FREE PC anti-virus recommendations?

[LinuxMan]

I used to think the free AV worked well, untill I switched over to NOD32.
It trumps all the options mentioned, although it is paid software.
You can even try a 30 trial and see for yourself:
http://www.eset.com/za/home/products/antivirus/

 

[Electric]

I used to think the free AV worked well, untill I switched over to NOD32.
It trumps all the options mentioned, although it is paid software.
You can even try a 30 trial and see for yourself:
http://www.eset.com/za/home/products/antivirus/

I used to think nod32 worked until I tried MSE and it found 430 viruses.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Free, those who like MS can stay with Essentials/Defender and its variants. Otherwise Free Panda Cloud is a good and light alternative.

 

[Bryn]

I used to think nod32 worked until I tried MSE and it found 430 viruses.

That sounds very suspect, considering that 430 viruses wouldn't allow a PC to run at all and that ESET Smart Security (Nod32 is the poor man's version) is commonly ranked as the best antivirus in independent tests, along with Panda and Bitdefender. It's what I will get when it's time to pay for antivirus again.

I do love AVG's interface though and how well it stays out the way.

 

[LinuxMan]

Not a chance, you can't compare free MSE AV to NOD32..
I see this on a daily basis, people thinking they safe until they upgrade their AV software.

Years of industry experience don't lie

I used to think nod32 worked until I tried MSE and it found 430 viruses.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Not a chance, you can't compare free MSE AV to NOD32..
I see this on a daily basis, people thinking they safe until they upgrade their AV software.

Years of industry experience don't lie

How long have you been with ESET?

 

[Electric]

Not a chance, you can't compare free MSE AV to NOD32..
I see this on a daily basis, people thinking they safe until they upgrade their AV software.

Years of industry experience don't lie

I'm being serious though.
I had a yearly subscription to Nod32 but noticed viruses slipping through.
I ran MSE and it found 430 trojans, worms, etc.
So I uninstalled it and never looked back.

 

[LinuxMan]

Over 5 years now.
Albeit Nod does offer stronger protection overall.

 

[ichigo]

Comodo Internet Security Free edition. Has everything you could possible need.

+1 I use that on my Client's PCs

 

[k-4]

Bitdefender FREE looks good. (didn't even know bitdefender had a free anti virus)

Bitdefender free is by far the most simple and easy to use anti virus I have ever seen or used. It doesn't even need me to click anything, no prompts, EVERYTHING is completely automatic, just excellent silent protection without all the thrills and spills .

 

[MrR]

Linux

Although I agree with you on a high level (due to it's environment and security-centered development, Linux is much more secure), is it safe to say that Linux is immune to malware?
Going on historical trends, you are less likely to be affected, but the possibility of being infected remains.
Didn't researchers recently discover a linux-based botnet?

Don't get me wrong, I support Linux, but that doesn't mean that I am willing to put all of my faith in a system to be invulnerable.

 

[Rickster]

then what do you recommend?

Literally the first reply.

 

[AthenianOwl]

Avast. It's quick, clean and less-bloated. It gets updated every single day. It's in the top 5 AVs (pfft, it's nothing new ) right now because recently it passes the monthly AVs tests with flying colour again, thanks to it its superior detection rate.

 

[padjakkels]

Been using AVIRA and MSE for years now, now trouble so far. Virus is stopped by both programs each time.

 

[k-4]

Avast. It's quick, clean and less-bloated. It gets updated every single day. It's in the top 5 AVs (pfft, it's nothing new ) right now because recently it passes the monthly AVs tests with flying colour again, thanks to it its superior detection rate.

I agree, avast is great but static detection is worth nothing. Are you referring to 0 day threats? Do you have a link ?

 

[dualmeister]

Avast

 

[Quentin Legend]

MSE.

None of the other k*k.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

3 pages, this thread should've been marked "Resolved" and locked after the first reply.

AVAST!

 

[Adoxographist]

mse has been failing AV test for a while now.
http://www.howtogeek.com/173291/goo...w-recommends-you-use-a-third-party-antivirus/

But I've been using it for years with no virus. so if you are happy with it stick with MSE. otherwise avast or avira.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Although I agree with you on a high level (due to it's environment and security-centered development, Linux is much more secure), is it safe to say that Linux is immune to malware?
Going on historical trends, you are less likely to be affected, but the possibility of being infected remains.
Didn't researchers recently discover a linux-based botnet?

Don't get me wrong, I support Linux, but that doesn't mean that I am willing to put all of my faith in a system to be invulnerable.

Not saying its immune. However, in my experience, mostly people stay away from Linux because they heard somewhere that it's hard to sue or some nonsense. I am finding installing it easier than windows these days, and most users would probably benefit from having it, if you use your pc for mainly web browsing and some word docs.. There is no need to pay for a OS. You're safer 98% of the time, and you do get AV for linux as well if you're super paranoid.