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KewlKat

(5,652 posts) Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:06 PM Apr 2017

Looking for AntiVirus Software Recommendations - TIA

I currently have Kaspersky but want something else. I've heard of PCMatic, Mcaffe and Symantec? Is there one that's better than the other?

Thanks for the feedback.

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Looking for AntiVirus Software Recommendations - TIA (Original Post) KewlKat Apr 2017 OP

what version of windows you running? n/t 5X Apr 2017 #1

Windows 7 Professional KewlKat Apr 2017 #4

microsoft security essentials is a free one from microsoft, 5X Apr 2017 #9

thank you KewlKat Apr 2017 #10

Second this Egnever Apr 2017 #17

I also recommend Malwarebytes Daxter Apr 2017 #21

Recommendations IndivisibleCLT Apr 2017 #18

thank you. KewlKat Apr 2017 #20

AV virus software are Virus software.... physioex Apr 2017 #2

Kaspersky Labs were often the first to identify nasties Warpy Apr 2017 #3

I bought this desktop at Costco and it came on the PC. It was free for 3 yrs and now it's due for KewlKat Apr 2017 #5

Ok... physioex Apr 2017 #7

thank you KewlKat Apr 2017 #11

I've been using Trend Micro kimbutgar Apr 2017 #6

thank you KewlKat Apr 2017 #12

Bitdefender is very strong and reliable. democratisphere Apr 2017 #8

Renewal time, $110 is what they want for renewal KewlKat Apr 2017 #13

Check online or at national retailers for Kaspersky Total Security or democratisphere Apr 2017 #14

zone alarm n/t mikehiggins Apr 2017 #15

thank you KewlKat Apr 2017 #16

avast linda4 Apr 2017 #19

5X

(3,988 posts)

1. what version of windows you running? n/t

Reply to KewlKat (Original post)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:08 PM

Apr 2017

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

4. Windows 7 Professional

Reply to 5X (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:26 PM

Apr 2017

5X

(3,988 posts)

9. microsoft security essentials is a free one from microsoft,

Reply to KewlKat (Reply #4)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 08:31 PM

Apr 2017

small footprint and updates with windows update. Free for windows 7.

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

10. thank you

Reply to 5X (Reply #9)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 09:00 PM

Apr 2017

Egnever

(21,506 posts)

17. Second this

Reply to 5X (Reply #9)

Sun Apr 16, 2017, 01:19 PM

Apr 2017

It has the smallest footprint and does a satisfactory job.

Add a Malwarebyte sub to it and you should be good.

Daxter

(103 posts)

21. I also recommend Malwarebytes

Reply to Egnever (Reply #17)

Sun Apr 30, 2017, 06:50 PM

Apr 2017

Its been consistently excellent for me since I started using it 5 years ago.

IndivisibleCLT

(30 posts)

18. Recommendations

Reply to 5X (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 27, 2017, 02:14 PM

Apr 2017

I recommend eset.com - It's a lean program. Not bloated. It installs quick. I've installed it 100's of times for my clients.

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

20. thank you.

Reply to IndivisibleCLT (Reply #18)

Sun Apr 30, 2017, 12:33 PM

Apr 2017

physioex

(6,890 posts)

2. AV virus software are Virus software....

Reply to KewlKat (Original post)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:08 PM

Apr 2017

Why would anyone trust Kaspersky and McAffee? Consider using Ghostery and ABP.

Warpy

(113,130 posts)

3. Kaspersky Labs were often the first to identify nasties

Reply to physioex (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:20 PM

Apr 2017

over the last decade and they were not all nasties that originated in Russia.

Their CEO was removed by Putin during the election furore and I don't know why.

Ghostery is good for removing advertisers and trackers but it's not an antivirus. MacAfee
in combination with Windows AV is fine for home systems. I dumped Symantec years ago because it made the computer run like shit when it updated, and it updated a lot.

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

5. I bought this desktop at Costco and it came on the PC. It was free for 3 yrs and now it's due for

Reply to physioex (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:28 PM

Apr 2017

renewal the end of May. They wanted 110 for renewal. Didn't say for how many years.

physioex

(6,890 posts)

7. Ok...

Reply to KewlKat (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:37 PM

Apr 2017

My recommendation is Avira, also use Malwarebytes....

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

11. thank you

Reply to physioex (Reply #7)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 09:01 PM

Apr 2017

kimbutgar

(23,301 posts)

6. I've been using Trend Micro

Reply to KewlKat (Original post)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 07:31 PM

Apr 2017

You can use it on 4 machines. My IT guy at work recommended it. Haven't gotten any nasty viruses in the years I've been using.

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

12. thank you

Reply to kimbutgar (Reply #6)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 09:01 PM

Apr 2017

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

8. Bitdefender is very strong and reliable.

Reply to KewlKat (Original post)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 08:13 PM

Apr 2017

Why are you getting rid of Kaspersky?

KewlKat

(5,652 posts)

13. Renewal time, $110 is what they want for renewal

Reply to democratisphere (Reply #8)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 09:02 PM

Apr 2017

It came on the system so I never researched any other options.

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

14. Check online or at national retailers for Kaspersky Total Security or

Reply to KewlKat (Reply #13)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 09:08 PM

Apr 2017

Bitdefender Total Security. You can find discounts for both products. Don't cut corners on Security Software specially in these times. Do your updates each and every day.