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Kenny
Lv 7
Kenny asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 1 decade ago

Anti-virus software for Vista?

What is the best anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware etc... software for Windows Vista? I don't care if it is free or if it must be purchased I just want to know what the best one is.

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  • Mike S
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    The programs below are all you need for your Vista...just helped a friend with her computer the other day...and she had Vista....

    Avast Antivirus 5.....Free

    Malwarebytes anti-malware....Free

    Super anti-spyware.....Free

    Advanced System Care 3 .....Free

    All can be downloaded at the best protected website on the internet....CNet.com downloads

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'd recommend an antivirus like AVG from http://free.avg.com/ or anything similar, preferably run it once in Safe Mode just to make sure. This will give you great protected from any virus but I'd make sure I had antimalware as well just in case.

    Try to install and scan with Spybot S&D or Malwarebytes Anti-malware to remove any malware pests. Both have an IP blocker option and real-time protection (free in Spybot, available only in the full version of Malwarebytes), which is good at preventing the problem before it happens. I for one use full MBAM (someone here answered another question recommending Malwarebytes coupon codes shared by other users on http://news.dtcdeals.com/malwarebytes-coupon-code to save on the purchase) I prefer it since it has a scheduler to run scans and upgrades by itself.

    Having them both will keep your computer extra protected so give it a go and see what you think! Good luck :)

  • 1 decade ago

    Anti-virus Avast, both free, for a anti-malware program use malwarebytes anti-malware, free also, a very good program that is light on the pc as well.

  • 1 decade ago

    I use Avast , 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.

    http://freevirusprotection-spywaremalware.blogspot...

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    McAfee total protection runs o.k. on Vista in case you have 3-4GB of ram. If no longer you will desire to seek for something else that makes use of much less materials yet it particularly is somewhat puzzling to hit upon something first rate with Vista. yet despite you get be sure you examine the device materials first by using fact it may slow you down.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think the best one is Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. There's a free version and you can pay for the full version for $25 only. http://malwarebytes.org/

  • 1 decade ago

    Windows Defender is already on your computer. It's part of Vista.

  • 1 decade ago

    I use norton for basic computer use if you want a free one use avast home edition you can download it on there website

  • Bert
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    for anti-virus- use http://www.avast.com/ - paid version for realtime scan protection and http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware...

    malwarebytes is not a antivirus program it is for malware protection -

  • Maisha
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I think either Norton or Kaspersky.

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