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Who can give me anti-virus advice?
After recently being hit with over 50+ infections (adware, trojans, almost every type) in particular the dreaded Win 7 Security Tool, I think it's time to reconsider my protection.
I had/have AVG Free (latest) but AVG apparently let in all those infections (and was not able to remove the Win 7 Security Tool). I now have that program and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, which actually was able to clear all the infections.
Is that enough, would the AVG/Malwarebytes' combo protect better in the future?
Or, should I scrap AVG and get avast or Avira while sticking with Malwarebytes' as an on-demand scanner/remover?
Or, should I have three: AVG, avira or avast, and Malwarebytes?
See, what I like about AVG is the simplicity, the lightness of resources, and the fact that on google it will mark which websites are safest (or not). Suggestions?
PS: I want FREE software, and I have Windows 7.
7 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I would go with Avast or Microsoft Security Essentials or Comodo. I recommend Avast. Like you said Malware Bytes is a good on demand scanner. I would also get zonealrm firewall or comodo firewall. Also you can get Mcafee Siteadvisor. It will give you ratings on the internet (like google) and it's free. Only install 1 of each. 1 firewall, 1 antivirus. (Not including malwarebytes.) *All of the products listed above are free.
Hope this helps!
- shulerLv 44 years ago
dude initially deploy the avast anti virus and then replace it and then sign in it ..that's loose and all u might desire to do is to get the version registered interior the information superhighway internet site and that's loose for updates and all.....united statesa. it and it idetified the virus and asks u to % to delete it or not .....if not this then attempt morro beta version it is the made from microsoft unique and it is going to be the 1st ever anti virus by ability of microsoft it somewhat is goign to be loose for existence
- Nemo the geekLv 71 decade ago
Get AVG free at Filehippo.com for best download site. After using AVG free I bought the paid version for 20 dollars for 2 years. It works great and extremely cheap. Like I said, it works great and $10 a year.
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- lukerLv 41 decade ago
You're not going to like this, but don't get free software - it might do an okay job but the updates to current threats aren't nearly as timely and comprehensive.
For $30/year you could have your mind at ease, isn't it worth it?
Go with Norton or McAfee.
- Matthew HLv 41 decade ago
anyone who wants free software should be running linux, like me. :p Stop being a penny pincher and get Nortons
