My Internet Security just ran out is there any free options?

[Limbo265]

So my kaspersky Internet security ran out today and was wondering if its worth to re-new it when there is so many free options available?
Thanks for any help! :)

[unidentical]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows/security-essentials-download

 

That's all I use. just don't go to scammy websites an you minimize almost all risk right there.

[MdX MaxX]

Short answer: No, it's not worth it.

 

IMO if you're someone technology-literate enough to be posting on these forums, you don't need some fancy internet security suite.

 

I've used a combo of Microsoft Security Essentials (free) and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware ($20, one-time fee) for years now.  Couple that with common sense safe browsing habits and you're set.

[Limbo265]

Thank you both for the fast reply and help :) 

[Keystone Nyan Cat]

Microsoft Security Essentials has not been that good in detecting threats as per a recent test from AV Comparitives, so I would not really suggest it. Try the free version of Avast instead which has scored much better.

AV Comparitives- http://www.av-comparatives.org/summary-reports/

 

Hope this helps :)

[colonel_mortis]

I use and recommend AVG. The free version is good and the paid version is cheap but even better. I found avast to be quite annoying.

[Theo]

Off topic but:
"Get Microsoft Security Essentials for the low,low price of free."

Does anyone else see the irony in this? Get this for free, after you paid 100+ euros on Windows and probably 100 more for Microsoft Office or something

[grayperview]

Avira isn't bad, my usual practice is to run MSE, and every couple of months I download a few free AV's and do scans with them just to make sure i've not caught something that MSE has missed, and to be fair i hasn't missed anything in the last few years.

 

http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

[Jack.EXE]

AVG, it does not impact my pc much, and protects pretty well (except for rootkits, but I have Norton PE for that)

[pants18]

I have been using avast (free) and comodo firewall (also free) for years and as far as i know nothing has yet to penetrate my computer.

[chris]

the best free internet security is common sense. If that fails try avast.

[ERSCreeper]

I would re new the key since it works wonders :) have it on all the computers in my house.

[Theo]

Microsoft security essentials is good and lightweight however just that alone isnt good, as it has failed to detect some trojans that malware bytes detected ( personal experience )

[R4STABAN]

Eset smart security(nod32 av) > all

 

rawr

 

Not free, but you get what you pay for.

[MeltyMoon]

I have a giveaway going. You should apply! Would only take you a couple seconds, and you have a chance at winning an MBAM key!

[jellybeanbandit1]

Microsoft Security Essentials has not been that good in detecting threats as per a recent test from AV Comparitives, so I would not really suggest it. Try the free version of Avast instead which has scored much better.

AV Comparitives- http://www.av-comparatives.org/summary-reports/

 

Hope this helps :)

i would recommend mse more because avast slowed my computer way down to unusable. but the virus detection was outstanding.

[upliftsleet1974]

I know this is posted all the time but what is the best free internet security?

 

You can link me to one of the many topics or answer this it is up to you...

[Jeroen1322]

Dude just.. look.. it.. up

[upliftsleet1974]

Dude just.. look.. it.. up

Because I want to know what all of you guys think...And this is something I have no idea about And I am helping a friend so I want this to work right

[ttam]

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/58131-which-antivirus-do-you-use/?hl=antivirus

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56343-the-best-antivirus-solution/?hl=antivirus

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/51492-best-free-av/?view=findpost&p=689914&hl=antivirus

[Cacao]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/21163-best-antivirus-2013/

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/42242-best-antivirus-as-of-today/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/13693-best-antivirus/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/28006-best-free-antivirus-software/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/42242-best-antivirus-as-of-today/page-4

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56025-what-is-the-best-antivirus-software/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56343-the-best-antivirus-solution/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/48951-best-anti-virus-for-a-gamer/

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/21163-best-antivirus-2013/page-2

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/21864-opinions-on-anti-virus-software/

 

Here's a topic made by me that shows you how to search the forum, please use it.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/45264-how-to-effectively-search-the-forum/

[upliftsleet1974]

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/58131-which-antivirus-do-you-use/?hl=antivirus

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56343-the-best-antivirus-solution/?hl=antivirus

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/51492-best-free-av/?view=findpost&p=689914&hl=antivirus

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/21163-best-antivirus-2013/

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/42242-best-antivirus-as-of-today/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/13693-best-antivirus/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/28006-best-free-antivirus-software/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/42242-best-antivirus-as-of-today/page-4

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56025-what-is-the-best-antivirus-software/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56343-the-best-antivirus-solution/

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/48951-best-anti-virus-for-a-gamer/

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/21163-best-antivirus-2013/page-2

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/21864-opinions-on-anti-virus-software/

 

Here's a topic made by me that shows you how to search the forum, please use it.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/45264-how-to-effectively-search-the-forum/

Thanks this is what I needed

[ttam]

Thanks this is what I needed

In the time it took you to post that..

 

You could have Googled it and searched the forums.

Don't be lazy.

[upliftsleet1974]

In the time it took you to post that..

 

You could have Googled it and searched the forums.

Don't be lazy.

Yes I just got to that understanding sorry