I've used only Windows Defender (or whatever it calls itself these days) for years. Perfectly adequate for me, and doesn't take up any extra resources.
I've used only Windows Defender (or whatever it calls itself these days) for years. Perfectly adequ
AVG, Avast, Malware Bytes, Clam A/V and/or Bit Defender. they have their pluses and minuses.
I've used all four at one time or another for both PC/Windows and Mac.
But I also recommend getting Hirens Windows Recovery CD-ROM Image (Google Hirens for Win 10), there are some Anti Virus programs for use during data recovery. And many tools for data recovery. There is an Older Hirens for Windows XP to Win 8, great for older systems.
AVG, Avast, Malware Bytes, Clam A/V and/or Bit Defender. they have their pluses and minuses. I've u
I personally use McAfee, it prevents me from going to websites that are dangerous. It stops the problem before they start. And if something does get in, it will quarantine it and let you decide what to do with it (most likely delete it).
I personally use McAfee, it prevents me from going to websites that are dangerous. It stops the prob
I'm sorry to say I CAN NOT recommend McAfee... Used it for some time myself and it just ATE resources and was eventually nothing better than a virus in its own way. Also hard as hell to remove it. Usually had to format to remove it.
I'm sorry to say I CAN NOT recommend McAfee... Used it for some time myself and it just ATE resource
If you are on windows 10, just use "windows defender" and something for spyware like "spybot search and destroy", or malwarebytes.
AVG and AVAST have gone downhill over the years and are more concerned with spamming you to constantly buy their "premium" services.
I've been running 2 different windows 7 installs for over 8 years with NO outside antivirus and have NEVER had a problem, not even with spyware other than cookies, because most internet browsers have built in protection, along with email having junk and virus protection, windows defender, and even your router and ISP will have firewalls. The best thing to do is just not open attachments in strange emails, and not go to janky websites and then download janky things.
If you are going to janky places and downloading janky things and pushing beyond warning screens for whatever reason, then make sure you have windows defender or malwarebytes running.
If you are on windows 10, just use "windows defender" and something for spyware like "spybot search
I can recommend a paid version of Kaspersky. If the free version is good as the paid version, then you can use it =) Every antivirus is trash. But some are less trashy than others^^ Try Virtual Mashines
I can recommend a paid version of Kaspersky. If the free version is good as the paid version, then y
I've got AVG and MalwareBytes. I highly recommend MalwareBytes, and you should get C-cleaner. It's also free and can remove junk data as well as fix registry errors.
I've got AVG and MalwareBytes. I highly recommend MalwareBytes, and you should get C-cleaner. It's a
Don't use CCleaner. It doesn't delete all junk data. Windows and your browser have better options to clean your computer. And it's not good to remove registry errors (it's never a good idea to change anything in the registry)
Don't use CCleaner. It doesn't delete all junk data. Windows and your browser have better options to
C-cleaner allows you to save a registry state just before doing the cleaning so if anything go's wrong you can just return to the previous system state. There's no risk in using it as long as you do so, and it can help your computer run faster for longer.
C-cleaner allows you to save a registry state just before doing the cleaning so if anything go's wro
malware bytes seems to be the common consensus however be sure to turn off the notifications because it will pester you like a mother fucker if you don't
malware bytes seems to be the common consensus however be sure to turn off the notifications because
I've tried a few out, but most are really terrible and I've got a ton of hacker attacks, trojans and viruses. Norton Security or Kasperky cost money, but they do work well in general.
I've tried a few out, but most are really terrible and I've got a ton of hacker attacks, trojans and
I would suggest skipping an antivirus if possible and prep your system for possible OS reinstall honestly. If you need an antivirus then use Emsisoft Emergency Kit. https://www.emsisoft.com/en/home/emergencykit/
AVG and Avast i think merged together. Avast can't be trusted since it mines data/info from you or adware or whatever. Norton is malware. McAfee is malware. Both of these are actually worse then most of the viruses you'd get and will slow down your system notice-ably.
Windows Defender is complete shit and gets in the way most of the time and i think is mandatory on windows 10 making it even worst.
Malwarebytes is okay but it's kinda niche because it tries to emulate the malware code. Most other antiviruses uses a database to manage virus samples thru hashing and detects bad stuff that way. Most competent viruses will disguise themselves from these database systems or bypass them.
Depending on what your doing and if you are afraid of the super bad stuff you'd be wanting a new computer after malware/virus confirmation. Possibly even a whole new network. OS reinstall usually gets rid of most of the stuff you'd probably encounter. Most antivirus will deal with the weaker stuff. If your more technical.. you'd want to look at firewalls.. preferably hardware firewalls or things like PFSense where you can try and configure what you need. The higher end ones use AI to detect uncommon traffic on your network and actively block/reroute.
I would suggest skipping an antivirus if possible and prep your system for possible OS reinstall hon
Try Avira Anti-Virus. I've been using it for myself still. Even if it updates itself to the newer 2020 version with the new feature Avira Security itself. But it is a great, and helpful anti-virus as we speak and just look up Avira Free Anti-Virus on your best search engine when you can. Thanks for letting me try to help you out, and take care of yourself.
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Try Avira Anti-Virus. I've been using it for myself still. Even if it updates itself to the newer 20
Until I changed my OS from Windows to Linux, I was using Avast. You can get it for free or you can pay a small amount every 6 months. It's available online from Avast.com I believe.
Until I changed my OS from Windows to Linux, I was using Avast. You can get it for free or you can
I haven't been using any antivirus for about a year, but because none are able to install on this old machine (cant risk using the new machine yet because power outages keep damaging them, older one cheaper to repair) Actually back when Avast (I think it was) attempted to automatically install a 64bit SSE2+ update of itself it fucked up my computer to the point it couldn't start - because old AMD processors dont support that. So had to use another machine to delete its folders then it could start again. So I no longer trust them. I'm not sure what I would use later on on the new one either. For now I still have some security programs like spybot S&D, scriptblocker, adblocker, and the firewall & java security setting up to the near paranoid settings.
I haven't been using any antivirus for about a year, but because none are able to install on this ol
My UPS blew out twice, I'd have to guess they cant handle rapid on/off failures of power & undervoltage moments (lots of windstorms & pole transformers blow around here), which seemed to be when they failed. Been eyeing ones with AVR (adaptive voltage regulation) but too new & pricey to know of any reliable ones that actually work right.
My UPS blew out twice, I'd have to guess they cant handle rapid on/off failures of power & undervolt
I remember seeing a chunky hack at a UPS that involved a bunch of car batteries. but basically the computer ran entirely off the batteries and the batteries were charged by the mains. so there was little to no direct connection between the computer and the mains. and yeah UPS units are quite expensive. ive had two fail on me. but I bought them used most of the time.
I remember seeing a chunky hack at a UPS that involved a bunch of car batteries. but basically the c
I lost an entire computer to AVG. it got infected with a virus and it went to town wreaking havok with my system and settings. and it was only after the virus did its damage that AVG plucked it and said "look what I found. are you proud of me?"
I lost an entire computer to AVG. it got infected with a virus and it went to town wreaking havok w
Don't get a free antivirus. They all trace your computer use with a worrying level of detail and sell those details forward; remember, the earning model for free software usually makes the user their product. These days Windows Defender is a pretty adequate protection, but if it's not enough I recommend getting a paid subscription, not the free "samples":
Don't get a free antivirus. They all trace your computer use with a worrying level of detail and sel
Been using Avast myself for years now with no issues. Avast does more than just scan your files. I also use it's browser plugin to scan websites for example.
Been using Avast myself for years now with no issues. Avast does more than just scan your files. I a
As a lot of people recommended before me, Avast, Malwarebytes, and CCleaner are my 3 go tos. CCleaner is not for beginners and can harm your system if you do not know what you are doing. It cleans and immediately deletes files. Delete the wrong files, restart from scratch with a new OS.
As a lot of people recommended before me, Avast, Malwarebytes, and CCleaner are my 3 go tos. CCleane
de todos los que probe pienso que el mas fiable es el del propio W10 y mas si tienes la version pro el home aun no estoy muy convencido apenas comence a usarlo. escanea profundamente es limpio verificado por la propia compañia 3 formas de analisis "normal, afondo y completo" limpieza eficaz retiene cualquier contenido peligroso y pregunta si deberdad intalar o descargar y no se mas xd
si sabes donde te metes, que descargas y que ejecutas no es muy necesario invertir o usar un o varios antivirus aparte del predeterminado de w10
de todos los que probe pienso que el mas fiable es el del propio W10 y mas si tienes la version pro
I use Kaspersky free but lately they made it not so "free" since you gotta register (which isn't good for me since i have a cyber cafe) but managed to get the totally free program
I use Kaspersky free but lately they made it not so "free" since you gotta register (which isn't goo
Avast, a good balance between detections and usability. If you're on Win10 remember to disable Windows Defender cuz it's useless waste of resources. As for ransomware, Avast Free has had the protection included for a while by now. You can install McAfee Ransomware Interceptor for additional protection against ransomware.
I'd otherwise recommend Bitdefender (generally wins every test), but unlike Avast you can't whitelist anything under Bitdefender, so if (which is only a matter of time) Bitdefender starts obsessing over a specific file for nothing (which'll be especially bad if the file is on an SSD), you can do nothing until Bitdefender devs somehow notice and fix the problem.
And whitelisting also helps with data that won't do jack shit infected, like 'Arma 3' PBO files, so Avast won't waste everything on such files for nothing.
Just don't use Windows Defender, anything is better.
Avast, a good balance between detections and usability. If you're on Win10 remember to disable Windo
Para mi gusto de los mas decentes es el Dr Web (especializado en virus exoticos) y usarlo en conjunto con el Malwarebytes para eliminar lo que el Dr Web no pudo,ambos se complementan bien, eso, ambos son de pago, pero el dr web lo puede spagar por un año y si lo renuevas te regala un par de meses extra, el malwarebytes busca algua version crackeada estable porque ese es de pago mensual
Para mi gusto de los mas decentes es el Dr Web (especializado en virus exoticos) y usarlo en conjunt
Portable apps has one called "clamwin" free updates often but takes a VERY long time to run the scan. of course I assume that is because its doing a in-depth scan against all of the known virus signatures. just doing a virus scan on a 1Tb drive was painful.
Portable apps has one called "clamwin" free updates often but takes a VERY long time to run the sca
wow looking through the other comments and its like there is only four anti-virus programs in the entire world.... I am the only one who suggested a unique anti-virus program
wow looking through the other comments and its like there is only four anti-virus programs in the en
