Best antivirus!

LikeASir · July 2011

I just performed a successful reformat and my computer is working faster than ever now.
I want to thank anybody who helped me in the threads I made/

Now for the purpose of this thread.
I need a new antivirus before I start downloading stuff.
Before I reformatted I used AVAST,but I'm not sure if it's the best or not.
Any recommendations, and why?

MrMrDcH · July 2011

My dad is convinced Norton is the best for the price it is. It does encounter problems here and there but I've had no real issues with it. Saved me from viruses in the past and I've liked what its done.

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium

RaptorJebus · July 2011

malaware byte

CF_Jamil · July 2011

Anti-virus is pretty much a programmed virus to track other viruses. If you really need one I suggest AVG.

But other then that don't use an Anti-Virus. Just keep reformatting when your computer is slowed down. That's what I do. And so far I only did it once this 2-3 years.

Falloutt · July 2011

malwarebytes'

microsoft security essentials

LikeASir · July 2011

RaptorJebus wrote: »

malaware byte

But I need a 24/7 kinda deal, not one that only scans and deletes when you open it up.

The main reason I want an anti-virus that's always running is the fact that I live with a a sister and cousin who use the computer.

They don't know how to download anything, and if they do download something with a virus I want to be protected.

MrMrDcH · July 2011

SirDeity wrote: »

But I need a 24/7 kinda deal, not one that only scans and deletes when you open it up.

The main reason I want an anti-virus that's always running is the fact that I live with a a sister and cousin who use the computer.

They don't know how to download anything, and if they do download something with a virus I want to be protected.

Norton is good for family use, gaming....not so much.. to many reported conflicts

LikeASir · July 2011

MrMrDcH wrote: »

Norton is good for family use, gaming....not so much.. to many reported conflicts

Then Norton is not for me.
I do minor gaming, but I don't want anymore gaming issues than I already have >.<

T_pol · July 2011

Use Avast again. I'm using it right now, and I think it's great.

MrMrDcH · July 2011

SirDeity wrote: »

Then Norton is not for me.
I do minor gaming, but I don't want anymore gaming issues than I already have >.<

Well the computer games I play are Cross Fire, occasionally CS:S, Minecraft and Trackmania. That's it. But that is just my sight on things.

RaptorJebus · July 2011

SirDeity wrote: »

Then Norton is not for me.
I do minor gaming, but I don't want anymore gaming issues than I already have >.<

AVAST es # 1

LikeASir · July 2011

RaptorJebus wrote: »

AVAST es # 1

Yeah, I'm thinking that, but I don't want to start downloading pirated stuff now that I just started fresh.

CMmalcolm · July 2011

i've used AVIRA for years . never had a problem with it .

iPhoenixi · July 2011

Kaspersky, one of the best.

Bitdefender is also another one.

Comodo antivirus.

^ The ones I've mentioned above are not that famous but are some of the great ones.

Btw, Happy first format! Record this date and celebrate it every year.

LikeASir · July 2011

iPhoenixi wrote: »

Kaspersky, one of the best.

Bitdefender is also another one.

Comodo antivirus.

^ The ones I've mentioned above are not that famous but are some of the great ones.

Is the full version free, or will would I have to go pirating?

iPhoenixi · July 2011

SirDeity wrote: »

Is the full version free, or will would I have to go pirating?

You will have to buy it.

XuKS90 · July 2011

I strongly recommend kapersky

xPeeka_x · July 2011

TheGunnerCO wrote: »

I strongly recommend kapersky

I used norton Internet security and it was a piece of crap...

I got the newer version of Norton 360 and it doesn't interfere like the Internet security..

If you want a very good virus protection id get Norton 360.. only reason why I recommend that is because it comes with a Registry cleaner.

Therefore keeps your pc fast.

THEN AGAIN norton eats up your ram. so as Long as u have 3gb ram at least then go at it.

niqqerDAVE · July 2011

I use a pirated version of ESET. Its the best

LikeASir · July 2011

xPikachu_x wrote: »

I used norton Internet security and it was a piece of crap...

I got the newer version of Norton 360 and it doesn't interfere like the Internet security..

If you want a very good virus protection id get Norton 360.. only reason why I recommend that is because it comes with a Registry cleaner.

Therefore keeps your pc fast.

THEN AGAIN norton eats up your ram. so as Long as u have 3gb ram at least then go at it.

LOL
I have 1/3rd that amount of RAM.

iPhoenixi · July 2011

the_poop wrote: »

I use a pirated version of ESET. Its the best

Oh snap, how could I forget about ESET, lol.

OwnageComes · July 2011

Norton 360 or BitDefender or Kaspersky. I wouldn't suggest going for any of the free anti-viruses suggested.

iwrnr · July 2011

AVAST, Comodo, AVG, Panda Cloud, all free and all good. Avira teamed with Ask and some scareware companies so I don't recommend them anymore. You can add Firefox with AdBlockPlus and NoScript and browsing is secure.

DatEm0tioN · July 2011

ESET, you'd have to get a pirate version if you dont wanna buy it

Best antivirus!

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