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Security Software Armory: => Anti-Virus (Security Suite) => Topic started by: bishvabis on 17. November 2011., 19:56:58

Title: Good antivirus software?
Post by: bishvabis on 17. November 2011., 19:56:58
Hey guys, I just bought a new laptop. I will be using the laptop to surf the web and I will also be downloading files, so I will need a good antivirus to protect my computer from viruses.

Here are the specs of my laptop (not sure if it matters for antivirus software, but I'll include it anyways):

14" Sony VAIO C Series
Intel® Core™ i5-2410M processor (2.30GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 2.90GHz
4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive [5400 rpm]
AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M (1GB VRAM) hybrid graphics with Intel® Wireless Display technology
Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium


So, can you guys recommend me a good antivirus software? I guess it would be a plus if it were free, but I don't mind paying for a good antivirus software (not paying over $30 for it). So.....help please?
Title: Re: Which antivirus to use and buy ?!
Post by: Samker on 17. November 2011., 21:05:45
Hi Bishvabis and Welcome to SCF Community.

Your lap have very good performance and, Yes, that is very important for "new" AV-s since some of them are very "heavy" for "weak and older" PCs.

My first recommendation is to try FREE Avira AV: http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,208.0.html (http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,208.0.html) I'm sure you'll be more satisfied with them than with some AV which cost under $30.
My second advice, in case that you don't like Avira or some other FREE AV (Avast, AVG or Panda): http://scforum.info/index.php/board,10.0.html (http://scforum.info/index.php/board,10.0.html) , is to spend few more bucks and buy some well know AV like: Kaspersky, NOD32, BitDefender or McAfee. ;)

Hope these suggestions will help You??
Also, please don't forget to provide us your experience with tested products and final decision.

Best Regards,

S.
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: jheysen on 18. November 2011., 01:24:08
My personal preferences go for McAfee, Avast and Kaspersky.

regards,
J.
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: rvishva55 on 18. November 2011., 15:45:18
If you want free then I recommend Avast , superantispyware and Malwarebytes. coupled with Comodo firewall They are all free for personal use . 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.
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: Fintech on 19. November 2011., 08:21:30
My opinion is that McAfee is too heavy use to powerless machine! It requires at least a dual core processor to function correctly! ??? I would recommend either Avast or AVG virussanner of the smaller power machine to begin! :-\
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: vishwanath99 on 21. November 2011., 05:50:02
TRY MCAFEE ITS BEST FOR UR LAPTOP
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: georgedepp on 27. December 2011., 13:23:41
There are some good antivirus softwares:
1. Avast.
2. Quick Heal.
3. AVG.
4. Norton.
5. Nod 32.
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: jacksena on 10. March 2012., 04:31:11
Well you can use Malware Removal for better virus protection which provide you complete virus safety and virus alert message.
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: devnullius on 10. March 2012., 15:02:34
Unplug the internet? :P

; )
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: mikey on 10. March 2012., 17:49:46
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Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: Samker on 10. March 2012., 18:05:26
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Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
Post by: jasonmilsont on 17. July 2012., 18:40:37
A excellent anti-virus should also be able to identify dubious applications. Whenever a individual is browsing, there are many harmful individuals who immediate them to set up applications and applications which may not be secure.
Title: Re: Good antivirus software?
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