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Which Antivirus do you use? (Poll)

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Hi,

I just got a new pc with Windows 10 and I don't want it to be filled with viruses. I don't have money for an antivirus, so I'd like to use some free options.

 

I was originally thinking about Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, because these don't need a lot of power and Windows Defender is already built-in.

 

What do you think?

What do you use?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

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windows defender seems to be pretty good, I also use Malwarebytes and also Superantispyware. Both are free and both seem to find bits that the other doesn't.

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Im sure all major protection software is compatiblewith Win 10 by now.

I use Avast and malwarebytes. Been doing so for years and never had a problem.

When u are being careful with what u click on (steam and fb often gets hacked and spams malicious links using your friends accounts) thats the best protection u can have.

Most people agree on malwarebytes but u are not gonna get similar answer for antivirus. People argue about them all the time.

Making a poll could help u decide :)

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Use avast 

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Well you can use Windows Defender, it's not the best anti-virus, but it's light. The "Best Anti-Virus" is your head, don't download craps and you should be fine. If you think the link is suspicious then don't click it.

I use Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, but Malwarebytes should do fine.

Also installing EMET would be nice.

If I pay for my Anti-Virus, I'd go either Norton or Kaspersky.

 

For browser, use adblocker like AdBlockPlus or uBlock (I use uBlock) and use something like NoScript to block script unless you allow them.

If you want to install something, if you have 2 options like Express Install and Advanced Install, choose Advanced Install because most "Express" Install would install bunch of bloatwares.

 

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I use Bitdefender.

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CommonSense™

 

You can do it yourself! :D

 

(Still need some kind of firewall though, which is usually present on your modem/router anyway)

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Where is malwarebytes?

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Avast is lightweight, thats why I like it. Turn on silent mode and you can forget that you even have antivirus :)

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Avast is lightweight, thats why I like it. Turn on silent mode and you can forget that you even have antivirus :)

Same with malwarebytes :)

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the antivirus I use is calles myself.  

its widly known to be the best anti-virus out there.   for some reason it never installed junk

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I know Malwarebytes is anti-malware and not antivirus. According to Linus there is a difference. BTW I already decided that I'd use Malwarebytes and an Antivirus from the poll.

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It is sad,

I don't use antivirus, ONLY because of programs such as Mcafee and Norton deleting important files, such as dll's and exe's of independent games and independent programs!

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I use a combination of Malwarebytes and superantispyware.I use comodo the free version to scan also once In a while.Comodo actually has a very good free anti virus and firewall combo aswell.

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I am my own antivirus.

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malwarebytes anti malware eureka edition, aka life long protection for $25

May the light have your back and your ISO low.

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Havent used a antivirus for 2 years and no viruses so far

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I use Avast (plus Zone Alarm Firewall) and AVG free editions on my 2 different windows installations

Finally got PS4 Pro

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I use Trend Micro as i got a ADF key for it by being a Cadet instructor.

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Where is malwarebytes?

Its for malware, not for viruses. Its not an anti-virus.

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You forgot Avast.

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