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~Brian~ · 12-20-2010, 11:21 PM

So my McAfee is about to expire and I'm not sure if I want to renew it.

I have Malwarebytes and SpyBot on here now but I will need something to replace my virus protection.

Any suggestions?

jpalamar · 12-20-2010, 11:29 PM

All I run on my computer is the free version of Avast! and I have no issues even with downloading tons of turrents. It also isn't a resource whore like MacAfee and Nortin.

c0nfl1kt · 12-20-2010, 11:43 PM

NOD32. It's well worth the money and it won't filter your internet through a lame firewall.

~Brian~ · 12-23-2010, 02:29 PM

Well it expired today... any other suggestions?

GeforceXtreme · 12-23-2010, 02:32 PM

http://filehippo.com/search?q=avast

Avast is what I currently use. AVG free comes in 2nd.

Pretty much there is NEVER a perfect virus protection. Might as well use a free one then pay for it while at the same time getting infected at some point.

**Big_Jim** · 12-23-2010, 03:10 PM

Microsoft Security Essentials
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

I've been running this for a while now, and havent run into any problems.

DPancoast · 12-23-2010, 07:43 PM

I use AVG. Never have any issues

Ej6Mike · 12-23-2010, 08:51 PM

AVG, always.

WolfsFang · 12-24-2010, 02:07 AM

I use avast and its blocked a few baddies, including when this site was hacked.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 12-24-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

I use AVG. Never have any issues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ej6Mike

AVG, always.

I'm with these guys....been using AVG for years with no issues.

WolfsFang · 12-24-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyNubieToo!

I'm with these guys....been using AVG for years with no issues.

The thing is with AVG is that it dosent have active blocks like Avast and Northan.

sean3 · 12-24-2010, 09:05 PM

I suppose Avast is your best free option. Can't speak from experience though because I don't run AV.

mcperson2k · 12-24-2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

Microsoft Security Essentials
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

x999999

05GT · 12-24-2010, 10:19 PM

Negative to all those.

Kaspersky. I've used it professionally and for my own use for years, and I recommend it to all my customers as well. http://usa.kaspersky.com/

I can tell you countless stories where customers computers were infected, and they used Norton, or AVG, or I could name several others, and those scanners would pick up 2 or 3 or sometimes none. I would install Kaspersky, and it would find and clean much more. At one point, it found 21 viruses on a customers computer, where their current one found 4 and could only clean 1 of them lol.

~Brian~ · 12-25-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05GT

Negative to all those.

Kaspersky. I've used it professionally and for my own use for years, and I recommend it to all my customers as well. http://usa.kaspersky.com/

I can tell you countless stories where customers computers were infected, and they used Norton, or AVG, or I could name several others, and those scanners would pick up 2 or 3 or sometimes none. I would install Kaspersky, and it would find and clean much more. At one point, it found 21 viruses on a customers computer, where their current one found 4 and could only clean 1 of them lol.

I'll look into this one then! Thank you!

12-20-2010, 11:29 PM	#2
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	All I run on my computer is the free version of Avast! and I have no issues even with downloading tons of turrents. It also isn't a resource whore like MacAfee and Nortin. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

12-23-2010, 02:32 PM	#5
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	http://filehippo.com/search?q=avast Avast is what I currently use. AVG free comes in 2nd. Pretty much there is NEVER a perfect virus protection. Might as well use a free one then pay for it while at the same time getting infected at some point. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

12-23-2010, 08:51 PM	#8
Ej6Mike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Member #16729 My Ride: Manwagon iTrader: (3)	AVG, always. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. sure! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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05GT The TST IT Ninja Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Member #1598 My Ride: 2007 SRT8 Jeep / 2013 Shelby GT500 iTrader: (0)	Negative to all those. Kaspersky. I've used it professionally and for my own use for years, and I recommend it to all my customers as well. http://usa.kaspersky.com/ I can tell you countless stories where customers computers were infected, and they used Norton, or AVG, or I could name several others, and those scanners would pick up 2 or 3 or sometimes none. I would install Kaspersky, and it would find and clean much more. At one point, it found 21 viruses on a customers computer, where their current one found 4 and could only clean 1 of them lol.