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What is the best anti virus software to get?
What is the best anti virus software to get?
I am getting a new Dell laptop. I am spending about $1,400 on it and want to make sure it last and remains fast. I want to get a good anti virus software for it but don't want it to slow my computer down, but I do want it to fully protect my laptop from viruses and hackers. I am willing to pay money for it so whatever the best anti virus there is is what I want. I will have windows 7 professional on it as well.
11 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I use Avast now, I have also got superantispyware and Malwarebytes. I recently changed to Comodo firewall which seems fine and I seem to boot up quicker. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans Hackers etc. I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps
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- 1 decade ago
The best ones are:
Avast
Avira Antivir
AVG
They are all free--I would recommend AVG
Use Threatfire along with the antivirus--Threatfire monitors behaviours of programs that other antivirus would miss. Its very light on the computer but should not be used as the primary antivirus. it works alonside it like a support
A firewall thats really good is pc tools firewall plus.
Source(s): www.threatfire.com/ www.pctools.com/firewall/ free.avg.com/ - Anonymous1 decade ago
i'm using avast home edition . The new version has been released on their website. It s a freeware. You can register yourself on the avast website to recive the registration key . They provide timely updates (small in size, ie. In kb's. Which s usefull for people with limited internet plans ). It s fully legal n it generates a virus recovery database to report avast about the new viruses .
To detect n delete malwares on your comp use malware bytes . Another free software . N a powerfull tool to clean your comp of malwares. I use these softwares myself .
- [b]umble [b]eeLv 41 decade ago
Microsoft Security Essentials
Its Free. (available free at download.com)
Only runs on a genuine copy of windows.
Most updated anti-virus software.
Very light on system.
Scans removable drives as well.
Click on source below to download.
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- 1 decade ago
Check with your Internet company as they provide products for free & with free subscription. Comcast offers McAfee Security Suite. Norton is great, but expensive and slows your computer. Avant is free is pretty good.
- 1 decade ago
I prefer Avast, but I have friends who highly recommend AVG.
Both are free with free updates.
Both can be found by checking with CNET.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
avast is the best out their and its free. just look it up. the link is avast.com just download it.