Best Anti-Virus Software?

[johnman]

Avira for me, its free and uses much fewer reasources than AVG, but has one of the highest dection rates. I also use a router which can stop some of the nasty stuff, and occasionally scan with Spybot or Malarebytes, but they never pick anything up, not because they suck, but because I dont have any viruses.

 

[TylerC]

I use AVG, Malwarebytes, and SuperAntiSpyware. All are free.

 

[Steel Ronin]

So I've been using AVG (free version) for a while now but recently I've noticed that I'm being occasionally redirected to advert sites which probably means I have adware. I've done a full system scan 5 times so far and found nothing so I?ve decided to get something to replace AVG-free, what would you recommend?

Well AVG does a pretty good job but i found that the best at least for me is NOD32 and I also use Spybot Search&Destroy I havent had a virus since well...ever .

 

[Mr.Mattress]

I use CC Cleaner, and it works wonders.

 

[Jewrean]

So I've been using AVG (free version) for a while now but recently I've noticed that I'm being occasionally redirected to advert sites which probably means I have adware. I've done a full system scan 5 times so far and found nothing so I?ve decided to get something to replace AVG-free, what would you recommend?

AVG is fine. Stick with it and don't waste your money. It doesn't pick up everything but then no Anti-Virus software does. It specializes in just that: Anti-Virus. Not Anti-Malware. For that I would recommend Spybot like most others are. Yet another free program. Personally, when I tried installing Avast, it had a virus inside it and I needed to reformat my computer a couple of times before I realized it was the cause. Ironic really.

 

[SomeBoredGuy]

I use Avira free, which is working fine for me. I've heard it's a bit too paranoid about viruses, but I guess it fits to have a paranoid anti-virus program for a paranoid user.

 

[Deadlock Radium]

I use Common Sense 2010 Edition.
[SUB]And AVG Free as a backup.[/SUB]

 

[Woodsey]

Easy as AVG, 1-2-3, baby you and me!

 

[Embz]

I use ESET and Ive never had any problems with viruses or it slowing my pc down

 

[thahat]

So I've been using AVG (free version) for a while now but recently I've noticed that I'm being occasionally redirected to advert sites which probably means I have adware. I've done a full system scan 5 times so far and found nothing so I?ve decided to get something to replace AVG-free, what would you recommend?

thats because AVG is not an anti spy/walware thing. you need to combine it with spybot search and destroy, then, nothing will get through XD
( only downside, manualy update and imunise with spybot S&D, or you need to set it up so it does it on auto, but i dont know how XD )

otherwise, perect combo, that

 

[Giftmacher]

Another vote for NOD32 here, I've not really encountered any viruses but it does do consistently well in independent tests and is one of the lease resource hungry AVs out there.

Gift.
Spybot is also a great supplement to any AV imo.

 

[sb666]

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and VIPRE.

 

[Flamezdudes]

Is Norton that crap? I should warn my parents about their computer then i guess, i has Norton Internet Security...

 

[Sethzard]

I find norton 360 great.

 

[R3dF41c0n]

I use Avast for antivirus and Malwarebytes for antispayware. I also don't use an administrator account on my PC. Combined with Firefox with some good addons and some common sense I haven't had any viruses or spyware for years.

 

[brunothepig]

Well, I honestly have no problems with AVG free...
Mcafee is supposed to be quite good, if you don't mind paying for it.
The post at the end of page 1 says Avast. I too have heard of Avast. Therefore, I am reccommending Avast, so as not to feel useless.