Quick Anti-virus question

[Inception9269]

Currently I have webroot and I noticed that i have about 30 days left til my subscription expires.

 

I was wondering what's the best anti-virus to get? Webroot's been good to me so far, i almost never have any issues and if i ever do get any viruses, it and also malwarebytes typically take care of anything (i have premium malwarebytes also)

 

However webroot is really annoying a lot of the time, it quarantining programs that I know are safe, and the settings are also annoying at times.

 

I want something that's better but also fast (that was one part of webroot i really liked is it's speed, it being able to do a scan in less than 2 minutes). One anti-virus I don't want is mcafee, i had that once and completely hated it.

[You_are_a_cunt]

Common sense is the best antivirus.

[1Scotty1]

Avast+Malwarebytes

[gramzon]

Common sense is the best antivirus.

The above and maybe try Avira AntiVir I've used that and it has served me well. Plus it's free, I use it in combination with Malwarebytes and common sense.

[VioDuskar]

i don't use anti virus, just cleaning tools.

 

Malware Bytes is good.

AVG free if you really want an antivirus, but it's annoying to me.

[Zayzo]

Common sense is the best antivirus.

This. Honestly. I haven't used anti virus in forever. Malwarebytes i use sometimes.

[You_are_a_cunt]

To elaborate on my previous posting:

 

I haven't used a stand-alone antivirus since Win 7 popped up.

I run a Malwarebytes scan every now and then when I see odd things happening and I leave the rest of the work to Windows Defender

 

I've been virus free for some 5 years now.

 

Just don't download shady files and don't go to shady websites. Also, adblock is a must these days, for obvious reasons.

[ShadowCaptain]

SNIP

 

Avira/Avast/AVG - free and provide the same level of protection minus some "premium features" that nobody needs

 

turn off the annoying "voice messages" that some of the free AV have though (look at you you avast)

 

Malwarebytes is worth installing for a monthly deep scan or if you notice anything strange

 

 

(personally I am using bitdefender because I get it free, its very good, but its not cheap although you can get keys from like G2A cheaply)

[Inception9269]

Common sense is the best antivirus.

 

I don't get viruses, but at the same time I want dedicated virus protection software.

 

Avast+Malwarebytes

 

I might look into Avast, I've seen some people recommend it.

 

The above and maybe try Avira AntiVir I've used that and it has served me well. Plus it's free, I use it in combination with Malwarebytes and common sense.

 

I never heard of Avira.

 

i don't use anti virus, just cleaning tools.

 

Malware Bytes is good.

AVG free if you really want an antivirus, but it's annoying to me.

 

I heard AVG is supposed to be the best anti-virus or something like that, I'm looking for a paid anti-virus

[404-USER-NOT-FOUND-ERROR]

To elaborate on my previous posting:

 

I haven't used a stand-alone antivirus since Win 7 popped up.

I run a Malwarebytes scan every now and then when I see odd things happening and I leave the rest of the work to Windows Defender

 

I've been virus free for some 5 years now.

 

Just don't download shady files and don't go to shady websites. Also, adblock is a must these days, for obvious reasons.

how is ad-block a must? It just blocks ads, which means that the site creators don't get any money to maintain their servers.

[404-USER-NOT-FOUND-ERROR]

I don't get viruses, but at the same time I want dedicated virus protection software.

 

 

I might look into Avast, I've seen some people recommend it.

 

 

I never heard of Avira.

 

 

I heard AVG is supposed to be the best anti-virus or something like that, I'm looking for a paid anti-virus

bitdefender+malwerebytes

[You_are_a_cunt]

how is ad-block a must? It just blocks ads, which means that the site creators don't get any money to maintain their servers.

It also blocks scripts that open tabs/windows in the background that can be able to download malicious files to your drive

[404-USER-NOT-FOUND-ERROR]

It also blocks scripts that open tabs/windows in the background that can be able to download malicious files to your drive

then only enable malware protection, but not block ads.

[Inception9269]

To elaborate on my previous posting:

 

I haven't used a stand-alone antivirus since Win 7 popped up.

I run a Malwarebytes scan every now and then when I see odd things happening and I leave the rest of the work to Windows Defender

 

I've been virus free for some 5 years now.

 

Just don't download shady files and don't go to shady websites. Also, adblock is a must these days, for obvious reasons.

 

Like i said in my post before this one, I want a dedicated anti-virus program. I don't really get viruses, but at the same time I've spent like 1.5k on my pc and don't want to risk any damage cause shitty viruses.

 

I use Adblock, which is probably a big reason why i don't get viruses. I do feel bad about using it, I want to support websites, but at the same time ads are where viruses come from probably most of the time.

[Zayzo]

It also blocks scripts that open tabs/windows in the background that can be able to download malicious files to your drive

^^

[Inception9269]

how is ad-block a must? It just blocks ads, which means that the site creators don't get any money to maintain their servers.

 

In most cases viruses are encoded into ads and used to infect your pc by ads.

[SPAS-ID]

Why would you need Anti-Virus ?

just dont go to untrusted website dont download untrusted file / program and u'll be fine ( and dont pirate stuff )

[404-USER-NOT-FOUND-ERROR]

In most cases viruses are encoded into ads and used to infect your pc by ads.

yes, but you can still white-list sites like Linus tech tips

[Inception9269]

Why would you need Anti-Virus ?

just dont go to untrusted website dont download untrusted file / program and u'll be fine ( and dont pirate stuff )

 

I explained above why i still want one.

 

Also i download shit all the time and torrent things a lot. (I don't pirate games for the most part. I hate those that pirate games and find it a cancer. when it comes to games i download they're either older games and/or ones that aren't on steam or origins)

[You_are_a_cunt]

Like i said in my post before this one, I want a dedicated anti-virus program. I don't really get viruses, but at the same time I've spent like 1.5k on my pc and don't want to risk any damage cause shitty viruses.

 

I use Adblock, which is probably a big reason why i don't get viruses. I do feel bad about using it, I want to support websites, but at the same time ads are where viruses come from probably most of the time.

You do realise that Windows Defender is built into the OS these days, right? It's basically a free AV that is guaranteed to work fine with the OS.

 

Otherwise, you could just try Avast or Avira (although I wouldn't use them myself due to bad experience with them in the past)

[404-USER-NOT-FOUND-ERROR]

Why would you need Anti-Virus ?

just dont go to untrusted website dont download untrusted file / program and u'll be fine ( and dont pirate stuff )

pirating is where nearly ALL the viruses are don't EVER pirate or you are most likely get infected, also piracy is against content creators and is ILLEGAL and could get you up to 10 years in prison.

[SPAS-ID]

I explained above why i still want one.

 

Also i download shit all the time and torrent things a lot. (I don't pirate games for the most part. I hate those that pirate games and find it a cancer. when it comes to games i download they're either older games and/or ones that aren't on steam or origins)

Okay, Malwarebytes kinna cool tho removes all my friend's Laptop Viruses

[Inception9269]

pirating is where nearly ALL the viruses are don't EVER pirate or you are most likely get infected, also piracy is against content creators and is ILLEGAL and could get you up to 10 years in prison.

 

totally man.

 

But seriously, I've been torrenting shit for a long time and with malwarebytes and webroot I don't get viruses ever from it. And like I said I only pirate if the game isn't available on steam or origins. When it comes to pirating movies, I go to theaters a lot, and there are still movies i support by buying the blu-ray, but if I just want to relax and watch a movie I'm not gonna go out and spend like 20+ for a movie that I most likely will only watch once.

[Inception9269]

Anywho, it's like 5am where i'm at, so i'm heading out. Thanks for feedback

[404-USER-NOT-FOUND-ERROR]

totally man.

 

But seriously, I've been torrenting shit for a long time and with malwarebytes and webroot I don't get viruses ever from it. And like I said I only pirate if the game isn't available on steam or origins. When it comes to pirating movies, I go to theaters a lot, and there are still movies i support by buying the blu-ray, but if I just want to relax and watch a movie I'm not gonna go out and spend like 20+ for a movie that I most likely will only watch once.

sometimes games that aren't on steam have a standalone version, and I heard that pirating games doesnt give you the leatest update.