Best Antivirus

[JMSOG]

I think this is the correct location...

 

So, i had a bit of a virus scare a week ago...didn't end up being a virus, but it made me realise i probably need an ACTUAL antivirus software.

 

I know things like norton technically fit the definition of "virus" themselves...So, what is a good affordible, optimally free, antivirus software that works?

[Speedbird]

I think this is the correct location...

 

So, i had a bit of a virus scare a week ago...didn't end up being a virus, but it made me realise i probably need an ACTUAL antivirus software.

 

I know things like norton technically fit the definition of "virus" themselves...So, what is a good affordible, optimally free, antivirus software that works?

I'd suggest Bitdefender Free, paired with Malwarebytes. Have Bitdefender do the realtime protection, and run Malwarebytes monthly.

[Arty]

MBAM

+ WINDOWS defender

 

 

you don't really NEED any more on a consumer pc.

[Textosterone]

Norton is doing me fine. I would prob get Kaspersky look on g2a.com and get something off there for cheap.

[JustChilliing]

I got McAfee well cheap.

 

I also paid for 1 key and got 3, so I threw it onto my parents computers as well.

[Guest]

MBAM

+ WINDOWS defender

 

 

you don't really NEED any more on a consumer pc.

 

Yes, you really do. 

 

Malwarebytes provides no real-time protection (unless it's premium), and well, Windows Defender may as well not  :lol:

 

EDIT: OP, Bitdefender free or AVG free, and occasional Malwarebytes scans. 

[Rohith_Kumar_Sp]

Mcafee Paired with Malwarebytes, been using since 8 years, dont know if its the best, they all have their pros and cons. 

[Arty]

Yes, you really do. 

 

Malwarebytes provides no real-time protection (unless it's premium), and well, Windows Defender may as well not  :lol:

 

EDIT: OP, Bitdefender free or AVG free, and occasional Malwarebytes scans. 

i have never had any problems

my sister had a problem once i put full MBAM on her computer and now has no longer had problems.

 

if you use the internet smart u don't. + chromes protection.

[othertomperson]

I know things like norton technically fit the definition of "virus" themselves...

 

Most free AVs are decent, lightweight and will catch around 95% of threats. Paid AVs such as Norton and McAfee tend to get more like 98-99% of threats and use a lot more of your PC's resources to do it, which is why they act like viruses themselves, as you put it.

 

I use AVG for general use and every year or so use Malwarebytes.

[Guest]

i have never had any problems

my sister had a problem once i put full MBAM on her computer and now has no longer had problems.

 

if you use the internet smart u don't. + chromes protection.

 

You recommended to use MBAM (not sure how that's an acronym for Malwarebytes but i'll roll with it) and Windows Defender; yet, just said you ran a MBAM scan on your sisters computer and not had any problems (not sure what 'problems you're talking about', as often malware won't make it's self known), so obviously Windows Defender didn't do anything in protecting it against malware... So until you run a Malwarebytes scan, that malware is just going to be sitting on your machine doing it's work spreading to any external storage media you connect to it... 

 

It's ALWAYS recommended to have real-time anti-virus/malware protection installed; even if you 'use' the Internet 'smart', you're not immune to malware... As the majority of time it's downloaded through just visiting the page, and even 'smart' people go onto unsuspecting pages occasionally. 

[Arty]

You recommended to use MBAM (not sure how that's an acronym for Malwarebytes but i'll roll with it) and Windows Defender; yet, just said you ran a MBAM scan on your sisters computer and not had any problems (not sure what 'problems you're talking about', as often malware won't make it's self known), so obviously Windows Defender didn't do anything in protecting it against malware... So until you run a Malwarebytes scan, that malware is just going to be sitting on your machine doing it's work spreading to any external storage media you connect to it... 

 

It's ALWAYS recommended to have real-time anti-virus/malware protection installed; even if you 'use' the Internet 'smart', you're not immune to malware... As the majority of time it's downloaded through just visiting the page, and even 'smart' people go onto unsuspecting pages occasionally. 

true, but i mean i scan once a week or 2 weeks with MBAM  (malwre bytes anti malware), since im less likely to get it then my sister. in which i just have realtime on.

[Revan654]

I never use one, but if you want one might try Avast. It comes in free and pay forms.

[Polgara]

I personally always been a fan of AVG i used the free edition for ages works great but I have brought AVG Antivirus, AVG PC Tuneup and AVG Driver updater.