Antivirus

Big Bas | 16:38 Fri 18th Nov 2016 | Computers

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Which is the best and cheapest cntivirus package on the market?
I have the simplest of computers

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sunny-dave

The free versions of Avast and AVG are both well respected.

I use Avast free on my windows machines and never have any problems.

Gizmonster

What version of windows are you using, 'cos if you're on Win 10, you'll already have an antivirus built in - Windows Defender.

gingejbee

"Cheapest" is "free" and Avast is by far the best free software.
Windows Defender (basically a renamed Microsoft Security Essentials) isn't much good...and even Microsoft admits as much.
If you want to pay, then Kaspersky is now widely regarded as the one to use.

sunny-dave

I think if they'd renamed Defender as "Windows Chocolate Fireguard" it would have been more honest. I wouldn't rely on it at all.

anaxcrosswords

Another good option is Malwarebytes. The free version offers pretty much everything the paid one does except for live protection, but it updates its database every day.
Avast and AVG are very good - never tried AVG. Had Avast for a long time but it gradually seemed to slow the system down, but it may just have been my rickety old machine.

4candles

Having tried most of the free ones, I've now settled on Bitdefender Free as the one which is well reviewed and has caused the least hassle.

TTG

Use a combination of Avast and Malwarebytes is good. Set flash to 'ask to activate' if you really need to use it (a lot of websites are using html5 now). Don't use java unless absolutely necessary. Surf net with a restricted user account. Use a good adblocker. Disable on trusted sites that require revenue from adverts such as this one.