Recommend me a new antivirus.

[MUG]

Just got a virus, so I figured it's about time I got rid of AVG >.>

 

Can anyone recommend a a half decent free antivirus that wont spam my screen with adverts, and wont require me to run a separate firewall etc?

 

Mainly, I just want it to sit there, and shut up, which is why I've been using AVG up till now, but it fianlly seems to be becoming ineffective, as I had been warned.

[Fighter]

Microsoft Security Essentials - sits there, scans, updates, no pop ups, nothing, is effective.

 

Avira if you disable the adverts.

[MUG]

Avira if you disable the adverts.

Isn't Avira the one that doesn't even have a firewall?

[Fighter]

Oh. Just noticed "won't require me to run a separate firewall".

 

I just use the Windows Firewall and I'm fine. I don't have any suggestions in that case for an AV with a firewall, as I haven't really used of those types of AVs in a while.

[afi]

I like Avast... using it since 2006 or so

[MUG]

Why not a seperate firewall?

Because hassle.

 

And why not just Windows' built-in one?

You want me to relay on a part of vista to keep my pc secure? funny story.

[therfiles]

I like Avast... using it since 2006 or so

 

http://jkhub.org/topic/949-my-computer-is-sinking-like-the-titanicwhat-do-i-do/

 

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[MUG]

I don't think you'll be able to find any antivirus that:

• Has high detection rates
  
• Has little performance impact
  
• Has a built-in third-party antivirus
  
• Is free
  

well to date I have had a grand total of 1 virus in the past 5+ years using AVG, which is free and, I'm told, awful. So what is a better free antivirus? If so it must be pretty damn good =P I'm not after something top of the range, I'd just like to know if there is anything out there worth upgrading to.

[MUG]

Avira. Avast is better than AVG as well (source). Neither offers a firewall, however, and I'm fairly sure no other free antivir does bundle one in.

If I went with one of these, what firewall can you offer me? I seem to recall the thing you linked me before filled my PC with bloatware and adverts.

[MUG]

Personally, I use - and love - Comodo Firewall. It's quite good.

that would be the one i was reffering to xD

[eezstreet]

You want me to relay on a part of vista to keep my pc secure? funny story.

Pff. Vista. W7 is where it's at.

 

On an unrelated note, Windows Firewall actually does a fairly good job (on W7 anyway, can't speak for Vista) of keeping threats out. Microsoft Security Essentials is free, and does a very good job (in between Avira and Avast if not better) of keeping threats out.

[Linken]

I use Norton, I love it

[MUG]

I use Norton, I love it

OK GIUS IMA BUY NORTOM

[Astral Serpent]

I use avast and it works well for me, but I honestly never get viruses, how the hell do you guys pick them up? But I guess it helps to not download bestiality related pornography from russian sites with 'FREE SEX' ads.

[Malkav]

I never used a firewall : (.

['eGG.]

I recommend Bullguard.

 

 

http://www.bullguard.com/

 

I discovered it when I did some work experience in a internet cafe, thr guy that ran the cafe used it on all his computers.

 

It has Anti-Virus, Firewall, Anti spam, ANTI EVERYTHING, all in one program, with 24/7 online support

 

One time I got a nasty virus Bullguard couldnt remove automatically, so it creates a report and sends it off, got a e-mail reply within an hour, with step by step instructions on how to manually remove.

 

It has a 60day free trial.

 

If you decided to use this, could you please use an uncommon password and share me the details, as you can use 1 account on a number of computers.

I already used my free trial, I think it logs your computers ID.

So when trying to access Bullguard again, it instantly asks for a login, instead of details for a new account.

 

 

BuLLGuard is the best I have used.

[MUG]

I recommend Bullguard.

Some jackass tricked my parents into switching to bullgaurd and their computer was boned within a week. Still haven't managed to completely clear that machine up since.

I use avast and it works well for me, but I honestly never get viruses, how the hell do you guys pick them up? But I guess it helps to not download bestiality related pornography from russian sites with 'FREE SEX' ads.

Honestly, its a mystery to me as I don't tend to visit "dodgey" sites or what not, and any stuff i get from TPB is always from verified submitters. It is the first virus I had on the machine though.

['eGG.]

Well, its not ever been a problem for me. The only problem I have with it, is my free trial ran out.

I would have to format my HDD to able use another 60 day free trial, I would also have to create another e-mail account.

But it can be demanding on resources, so if your parents computer is shit, that sucks.

 

Viruses are everywhere on the internet, dont always have to go on porn sites.

Also without a firewall, your ports can be scanned by h4xz0r.

No firewall is like finding someone handcuffed to a park bench with a gag in their mouth and kekz already around their ankles.

Fuck the soap and definitely not gonna using no vaseline..... yaa dig nigga?

[Sentra]

OK GIUS IMA BUY NORTOM

DAFUK I ШAИИA 7HAT S7UFF T00

 

I prefer MSE for its simplicity and efficiency. Good protection, always informing about viruses and never tries to annoy you by spamming attentions like 'HECK YEAH I FOUND VIRUS IN YOUR CRAPPY PC, SAY THANKS TO ME YOU NAWB' or fill your RAM as KSE does. Like it.

Avira is good too, but I hate it when it's time to change the license (hello pirateworld! )

[Morabis]

I use MSE and it's fine I have no problems with it.

 

If you have a chance get rid of Vista.

[Eternal]

Call me crazy but I don't use anti-virus at all on my windows system and I've been perfectly fine. ^^ The only security I have is Windows Firewall

[Azatha]

^ You are insane.

 

I use AVG.

[Mog]

Personally, I would use either Avast, or Panda Anti Virus. Both work well, and they don't cause slow downs when running scans.

[minilogoguy18]

I'm gonna bump this mad old thread up.

 

So basically the Webroot that my ex paid for is about to run out and I'm not about to buy any antivirus, gonna try to go with Avira with the windows firewall combo (win7 x64), is that a decent setup for being totally free?

[Kessno]

So basically the Webroot that my ex paid for is about to run out and I'm not about to buy any antivirus, gonna try to go with Avira with the windows firewall combo (win7 x64), is that a decent setup for being totally free?

 

I've had a pretty good experience with it in the past. It found a Trojan that was on my external HDD at one point. The only downside to it is every once in awhile after it updates it will pop up a large windowed advertisement to purchase the product.