[COYLO]

what seems to be the best all round firewall/anti-virus security software to use, norton is crashing the shit outta my laptop

[spurginobili]

I use Norton too. It works fine for me; but the guy who fixed my computer recommended Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 and this guy knows his stuff.

[Andy117]

MS Security essentials is actually pretty good.

[COYLO]

ive allways used norton on vista no problem, but on windows 7 its taking the piss lol

[boscokid]

what seems to be the best all round firewall/anti-virus security software to use, norton is crashing the shit outta my laptop

I use Avast! - decent protection for free

[Fed_42420]

I use Avast! - decent protection for free

Avast is very good, but I think the best free is AVG anti-virus. AVG Anti-Virus Free is a full-fledged antivirus and antispyware tool, includes an email scanner, link scanner, scheduled scanning options, automatic updates, and more. There is no need to pay for an antivirus program

[Roadtrip635]

I have used Avast for 3 three years without problems, free and it works. I prefer Avast to AVG, less obtrusive, at least when I last tried AVG. I also run Spybot about once a month, also free.

[secretstash]

u can get all virus protection for free with torrents.. or if u want a legal way.. then goto http://slickdeals.net and search for antivirus and then buy one of the dozens being offered for 30-60$ with 30-60$ mail in rebate = FREE

enjoy

-stash

[hhsilver]

Avast is very good, but I think the best free is AVG anti-virus. AVG Anti-Virus Free is a full-fledged antivirus and antispyware tool, includes an email scanner, link scanner, scheduled scanning options, automatic updates, and more. There is no need to pay for an antivirus program

I like AVG also. Fed, I don't know anyhting about the link scanner. Do I have it with the free AVG 2011? or is it a separate download. I assume it's something you recommend. Any downside to it? thanks.

[mw00]

if you have microsoft, just go download microsoft security essentials. doesnt bog your system down and works great as far as i can tell. also free

[ElLoco23]

I like Avast best

[bballs84]

Just have Norton has not failed me yet

[Nittany Lion]

MSE Microsoft Security Essentials, there is no need to pay for antivirus software these days unless you go to tons of shady warez sites or something or download attachments from unknown people in your email. Also get Malwarebytes, it is free as well, there is also a pay version with some more advanced features. You can torrent the more advanced one if you want it, or actually pay for it if you like it.

[Tuna Fish Riot]

Almost bet on Symantec.

[the_situation]

Avast Antivirus...best thing is it's free. Don't bother with McAfee or Norton...bloatware garbage that slows down your PC. I work with computers so I've tried a lot of software.

Unlike most free AV's, it has realtime Internet/File/Network/IM shield's etc. Most people I have recommended this software to have never got a virus again.

Antivir is another good option but you have to pay for the full version.

For spyware, Malwarebyte's Anti Malware is a great free option.

[DRZ]

i have mcafee security center with no problems. scans and removes very well.

[neverstoppers23]

I use AVG, never has let me down, although I almost never get viruses anyways. Norton and most antivirses just slow down your computer when its un-needed.

[astrodomer]

I like to go unprotected........it feels better

[NEW_WORLD]

bitdefender total security is the pest i have seen last 3 years.
i use now 2011 and no prob at all

[ejfel01]

Microsoft's free solution, most def. It's not a memory hog unlike many competitors...

[COYLO]

thanks guys, downloaded avast's free 30 day trial looks good

[boscokid]

Malwarebyte's Anti Malware is a great free option.

i also run this weekly as well as superantispyware. have spybot search and destroy. if you find you are picking up too many tracking cookies(eg chrome is terrible for this) the you may want to use firefox and explore some of the add-ons specific to internet safety

[ex50warrior]

Good information here--I'm going to switch from Norton too.

[sundin4prez]

i would use a combination of free programs... either it be avast, avg, microsoft, malwarebytes, cc cleaner...

[cornwallace]

ESET NOD32 is the best for me. doesn´t slow my laptop down.

[ROGUE63]

AVG i have always used it and have no probs ;i would not take norton if they were giving it away

[flocko76]

your best bet is to get a mac.

[milwaukee mike]

norton 360 = no problems EVER

everyone i know that uses norton has never had a virus/crash/etc, and on the flip side almost everyone i know that doesn't has problems.

it's those tech guys' fault - they tell everyone norton slows the system down just so they get repeat business

[aca]

I use Comodo interenet security and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware!

[hostile takeover]

Norton is a joke. Avast works great for me.

[Stallion]

Norton 360 works great for me. I've never had a problem with Norton.

[Vol_Bengal]

I use Comodo interenet security and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware!

This... Comodo is a one stop shop and it has a free version as well.

Second in line would be Avast - it is very good as well.

The clown that said get a Mac doesn't keep up with technology much I guess...

[Maverick11]

AVG free seems to be all that is needed for the average internet user.

[sonyman]

---------MS Security essentials

that also works for me

[bostonbruins]

Eset NOD32

and check

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