Best pc security?

[MxRider9637]

Well going to be building my first gaming pc and i would like to know what are some of the best programs to have on your computer for security and protection... viruses and other stuff.. What do you guys suggest i get for my new pc?? antivirus? what are some other good things to have???

[trama09]

Your strongest defense is using your brain. And I guess a secondary defense you could use would be like Avast or AVG (both free and basic).

[PillowSmoke]

Your strongest defense is using your brain. And I guess a secondary defense you could use would be like Avast or AVG (both free and basic).

 

Common sense.

[Bluethulhu]

I use Avast + MalwareBytes + Spybot, excellent protection and completely free. Spybot is probably unnessecary, but it's good for finding tracking cookies and other crapware. You should also use Ninite to install programs, you can check what you want and you don't want. Don't install pirated software, use ad blockers (disable on sites you support if you want), and use your head.

[Darkiiss]

If anyone says McAfee you need to re-evaluate your life...

[MxRider9637]

I know "common sense" -__- Rather be safe then sorry..

[MxRider9637]

I really like that setup..

I use Avast + MalwareBytes + Spybot, excellent protection and completely free. Spybot is probably unnessecary, but it's good for finding tracking cookies and other crapware. You should also use Ninite to install programs, you can check what you want and you don't want. Don't install pirated software, use ad blockers (disable on sites you support if you want), and use your head.

[Guest Gazzer96]

I use Bit defender, Malwarebytes and super anti-spyware. Never looked back.

[JoshM]

I use Viper, works well 

[nixproducer]

I use Bullgaurd and i like it a lot it mainly does stuff in the background and only tells me when there is a file or program that is not trusted

[TechTheWorld]

Unplug it from the wall. Best way.

[DaftBehemoth]

I agree with what others have said. Caution is your best defense. I don't run protection simply because I don't expose myself to viruses... I do run a scan from either Malwarebytes, Avast, or Microsoft Security Essentials from time to time (and then uninstall) just to make sure, but since I always verify things before downloading (or simply use trustworthy sites) I've never had any one of them show an infection. 

 

Following this method, I haven't had a virus since I ran Windows XP... a long time ago.

[Scottonpc]

Common sense or Microsoft Security Essentials

[ThePcMasterRace]

wahts wrong with microsoft security esseintials?

[MxRider9637]

What i used to use.. i also used to use kaspersky 

I use Viper, works well 

[Rekx]

Bitdefender is rated to be the most secure. Though I use Avast, which has worked on all pc I have installed it, without any problems.

[redspart]

-First post here

 

Anyways, I would recommend using two accounts. A main administration account and another account for daily use. The main account will be used only to install programs, NOT email/games/etc. Then the other account is used for that. Different passwords on both.

[bronsonp4htdude123455]

If anyone says McAfee you need to re-evaluate your life...

my buddy's mom got the mccafee family deal all 5 of their pc's have it lol and that costs $ I switch him to avg and one other pc and it found stuff mccafee didnt let alone avg isnt near as bloated

[drewtcjones]

I use Bit defender, Malwarebytes and super anti-spyware. Never looked back.

I second this. BitDefender works well

[Opcode]

Purchase a Malwarebytes Pro Lifetime license before it's too late. They are moving to a monthly contract cycle, this way you'll have it for good. Other than using that, stick to decent web browsers like Chrome or Firefox and avoid IE. Last thing to do is not run anything you download unless you are sure it is legitimate software. And stay off websites that you know are going to be malware ridden (pron). If you do all that, you'll likely never be infected.