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[g1ann191]

Hi, in June I plan to erase my pc and reinstall windows, my kaspersky license expire in that period so I need suggestion. I use PC for gaming, office, surfing the web. I always use latest windows 10 Pro update. I use a lot of common sense in PC security, I mantain a regular backup and I do not use pirated software. I need a ligthweight solution (for gamging) but also reliable and secure (for my personal stuff).

 

[petersaints]

Is Avast lighter than Kaspersky? Or the other way around?

 

[oldschool]

Is Avast lighter than Kaspersky? Or the other way around?

Those who have used both might say Avast.

 

[bribon77]

Thanks all for the suggestion, now I am only in doubt between ESET and Kaspersky.

Well, it depends on a lot of things.
1: what kind of PC you have
2: if you leave the AV by default or configure. if Kasperky is configured it can be much lighter than it is.
3: what kind of user you are, if you are risky or not.
In any case Eset by default is lighter, if that's what matters to you and it doesn't stop being a great AV. (I've always liked Kasperky, though. In terms of security)

 

[petersaints]

I use Kaspersky Security Cloud Free with only the File Anti-virus, Network Attack Blocker and System Watcher enabled and I find it pretty light.

 

[mlnevese]

I've been struggling in recent tests with ESET, finding it hard to survive against sophisticated malware. I've always been a fan, but the lack of Application Control module and BB gives one a bit of a worry for those malware that aren't included on the pack of signatures. I would go with Kaspersky all the way.

When using Eset always have the HIPS rules that make it default deny all scripts, Word macros, etc. Script launchers are one of the main infection vectors nowadays. The instructions are here:

[KB6119] Configure HIPS rules for ESET business products to protect against ransomware

support.eset.com

 

[Mahesh Sudula]

As far as Lightness is concerned Eset wins..however protection mechanisms are not top tier still has a lot of hiccups against unknown malware's.
Overall choose Kaspersky free version that has enough protection capabilities overall.
If you really like signatures include Avira as well.
Probably test all of the above on ur machine..and choose what fits you.
Recommendation from one end doesn't fit (need not ) fit the requirements and tastes @ other end.

 

[outlawxtorn]

Light combo but expensive .

Very true, Heimdal gave me a 70% off code so it was about 30 bucks. Otherwise, I really doubt I'd have bought it.

 

[outlawxtorn]

Also, Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud is really light and strong.
4.50$ a month for 5 devices.
You can also get a 60 day trial.

 

[g1ann191]

Now I am testing Kaspersky IS and ESET IS in virtualbox.

 

[voyes]

Avast Free AV or WD + MBAM Free

 

[Sunshine-boy]

g1ann191
Eset IS + WD SmartScreen(for EXE ) is solid. you can also Enable Eset parental control it works at network level and filters bad IPs(network wide for all application) and URLs(on the browser)
soon Eset will add a BB like protection to all Eset products.

 

[g1ann191]

Now that eset Released the Beahviour Block I am thinking a lot to take ESET

 

[RodM1956]

Do what I'm doing...I also added Avira Web Extension.

Panda is extremely fast on my PC. So as of tonight I am running the above. (Panda, Webroot, and WFC)...

Panda is fast, but seems to have some weaknesses in protection, Webroot claims compatibility with all AV's, and it is also fast on my PC

 

[Nevi]

g1ann191
Eset IS + WD SmartScreen(for EXE ) is solid. you can also Enable Eset parental control it works at network level and filters bad IPs(network wide for all application) and URLs(on the browser)
soon Eset will add a BB like protection to all Eset products.

Do you have more info about a coming BB from Eset? I tried to seek, but couldn't find any info.

 

[Threadripper]

Do you have more info about a coming BB from Eset? I tried to seek, but couldn't find any info.

They released it yesterday. See this thread.

 

[Paul Lee]

Honestly, I think it all comes down to your system specs. For instance, Bitdefender might be light for some and heavy for others. Vice versa for ESET, Kaspersky etc. The only way to find out would be to actually use the products and test them for yourself to see how they react with your machine. Personally, I find ESET to be quite lightweight, but that's only from personal experience with my own machine

 

[gonzalo]

I dont think ESET is that light. Probably Avast and Panda, something like that.

 

[Nevi]

They released it yesterday. See this thread.

Exciting news indeed. Now I just hope the update land before year 2020. Thanks mucho.

 

[LDogg]

100% has to be ESEt out the ones listed for a vote.

~LDogg

 

[ForgottenSeer 58943]

Cylance+VS, after Syshardener.

or

Thor Home Premium

They are both so lightweight you can quite easily run all three of those directly for absolute protection with near-zero weight.