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I use Panda Cloud Antivirus, this one is the savest free one in the big test almost every time.

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Avast has a poor definition database. Way too many false positives, and when I say way to many, I mean...

 

WAY TOO MANY!

 

Tho it is still a decent antivirus for free. It will help keep you safe since it goes off the wall even for running notepad (sarcasm).

 

What settings are you running? I'll try to replicate it...

 

I've been on avast for a long time now, nothing got past it (+common sense)... As for false positives, I've seen some, but they're usually something dealing with keygens and stuff which I can work around...

 

As for AVG, I can't recommend it since I've seen too many computers with the latest AVG and a freaking self-replicating VBS script (forgot the name, too busy dealing with it)...

 

I only use Malwarebytes if I need that much extra protection...

 

McAffee Stinger (on a physically write-protected drive) for post-infection scans...

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Knowledge.

Stop being an idiot online and you wont get viruses.

 

This.

 

I've never used an antivirus program and have never had a virus.

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Malwarebytes + Microsoft Security Essentials (7) Defender (8)

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I use AVG B) I can run it wile im sleeping and it will shut off my system when it finishes the scan.

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AVG Free and Malwarebytes (use to use free, but bought a full copy). They, along with my common sense, keep me clean and happy. Been using that combo for years.

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If you're looking for the safest free antivirus, Avira is the best there is right now.

 

Tho the really best antivirus you can use is Linux. Just get away from the insecure platform that is known as Windows.

 

What settings are you running? I'll try to replicate it...

 

I've been on avast for a long time now, nothing got past it (+common sense)... As for false positives, I've seen some, but they're usually something dealing with keygens and stuff which I can work around...

 

As for AVG, I can't recommend it since I've seen too many computers with the latest AVG and a freaking self-replicating VBS script (forgot the name, too busy dealing with it)...

 

I only use Malwarebytes if I need that much extra protection...

 

McAffee Stinger (on a physically write-protected drive) for post-infection scans...

I don't use Avast due to my heavy development work style on the computer. It's bad enough that the compiler I use likes to generate false positives (doesn't with Malwarebytes Pro).

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If you're looking for the safest free antivirus, Avira is the best there is right now.

 

Tho the really best antivirus you can use is Linux. Just get away from the insecure platform that is known as Windows.

 

I don't use Avast due to my heavy development work style on the computer. It's bad enough that the compiler I use likes to generate false positives (doesn't with Malwarebytes Pro).

 

No wonder....

 

I apologize for assuming that you were a standard user...

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eMachines D732Z | CPU: Intel Pentium D P6100 | GPU: Intel HD 3000 | RAM: 2x Kingston ValueRAM 2GB 1066MHz SODIMM | HDD: Hitachi 320GB 5600RPM

Acer ES13 | CPU: Intel Pentium N4200 | GPU:  Intel HD 505 | RAM: 1x 4GB (unidentified) DDR3L | HDD: (unidentified) 500GB 5600RPM

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in my experience, avast is a resource hog and avg doesnt catch anything except the programs that i already know register as viruses. 

 

so far ive had no noticeable issues with Comodo, Nod32, or microsofts security essentials

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What is the Best Anti-Virus you use?
Atm i'm using AVAST

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Windows Defender that comes with windows 8.1. Hasn't failed me or any of my friends/brothers.

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Norton 360 got it cheap

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I use kaspersky but, only because my Dad paid for it. 

Really I don't find that you need anything more than a scan with malware bytes every so often and general sense when using your computer. 

So I spelt something wrong in my post... I don't care I don't read through what I write and I type very quickly.


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I use AVG free and it works great

But malwarebytes is better

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OS X

That's an OS.

 

an·ti·vi·rus ˌantēˈvīrəs ˌantī-
adjective
adjective antivirus adjective anti-virus
  1. (of software) designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
  2. Not OS X

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Windows Defender and Malwarebytes but i never actually need them 'cause safe browsing is the best protection  B)

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Waterfox + Noscript plugin + Adblock Plus + common sense not to download bisexual midget beastiality porn Pokemon roms off shoddy websites.

 

 

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I use Windows Defender (Win 8.1) and just added MalwareBytes to my computer for some extra safety. Not that I've ever had a problem with Defender running solo.

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That's an OS.

 

an·ti·vi·rus ˌantēˈvīrəs ˌantī-
adjective
adjective antivirus adjective anti-virus
  1. (of software) designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
  2. Not OS X

 

I think he was referring to the the illusion that Macs don't need to use and antivirus because there are nor viruses to the Mac OSX.

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you should have seen the stuff the guys shared on pm's when the shitposting thread died

 

ot: on w7 i use MSE + malwarebytes + adblock for sites i don't visit regurally

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I think he was referring to the the illusion that Macs don't need to use and antivirus because there are nor viruses to the Mac OSX.

Macs can still get viruses.

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