Alfy Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Recently I had to re-format my computer and I need to get an anti-virus. I have used AVG in the past and it really slows the fuck out of your computer for several hours. What do you suggest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Aceman Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Several cats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Bloodarrow42 Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Most Antiviruses are nearly the same for the most part and will do their basic jobs. I wouldn't recommend paying for an Antivirus (if you really want a paid one, just get a cracked version). Go with a light weight Antivirus that will do its job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Cody^ Report post Posted August 2, 2011 webroot 8$ for 6 months.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
≈Nine Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Been using Avira ever since I build this computer (January) and I'm satisfied. It's completely free aswell. Other than that, Microsoft Security Essentials is slowly taking over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Arjun Report post Posted August 2, 2011 AVG + Kaspersky. ;$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
The Man Report post Posted August 2, 2011 If you know what your doing at all times you won't need an anti-virus.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
chris Report post Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) ESET Nod32 Edited August 2, 2011 by chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Eazy Report post Posted August 2, 2011 good luck cookie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Villiska Report post Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) I'd recommend Avast free edition. It's ranked in the top three by almost all statistics and it's memory usage is even less than Eset Nod32. It has many scanners, and I haven't had one problem with it since I've gotten it. Kaspersky is a resource hog, Avira finds too many false positives and AVG has a shitty detection rate. Do not waste your time getting cracked paid versions because Avast free edition is more than enough for your computer. Do not interfere two anti-viruses at once because you'll only further your problems. My overall setup for an average computer that will last you years is the following: Anti-virus - Avast. (It's all you need as a real time scanner). On Demand Scanner - Malwarebytes (Used to find anything your anti-virus doesn't). Basic maintenance - Ccleaner. (Clean out your temporary files and free your system of clutter. It's registry cleaner is also very light weight and not too in depth to be dangerous so it helps clean that up as well. I'd stay away from all other registry cleaners besides Ccleaner's. I recommend running the Avast and Malwarebyte's scanners once a week. Ccleaner 2-3 times a week depending on your personal preference. I'd also defrag your hard drive once a month. You can do all of these scans while you sleep and awake to it's findings, that's what I normally do. For third party programs, I would just ignore the hype. Use windows defrag to defrag your hard drive and leave the Window's disk cleaner to clean your disk. Anything more is just a waste of time and really isn't doing much for your PC like you think it is. I hope this helped! Edited August 2, 2011 by Villiska Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Guest Ecko Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Avast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Rcms Report post Posted August 2, 2011 I'd recommend Avast free edition. It's ranked in the top three by almost all statistics and it's memory usage is even less than Eset Nod32. It has many scanners, and I haven't had one problem with it since I've gotten it. Kaspersky is a resource hog, Avira finds too many false positives and AVG has a shitty detection rate. Do not waste your time getting cracked paid versions because Avast free edition is more than enough for your computer. Do not interfere two anti-viruses at once because you'll only further your problems. My overall setup for an average computer that will last you years is the following: Anti-virus - Avast. (It's all you need as a real time scanner). On Demand Scanner - Malwarebytes (Used to find anything your anti-virus doesn't). Basic maintenance - Ccleaner. (Clean out your temporary files and free your system of clutter. It's registry cleaner is also very light weight and not too in depth to be dangerous so it helps clean that up as well. I'd stay away from all other registry cleaners besides Ccleaner's. I recommend running the Avast and Malwarebyte's scanners once a week. Ccleaner 2-3 times a week depending on your personal preference. I'd also defrag your hard drive once a month. You can do all of these scans while you sleep and awake to it's findings, that's what I normally do. For third party programs, I would just ignore the hype. Use windows defrag to defrag your hard drive and leave the Window's disk cleaner to clean your disk. Anything more is just a waste of time and really isn't doing much for your PC like you think it is. I hope this helped! Pretty much this ;o.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
mainmill Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Avast, been using for a while now and it works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Pali Report post Posted August 2, 2011 ESET Nod32 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Ryan5 Report post Posted August 2, 2011 If you know what your doing at all times you won't need an anti-virus.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
