Any IT/Computer Whiz-bangs out there?

[Thunderheads]

Looking for a good recommendation for an effective anti-virus software for the home computer .....

 

 

Thanks!

[Umpire in Chief]

Here's a really good one, and you'll like the price.

 

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-AntiVirus-Free-2013/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

[umpcoachfather]

Bitdefender Anit Virus plus, best on the market - I'm in the IT business for a Looooong time.  Norton/Symantec  360 is #2.  You need to keep it running, and have it install all the auto updates. If you turn it off you'll get infected. 

[plateumpire]

Here's a really good one, and you'll like the price.

 

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-AntiVirus-Free-2013/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

That is what I use and I really like it.  Just don't accidentally click on the free trial for the extra protection that they charge for, unless you want it. I did and they won't stop telling me I need to pay for the extra protection every day. 

[tldavis19]

I've used Avast for years and love it. Never any problem. Malware Bytes is good for removal if you already have a problem, also, AVG has an antivirus program that will run from your CD-ROM and scan and clean your computer before it ever launches windows. It helps get rid of those viruses that are activated when windows starts.

[JaxRolo]

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Works Good and its Free.

[bam]

I'll third the AVG recommendation.

I've found that supplementing the free versions with Malware/Spyware protection is a good practice. Malwarebytes is a good one. I've used Spybot with the tea timer and have never had a problem.

Always update.

[Thunderheads]

I'll third the AVG recommendation.

I've found that supplementing the free versions with Malware/Spyware protection is a good practice. Malwarebytes is a good one. I've used Spybot with the tea timer and have never had a problem.

Always update.

I'm looking for something that's an ALL in ONE ?

 

My PC Tools; Spyware Doctor with Antivirus subscription is finished and that program is not available anymore .... that's a great one too, so I'm looking !    Thanks so far guys!

[tldavis19]

I haven't found an all-in-one I truly like. I find that using the separate programs that were designed to do one thing do it better than ones that were designed to do 100 at once. You can put them All in ONE folder on your desktop    

[elares]

I use Avast on all family computers.  I have used it for years.  It's free.  Four teens and no infections.

[Mike Prince]

We use AVG here and have for several years.  Many computers, 2 16-year olds and no issues.

[LMSANS]

I use Comcast for my ISP and they supply the Norton suite free of charge.  I have not had any problem, even with my son playing every online game he can find & download....he always wants to turn off Norton...ain't happening.

[JaxRolo]

 

I'll third the AVG recommendation.

I've found that supplementing the free versions with Malware/Spyware protection is a good practice. Malwarebytes is a good one. I've used Spybot with the tea timer and have never had a problem.

Always update.

I'm looking for something that's an ALL in ONE ?

 

My PC Tools; Spyware Doctor with Antivirus subscription is finished and that program is not available anymore .... that's a great one too, so I'm looking !    Thanks so far guys!

 

Make sure you uninstall all the old stuff completely before installing new stuff!

[DP26]

The untold secret is to have at least two installed, keep both updated, have only one running (switch from time to time), and trust neither.  False positives are a bigger problem IMO, so trusting one source is not good enough.

 

Remember, a paid service wants to get your money more than once.  How?  By finding something from time to time, whether accurate or not...

 

Such programs are reasonably accurate on known items.  New items are not caught by anything, so safe hex is your ONLY real protection.  IOW, do not open something you were not expecting, do not go to new web sites without some thought, disable java. etc., etc.

[JaxRolo]

The untold secret is to have at least two installed, keep both updated, have only one running (switch from time to time), and trust neither.  False positives are a bigger problem IMO, so trusting one source is not good enough.

 

Remember, a paid service wants to get your money more than once.  How?  By finding something from time to time, whether accurate or not...

 

Such programs are reasonably accurate on known items.  New items are not caught by anything, so safe hex is your ONLY real protection.  IOW, do not open something you were not expecting, do not go to new web sites without some thought, disable java. etc., etc.

 

NO No NO

 

Never have 2 anti-virus programs in your computer at the same time!

[tldavis19]

 

The untold secret is to have at least two installed, keep both updated, have only one running (switch from time to time), and trust neither.  False positives are a bigger problem IMO, so trusting one source is not good enough.

 

Remember, a paid service wants to get your money more than once.  How?  By finding something from time to time, whether accurate or not...

 

Such programs are reasonably accurate on known items.  New items are not caught by anything, so safe hex is your ONLY real protection.  IOW, do not open something you were not expecting, do not go to new web sites without some thought, disable java. etc., etc.

 

NO No NO

 

Never have 2 anti-virus programs in your computer at the same time!

+1 One antivirus at a time is all you need. 

 

Also a new thing going around is websites randomly telling you you need to update flash. ONLY UPDATE FLASH FROM ADOBE'S UPDATE CLIENT!!!! These popups look real and like genuine Adobe. They are not, the download link will download and install a very pesky virus on your computer.

[bam]

I want it free and I want it all.  

 

Words to live by, right there.

[Mike Prince]

I want it free and I want it all.  

 

Words to live by, right there.

 

Don't forget the other one....And I want it NOW.

[umpcoachfather]

http://www.bitdefender.com/

 

nuff said. 

[DP26]

Still yes to 2, with only one active/on.  What are you going to do when your single program gives a warning?  Trust it?  Search "false positive" and you will see why one is not good enough, if you use any at all...

[JaxRolo]

2 Anti-virus programs can conflict with each other and give you false positives. and cause other problems.

[JHSump]

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Works Good and its Free.

The IT guys in my department recommend Microsoft Security Essentials.  The university requires we use Symantec, but the IT guys recommend Security Essentials for any of our home computers.

 

I sometimes run a scan using Malware Bytes just to double check.

[mstaylor]

AVG is good, but you really need Malwarebytes and Spybot. I don't like any all in one programs

[JaxRolo]

 

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Works Good and its Free.

The IT guys in my department recommend Microsoft Security Essentials.  The university requires we use Symantec, but the IT guys recommend Security Essentials for any of our home computers.

 

I sometimes run a scan using Malware Bytes just to double check.

 

 

Exactly what I use Security Essentials and MalwareBytes

[midtnump]

Webroot Secure Anywhere is very good and very inexpensive. Plus they give you an app to load it to your Iphone  to protect it for free. And I definitely second the Malware Bites, usually they have a free download on their website. When I had Norton, (horrible protection IMHO), Trojan viruses came thru it like swiss cheese and Malware Bites  was the only program that captured every virus. It has never failed me going on 10 years now.