So....AntiVirus Requirements Opinions Please

[ddbtkd456]

So I would rather have something like a total protection then just a simple antivirus, currently I am using MicroTrend which works amazingly btw. Heres the problem with me adding two computers and a server to my network, and most recently a tablet, I don't have enough protection to go around.

 

Here are the devices:

 

1. Fiance's Ipad

2. My Tablet (Windows 10)

3. My Desktop (Windows 10)

4. Her Desktop (Windows 10)

5. My OnePlus (Android)

6. Her iPhone 6s Plus

7. Her Dad's iPad

8. My File Server (Windows 7)

9. My Laptop (Windows 10)

 

Is there any antivirus with total protection that offers up to 10 devices that will protect my devices? Or am I stuck dishing out 2 accounts to TrendMicro and $200 a year for it?

[HeyKitty]

Win10 doesn't need anti-virus.

 

EDIT:

 

1. Fiance's Ipad -Its apple, doesn't need anti-virus

2. My Tablet (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

3. My Desktop (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

4. Her Desktop (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

5. My OnePlus (Android) -Put anti-virus on this if you oh so desire, though I personally wouldnt.

6. Her iPhone 6s Plus -Its apple, doesn't need anti-virus

7. Her Dad's iPad -Its apple, doesn't need anti-virus

8. My File Server (Windows 7) -Thoretically, it shouldn't need it if everything else is protected?

9. My Laptop (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

[ddbtkd456]

1 minute ago, HeyKitty said:

Win10 doesn't need anti-virus.

Is there a reason to this?

[Guest]

I like Norton full suites, and I think they have a 10 machine sub

[Hydrogen1803]

Just as a note I recommend installing malwarebytes to your devices. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, ddbtkd456 said:

Is there a reason to this?

Sppsd ly it's true, I haven't bought anti virus for a while, just don't visit pornand shady sites

[HeyKitty]

2 minutes ago, ddbtkd456 said:

Is there a reason to this?

It has Windows Defender, plus it locks a lot of stuff down so programs can't edit certain things.

 

Remember, no amount of safety software can protect you 100%. You are sacrificing speed for protection.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, HeyKitty said:

It has Windows Defender, plus it locks a lot of stuff down so programs can't edit certain things.

 

Remember, no amount of safety software can protect you 100%. You are sacrificing speed for protection.

And turn off admin priv

[HeyKitty]

Just now, Slickwicked said:

And turn off admin priv

It annoys the hell out of me that it does this.

[ddbtkd456]

1 minute ago, HeyKitty said:

It has Windows Defender, plus it locks a lot of stuff down so programs can't edit certain things.

 

Remember, no amount of safety software can protect you 100%. You are sacrificing speed for protection.

I don't mind, I have some shady people in my neighborhood (kids) that have hacked my network more then once, I ended up white-listing all mac address on my network so they couldn't access it, even with the correct password, hmm...microsoft really got serious on security, well anyways what about norton they do offer up to 10 devices protected.

[HeyKitty]

Just now, ddbtkd456 said:

I don't mind, I have some shady people in my neighborhood (kids) that have hacked my network more then once, I ended up white-listing all mac address on my network so they couldn't access it, even with the correct password, hmm...microsoft really got serious on security, well anyways what about norton they do offer up to 10 devices protected.

I mean, if you want to pay for norton, go ahead. I've never paid for protection, It's worth the risk to me.

[Shahnewaz]

I use Avast on all my Windows devices. Windows Defender is piss poor compared to the detection rate and features of the free version of Avast.

[ddbtkd456]

6 minutes ago, HeyKitty said:

I mean, if you want to pay for norton, go ahead. I've never paid for protection, It's worth the risk to me.

Eh...I don't mind paying...alright lets try something different here...assuming I am going to pay for one which would you choose? Going without it isnt really an option for me. I have tons of sensitive things on my pc that can not get into the wrong hands.

6 minutes ago, Shahnewaz said:

I use Avast on all my Windows devices. Windows Defender is piss poor compared to the detection rate and features of the free version of Avast.

I use to and loved there services, but I believe they had popups if I remember correctly.

[HeyKitty]

3 minutes ago, ddbtkd456 said:

Eh...I don't mind paying...alright lets try something different here...assuming I am going to pay for one which would you choose? Going without it isnt really an option for me. I have tons of sensitive things on my pc that can not get into the wrong hands.

I use to and loved there services, but I believe they had popups if I remember correctly.

I recommend avast to my customers. just turn on "Silent gaming mode" in the settings.

 

 

...and disable email signatures PLEASE!

[ddbtkd456]

10 minutes ago, HeyKitty said:

I recommend avast to my customers. just turn on "Silent gaming mode" in the settings.

 

 

...and disable email signatures PLEASE!

What email signatures?

[HeyKitty]

3 minutes ago, ddbtkd456 said:

What email signatures?

In avast, it is also in the settings menu.  If you don't avast will put a bunch of *not nice words here* all over your email saying it's safe...

[ddbtkd456]

1 minute ago, HeyKitty said:

In avast, it is also in the settings menu.  If you don't avast will put a bunch of *not nice words here* all over your email saying it's safe...

Ah didn't know that thanks for the heads up, would you say this in combo window Windows Defender and Maleware bytes (free) and avast would be good protection as a paid verison?

[transposedmessenger]

If your Windows 7 file server can be accessed from outside, that is your biggest security liability right now. Other than that, just practicing good browsing habits and using script blocking plugins will save you from most attacks. I got a nasty virus when I was less careful about what sites I visited and what I downloaded. Since then I haven't had any infections (to my knowledge, at least).

[Guest]

I like norton, never had an issue with them, I don't trust any free software, I don't care who suggests it. There's always a reason why it's free. Also I get norton from amazon 10 devices is usually 30 bucks on sale most of the time. Lol my step dad used free Antivirus , I think it was avast, and I was over there in a week cuz his system was completely infected.....edit that was years ago tho..

 

Also keep in mind a lot if people giving advice on this forum are 15 lol

[HeyKitty]

1 hour ago, ddbtkd456 said:

Ah didn't know that thanks for the heads up, would you say this in combo window Windows Defender and Maleware bytes (free) and avast would be good protection as a paid verison?

Had to drive home and eat.

 

I mean, that is a whole lot of protection.... You'd have to be trying to get a virus!

 

Avast free should be plenty. But I can't stop you if you really want to put three layers on... Just remember it WILL cost you system resources.

[ddbtkd456]

3 minutes ago, HeyKitty said:

Had to drive home and eat.

 

I mean, that is a whole lot of protection.... You'd have to be trying to get a virus!

 

Avast free should be plenty. But I can't stop you if you really want to put three layers on... Just remember it WILL cost you system resources.

Eh my home server has a i5 6500 cpu, my desktop has a 5820k, and my fiance has a 6700k, i doubt any of those will struggle, the only one I'm worried about is my tablet which runs an atom processor by intel. Everything else should be good to go.

[HeyKitty]

1 minute ago, ddbtkd456 said:

Eh my home server has a i5 6500 cpu, my desktop has a 5820k, and my fiance has a 6700k, i doubt any of those will struggle, the only one I'm worried about is my tablet which runs an atom processor by intel. Everything else should be good to go.

Well obviously you are *not nice word*ing money.... Might as well by all the Anti-viruses!

[ddbtkd456]

2 minutes ago, HeyKitty said:

Well obviously you are *not nice word*ing money.... Might as well by all the Anti-viruses!

I wouldn't say that I just like my electronics alot. Were both big gamers, we also have dual Ps4's as well. Shrugs wonder where most of our money goes.

[dalekphalm]

3 hours ago, HeyKitty said:

Win10 doesn't need anti-virus.

 

EDIT:

 

1. Fiance's Ipad -Its apple, doesn't need anti-virus

2. My Tablet (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

3. My Desktop (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

4. Her Desktop (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

5. My OnePlus (Android) -Put anti-virus on this if you oh so desire, though I personally wouldnt.

6. Her iPhone 6s Plus -Its apple, doesn't need anti-virus

7. Her Dad's iPad -Its apple, doesn't need anti-virus

8. My File Server (Windows 7) -Thoretically, it shouldn't need it if everything else is protected?

9. My Laptop (Windows 10) -Win10 has built in anti-virus

@ddbtkd456 As others have mentioned, Windows 10 has Windows Defender built into it for free. This is a decent AV that is very minimal, with very low system resource usage. It won't bug you unless there's a problem.

 

@HeyKitty I highly disagree with what you said on #8. Why leave one attack vector? If you're going to use Windows Defender on the Windows 10 machines, then you might as well use Microsoft Security Essentials on the Windows 7 machine. It's essentially the same program. They just renamed and merged it with Windows Defender (Which in Windows 7 is ONLY a basic adware/spyware scanner, but in Windows 8+ they merged it with MSE). Also, just because "It's Apple" doesn't mean anything. Mac OS X has tons of viruses now, and it's certainly not virus immune anymore (Not that it really ever was, aside from being protected due to being a low risk target). iOS has some basic protections, and due to the nature of the device, makes it more secure.

 

The iPad's and Android devices will likely be fine. iOS has basic protections against virus infection, as does Android.

 

Note: If the Android devices are rooted, or the iOS devices are Jailbroken, then all bets are off in terms of virus protections. Rooting/jailbreaking does make them more vulnerable.

[Dionyz]

If you want a very cheap way to get an anti virus program, and a decent one. (Kaspersky is one of the best out there) Look it up on eBay since I cannot show links, but if you are good at math getting a 6 months for 3 devices will get you massive savings.