Which Anti-Virus Should I Get?

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PimQ1
Member

163

07-10-2023, 02:16 AM

I've used Norton on my laptop after a single renewal, and the motherboard came pre-installed with it. Some people say it's not ideal and recommend other solutions. There are also free alternatives available. Would you like some recommendations?

PimQ1

07-10-2023, 02:16 AM #1

Peliah
Junior Member

07-10-2023, 09:12 AM

I combine Avast with Malware Bytes for protection. I also regularly use ZoneAlarm Firewall.

Peliah

07-10-2023, 09:12 AM #2

I combine Avast with Malware Bytes for protection. I also regularly use ZoneAlarm Firewall.

pocketchicken1
Member

159

07-13-2023, 09:20 AM

I rely on Panda Antivirus which performs well for me and is completely free.

pocketchicken1

07-13-2023, 09:20 AM #3

I rely on Panda Antivirus which performs well for me and is completely free.

billyxboxprout
Junior Member

07-13-2023, 11:21 AM

Avast and Malwarebytes are both available for free and provide strong protection.

billyxboxprout

07-13-2023, 11:21 AM #4

Avast and Malwarebytes are both available for free and provide strong protection.

iiSweeTzz
Posting Freak

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07-13-2023, 12:45 PM

Wow, I haven’t heard from Panda in ages—really! But honestly, at this stage I’d recommend using Avast instead. You probably don’t need it anymore.

iiSweeTzz

07-13-2023, 12:45 PM #5

Wow, I haven’t heard from Panda in ages—really! But honestly, at this stage I’d recommend using Avast instead. You probably don’t need it anymore.

AlexVidYT
Junior Member

07-17-2023, 04:51 PM

Malwarebytes Premium stands out as one of the quickest scanners, avoids unnecessary background noise, offers robust file and web protection, and comes from a well-known database. If you're investing in security, this is the approach I'd take (I use it even though I don’t require full coverage). Avira does a solid job for free, while Avast/AVG are decent but have faded after version three.

AlexVidYT

07-17-2023, 04:51 PM #6

Nero12321
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07-21-2023, 07:45 AM

AVG also has some quirky features on its own.

Nero12321

07-21-2023, 07:45 AM #7

AVG also has some quirky features on its own.

CrazyWill007
Junior Member

07-24-2023, 03:43 PM

Many rely on a single major income stream from sponsors. Previously, using Avira caused pop-up ads each time it refreshed its database. Although it provides solid protection at no cost, it seems you're accepting that for free access.

CrazyWill007

07-24-2023, 03:43 PM #8

Selly_Chan
Junior Member

07-24-2023, 04:27 PM

Use Avast Free for instant defense and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware for checks. I also rely on MalwareBytes Anti-Exploit for live protection.

Selly_Chan

07-24-2023, 04:27 PM #9

Use Avast Free for instant defense and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware for checks. I also rely on MalwareBytes Anti-Exploit for live protection.

MEEKA2002
Member

07-24-2023, 07:25 PM

#10

Bitdefender offers a free version with MBAM. Skip Avast—it's frustrating and significantly hampers performance during scans or updates.

MEEKA2002

07-24-2023, 07:25 PM #10

Bitdefender offers a free version with MBAM. Skip Avast—it's frustrating and significantly hampers performance during scans or updates.

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