Virus

[RevvedUpGaming]

I'm recently saving up to build a new computer. Once the computer is done what sort of virus malware do you think I should use. Which one would work best. My PC I'm using is mostly going to be for games and stuff but sometimes I would use it to go on YouTube or Facebook so I need virus protection what should I do

[tek inpektor]

Avast Free-Antivirus. And CCleaner.

[RevvedUpGaming]

Avast Free-Antivirus. And CCleaner.

is that what you use

[Enderman]

what sort of virus malware do you think I should use

I don't think it is of your best interest to use virus/malware on your computer...

[Sexy Vanilla Freshness]

what sort of virus malware do you think I should use

 

None sir, I will exploit those words for my own amusement.

 

On a serious note, Malwarebytes is good software, but you don't need to worry about getting malware/viruses from Facebook or Youtube, those are safe sites and do not host malicious material. (except some drivel about farming games may be on facebook)

[Shadow Gamer]

Virus Malware? A virus is a type of malware, and malware is bad. 

[DoubleY]

You go on Youtube and Facebook and you think you need virus protection? K...

[Enderman]

I use AVG free and also ccleaner. I hear Malwarebytes is also really good.

[RevvedUpGaming]

I don't think it is of your best interest to use virus/malware on your computer...

why not

[Shadow Gamer]

WINDOWS SECURITY ESSENTIALS, YAY

[Enderman]

You go on Youtube and Facebook and you think you need virus protection? K...

Dude you have no idea what those facebook links go to...

[Shadow Gamer]

why not

A virus is a type of malware. 

[DoubleY]

Dude you have no idea what those facebook links go to...

What links?

[Morpheus]

malwarebytes is generally what I recommend 

[qwertywarrior]

avast free anti virus

 

 

what i think u should do is after u first install the OS and install all the software u want

make an image (ISO) backup  - windows has a free tool built in

once u do that  if something really bad happens and i cant get rid of the issue

u will have an image ready and u can get back to work in minutes

[Enderman]

why not

Because using viruses and malware will usually break your computer or make very bad things happen. What you want to use is ANTI-virus or malware protection.

[Enderman]

What links?

The links people post on facebook...

Best case scenario it is only a screamer...

[RevvedUpGaming]

Because using viruses and malware will usually break your computer or make very bad things happen. What you want to use is ANTI-virus or malware protection.

Sorry that's what I ment I just accident pit the other thing down

[flibberdipper]

Avast Free and MalewareBytes. It's been working perfectly for me.

[Luc401]

Avast , Malware bytes and Ccleaner to clean up monthly

[tek inpektor]

is that what you use

Yes, and I've never had problems with viruses or malware.

[Shadow Gamer]

A malwarebytes scan monthly or whenever you install a program will suffice, for your Anti-Virus use windows security essentials, it comes with windows and take no time to set up. 

[DanteTheBuilder]

If anyone says McAfee's you don't deserve a PC.

[Yummychickenblue]

Avast Free Antivirus and Comodo Dragon. (Comodo can be found at comodo.com)

[simtransporter]

I would say that it depends on your browsing habits. If you just visit well known "safe" websites such as the ones you mentioned, you will almost certainly never encounter malware, but I guess it's always good to have something just in case...

 

Anyway, here's what I use... I run Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) it's a nice, simple, lightweight piece of software... It might not catch absolutely everything but it's good enough for people like me who are careful online. Occasionally I also scan my system using Malwarebytes (MBAM) which is more powerful tool and it's really good at finding things.

 

I've also heard that Avast is good too but I have never used it myself, so I can't comment on that. If you at any point suspect you have malware in your system another great tool you can run (apart from MBAM) is spybot search and destroy.

 

That's all I know about anti-malware. I'm not an expert or anything but I found these solutions to work pretty well not just with me but when helping other too. I do tend to be quite careful when it comes to these things, that's probably why I hardly ever encountered any problems myself. The best cure is prevention I guess.