Recommend me an AV

[Lucent Warrior]

"I would personally find it irresponsible for myself to recommend to anyone anything other than default deny." "Protection is more important than simple usability!"

I fully agree that Deny/Default is up to date the best method for keeping a system clean, however, i disagree that Protection is more important then Simple Usability, the reason is quite simple in itself, and in the form of a question....

What good is my computer to me if it is fully locked down but usability suffers, the whole point to owning a computer is using it.

A balance of Protection/Knowledge and Usability is what needs to be sought out.

 

[chojo]

Woah, great community, so many replies, very helpful guys, thank you.

I tried Avast in the past, but I don't like the notifications (ads) that come with it. In promotion, a paid AV is just +/- 20$, since i'm quite often on my PC, I prefer to pay the 20$ to not get those notifications that bug me. ^.^

Some people here discussed that Windows defender + Windows firewall is good, are they really? My PC use Windows 10, so I should just let Windows to protect my PC paired with MBAM and everything should be fine?

 

[Lucent Warrior]

Woah, great community, so many replies, very helpful guys, thank you.

I tried Avast in the past, but I don't like the notifications (ads) that come with it. In promotion, a paid AV is just +/- 20$, since i'm quite often on my PC, I prefer to pay the 20$ to not get those notifications that bug me. ^.^

Some people here discussed that Windows defender + Windows firewall is good, are they really? My PC use Windows 10, so I should just let Windows to protect my PC paired with MBAM and everything should be fine?

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Windows Defender
Smartscreen
UAC
Backups for system and personal files
Decent Ad blocker to help protect you while browsing "I always recommend Ublock Origin"
A decent on demand/Companion of your choice, Mbam is ok, i prefer others as MBAM last i seen, was not performing up to standards. I recommend Zemana Anti Malware if your going to chose a On Demand/Companion to pair with Windows Defaults.

And last, but not least, good surfing habits, learn these and you shall fair well.

 

[Solarquest]

Windows defender got better but is dies still not offer the same protection other good AV offer.
A lot depends on your "cyber habits", on how easily you click on links, files etc.
Since nowadays you can even get infected by visiting "safe sites", an ad blocker ir recommended as probably an anti-exploit.
I still feel safer with a better AV than defender.

 

[yigido]

This is how I talk... and the reason I am the most despised guy in the room...

Suggesting defult-deny never worked. I gave up. People think "if you are using default-deny, usability is zero"
PM me when you feel alone.

 

[rabnor]

Avast or 360 Internet Security (Free)
any adblocker for browser

 

[Evjl's Rain]

Woah, great community, so many replies, very helpful guys, thank you.

I tried Avast in the past, but I don't like the notifications (ads) that come with it. In promotion, a paid AV is just +/- 20$, since i'm quite often on my PC, I prefer to pay the 20$ to not get those notifications that bug me. ^.^

Some people here discussed that Windows defender + Windows firewall is good, are they really? My PC use Windows 10, so I should just let Windows to protect my PC paired with MBAM and everything should be fine?

yes, WD is good enough in most cases but to ensure your system is safer
I suggest to install zemana antimalware. They are both light and cover most infections
you can find zemana giveaway keys (400 days) on the internet

WD + zemana = very good protection + good usability

 

[CMLew]

I want to install an AV soon to pair with my current Malwaresbytes installation. I don't want to mess with the configuration too much, just want a install-and-forget installation type. My PC have decent performance.

What AV you recommend me to pair with MalwaresBytes that is noob-friendly?

Bonus: I have read that Bitdefender have an auto-pilot. Is Bitdefender 2017 decent and compatible with Malwarebytes?

Thank you

I only have two suggestions:

Non-AV: Voodooshield Free Auto-Mode.
Pros: There's no way you can configure them (only paid version could) so it's literally install and forget type.
Cons: Expect notifications which you can control whether u wan allow or block when suspicious file occur.


AV: Bitdefender Free.
Pros: Again, there's also no way for you to configure (only paid version do). Everything is auto. Another install and forget type.
Cons: 'Turtle" your speed considerably like opening folders, browsers, etc..

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Suggesting defult-deny never worked. I gave up. People think "if you are using default-deny, usability is zero"
PM me when you feel alone.

roflmao c'mon yigido, you know we love you

 

[silverhawk2]

I have used AVG internet security, its a decent one

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Noob friendly setup -
I would install Avast Free, check that PUP is enabled & will enable Hardened Mode Aggressive.
Install Unchecky & uBlock Origin
Free HitmanPro & MBAM for ondemand scan.

You can take care of Avast GUI ads, Upgrade tab on the GUI, tray popup ads, etc... with a simple block rule in Windows Firewall. It will not affect protection or cloud connection, etc... Only online help content in the GUI will not be available. I have used Avast Free the way for a long time with no probs.

 

[yigido]

Noob friendly setup -
I would install Avast Free, check that PUP is enabled & will enable Hardened Mode Aggressive.
Install Unchecky & uBlock Origin
Free HitmanPro & MBAM for ondemand scan.

You can take care of Avast GUI ads, Upgrade tab on the GUI, tray popup ads, etc... with a simple block rule in Windows Firewall. It will not affect protection or cloud connection, etc... Only online help content in the GUI will not be available. I have used Avast Free the way for a long time with no probs.

N00b guys cannot maintain Avast.. even they cannot change those settings
This is why we called them novice users. Novice users can be tricked by Avast GUI ads Can a novice user find and change host file lol

 

[Deleted member 2913]

N00b guys cannot maintain Avast.. even they cannot change those settings
This is why we called them novice users. Novice users can be tricked by Avast GUI ads Can a novice user find and change host file lol

He just have to check PUP is enabled & have to enable Hardened Mode Aggressive...Its easy & we can show & help him here.

Block rule for popups, ads, etc... is simple too...I have it in notepad & can PM him...its a simple rule to add & will not be a prob for him.

 

[yigido]

He just have to check PUP is enabled & have to enable Hardened Mode Aggressive...Its easy & we can show & help him here.

Block rule for popups, ads, etc... is simple too...I have it in notepad & can PM him...its a simple rule to add & will not be a prob for him.

I can give him a "remote support".. I will give him all settings via access for FREE just for his sake!
With this way everything will be easy

 

[Ink]

Woah, great community, so many replies, very helpful guys, thank you.

I tried Avast in the past, but I don't like the notifications (ads) that come with it. In promotion, a paid AV is just +/- 20$, since i'm quite often on my PC, I prefer to pay the 20$ to not get those notifications that bug me. ^.^

Some people here discussed that Windows defender + Windows firewall is good, are they really? My PC use Windows 10, so I should just let Windows to protect my PC paired with MBAM and everything should be fine?

You can create a new topic for your PC's Security here:
https://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/

It will provide us a more in-depth understanding of your PC and intentions.

 

[chojo]

You can create a new topic for your PC's Security here:
https://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/

It will provide us a more in-depth understanding of your PC and intentions.

There it is https://malwaretips.com/threads/chojos-config.64239/

Hope it will help you to suggest me something good for me.

So far, I guess it's between Eset, Kapersky and Avast (free)? I should say that i'm terribly annoyed by Avast ads, it is a better premium product than the other two?

 

[Evjl's Rain]

There it is https://malwaretips.com/threads/chojos-config.64239/

Hope it will help you to suggest me something good for me.

So far, I guess it's between Eset, Kapersky and Avast (free)? I should say that i'm terribly annoyed by Avast ads, it is a better premium product than the other two?

you can download free trial to test ESET and kaspersky. Both are excellent. I should say kaspersky is the best of of those 3 however, it requires a few clicks to make it work better
You try before you can decide to find out which one is the least annoying for you
Kaspersky has 91-day trial or just use a regular 30-day trial, you can find the way to get it. I'm not sure if Eset has it

 

[jamescv7]

Norton Security is a good choice where honestly you don't need to mess the configuration cause the cloud protection will do everything to protect your system.

SONAR is accurately effective against unknown behaviors and light in the resources.

 

[chojo]

Thank you everyone for you input.

Well I will stay for the moment with Windows Defender paired with Malwares Bytes. It is lite and it look like it can do a decent job.