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The top antivirus software often depends on your needs, but popular options include Norton, McAfee, and Bitdefender.

The top antivirus software often depends on your needs, but popular options include Norton, McAfee, and Bitdefender.

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Chiller9592
Senior Member
670
03-08-2021, 09:46 AM
#11
It's designed to protect against malware. It works well alongside antivirus software because most threats are now malware rather than viruses. Don't worry about explaining everything—I understand they do exist, but I'm not going to go into detail... lol
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Chiller9592
03-08-2021, 09:46 AM #11

It's designed to protect against malware. It works well alongside antivirus software because most threats are now malware rather than viruses. Don't worry about explaining everything—I understand they do exist, but I'm not going to go into detail... lol

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03-08-2021, 03:32 PM
#12
I rely on Norton 360 for virus protection and it runs in the background without slowing things down, even with a Celeron laptop. I also use Norton Power Eraser to check for malware (if needed). Norton 360 is a paid version of Power Eraser, but it’s free to download.
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AgentDarkJewel
03-08-2021, 03:32 PM #12

I rely on Norton 360 for virus protection and it runs in the background without slowing things down, even with a Celeron laptop. I also use Norton Power Eraser to check for malware (if needed). Norton 360 is a paid version of Power Eraser, but it’s free to download.

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owent13
Junior Member
42
03-11-2021, 12:16 PM
#13
I believe we really need some improvement here, or we should look into suitable software options. This question seems excessive. The discussion thread should remain focused, but it’s important to review it for accuracy first. On the other hand: for free antivirus protection, consider Avira or Bitdefender. Bitdefender is lighter on resources, though it offers fewer customization choices. If you prefer a paid solution, Kaspersky or Avira would be better options. I’d likely choose Kaspersky because their team has uncovered many security vulnerabilities in the past. You might also explore AVTEST, an independent organization that evaluates antivirus programs (Bitdefender and Kaspersky rank first). Avoid using Avast!—it’s not reliable. Check out Malwarebytes instead; it’s not an antivirus but a scanner. Be sure to decline the trial version and turn it off at startup.
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owent13
03-11-2021, 12:16 PM #13

I believe we really need some improvement here, or we should look into suitable software options. This question seems excessive. The discussion thread should remain focused, but it’s important to review it for accuracy first. On the other hand: for free antivirus protection, consider Avira or Bitdefender. Bitdefender is lighter on resources, though it offers fewer customization choices. If you prefer a paid solution, Kaspersky or Avira would be better options. I’d likely choose Kaspersky because their team has uncovered many security vulnerabilities in the past. You might also explore AVTEST, an independent organization that evaluates antivirus programs (Bitdefender and Kaspersky rank first). Avoid using Avast!—it’s not reliable. Check out Malwarebytes instead; it’s not an antivirus but a scanner. Be sure to decline the trial version and turn it off at startup.

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JustRhune
Member
199
03-11-2021, 06:13 PM
#14
Choose AVG or Avast for antivirus protection, then enhance with Malwarebytes. You’ll want both.
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JustRhune
03-11-2021, 06:13 PM #14

Choose AVG or Avast for antivirus protection, then enhance with Malwarebytes. You’ll want both.

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AnnKa03
Member
120
03-12-2021, 02:20 AM
#15
Choosing between Avast and Kaspersky depends on your priorities. I’ll help you decide based on what matters most for you.
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AnnKa03
03-12-2021, 02:20 AM #15

Choosing between Avast and Kaspersky depends on your priorities. I’ll help you decide based on what matters most for you.

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TheFallenRose
Senior Member
616
03-14-2021, 11:29 PM
#16
CommonSense. I'm really confident about this. That's top-notch audio, believe me. If it seems shaky, it likely is. If it appears cheap, probably it does. If it relies on a button labeled like it came from the '90s, it could cause some serious issues with your system. But if you truly need something to handle the work for you... set up a PFSense box and add an AV. That way your processor won't be overwhelmed constantly.
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TheFallenRose
03-14-2021, 11:29 PM #16

CommonSense. I'm really confident about this. That's top-notch audio, believe me. If it seems shaky, it likely is. If it appears cheap, probably it does. If it relies on a button labeled like it came from the '90s, it could cause some serious issues with your system. But if you truly need something to handle the work for you... set up a PFSense box and add an AV. That way your processor won't be overwhelmed constantly.

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