Question Which AV are you using and why did you choose this one ??

[james112]

I am using Eset Smart Security Premium for 10 devices.

Its light, got Live Guard and i got it for free from my work.

I tested alot of other AV in the past years.

So what do you use and what made you decide to use this AV ?

I'm using Bitdefender because it offers strong real-time protection, low system impact, and good malware detection rates. I chose it after comparing independent test results and user reviews.

 

[SumTingWong]

Newegg is running a good deal on Bitdefender Internet Security. 3 PCs / 1 year for $13.99: https://www.newegg.com/bitdefender-internet-security-2019-1-year-3pcs-download/p/N82E16832719256

Price went up to $30+

You might want to consider the Bitdefender Free option which is still excellent protection.

Bitdefender support is very slow for the free version.

 

[JoeN]

Malwarebytes Premium Standard because I have a lifetime license

 

[ForgottenSeer 116559]

Price went up to $30+


Bitdefender support is very slow for the free version.

No, it's the same low price. It automatically applies a $26 promo code when you add to cart. The sale ends tonight.

 

[RoboMan]

I'm using Kaspersky Standard.

Why Kaspersky?

• Application Control: it's one of the few commercial antivirus that offer this module. The possibility to default-deny execution of unknown files, wether or not they're safe is, in my opinion, a game-changer + a necessity if you're serious about security.
• System Watcher: I find it to be a very efficient and quick to respond behaviour blocker. Plus the rollback of malware actions is an outstanding feature.
• KSN: Kaspersky Security Network is IMO one of the best cloud infrastructure service in the industry.

Why the most basic paid version?

Because it has the less bloatware.

 

[Harlequin]

Windows Security default configuration, no problems with Win 11 and Win 10. Every 6 months I check my systems with several reputable scanners, and never ever found malware.

 

[ncage]

RAM usage shouldn't be a big problem if you have a lot of RAM available. However, RAM usage makes it quick to block any malicious processes that the sooner they stop, the better to avoid damaging your PC. Also, RAM usage, if you have enough, doesn't slow down your PC usage unlike CPU usage or hard disk read/write (but if you have an SSD, this isn't a problem).
I would say Bitdefender's protection is one of the best at the moment.

What your saying for 99% of the users that true but not for me. I just recently upgrade my laptop & i went with 128GB of ram.

 

[Neutrophil]

Eset internet security after they announced the multithreaded scanning and other improvements.

 

[Nunzio_77]

Utilizzo Bitdefender perché offre una forte protezione in tempo reale, un basso impatto sul sistema e buoni tassi di rilevamento del malware. L'ho scelto dopo aver confrontato i risultati dei test indipendenti e le recensioni degli utenti.

Good choise!

 

[james112]

Good choise!

Thanks,

 

[simmerskool]

Today I'm running win10_VM with Emsisoft Business (& Cyberlock 7.88). I find it strong protection, fast & light and consider Emsisoft top tier although not everyone agrees with that classification.

 

[BigWrench]

Today I'm running win10_VM with Emsisoft Business (& Cyberlock 7.88). I find it strong protection, fast & light and consider Emsisoft top tier although not everyone agrees with that classification.

I agree with their protection being stellar. My only complaint is with the Emsisoft Customer Service team…. They SUCK

 

[ErzCrz]

I found Emsisoft's customer service pretty efficient when dealing with a install issue and a cancellation of subscription. I nearly went with them this year but my CL/MD/DefenderUI setup has worked fine.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

ESET. $8 license from Stack Social. With AV I go for the cheapest key and usability. Ticks all the right boxes. AV performance/detection is so even I think any of the top 5 or 6 will do.

 

[oldschool]

ESET. $8 license from Stack Social.

Excellent price!

 

[BigWrench]

I found Emsisoft's customer service pretty efficient when dealing with a install issue and a cancellation of subscription. I nearly went with them this year but my CL/MD/DefenderUI setup has worked fine.

Yes, they are very good with canceling a subscription. Cancelled 8 of my keys that had been bought at a trade show years ago, stating that they were "too old and never activated" . Excellent excuses. Just repulsive, and blatant robbery.

 

[simmerskool]

I agree with their protection being stellar. My only complaint is with the Emsisoft Customer Service team…. They SUCK

interesting, I've contact maybe twice this past year, and got good support, IIRC one was chat with tech in UK. Maybe business gets better support...??

 

[ForgottenSeer 94738]

interesting, I've contact maybe twice this past year, and got good support, IIRC one was chat with tech in UK. Maybe business gets better support...??

I use Emsisoft Business. I've contacted support several times in the past, and the employee helped me quickly and professionally. I can't complain.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Emsisoft's support used to be top notch, maybe that changed a couple years ago when they got rid of their forum and laid people off.

 

[Apoca·lypse]

ESET (ESSP) because it performs well in all the tests I've seen so far, and it doesn't slow down Windows at all.
And, Live Guard is great!