Internet Security Program

[an amused spectator]

Linux Mint. ;-)

[ConservativeMind]

We use the free Avira, but go to this non-profit for latest reviews:

https://www.av-comparatives.org/

[max americana]

I use the free Avast on my W7 laptop. Never got hit once by trojans or nasty malware but include Malwarebytes in case as an additional..

[EinNYC]

I’ve been using Kaspersky Internet Security for years. It’s often for sale on Frys or Newegg, with great rebates.

[ducttape45]

Always gotta have some Linux input..........

[ducttape45]

Thank you, I will do that!

[Technical Editor]

I like Avast. It’s been good to me, and they have a great support service contract you can buy for help with ALL software problems you have. Like all software, there are good and bad things about the interface, but compared to anything I’ve used before, McAfee and Norton, it’s the best.

[ImpBill]

I have had no issues with Windows Defender. Having said that, in the past I have used Malwarebytes with no issues. https://www.malwarebytes.com/

[ducttape45]

I heard that Avast was bought up by AVG. Do you know if that’s true?

[Jeff Chandler]

I use the free Avast and Malwarebytes also and have had excellent luck with them for many years.

[Southnsoul]

I only use Windows Defender and nothing else, because I’ve tried them all and there’s not that much difference between them.

I haven’t had any problems with Windows Defender interfering with Windows Updates and I haven’t had any virus or security breach on my Windows 10 OS.

[an amused spectator]

I recently caught my Zonealarm AV & firewall throttling my Internet connection. Over the years, I've tried the old McAfee, Norton, Avast, AVG, Comodo, Zonealarm and Windows Defender, and recommended Zonealarm, AVG, Avast, and Comodo.

They're all RAM-sucking dogs that get out of control occasionally.

[JABit]

Eset NOD32 Antivirus. Simple, not intrusive. Plays well with Defender and Malwarebytes, if you are so inclined.

[bigbob]

just use Windows Defender and forget about it. You know where those AV programs are written don’t you?

[max americana]

ALWAYS have Malwarebytes. DL Combofix too as another back up..

[TChad]

Webroot Internet Security Complete or Webroot Internet Security Plus.

They are available as downloads from Amazon.

https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2470574,00.asp

[johnnygeneric]

Malwarebytes. Handsdown. Slick, non-intrusive. Not a memory hog. Stays simple unlike others that just get bigger and bigger.

[Bob434]

run windows 10 in a virtual machine- you might want to look into programs like RollBack RX- if you get a virus, or do something that really messes up your computer- you can do a rollback- virus completely gone- computer back to normal like it was before it got messed up- This program is System restore on steroids! even if windows can’t start up- but you can get to boot menu- you will have a choice there to run a rollback- this program has saved my hide many times- I woudl recommend it to anyone especially if they only know a little abotu computers-

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