@fuddyduddy, you chose a name that makes me (and I imagine many others) smile! Thank you for that, and for joining an amazing, enjoyable, & wonderfully informative, site called MalwareTips which many of us just can't stay away from! I'm confident that if you're not feeling this way yet, you soon will be!
PS The far reaching quest for "The Best Anti-malware software" shall be better discussed in another thread. Perhaps it'll be on your very own Security Configuration! http://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/
Hello fuddyduddy!!! Your name suggests that your are adorable. We all welcome you here. Best anti-malware solution has always been very debatable and nose biting. You may not seek a consensus but yes, people around could influence you with their experience. I suggest for basic protection try avira..