PC security software

[GrahamConnell]

Hey guys, so my free trial of Norton ran out a few weeks ago so I figure it's time to put something to keep my computer safe, cause I can't afford to have to get a new one any time soon. What general security software would you recommend? I'm sort of pushed away from Norton and McAfee because they seem to always give me popups about random stuff that isn't important, but if they are the best option for me, then I guess I'll suck it up. Thanks!

[Guest Kloaked]

MSE, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Avast.

[Applesean]

Your gonna get a lot of diferent answers here but the 2 I use are Melwarebytes free and avg free... never have a issue

[SteamOverlay]

Malwarebytes, Bitdefender,

^those

[Kiyuubi]

I think we really need a sticky on this, or recommend software in general. This question is asked too much. This thread should be a sticky, but of course, should be audited for errors and such beforehand..

That aside:

For free AV you should either get Avira or Bitdefender. Bitdefender is more lightweight, but it doesn't give you many options in terms of control or how it works.

If you want a paid one then either Bitdefender or Kaspersky. I would probably go with Kaspersky just for the fact that their team has found a lot of security issues in the past. You can also check out AVTEST, a third-party company that rates AVs. (Bitdefender and Kaspersky are the top 2)

Do not get Avast!, as it is complete shit. Go to this link to find out why.

You will also want to scan your computer weekly, or whatever amount of time you are comfortable with, with Malwarebytes. Just to be clear, Malwarebytes is NOT an AV, nor should it be used like one. So do not run it along side your AV, only use it is a scanner. Make sure to not accept the trial it offers, and to disable it on startup.

[TheKDub]

Hey guys, so my free trial of Norton ran out a few weeks ago so I figure it's time to put something to keep my computer safe, cause I can't afford to have to get a new one any time soon. What general security software would you recommend? I'm sort of pushed away from Norton and McAfee because they seem to always give me popups about random stuff that isn't important, but if they are the best option for me, then I guess I'll suck it up. Thanks!

 

I suggest a combination of Avast and Malwarebytes anti-malware, I've been using this combo for years and have not had really any issues with viruses or malware. (Though I also have common sense added into that mix)

[Timmahnz]

Do not get Avast!, as it is complete shit. Go to this link to find out why.

 

 

I use Avast and nothing happened. 

[conspiravision]

Not being idiot is your best AV, but set up a scheduled malwarebytes scan. If you get a virus use combofix, adwcleaner, possibly rkill if you need to.