Antivirus / Antimalware Recommendation Thread (May 2011)

Taylor Evans · 25-03-2015 4:18am

Reasons of Choosing Malwarebytes:

It detects and removes malware that your antivirus is not able to.
It prevents access to known malicious websites.
It provides real-time protection against malware.
It removes rootkits and fixes the files have been damaged.
It scans quickly by only seeking for active threats.
It enables you to schedule automatic scans and database updates.
It prevents malware from disabling itself or modifying its processes.
It employs industry-leading technology to remove malware code.

flutered · 25-03-2015 10:36am

an update from me, i have started using a different antivirus it is of chinese origion called Biadu, they also have a web browser, the browser is fast, it has a built in downloader, i download from a torrent at times, stuff for android, the antivirus picks up the adware and quarantines it immediatly, the antivirus has a built in cleaner, which if ran daily is very effective, my two cents folks

Galwayguy35 · 14-04-2015 1:45pm

Had my laptop in for repair as it was infected and the guy in the store installed avast free anti virus, I assumed it was free but noticed it telling me I have x number of days left and need to register.

Does this mean I have to pay for the service when I register?

Access · 06-05-2015 3:05pm

I have Microsoft Security Essentials (Win 7) and i also run Spybot S&D.

I take it MSE handles the virus side of things where as Spybot Search & Destroy handles the malware side of things?

Would i better off replacing spybot with malwarebytes? is spybot old hat now - i dont see anyone on here mentioning it anymore?

jsa112 · 06-05-2015 4:25pm

get malwarebytes its far better

JP Liz V1 · 30-03-2016 12:24am

What is best free antivirus

Kristopherus · 30-03-2016 12:27am

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

What is best free antivirus

Microsoft Security Essentials.

If you cannot get it, try Avira. www.free-av.com.

EndaHonesty · 21-07-2016 12:41pm

Kristopherus wrote: »

Microsoft Security Essentials.

If you cannot get it, try Avira. www.free-av.com.

I was using MSE and it seemed to be working fine until recently where it won't download updates.
It says something about a connection issue but the pc is connected to the internet and everything else is working fine.
I've tried reinstalling it several times but no luck.

Windows Defender will not downloads updates either and says it's a connection issue too.

I've uninstalled MSE and installed Avast which is doing a Boot Scan at the moment. It's taking ages.

flutered · 21-07-2016 6:34pm

EndaHonesty wrote: »

I was using MSE and it seemed to be working fine until recently where it won't download updates.
It says something about a connection issue but the pc is connected to the internet and everything else is working fine.
I've tried reinstalling it several times but no luck.

Windows Defender will not downloads updates either and says it's a connection issue too.

I've uninstalled MSE and installed Avast which is doing a Boot Scan at the moment. It's taking ages.

it appears you got a bug, see if you can start it in safe mode with networking, download and run malware bytes, then do as it says, shut down the pc and re start, see if mse will up date, get rid of avast, then download and run 360 security, that will keep you safe as you can run it with mse, which in my opinion is nearly useless, download and run lava soft, that will alert you as regards any funny buisness

ItHurtsWhenIP · 21-07-2016 7:06pm

flutered wrote: »

it appears you got a bug, see if you can start it in safe mode with networking, download and run malware bytes, then do as it says, shut down the pc and re start, see if mse will up date, get rid of avast, then download and run 360 security, that will keep you safe as you can run it with mse, which in my opinion is nearly useless, download and run lava soft, that will alert you as regards any funny buisness

I wouldn't bother paying for 360 security. I've been well served by Avast for the last 8 years or so, never had a problem. Don't use MSE (POS).

+1 on Malwarebytes though.

flutered · 21-07-2016 9:25pm

MMFITWGDV wrote: »

I wouldn't bother paying for 360 security. I've been well served by Avast for the last 8 years or so, never had a problem. Don't use MSE (POS).

+1 on Malwarebytes though.

360 is free and takes up little room

ItHurtsWhenIP · 22-07-2016 12:33am

flutered wrote: »

360 is free and takes up little room

Apologies. I thought you were referring to Norton 360. I was unaware of 360 security.

I must take a look for myself.:)

Thank you.

pajor · 04-10-2016 8:39am

October 2016.. suggestions please for free anti-virus. I've been using avast for about 2 years or so and have been pretty happy with the anti-virus aspect. But not happy that it has installed the web browser and VPN on my laptop without being informed. Sorta seems like the opposite of what an anti-virus should be doing.

Some googling suggests Avira. Good choice?

ItHurtsWhenIP · 04-10-2016 9:06am

pajor wrote: »

October 2016.. suggestions please for free anti-virus. I've been using avast for about 2 years or so and have been pretty happy with the anti-virus aspect. But not happy that it has installed the web browser and VPN on my laptop without being informed. Sorta seems like the opposite of what an anti-virus should be doing.

Some googling suggests Avira. Good choice?

With Avast, always select the custom install options and unselect all the bloat crap.

pajor · 04-10-2016 9:43am

ItHurtsWhenIP wrote: »

With Avast, always select the custom install options and unselect all the bloat crap.

They just installed by themselves, not when putting it on my laptop. But I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. Just got rid of a few things from avast in Programs and Features. Might just stick with avast for another while so.

old boy · 04-10-2016 11:32am

i am using 360 anti virus, its working fine, you need a little other ammunition also, i cannot praise priviza enough, get the paid version, €6 is the minimun fee, i run it daily,adw is another i run weekly, also malware bytes and anti malware are others, common sense is the best out there, many seem to forget that

ItHurtsWhenIP · 04-10-2016 2:27pm

pajor wrote: »

They just installed by themselves, not when putting it on my laptop. But I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. Just got rid of a few things from avast in Programs and Features. Might just stick with avast for another while so.

If you did a "Program upgrade", it probably didn't give you the option of the custom install. On my main PC I had some issues with the program upgrade with Avast in the past, so I tend to download the latest version, uninstall the old and install the new. It's a little awkward, but I'm used to Avast at this point and it's as good as any others out there.

seligehgit · 25-03-2017 11:54am

Malwarebytes should allow you to remove them all at once.Its a great program.

Is there any longer a free version of this software?

MOH · 27-03-2017 11:59am

seligehgit wrote: »

Malwarebytes should allow you to remove them all at once.Its a great program.

Is there any longer a free version of this software?

Yes?
https://www.malwarebytes.com/trial/#trial

seligehgit · 27-03-2017 7:19pm

MOH wrote: »

Yes?
https://www.malwarebytes.com/trial/#trial

No that does'nt appear to be free.Trial,licence....

MOH · 28-03-2017 12:09am

seligehgit wrote: »

No that does'nt appear to be free.Trial,licence....

It's free with limited features, with a 14-day trial of the pro version.
The free features look the same as what I've always used it for.

JeffCash · 31-03-2017 12:36pm

Hi All,

Looking to pick up an anti-virus package to cover 3 different machines. Machines are for personal not business usage. Was looking at Kaspersky but €46.07 seems pretty steep on their website. Would people recommend alternatives such as Norton etc. Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks,

Kristopherus · 31-03-2017 12:41pm

JeffCash wrote: »

Hi All,

Looking to pick up an anti-virus package to cover 3 different machines. Machines are for personal not business usage. Was looking at Kaspersky but €46.07 seems pretty steep on their website. Would people recommend alternatives such as Norton etc. Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks,

What OS in on the machines? If Windows 10, it has built-in Windows Defender. If it 7 or 8, install MSE. Its good and its free from Microsoft. Also have a look at www.free-av.com. The free version is/was the dog's dongles.

_Kaiser_ · 31-03-2017 12:45pm

JeffCash wrote: »

Hi All,

Looking to pick up an anti-virus package to cover 3 different machines. Machines are for personal not business usage. Was looking at Kaspersky but €46.07 seems pretty steep on their website. Would people recommend alternatives such as Norton etc. Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks,

I'd suggest Bitdefender or Kaspersky myself. You might pay a bit for them but they both consistently come top of the rankings and they both offer multi-user pricing.

I have Bitdefender Total Security myself (got it cheap during an offer) but its overkill in some ways - the base AV product or Internet Security may be enough for your needs

Copper_pipe · 31-03-2017 12:47pm

https://www.g2a.com/bitdefender-total-security-2017-5pc-1-year-cd-key-global.html

JeffCash · 31-03-2017 3:02pm

Thanks for the feedback. All 3 are using Windows 8.

JeffCash · 31-03-2017 3:13pm

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I've gone with Bitdefender - Bitdefender Total Security 2017 was £24 for up to 5 devices through their main site.

Appreciate it!

Loafing Oaf · 23-01-2018 1:42pm

Any tips on getting rid of this wretched Ads by Advertise thing?

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willietherock · 12-02-2018 11:50am

I bought a new computer for home with Windows 10. The McAfee trial has ended. Those this mean Im protected by Windows Defender and wont need to install another antivirus?

kig · 13-02-2018 5:56pm

It does have a free version, but you need to be careful what you click on, like all these free products they try to get you to buy the full version. but my research showed that the extras you get in full version are better dealt with with the free version of AVG.

CastielJ · 15-02-2018 1:10pm

I use Avast and I am completely satisfied with it protection

indioblack · 16-04-2018 9:52pm

I have McAfee Live Safe. It came with the pc [Win 10] for £39. They now want £69 for a year.
Thinking of trying Bit Defender.

Antivirus / Antimalware Recommendation Thread (May 2011)

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