Computer Anti-viruses & Firewalls Free vs. Paid Versions

I use AVG Free Antivirus. Have used it on my current and previous 2 laptops. Never had a problem. It has a good reputation.
I don't fuss with Firewalls. Windows has one built in.
Another good thing to add on top of your antivirus is Malwarebytes. It's free and even many professionals use it to help with difficult problems with virus/adware/malware/etc...

Comodo will give you a FULL protection of your PC, NO other programs needed.
I wouldn't rely on the firewall that comes with Windows.

https://antivirus.comodo.com/downlo...037&key7sk1=206414&key1sk1=ors&key1sk2=Google

didymos, believe me, I'm THOROUGHLY researching everything before I make a final decision!! LOL. I was gonna go with ZoneAlarm's free firewall until I found out it comes bundled with adware, AND changes my homepage AND installs its own search engine!! Uh-uh, not happening! Thanks for the link to Comodo.

If you don't watch porn, or click peoples links... you just avoided 90% of the viruses on the internet... The newer the version the better, the more popular the service the worst off it is.... AVG is very good, put it on my moms after she started torenting and got too many virus' to count... It was decent.

Norton's my favorite for simplicity, but it tends to become Trojan'd the most in my experience...

One of my best friends will put his life on the line, saying that Bull Guard is the best you can buy.

Microsoft defender is decent for windows 8... But can be tricky for some people to manipulate...


The only paid version I have listed is Bull Guard...



99% of peoples problems comes from not doing a security check every night... You let a virus sit on your computer is like letting one sit in your lungs... It just gets worse, never better...

T, I am fanatic about doing security scans every day! I always install my windows updates and make sure they're current..My mom never does them (cuz she doesnt know what they're for, lol) and she's always getting viruses. :/ I run scans with malwarebytes and superantispyware every day.

My mom tends to send me emails with attachments that like 50 people have been sent and forwarded to her. Since I know viruses can reside in attachments, I simply delete her email without even opening it. I have WOT (web of trust) on my computer too and I love it because it shows me what links are safe and which aren't. I do not download anything ever and I dont click on links that people provide, and no, I don't watch porn..lol Thanks for your input..

I agree woth Dydimos, Comod is best and, if something happens, it was you misusing it.

Use Linux!

Free OS is cheaper than paying MS. Windows has some advantage for the aplications but Linux doesn´t bother you too much. Buy a PC for internet and use Canaima, for instance, to surf the www.

Get it, for free, here:


Descargas — Portal Canaima GNU/Linux

Getting Paranoic?

Wash your hands too. Hahahaha.

Kill windows, dear. That{ s a great business for them.

​secularhermit, I've never tried Linux, I have windows 7 and I'm pretty happy with it. Alot of my friends have told me how much they hate windows 8 so I refuse to upgrade..lol.. Thanks for the recommendation.

Linux Mint, i.e., allows you to have Windows along with Linux or Ubuntu.

No way to stop virus: It is a busine$$.

If you go with the free versions I would pay the xtra $20 or so to have continuous coverage and upgrades. It doesn't take long for some viruses to do their nasty deeds.
I've bought Norton 360 for less than $40 off Amazon for 2 users.

I hate linux fanboys... If you can't write C++ there is no reason to get a linux... All your scriptkiddie fanboy stuff can be done on a mac or windows...

That wasn't directed towards anyone just a rant... But the next sentence is...

If someone is just interested in getting an anti-virus, why do you try to upsell your linux on them? Thats like a 5year old going into a shop because the chain on her bicycle is broken... And the repair man goes, well if you had a manual shifting lamborghini this would not happen...



To the OP many services such as AVG, BullGuard, Norton, Windows Defender, ect. have an automatic search schedule that you can set for like 2:00 a.m. each day, or once a week... Please tell your mom not to click on email links that people send her... I can guarantee that's how she has gotten virus'.

Linux is not for just anybody..you gotta know what your doing to use it.
But anyway, I've been using Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Firewall for years, never had a problem. 8.1 has MSE pre installed now so I don't even have to worry about it, cant remember if 7 did. Malware bytes for malware scans occasionally.
If you don't visit dodgy porn sites, warez sites, download clean software, don't check suspect emails you pretty much should be right. Haven't had a virus in years. Oh, and always custom install software, always.

Is people hated for choosing freedom or low cost OS?

Ha! Ha!

Hate me then, but Im old (and know several here who love Linux).

AVG or any other antivirus resellers do hate me too.

I did not ask about OS. I asked about free anti-viruses and firewalls. Stop tryin' to sell me what I don't want!! LOL!!

hahahah!

In that case I can "resell" AVIRA, it is German inside. And has it but, if U don´t pay it, dont expect complete yearly "protection". Kaspersky is good but somewhat Russian and made in Canada.

​didymos, lol, you're probably right about that!!