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best Antivirus for PC?

Jun 29, 2016 12:48AM PDT

I want to know which is the best antivirus to use For PC? suggest me some 5 to 10 antivirus software?

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Re: best antivirus
Jun 29, 2016 1:01AM PDT
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Kaspersky
Mar 19, 2017 8:07AM PDT

i used pc for more than 15 years,
the best antivirus application i think is Kaspersky
many many times i get virus, only the kaspersky treat it and also norton
but i like kaspersky

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Rocheux, Your Post Was Removed..
Oct 30, 2018 10:40AM PDT

Flaming or abusing other members is against forum policies and such posts will be taken from the forum.

Grif

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if you scroll down the topics in this forum
Jun 29, 2016 2:06AM PDT

if you scroll down the the different threads in this forum, you will see the question has been asked just about every other day and already have responses. you would get quicker answers this way.

However, dont know why you want 5-10 different antivirus software but you should only have one installed at a time otherwise you WILL have computer problems. see the following for a comparison chart and see which one would work for you

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_antivirus_software

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best Antivirus for PC
Jun 30, 2016 11:43PM PDT

There are many Antivirus in market but all are not best .As following lest of Best Antivirus as above
Trend Micro Antivirus
bitdefender-antivirus-plus
kaspersky-anti-virus
mcafee-antivirus-plus
webroot-secureanywhere-antivirus
avast-pro-antivirus-
emsisoft-anti-malware
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9
Panda Antivirus Pro

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Maybe Norton Antivirus is the Best
Mar 6, 2017 4:26AM PST

Norton Internet Security
Norton Antivirus is a most popular Antivirus in all over world that’s Help secure private information like your passwords, bank account details and when using public Wi-Fi or Broadband Network on your PC, Mac or Mobile Device.
Norton Antivirus Helps protect the your pc data you send and receive when you are using internet network like a Wi-Fi or Broadband Network and Adds bank-grade encryption to help protect you on public Wi-Fi hotspots or Network Let’s your browse the Web anonymously to help protect your privacy. If you want to allow access to your favorite apps and content anywhere you go, as if you were at home help encrypt your data with a no-log virtual private network that doesn’t track or store your activity Provides a 60-day money-back guarantee. Offers world-class customer supported from Norton, These is a one of the leaders in online security
This Antivirus runs on Microsoft Windows and MacBook and run with Windows 7 support was in development and Windows 7 supported update already and all natively support Windows 7, That is without needing an update because This version fully compatible with Mac OS X Lion. With the series of products, Symantec made changes in its portfolio and briefly discontinued Norton Antivirus. This action was later reversed with the introduction of Norton Antivirus.
Norton Industry leading protection at a groundbreaking price all over world. Norton Security one of the world best secure Antivirus and Powered by one of the world’s largest 24x7 threat monitoring networks. That work of patented protection against viruses, scams, phishing attempts, zero-day exploits and etc. Norton Antivirus is Automatic Scan your PC and “silent” updates ensure you have the latest protection and that work is no in-product advertising pestering you to switch to a paid security solution. Norton in build Seamless upgrade options to additional protection your data.

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For me, Norton was pretty bad. Here's what made me leave.
Mar 6, 2017 8:01AM PST

Norton was OK till they tampered with System Restore. Now that you can't use System Restore without hitting the web on how to turn off Norton's lock on that, this product is no longer viable.

Everyday non-technical users that we used to have them use System Restore to fix small issues can no longer recover on their own.

Great news for phone support and repair counters. Bad news for a lot of folk out there.

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Best antivirus for your PC
Jul 12, 2016 6:21AM PDT

According to my knowledge and experience, i would recommend AVG antivirus including internet farewell settings as well as avast antivirus. Once i faced issues with avast antivirus, but it was just a minor issue.

Thanks

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Is it farewell to AVG or Avast?
Jul 13, 2016 8:50AM PDT

I can only guess you wrote farewell due to the acquisition of AVG by Avast.

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Try SafeBytes
Jul 20, 2016 12:18AM PDT

I have tried different Antivirus. Both paid and free version. Free versions are useless. Among those Antivirus I think Windows defender and SafeBytes are most effective. Currently I am using SafeBytes.

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Do NOT try SafeBytes.
Jul 20, 2016 8:14AM PDT
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(NT) Why cannot use it
Mar 6, 2017 4:28AM PST
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Best Antivirus
Sep 22, 2016 11:09PM PDT
Here are some Best Antivirus :-
1) Avast
2) Avira
3) Bitdefender
4) Norton
5) McAfee
6) AhnLab
7) Quick heal
These software provide best best security.
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(NT) Macfee And Norton
Mar 6, 2017 4:29AM PST
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What OS?
Sep 24, 2016 5:22AM PDT

If you have Windows 8.1/10 I'd suggest Windows Defender. Yeah I know its kind of a joke but it has been improved a lot, plus since all AV's seems to slow Win 10, their own seems to have the lowest impact.

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i.think..................
Sep 25, 2016 11:55PM PDT

I Think Avast Is Best

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Top 5 Best Antivirus
Nov 7, 2016 1:51AM PST

1. Avira AV
2.Comodo AV
3.TrendMicro AV
4.Norton AV
5.Avast AV

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(NT) Yes All of Best Antivirus
Mar 6, 2017 4:29AM PST
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Are you kidding me?
Feb 15, 2017 9:15PM PST

Ain't none of these antiviruses listed in this article are worth a damm. They either cost to much,bog down your computer with bloatware, or they just dont work or all of the above. I suggest before you guys spout off this useless information to average computer users that come here for advice that you guys give them GOOD advice. None of that is present here. Its all user prefrence and not effectivness! Have any of you people actually tested these junk programs with real malware and viruses? Have you been to the hacker sites downloaded or actually intentionally infected your own computer to see which ones actually work as advertised? How many of these can catch a rootkit or ransomware? Well I have!
Norton and mcafee absoluetly not worth a damm. Resource hogs. Bog down your system and caught about half of what I threw at them. Windows defender caught the viruses/malware when they didn't. Yeah! Windows defender! Can you believe it? Have you looked at the cost of these programs? You are out of your damm mind!
I used to use Avira. But since changed since about 2 years ago when they went to cloud based crap!
Malwarebytes caught every single thing I threw at it. It is easy on the pc resources and affordable. And works along side of windows defender pretty well. They make a good team. But since they went to version 3.0 user interface im not really digging it! But it still catches everything. I reinstalled windows 10 ( can you guess why?) now my license key dont work. The ONLY way to get it fixed or get support is through email. No online support,no phone number, nothing! So yeah I am at their mercy. And its because of this I am looking for a replacement and user reviews so I end up here. I have googled searched and they all say how good Mcafee and Norton is. Not just this site but the majority have norton and mcafee usually as number 1 or 2. Its junk man, its crap. Save your money. But its funny out of all of these articles I have googled on user reviews malwarebytes isnt even listed. That blows my mind! Anyways just my opinion I have yet to find a acurate article on the TRUTH of the effectiveness of these antivirus programs. Anyways thanks for your time got more research to do. Going to go check out PCMatic. Scam? Junk? Dunno! But I WILL find out!

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No Kidding ! Malwarebytes Is NOT an Antivirus
Feb 16, 2017 11:40AM PST

...and that's why you don't generally see if on antivirus reviews.. And even Malwarebytes advertises it as "Malwarebytes 3.0 is a next-generation antivirus replacement.". It's also why it hasn't been recommended in this thread because the original topic was "best Antivirus for PC? ".

That said, it IS an excellent malware removal tool and we recommended it on these forums frequently, in combination with other scanners to get rid of various types of malware. Together with Malwarebytes, a good real-time antivirus, and YOU as the primary malware watch-dog, your computer should stay free of the bad stuff.. At least most of the time... as nothing catches everything all of the time.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Confused
Feb 17, 2017 7:17PM PST

Are you saying that after you made a mess of the OS and restored your backup, which you made before starting this testing, that now the machine does not work?

I doubt you will find AM type products showing up on AV compare sites.

The compare sites just show how the different products stack up when a standard package of junk is thrown at them.

The system load for the different products is another area.

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Well?
Feb 25, 2017 2:10PM PST

What was your result with PCMatic? My McAffee which was pre installed on my new pc has expired. Also have Avast free anti virus installed, but it keeps popping up ads for a paid subscription. Wasn't crazy about McAfee, so contemplating PCMatic because it's made and supported in USA.

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Here's what WOT says about it.
Feb 25, 2017 2:28PM PST
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Re: PCMatic
Feb 25, 2017 2:29PM PST
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Thank you some one with a half a mind.
Jan 21, 2018 11:34AM PST

I know exactly what you saying because i come from a time 8088 cpu was a huge big thing. Malware bytes has been ok so far its the other half hard to find use to like avg there fire wall.

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I trust Norton
Feb 21, 2017 3:45AM PST

I totally rely on Norton Security to protect my PC. I would recommend you to try this antivirus to protect your system from viruses. All credit why I trust Norton is its Sonar Technology that it use to keep system's from viruses is what I like the most. That's not all. Whenever I face any issue with this product I simply ask my question to it's community and will get numbers of suggestions to solve the query. That's I trust only on Norton.
Hope my experience will help you!

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Re: Norton
Feb 21, 2017 4:42AM PST

I'm using Avast for many years already. And I've never had any issue that made me phone them to ask or complain.
But apparently that's needed for Norton once in a while. Strange choice then.

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Re: Norton Again
Feb 22, 2017 4:56AM PST

Hey Kee_B
Thank you Happy for your suggestions for Avast, but I much prefer Norton as it much compatible to my system and I find it easier to use Norton. The support executives do a great job by providing the solutions that are easy and instant to get answers.

Since, I am new to this antivirus and if I come any issue I will never hesitate reaching experts, and this will never question my trust over norton for sure. As I earlier mentioned about it’s of help community. It’s just awesome, and that’s not all. Other than authorized ones, I also appreciate other helping sites. I am glad to have Norton on my PC. Happy

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Post was last edited on February 22, 2017 5:21 AM PST

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Try any of these
Mar 2, 2017 12:37AM PST

I am experience of using different anti-viruses. Among those anti-viruses these are most useful
SafeBytes
Avast
Windows Defender
Norton
I have been using SafeBytes for last six months. It is useful and really effective.

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Safebytes bad advice there.
Mar 2, 2017 8:34AM PST