Joined: Jul 28, 2007
Posts: 303
The time has come to get a new anti-virus. Windows stop making a anti virus and on my other computer my anti virus has run out. I was thinking about getting mcafee total security. Its for up too 3 computers any thoughts??? Its on sale right now for around 30 bucks
Joined: Jul 12, 2007
Posts: 13695
personally i would stay clear of Norton and McAfee, they caused me more problem than it was worth for me at least. updates seem to be very large and run at inconvenient times. also i found they slowed my system down considerably.
i use eset smart security eset.com
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Joined: Jul 10, 2009
Posts: 2218
Location: Poland
Been using Kaspersky for a year now. No bugs in the system. Pretty neat. Sometimes overzealous if it comes to blocking applications, but its not annoying.
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
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Joined: Jan 22, 2010
Posts: 457
Location: Detroit, MI
Smile; I use and would recommend Avast! I have paid subscription for my office pc, and the free addition for gaming pc. More info and download here
http://www.avast.com/index
All you need to do is register, no games/gimmicks and it's good for one year (which you can renew). I have experienced no slow downs/conflicts with gaming like some a/v programs.
Another option is MicroSoft Essentials, a free a/v program by MicroSoft for users of genuine windows products which can be found here
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
Hope this helps!
Joined: Mar 24, 2009
Posts: 2012
Location: Washington
I use AVG on two computers, and Avast on one. All the free editions, zero problems.
Joined: Sep 01, 2009
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Joined: Dec 16, 2009
Posts: 1091
Location: North Carolina
When it comes to AV's you want an antivirus with a small foot note but still does its job correctly. When it comes down to it the top 3 antivirus programs ( they catch the most viruses ) have a HUGE foot note. While they have been slowly tuning it down, they are still are quiet large programs loaded into your memory.
With this being said i personally use ESET just as Mr.T. ( Smart Security ) They also over just the AV protection but the Smart Security has firewalls and all that fancy jazz built in.
The reason i use Eset is pretty simple, It has the best ratio of foot note to its ability to catch viruses.
Plus you can get millions of trial passwords on the net. ( Which isn't illegal btw just in case your asking yourself if it is )
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Joined: Mar 23, 2009
Posts: 482
Location: Osijek, Croatia
I am a Bitdefender user for 4 years now. Never had any problems with it and it does not slow down my PC. It also has a Gaming mode that you can set up to stat when you start the game or any application you configure (stops updates while you game and modifies the protection so that your PC runs even faster). The Internet security version has firewall, spam control and parenting control in it as well.
Joined: Jun 24, 2010
Posts: 117
Over the last few years I have tried internet security suites from Zone Alarm, Bitdefender, and Mcafee. Each year I would try something new with the last AV software lacking something I wish it had. Mcafee is the first AV suite that I'm completely satisfied with. If your going to be attacked with a known virus, chances are any up to date AV software will catch it. Just find one that fits your wallet and is user friendly.
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." -Abraham Lincoln
Joined: Dec 31, 2009
Posts: 31
I have used AVG for several years now with ZERO problems. It's a FREE program.
You could not pay me money to use Macafee or Norton.
Joined: Mar 29, 2009
Posts: 54
Location: Massachusetts, USA
I use Avira. Free edition is nagware but no issues otherwise. I know a few folks who swear by BitDefender as it has a small footprint and gaming mode.
