I don't care if i have to pay for a good one, or if i get a really good free one, but can somebody tell me a good antivirus/malware program?

thanks.

theres not really a "best" anti-virus
but some good ones are:

free: avast, MSE
Payed: kaspersky

for malware, get malwarebytes anti-malware



no we don't
malwarebytes and spybot are anti-malware, not anti-viruses (unless if you have the payed version or trial of MBAM)

also, make sure you only get ONE anti-virus, but you can get multiple anti-malware

This post was edited by ShadowFiend on Aug 3 2011 05:05pm

Malwarebytes anti-malware + Spybot search and destroy is what I would recommend.

There isn't really a "best" anti-virus out there.

/e: Hmm Shadow, we think alike



Oh touche, and yes, the payed version; sorry for not clarifying that.

This post was edited by Fault on Aug 3 2011 05:07pm

Cant argue with him on this one kasper is gangster lol , I prefer avg for free tho.

agree
antivurs and malware are different
my vote goes for malware blabla anti malware
and for antivirus i personaly use antivir avira, but IMO best or not doesn't change a lot, the most important is to take care of what you dl, all other virus are easily blocked by random antivirus
but don't use windows defender

nod32 + immunet - the best money can buy.

Kaspersky 2011 internet security if you want for money ( the best in my opinion )

if you want free try microsoft security essential

Anti-virus

Paid
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 -- http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/
avast! Internet Security -- http://www.avast.com/en-us/index

Free
Microsoft Security Essentials -- http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security_essentials/default.aspx

Anti-malware

Paid
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware -- http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Free
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware -- http://www.malwarebytes.org/
Spybot: Search & Destroy -- http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html

Malwarebytes anti-malware is #1 and all a computer needs imo.
i have no need for antivirus because i dont download dumb unknown stuff off the internet.
plus having an anti virus always on slows down the pc.

i have used microsoft security essentials and its decent and free ide go with that

These aren't really programs that prevent problems, but rather deal with them. It does depend on what you're looking for, though. I would agree that they are both good, and I would definitely get Spybot S&D in top of whatever you choose, but they aren't anti-virus in the sense that I believe you mean.

I would personally say that 'avast!' is brilliant; it has been proven time and time again to be using the least RAM out of all major anti-virus programs, is non-intrusive, and completely free (although there is a paid version available). Avira is also another decent choice and is quite similar in interface to 'avast!' (might've changed since I last used it, though). Kaspersky is not that bad, but a lot of users say they have trouble updating the thing as it doesn't auto-connect to download the latest virus signatures consistantly. I would advise against Norton and Nod32 very strongly, as they are notoriously difficult to remove, are very intrusive, and WILL delete programs such as keygens, if you use them, as 'viruses' without asking. Even little bits of basic code I have written in the past have been detected as 'viruses'.

I would advise removing any default anti-virus / firewall related things, as they are RAM hogs, cause many connectivity problems, and are almost entirely useless.

This post was edited by Razzattack on Aug 3 2011 06:40pm