Computer Protection

[sad old git]

Hi. On my computer I have malwarebytes free version and also Kaspersky Pure which I pay a yearly subscription for and it is due next month and the price goes up each year. I have had very few problems regarding viruses etc and when I click on to kaspersky it tells me that my computer is protected but I am beginning to wonder if I am just as well protected by any other free websites like for instance AVG or such.Any help would be good. S.O.G.

[Buenchico]

I've never paid for an anti-virus program and my computers have never acquired anything nasty during nearly two decades online.

Avast is always well-reviewed in the technical press and it's very popular with many ABers. It's what I use:
https://www.avast.com/en-gb/index

[Old_Geezer]

You presently have the same set-up as I do. Free AV works fine for many, although you don't get the support. I went to Kaspersky from a free AV when the free one didn't stop an infection. Whilst it's possible a non-free AV might also have missed it I've felt better for sticking with Kaspersky. That said my woman has continued to use AVG without incident.

[ivor4781]

if your on windows 10 just use the default security along side malwarebytes you dont need a third party virus prog with 10

[fiesata]

Panda Antivirus free is very good so is Super Antispyware free edition
I also use Zone Alarm firewall free never had any problems

[AliceTickband]

Regarding free avg.......i had a problem with it and via their website i got support from a representative....problem solved.