is:

    -Windows firewall
    -Avira for AV
    -MBAM and SAS for on-demand scanners
    -Spywareblaster for passive protection
    -CCleaner for registry cleaning

    Result? No infections of any kind for three years!
     
    yuyi64, Sep 5, 2009
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  7. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    OK! This is the powerful almightly FREEWARE security suite combo:
    Avira AntiVir Personal 9 + Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware + Windows Firewall(every windows got it naturally) + SUPERAntiSpyware + SpywareBlaster + Windows Defender(Vista and 7 got it naturally)

    Everything is FREE and the protection is awesome!
    You can download those FREEWARE here, http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=190538
     
    DarkSilver, Sep 5, 2009
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  8. sirmetman

    sirmetman Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've been looking around, but can't seem to locate 64 bit versions of av software. Are they out there, and does it matter?
     
    sirmetman, Sep 5, 2009
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    Baserk Notebook user

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    ^The 3 free AV's in the sticky all support 64-bit; Avast, Avira and AVG.
     
    Baserk, Sep 6, 2009
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  10. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    That is too many spyware scanners bro....... You only need 1 or 2 at the max.....SAS + Malwarebytes will do the trick.........

    Windows defender is just plain useless
     
    MaXimus, Sep 6, 2009
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  11. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    You don't have any real time spyware protection. Keep Windows Defender ON.
     
    coolguy, Sep 7, 2009
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  12. DarkSilver

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    SpywareBlaster is Passive realtime protection Security tool for Internet Browser.
    However, turn on Windows Defender would be better.
    Another layer of protection. XD!
     
    DarkSilver, Sep 7, 2009
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