What are you using for computer security?

[Topcat]

X2 on this for me. I moved away from AVG because it has gotten too bloted for me...

Norton or any other pay for security is not worth the money spent on it.
I use Avira and Malware-bytes together with what ever Windows 10 has built in and that offers a Free and extremely effective way to protect a computer.

Bloated?

Can you explain?

[EDL94]

I have been running AVG free for years and never had a problem.

[YellowThumper]

Obviously with free software there are adds. It got to where I had to wait for the popups to load just so I could click to say no.
Then it managed to take over my brouser settings for home page and search engine.

X2 on this for me. I moved away from AVG because it has gotten too bloted for me...

Norton or any other pay for security is not worth the money spent on it.
I use Avira and Malware-bytes together with what ever Windows 10 has built in and that offers a Free and extremely effective way to protect a computer.

Bloated?

Can you explain?

[Jim AAR]

It took over your Browser Settings and Home Page because during the Install, there is a check box that is checked by default, if you would have unchecked it, it would not have done this.

Almost all free software does this, it is important to read all of the screens that pop up while doing any software installations, otherwise it overrides your settings in various places.

The free software suppliers do this because that is how they can give you the software for free, because the pop ups are paid for by the pop up advertisers and they know that alot of people never read these so they can get their own products onto your desktop.

Obviously with free software there are adds. It got to where I had to wait for the popups to load just so I could click to say no.
Then it managed to take over my brouser settings for home page and search engine.

X2 on this for me. I moved away from AVG because it has gotten too bloted for me...

Norton or any other pay for security is not worth the money spent on it.
I use Avira and Malware-bytes together with what ever Windows 10 has built in and that offers a Free and extremely effective way to protect a computer.

Bloated?

Can you explain?

[soundcontrol]

I use Macs. No security software. Been doing that for 26 years, never had a problem. I got 9 of them, work with 4 right now, always online 24/7. Not that they could not write a virus for the Mac, its probably possible, but no one has done it so far. Maybe because Windows is so dominant in the market so a Mac virus won't spread as much?
So stay away from Macs people! Use Windows! 

[YellowThumper]

Negative...
Already had been using it for years. During one of its own updates it changed.

I understand free comes with sacrifices.  But when I have to fight against it. I moved on.

It took over your Browser Settings and Home Page because during the Install, there is a check box that is checked by default, if you would have unchecked it, it would not have done this.

Almost all free software does this, it is important to read all of the screens that pop up while doing any software installations, otherwise it overrides your settings in various places.

The free software suppliers do this because that is how they can give you the software for free, because the pop ups are paid for by the pop up advertisers and they know that alot of people never read these so they can get their own products onto your desktop.

Obviously with free software there are adds. It got to where I had to wait for the popups to load just so I could click to say no.
Then it managed to take over my brouser settings for home page and search engine.

X2 on this for me. I moved away from AVG because it has gotten too bloted for me...

Norton or any other pay for security is not worth the money spent on it.
I use Avira and Malware-bytes together with what ever Windows 10 has built in and that offers a Free and extremely effective way to protect a computer.

Bloated?

Can you explain?

[Jim AAR]

I have been using it for years and never had that issue, oh well....

[Topcat]

Came across this...

https://www.thetop10antivirus.com/top-free-malware-protection

It lets you compare softwares.

Thoughts? Is it biased?

[Aar1064]

Malwarebytes and Webroot, they work great together to provide double layers of protection.  Also, they don't bloat or bog down your computer.

Second this. I'm an admin of around 75 desktops and a handful of servers and this is what's being used. Both are super light on systems and don't eat up resources.

malwarebytes has a free version that doesn't include active protection but will remove viruses using the scanner as well as PUP programs that can take a toll on resources. Webroot isn't free but it's not that expensive and does a great job in keeping things clean. Definition updates happen as they become available via the realtime connection to the cloud interface.

[Topcat]

Malwarebytes and Webroot, they work great together to provide double layers of protection.  Also, they don't bloat or bog down your computer.

Second this. I'm an admin of around 75 desktops and a handful of servers and this is what's being used. Both are super light on systems and don't eat up resources.

malwarebytes has a free version that doesn't include active protection but will remove viruses using the scanner as well as PUP programs that can take a toll on resources. Webroot isn't free but it's not that expensive and does a great job in keeping things clean. Definition updates happen as they become available via the realtime connection to the cloud interface.

Thanks

Sounds like this'll be what I will choose.

[Aar1064]

Malwarebytes and Webroot, they work great together to provide double layers of protection.  Also, they don't bloat or bog down your computer.

Second this. I'm an admin of around 75 desktops and a handful of servers and this is what's being used. Both are super light on systems and don't eat up resources.

malwarebytes has a free version that doesn't include active protection but will remove viruses using the scanner as well as PUP programs that can take a toll on resources. Webroot isn't free but it's not that expensive and does a great job in keeping things clean. Definition updates happen as they become available via the realtime connection to the cloud interface.

Thanks

Sounds like this'll be what I will choose.

With Webroot you can trial the different versions for Home packages. Secure Anywhere Antivirus is what I'd shoot for unless you need protection for other devices like mobile phones.

Scroll down this page until you see the Try It Free button. You'll be amazed at how fast it installs.

https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/products/av

You will want to make sure all other antivirus programs are uninstalled and may be a good idea to download CCleaner (desktop version) and install then scan to remove temp internet files and obsolete registry items after removing old antivirus app. Don't worry about adjusting settings in CCleaner. Default settings are fine.

https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Good luck

[RusTy/SE]

Came across this...

https://www.thetop10antivirus.com/top-free-malware-protection

It lets you compare softwares.

Thoughts? Is it biased?

Yep. I scrolled down to the page bottom to click on the Advertiser Disclosure link - halfway down it states "thetop10antivirus.com receives monetary compensation from companies listed to showcase their products. There may be incorrect or inaccurate Information that appears on this however, the webmasters do their best to verify data and maintain accuracy, but no warranty is expressed or given to the users."


At home I have used Norton Antivirus for the past few years with zero issues paying once a year to re-subscribe.