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Can anyone recommend a good anti virus program?

Posted on 04/08/2017 5:36:57 AM PDT by stuck_in_new_orleans

My Kaspersky AV subscription has expired and I wasn't very happy with their service. It seems to not play well with either my PC or Windows 10. Any good program suggestions?


TOPICS: Computers/Internet; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: antivirus; virus
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

www.avast.com

Heard about it on FR, ten years ago.

Free, and has performed flawlessly.


81 posted on 04/08/2017 12:05:08 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan (https://youtu.be/IYUYya6bPGw)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Avira and Avast are pretty good and free.


82 posted on 04/08/2017 12:07:05 PM PDT by Hootowl
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To: ConservativeMind
"Microsoft is only 96% effective on identification of recent malware"

No single product is 100% effective, and the ratings change from month-to-month. Users are wise to run scans with other tools on occasion. I sometunes run Trend Micro's Housecall online, for added peace of mind. Windows Defender meets my needs at this time, and I will continue to recommend it to those who rely on my opinion. Especially those who are generally judicious on their web-surfing habits and are cautious with links and attachments in email. As is often uttered here: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes...

83 posted on 04/08/2017 1:32:13 PM PDT by DJ Frisat (Hey, what happened to my clever tag line?!)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

I have tried many of them. I went with free and paid. Each program finds viruses if they are there I guess. You also need a anti spyware program.

I use right now:
Webroot for anti-virus
For spyware and especially for blocking Ransomware I have Malwarebytes


84 posted on 04/08/2017 2:28:12 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: TomGuy

“I am a STRONG advocate of occasional image backups.”

I have an image backup of my windows immediately after a clean install and with a few essential drivers and programs installed.

I do an incremental files backup of my data files pretty often. The incremental ones take only a few minutes.

To do a restore I first restore from the image backup and then restore from the files backup.

I don’t use any anti-anything software and seldom have a problem.


85 posted on 04/08/2017 5:22:05 PM PDT by cymbeline
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To: ConservativeMind

Unless you make it a habit of browsing porn websites or using TOR to browse onion websites you really have nothing to worry about. Viruses are not very common anymore. Most malware is spread through illegitimate advertisements.


86 posted on 04/08/2017 5:31:03 PM PDT by rarestia (Repeal the 17th Amendment and ratify Article the First to give the power back to the people!)
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To: ConservativeMind
Microsoft is only 96% effective on identification of recent malware

Well yeah. They are 4%.

87 posted on 04/08/2017 6:58:59 PM PDT by Buttons12 ( rent this space)
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bkmk


88 posted on 04/08/2017 9:00:57 PM PDT by Faith65 (Isaiah 40:31)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Avast free version and Iobit Malware Fighter, also free. Run them once a week, almost never have a detection.

I used to use Malwarebytes at one time but it suddenly went crazy on me, running constantly, so I deleted it.

I’ve never had a problem, but I also avoid the seedier parts of the internet so I am a low risk user.


89 posted on 04/08/2017 9:20:35 PM PDT by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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To: Doche2X2

I’ve used Norton for a long time. They sent me an email the other day saying they’ve added a VPN connector and a PC tune up app, so I went for both. I thought that was good and timely service.


90 posted on 04/08/2017 9:31:36 PM PDT by HandyDandy ("I reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war.")
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To: Pollard

What he said...


91 posted on 04/09/2017 12:03:44 PM PDT by Noumenon ("Only the dead have seen an end to war.")
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Have used Microsoft’s Security tools, for years with good results.

Covered Win XP, 7, 8 and 10


92 posted on 04/09/2017 12:06:45 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

I uae a.combo of kaspersky and malwarebytes. Windows defender is free and not horrible.


93 posted on 04/09/2017 12:09:20 PM PDT by RinaseaofDs (Truth, in a time of universal deceit, is courage)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Linux.


94 posted on 04/10/2017 7:12:28 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Good judgement comes from experience. And experience? Well, that comes from poor judgement.)
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To: spokeshave

We’ve had trouble with Malwarebytes — especially their tech support.

The PCs we bought in June from Best Buy came with Webroot, and a ransomware got through.

Truthfully, I’ve had good luck with AVG free. Also, my sister had not-free Kaspersky on her PC and had maximum trouble in varied ways. She didn’t think it was virus-related because of Kaspersky being installed. Finally, she downloaded AVG free and when it did the first scan it knocked out a bunch of bad stuff.

I figure they all have their good points and bad points; nothing is perfect.


95 posted on 04/10/2017 7:31:31 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("If we cannot control our tempers, what has grace done for us?" Charles Spurgeon)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

Linux Virtual machine for browsing is the joint.


96 posted on 04/10/2017 7:33:24 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: CGASMIA68

I dunno, I switched to Mac three years ago and need no virus protection and have had zero problems. In fact Apple care said do not install any Mac virus protection. I do admit I like the window os better as I use it at work everyday but although Mac stuff is weird but at least I don’t worry about viruses and pay my bills every month with no worries.


97 posted on 04/17/2017 7:50:39 PM PDT by slouper (LWRC SPR 5.56)
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