Chiefinonhaze Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Got a new laptop, want to make it last. Anyone know the best free antivirus software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I have avira, which is decent.. Although pretty annoying sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefinonhaze Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Is paying for Norton Antivirus the best option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Is paying for Norton Antivirus the best option? That may be in the bottom five solutions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Norton has an excellent scanner but it's such a resource hog it's not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Might want to check out this thread. http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?345122-AVG-versus-Avast-The-better-free-Anti-Virus-software&highlight=Free+Anti-virus+Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Is paying for Norton Antivirus the best option? If you want to pay for software you would be wise to avoid Norton and McAfee like the plague. Kaspersky and ESET make a much better product. Paying isn't really necessary, though. You would do well enough with the likes of AVG, Avast, Avira, or Microsoft Security Essentials. Which software is "best" depends on who you ask and tends to change every few months, so I wouldn't worry so much about that as much as just finding one that suits you personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Avast AINEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 AVG. It's what I use. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 *insert obligatory buy a mac comment here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I like AVG, and have heard nothing but good about Kapersky. I've never used it, but I figure if I ever do want to switch from AVG, Kapersky is where I'll go based on the positive things I've heard. Norton,,I don't like it.. as someone else said it's a resource hog, and I dont think it catches as much as AVG. McAffee.. you may as well put a sign out saying you're willing to carry any virus anyone wants to make. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Microsoft Security Essentials for me. Have never had one problem since I've been using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 *insert obligatory buy a mac comment here* http://www.tomshardware.com/news/apple-mac-malware-virus-infection,12781.html Macs have a reputation for being safer compared to PCs when it comes to viruses and other malware. Much of that had to do with security by obscurity, as hackers would target the much bigger pool of PCs. With the continued growth and popularity of Macs, though, it may be due time for Apple's system to be under attack.Ed Bott, a blogger for ZDNet, posted an interview between himself and an unnamed AppleCare worker. The source said that AppleCare call centers are now getting bombarded with calls from customers who have been tricked into installing malware called Mac Defender and Apple Security, among others. "Before this started happening, we had 7-12 minutes between calls generally. Now we’re lucky to have any time between calls," said the source. "We started getting a trickle of calls a couple weeks ago. However, this last week over 50% of our calls have been about it. In two days last week I personally took 60 calls that referred to Mac Defender." I've been very happy with Microsoft Security Essentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homercles82 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Microsoft Security Essentials. Free. Regular updates. Light on system resources. I have used it since release and 0 issues. ---------- Post added May-24th-2011 at 09:02 AM ---------- The only way to avoid spyware/viruses/malware is to unplug from the internet. At some point we all are going to get one of these 3. Thankfully there are free options out there to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy8467 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Microsoft Security Essentials for me too. Never had any problems since I started using it and it is much less of a resource hog than AVG and Norton, both of which I used to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homercles82 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Oh, and I forgot to add this, Never, ever, ever pay for antivirus software. I'd rather you hatchet off your balls than pay for Norton or McAfee. The free options are better by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch1724 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 If you have Comcast as an ISP, you can get Norton for free...if you want to slow down your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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