antiviruses - choices

[sassha]

hello. sorry if I am not posting into a right section, but I have a little concern about antiviruses. I am aware that there isn't a "perfect" antivirus software which could protect your computer 100%, but, in your opinion, in this year, is there an antivirus software which is more reliable than others? in present, I am using MSE. in the past I used only Avira. I have a windows 7 installed since 2011. And I always knew how to manage my pc so there it would be necessary to install an another operating system

 

[Deleted member 21043]

in your opinion, in this year, is there an antivirus software which is more reliable than others?

I will go for ESET. For better protection from ESET NOD32, I would go for Smart Security. The signatures are great, they are great when it comes to signature detection. However, I recommend configuring the HIPS manually if you use ESET. Still, ESET is one of the best by far, or in my opinion at least.

 

[Kate_L]

Free: Avast, 360 (Qihoo), AVG.
Paid: ESET, Kaspersky, Emsisoft.

 

[JakeXPMan]

Good choices above with Avast or Qihoo, except for AVG... IMO, I'd go with Avira being lighter on RAM and a bit stronger signatures as well.

Had issues again trying to use AVG, it keeps getting more heavy on RAM and suspect in performance. Though I like the scans, also easy to read and helpful UI options. No firewall with free version which is understandable, but its heavy enough!

Heaviest on RAM, that I tested out. Even in (2012) McAfee paid w/firewall was lighter.

 

[Ink]

PC users upgrade their OS to a newer version for different reasons. If you are currently using Windows 7, check and apply any Critical / Important updates via Windows Updates. It's important that you are running Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1).

If you wish to upgrade Windows, the latest is Windows 8.1. However, you will need to buy a license and will replace your existing OS - unless you are dual-booting.
In recent news, we heard that Windows 10 (succeeds Winodws 8.1) will be deployed for free to all Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 users, for 1 year. Expect this, late-2015.

If you are happy with using Microsoft Security Essentials, then continue to use it. If you are not, there are a range of free and paid Antivirus software available.

I advise you to create your own Config topic here, http://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/ Before taking recommendations from others.

 

[jamescv7]

As members mentioned, these are the full blown AV products that can help to protect not just newer threats but collection also of very old/ common threats.

Microsoft Security Essential is been considered as baseline so it can protect the usual threats from new/old however differ the capabilities it has compare to others.

Guide your clicks both online and offline then nothing will happen worse.

 

[aksdf]

Huorong Internet Security,Qihoo 360