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So I don't do much downloading these days or browsing so I haven't really had a need for an antivirus program in a couple of years.

Are there any free ones out there that you would recommend to me?

AVG. Bit of a resource hog at times though.

been using MS Security essentials and have been pretty pleased for what? 3 years or something?

i personally have not used an av in many years, i just try to stay away from dling any questionable exe/bat files.

Avira - less of a resource hog and, for free, quite effective.

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Originally posted by PivotTechno Avira - less of a resource hog and, for free, quite effective.

this.

I don't use AV.
I rather reformat my PC when it gets pretty slow.
It is better than start with already being slow by running AV and doesn't make me feel difference anyways except for annoying messages.
Depends on situation no AV is better.

How come I don't see such virus anymore which screws up user files suddenly?
Those nasty virus were pretty popular long time ago.
Are recent virus only sneak out personal info?

^^^

I would agree with that and I don't use one either, but I cannot access any of my work info from home, only my email because I don't have an AV program.

Thanks for the suggestions though. I will definitely check them out

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Originally posted by LKD been using MS Security essentials and have been pretty pleased for what? 3 years or something?

Hi Jen!!!

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Originally posted by LKD been using MS Security essentials and have been pretty pleased for what? 3 years or something?

its great, +1; recommend as well.

ive used avira, avg, those have some lame popup after a while, and take up more resources, not to mention i dont think they're as good as msse.

also use zonelabs zonealarm for added firewall.

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Originally posted by The Ear AVG. Bit of a resource hog at times though.

Avast!

Its not a resource hog and its great.

http://www.avast.com/en-ca/index

Highly recommend it, Jenners. Been using it for something like 8-10 years I think at this point (has it really been that long?). Ever since I first learn about it in uni.

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar Avast! Its not a resource hog and its great. http://www.avast.com/en-ca/index Highly recommend it, Jenners. Been using it for something like 8-10 years I think at this point (has it really been that long?). Ever since I first learn about it in uni.

+1

I find it works better than AVG. Great piece of software.

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Originally posted by Knox Hi Jenn!!!

fixed

I've been using Avast for years and am really happy with it.

These are the top 2 AntiVirus programs and have been for years:

BitDefender

Kaspersky

I have been using BitDefender for 3+ years and it has been the most thorough AV program I have ever used without slowing down your computer to a snail's pace. Kaspersky is just as good, if not better for being thorough but it uses more resources and is much more expensive.

Check out this site for in depth reviews of the top Antivirus programs available. It will give you all the details on each program:

Top 10 Antivirus Reviews

Also if you are looking for something more than just an AV program such as an Internet Security Suite check out the following:

Top 10 Internet Security Suites

Windows Security Essentials works best with Windows 7 machines.

It is free, kept up to date, defends better than most and is easy on system resources.

Highly recommended.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

+1 on windows essentials

at least you know if Microsoft is behind it, somebody is updating the virus definitions... can't say the same about some of the other compeditors

in short: me.

I have battled and beaten so many of the 'next gen' malicious software over the last few years that norton updates my computer almost hourly to make me feel like I'm actually getting value for my subscription. I must have been the first to document a recent 'ransom ware' infection in their database or something.

If you are fed up with windows virus you can install linux ubuntu and add software like office 2007, nero, ares, adobe reader, fireworks and so on. Even you can install a Windows 7 theme.

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Originally posted by danny0085 If you are fed up with windows virus you can install linux ubuntu and add software like office 2007, nero, ares, adobe reader, fireworks and so on. Even you can install a Windows 7 theme.

ahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahah

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Originally posted by danny0085 install linux ubuntu

lmao get real man

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew fixed

LOL, thanks

Hi Knoxobot!


So I tried Avast and it isn't that I don't like it, but it isn't good enough for me to connect to work from home. It keeps saying that I don't have a good enough AVP.

I think I am gonna give Windows Security Essentials a shot now.

Thanks for all the different directions to go.

I was sick of dealing with all this bullshit so I bought a Macbook Air. Never looking back, hell has frozen over

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 so I bought a Macbook Air.

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 I was sick of dealing with all this bullshit so I bought a Macbook Air. Never looking back, hell has frozen over

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