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okay so,
is there any best free antivirus software for windows pc
Until recently used avast!, and spybot search & destroy, I didn't have any problems.
I 'upgraded' to norton, which slows my pc down a lot especially on startup, I did a full system scan and it found nothing.
I found a few reads from this link
As for antivirus i would recommend Avira Free Version:
http://www.free-av.de/
It is really fast, does not slow down your system so much, and the detection rate is very good.
However, for spyware you need to buy the full version or use another tool lile Spybot Search&Destroy.
Only annoying thing is the popup window when its downloading updates
Been using AVG Free for years: http://free.avg.com/
On one of my PCs, AVG clashed with one of my programs, so went with Avast instead: http://www.avast.com
Both seem to be as good as each other. The only problem with Avast is that you need to register every year to get a new code (but they don't block mailinator emails) and you need to remember to turn sounds off for each user on the PC or else you get annoying "Virus databse has been updated!"
Alongside either you need to run spybot for spyware: http://www.spybot.info
Wont say too much as you will see my choice in the 8 step cleaning guide http://internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com/
Avira Free Version
been using for 2-3 years now
never had a virus with this.....unlike avg....thats software sucks!
well AVG 7 was something but AVG8 just SUCKS! takes up too much memory, been running Avast for about a year now and love it
(plus it gives a warning sound which freaks small kids sitting besides my pc )
Hello,
I am using BitDefender for 5 years and till today I did not found any virus killing my pc, if found the BitDefender will delete it safely. From 1 week I am using eset for testing and looks good but the only problem is with autoupdate and there is no option to disable.
Best Regards
I've been using AVG for a few years now, along side with Windows Defender. Like Ather said, 8 really sucks, damn ads! I'm very skeptical when it comes to free software, even from CNET. But seems I have some new ones to check out!
I'd recommend Norton, but it's not cheap, subscription needs to be renewed, and interferes with too much. Although, it did have a nice feat of shutting my computer up about the user account control settings.
+3 Avira
I'll give more kudos to avira... you can add a patch that "subdues" the popup ads when updating. So far, it's the most lightweight and powerful free antivirus I've ever tried. I recommend it to my friends and family all the time.
I will admit though, as of lately, I've been using NOD32 and have almost forgot it's there... =) It isn't free though...
I use avast it's ok free
and handled itself very well in
both the secure tests
and not using that much system res when running tests
I think you can try downloading Avira...
I'm using Norton before but it slow down my computer. I decide to switch to AVG. I also install Spybot.
For surfing the net, I always use Firefox with WOT add on or Chrome. Using IE these days, can give you viruses just by opening a website.
WOT-addon and Spybot are awesome on rating sites, specially when you search in Google. It will warn you on dangerous sites.
Cheers.
Good old Antivir. Now called Avira. This free antivirus is among the best (see av-comparatives.org). Heck, read its fair wikipedia entry.
The only thing that most users would find to be an annoyance is the daily (daily for me because my updates are set to daily) popup that advertises their EXCELLENT paid version. There is a simple OK button at the bottom; click it and you're good, it's gone.
AVG had a better product a few years ago but recently they haven't been able to keep up. Avast is also a good, good-rated product.
There's no BEST antivirus software. But I've been using McAfee for two years now. It's simply a good program. Worth the money to buy. You have to buy to get something good, like buying a good theft protection alarm for your car.
i think there is no one good for now(for me)
Kevbodian said:
Good old Antivir. Now called Avira. This free antivirus is among the best (see av-comparatives.org). Heck, read its fair wikipedia entry.
The only thing that most users would find to be an annoyance is the daily (daily for me because my updates are set to daily) popup that advertises their EXCELLENT paid version. There is a simple OK button at the bottom; click it and you're good, it's gone.
AVG had a better product a few years ago but recently they haven't been able to keep up. Avast is also a good, good-rated product.
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i think for now there are no antivirus that can resolved my problem,,AVG=too sensitive,,he deleted my *.doc(were infected) also..so it was not safe..
avira=sensitive just for macro viruses(not for local)and also other antivirus..there were no good enough..
Just curious.. If you get a virus what are the chance of getting that bad boy out without reformatting? I haven't got a virus for about 3 years now but just curious can these anti-virus programs actually work in removing? Or are they there just to detect?
flexilis
If you go to flexilis.com ,get invited, you canget flexilis which is a free anti-virus & back up from microsoft. I use it on my 800's & they report to you every week. You set the time you want the activity, manual or daily. I like it. Even if you forget to reload after a HRS they'll let you now you're not activated. I figure Micro. still has to make things to stay alive 'ya Know?
First off, good chose going for free ones and not the paid ones. Why pay when we get the same power for free . Here is a list of the best available ones
skipser.toolsbysk.com/p/2/p/best-free-antivirus-softwares.html
Personally, I would also recomment AVG for it's better interface and silent operation. Have been using it for 2 years now.
Microsoft Security Essentials. Not only free but better than the paid for alternatives!
Ok so i just formatted my pc, got windows 7 64bit.
just going about installing stuff, and
not sure what virus scanner to install.
whats the best one, i like a nice quiet scanner that does its job and never pops up.
ideas?
o price isnt a problem, so dont care how expensive.
previously i been using the free windows virus protection
I have avira antivir personal. It's free and works great on my laptop. There's also a premium version but I don't now how much it is.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831802&highlight=virus
here ya go
I used to use kaspersky antivirus but it makes my computer as slow as hell, so I go on solo
Here is a great result with voting from members
I´m quite ok with Kaspersky Internet security 2011, no lags or slows and a very aggressive protection
brilliant cheers
superliam said:
Ok so i just formatted my pc, got windows 7 64bit.
just going about installing stuff, and
not sure what virus scanner to install.
whats the best one, i like a nice quiet scanner that does its job and never pops up.
ideas?
o price isnt a problem, so dont care how expensive.
previously i been using the free windows virus protection
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http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Make sure to hit the "thanks" button
AVAST works great and its free
Been using Microsoft Security Essentials since 1 year. Running very good. No attacks from virus even though I have used many virus full pen drives. Many of my friends come to me for cleaning virus on the pen drives. Not even a single virus danced in my pc, they were kill as soon as detected.
Its free too!
Was using Bitdefender and Norton before but they really slow down my pc since they are heavy Softwares.
I've never used Anti-virus Idk why always had good luck lol
Microsoft Security Essentials. Microsoft knows how to take care of their own operating system.
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AVG is great, full protection including real time protection.
Real men go solo
I use Microsoft Security Essentials. It's one of the better free ones I've found throughout the years, and I use it to protect all my computers (6+)
Dperks88 said:
I've never used Anti-virus Idk why always had good luck lol
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I guess you are using linux so no need of any antivirus.
I use symantec corp. antivirus.
I use a Mac.
I use avg free and malwarebytes both are free, most people confuse malware with viruses. Malware is malicious software on ur PC like that windows anti virus that takes control of your whole computer!
I use AVAST Home Edition - free and you can set it so you never see a pop-up unless you get hit.
But - a non - free version is malwarebytes.com - which nowdays is a must-have for all computers. It's 30.00 bucks for a years sub but I can't say enough good things about it.
No more junk/popups/trojans that try and sneak past your A/V and I've never had it hurt my resources on my CPU's at home.
I have been using this app as long as I had this phone. But I realized that it made my phone really slow while installing things because it had to scan it. I'm thinking about uninstalling it....
Is this app necessary? Are there any alternatives?
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There is another alternative.
AVG owns DroidSecurity and then Lookouts version.
Necessary? Maybe maybe not. If your phone isn't rooted it is probably not an issue, and if it's rooted it might not be if you keep track of what apps have root access.
Root kits are out there in the mobile world.
AVG owns DroidSecurity and then Lookouts version.
I meant,
AVG own DroidSecurity which has some of the same features as Lookouts version.
I read way too much on here and have yet to see a thread "help I think I have a virus"
Yeah, I have yet to see a post about a possible virus. Lookout provides a few other options which makes it handy, and one that makes it dangerous. The tracking feature (which has been repeated in a few other apps that may or may not need root access) is something that can be used for bad or good.
The biggest problem is apps outside of the normal app store and ones needing root access. Android (and linux/unix/mac) have security issues exploits and whatnot but they are not prevalent like they are in Windows. Windows Mobile has root kits, and there are groups that have warned of security holes and exploits in Android and I remember there being a few on jailbroken IOS devices.
Do you guys use any security app?
I deleted it for now and it seemed to have increase my phone's speed a lot.
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At this point the biggest risk is from a lost or stolen phone. I don't use any application for security though.
I use lookout, but the only thing I use it for is the "Find Me" feature, you're right, having it scan all apps on install is super painful, esp if you're restoring after a flash...
I use it. I might not need it with how picky I am about apps but knowing that mobile phones are a big security hole I want something.
Searched the market place and noticed that Macafee and Norton are releasing their own now.
Phones (the type XDA users have) are more like computers every week and not treating them as such could be dangerous in the near future.
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Well the find me feature doesn't work on my phone cause my GPS is horrible even though I tried everything.. anyway I'm looking for other security apps that only scans when I want it to. Is the ES security good?
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Not sure about the other ones. Stick to the big name ones such as Lookout, AVG, Norton, Macaffee since they have a lot riding on making quality products.
I would add games to the do not scan list so that my game playing wouldn't get slow, also adding them to the whitelist for watchdog helps avoid the performance hit you get from the constant scanning of accessed files and monitoring of the processes.
Which one should I get. Avg security or antivirus.? What's the difference?
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I had lookout for a little while. I think my phone runs better now that i got rid of it. I also dont download random things i see or go to off websites.
While I haven' seen posts about viruses here, before I got my android there was a news story about all the phones infected by files from the market.
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Until KAV, Panda, or Avira make one for the phones, stick with AVG or Lookout, I prefer Lookout because of the features (but the Norton and MacAffee I think provide the same stuff)
If you do a search for pwn2own you'll find that everything has exploits and holes(except for chrome so far).
Finding good security software is hard.
Lookout and AVG may or may not work, but what other choices are there?
Im really asking too BTW.
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Ok many people on here have their own opinions so let's hear them please, good or not. I have always felt the need to have Kaprasky Mobile Security Pro app installed and I (think) its doing its job or is this just personal self assurance, either way I'd like to know if legitimate security or placebo effect also is it just taking up valuable MB?
Thanks
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TheCrow1372 said:
Ok many people on here have their own opinions so let's hear them please, good or not. I have always felt the need to have Kaprasky Mobile Security Pro app installed and I (think) its doing its job or is this just personal self assurance, either way I'd like to know if legitimate security or placebo effect also is it just taking up valuable MB?
Thanks
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placebo imo, unless you will be installing apps from sites like haxordfullandroidappz.trojan.ru
I'm running trend micro (full version) as was free with my pc security.
It does block suspect websites, and has other features I find usefull, but like all security, is rarely put into use unless I know I'm doing something risky.
Still, would rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it
I use avast because I install apps indiscriminately & tweak & flash scripts on my ROM. Is like contraception / prophylactic devices, never leave home without it, you don't know who you may meet.
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I am using Avast too because of the Anti-Theft mode. In this mode you can find your phone you lost or if it was stolen.
You can also erase your personal data or set it in alarm mode with SMS.
There are some more features and the software is free.
Regards...
I'm using Lookout (paid). Had some good reviews when I was looking for for some av protection. Does backup and has missing device protection. Plus safe browsing setting for base rom browser.
Yeah I just wanted some opinions cuz I was using Kaprasky Pro for 3 months and it has all if what has been mentioned plus Cnet gave it a 4.3 out of 5 for mobile security, I took it off just cuz one guy in a thread I frequent said its a waste of space and its more of a placebo effect even though I saw the protection I just took it off mainly do to the fact that I don't (anymore) install apps from unreliable sources but yet again I do need some space on my phone lol
Thanks All
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So I know as long as I use trusted sources and don't really side load any apps I should be pretty safe. I am also aware that many people don't believe that Antivirus does anything other than use resources. With that said I do wish to be secure and with my classes I am taking in college (cyber security) have become a bit paranoid. So I would like people's opinion on four available products
Lookout
Already pre-installed with T-Mobile
Seems to do an ok job
Bitdefender
AV-TESTS ranked #1
Works with my Moto360 watch
Kaspersky
I use this on my personal PC and has updates frequently
Has a ton of features
ESET (Nod32)
Most Android features
Supposedly very light on system resources
Given this list has anyone had experience with any on the list and would recommend one over the other?
I've used Bitdefender.
I liked it.
I have a good friend who works as a programmer for lookout it's a good program. But in reality if you are flashing ROMS regularly you wipe out most viruses and Spyware on your own.
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ShrekOpher said:
I have a good friend who works as a programmer for lookout it's a good program. But in reality if you are flashing ROMS regularly you wipe out most viruses and Spyware on your own.
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Problem is I just have finally gotten my ROM the perfect way I like it. Until Lollipop comes out I don't think I will be flashing anymore.
DarqAnshin said:
Given this list has anyone had experience with any on the list and would recommend one over the other?
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I use Kaspersky on all of my PCs, laptop, two tablets, and two phones. It does have great features and I don't notice a performance hit. You should look for the "Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device" version. The five license pack allows you to install it on any mix of five computers and/or mobile devices and gives you a year of updates. Also, something unique about Kaspersky, as long as you have a valid license, product updates are free (including major updates like v2014 to v2015).
If you keep an eye on the technology deal sites, you'll often see the five license pack on sale for free after rebate. I can tell you from my experience, the rebates take forever but they do come. I've redeemed several.
SJMarty said:
I use Kaspersky on all of my PCs, laptop, two tablets, and two phones. It does have great features and I don't notice a performance hit. You should look for the "Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device" version. The five license pack allows you to install it on any mix of five computers and/or mobile devices and gives you a year of updates. Also, something unique about Kaspersky, as long as you have a valid license, product updates are free (including major updates like v2014 to v2015).
If you keep an eye on the technology deal sites, you'll often see the five license pack on sale for free after rebate. I can tell you from my experience, the rebates take forever but they do come. I've redeemed several.
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Marty, Thanks. I currently use Kaspersky, and it will be expiring soon. However I do find that on my Galaxy Note 10.1 it slows down the system to a crawl. I am currently going to wipe the table to Hyperdrive, but still, the app seems to be a bit "bloated" for me compared to the Lookout that I am using. I was looking for something that is a bit lightweight but yet effective.
Still thank you for everything.
Update
For anyone curious or doing a search on what the results are. I was able to find this on the XDA forums today.
Thanks go to @Utini for making this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-little-guide-to-security-privacy-t3042460
Please remember to thank him for his work on that thread.