anti virus programs-a discussion

[jeremylee]

I'm using 360 antivirus and safeguard, it's not bad.

[MissEB]

Some organization actually tests this. There is a summary of testing here in this pdf. Looks good.

www.av-comparatives.org/images/stories/test/summary/summary2011.pdf

I'm using 360 antivirus and safeguard, it's not bad.

[MissEB]

Wow I am new to this forum. I just noticed that this is open from 2006. Seriously. Is there not time to close this :P.

[tashi]

Hello MissEB

Wow I am new to this forum. I just noticed that this is open from 2006. Seriously. Is there not time to close this :P.

Software evolves and people continue to post their preferences.

Edit

FYI: Spybot partners with Bitdefender to create Spybot +AV

[uzerfriendly]

Just in case your away from home or there's no Antivirus on the computer I recommend VirusTotal online virus checker.

It doesn't remove the virus, but you'll see right away if the file is infected. This can stop you opening or downloading it.

[tashi]

Just in case your away from home or there's no Antivirus on the computer I recommend VirusTotal online virus checker.

Better to have an anti virus program installed though, rather than shutting the gate after the horse has bolted.

[LarryWlms]

Hello, does anyone use Malwarebytes? Is it a good anti-virus? Thank You!

[tashi]

Hello LarryWlms,

This thread is specifically about "anti virus" programs and only one should be installed.

Malwarebytes fights malware, as does Spybot-S&D, more than one of such software can generally be installed.

Best regards.

[pedromanuelfmr]

Avast,Spybot S&D CCleaner,JetClean,GlarieUtilities,
these are the best that I recommend!

[tashi]

Hello pedromanuelfmr and

Avast,Spybot S&D CCleaner,JetClean,GlarieUtilities,
these are the best that I recommend!

This thread is specifically about "anti virus" programs

Also, Registry Cleaners, not recommended

Best regards.