Recommended Antivirus / Security Software - Protect your PC

AVG which I had been using for at least more than 8 years now. A basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. Limited features, no support, for private and non-commercial use only.

http://free.avg.com/us-en/download?prd=afg

I also run Window Defender together with the AVG free version. Windows Defender is included with all versions of Windows Vista and is available to download for genuine copies of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

 

Scotty
http://winpatrol.com/

 

I use the AVG security that is free...I got tired of waiting for our internet provider to finish a free program that they are working on for Windows 7...so far it is great.

I do love windows 7 ...

I have been using it for a while and I still have a few things I have to learn on it yet...I have been going to the website and reading. My computer is so-------------much faster with it...I am so happy :-D I got a new one.

 

Frank here's one that is a one stop, takes care of it all software, you do not need one from each catagory as you listed above, with this one, and it is awesome! also a free download..check it out! of course you need to keep a good anti virus, this will take care of all of the rest.
http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-Syste ... 07614.html

 

Actually the free ones are okay but if you want reliability. I recommend Norton 360

 

Not to step on toes, but i can't stand Norton, The version you buy is a little better than the free one. No matter which one you chose just remember, its not like seat belts, The More You Have On The Safer You Are. Most Anti virus programs will fight with each other for dominance and cause you Pc to run slower. Just as important as a good Antivirus software is to keep them all up to date, Virus's come out daily! Recommended websites for SAFE Downloads are (personal oppinion- 0 Virus from them yet) Filehippo.com and Download.cnet.com
Coming from computer business owner
Anything I could help with don't hesitate to ask!

 

I'm not a fan of Norton either.
I use ESET security
http://www.eset.com/home
And Malware Bytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

I don't use the free versions because I've found you really DO get what you pay for.

 

I'm using Comodo Security Suites, Ad_Aware and Malwarebytes. Dan downloaded them for me to use on this computer. They are all free for personal use.
dooley

 

For Windows seven I use ESET SMART SECURITY and CCLEANER.
With Windows Vista my wife use Outpost full security.
Spring cleaning :-D TUNE UP UTILITIES.Never a problèm

 

If I may add my 2 cents:

Here is a really nice program.

It will show you which programs on your system need to be updated and will provide a download link for you.

Update Checker

And I see that no one has mentioned SpywareBlaster

Excellent program!

 

Norton and McAfee are bearly better than the malware they try to stop. system slowdowns and errors are common. Avast and AVG are superior choices.

 

I recommend ESET
just USD40 dollars, 3 years pass. And Got a eset password manager to organize and protect all your passwords

 

I've used the free version of Avast for years no problems. Spybot is also good.

 

Windows 11 is using a new hardware key as a component of security. These keys can be plugged in or built into a motherboard. This is part of the win11 requirement and quite major for future security planning.