What's a good virus scan to get?
@LouieWpHs04 (4555)
United States
8 responses
@sergs_pogi (170)
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
You can install a malware remover along with any antivirus software (I suggest Avira Free Antivirus as I've been using this for years). This protection is sufficient for practical purposes. You may read this article:
http://hisprincesz.hubpages.com/_stalwart/hub/Basic_Hard_Drive_and_Data_Protection
@sergs_pogi (170)
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
Oh, I forgot to mention the name of the malware remover. It's malwarebytes.
@LouieWpHs04 (4555)
• United States
27 Sep 12
I am aware of Malwarebytes, avira not so much but it always worries me when an antivirus is free!
@sergs_pogi (170)
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
I've been using Avira for years. The only downside is that it uses a good amount of system resources.
@wilsonburrell (207)
• United States
27 Sep 12
I stick with the free microsoft security essentials. I have never found the need to pay for virus scans. I know for the most part how to go in and take out viruses myself though so it isn't really something I need. But for the basics MSE works great.
@LouieWpHs04 (4555)
• United States
27 Sep 12
I suppose that makes sense. Everyone seems pretty satisfied with it in this discussion!
@MIMO_Rulz_111 (2074)
• India
27 Sep 12
Yes MSE is great amongst free AVs. I mean who better can understand Windows protection than Windows itself. I was going to suggest MSE as well. I've been using it for years now. Never fails me. In fact it manages to detect malwares from my friends' pen drives even though they have better and purchased AVs. Thus, I'm sticking with MSE. Good day! 
@LouieWpHs04 (4555)
• United States
27 Sep 12
Mostly referring to store-brand ones. Name some off and hey, if they are ones I know oh well! haha
@seoeymard (23)
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
I always use AVG free. It can cover quite a lot of what you need to have to protect and detect the infection. If you want to fight some bad as monstrous virus, then get the paid one. Mcaffee can kill almost anything, they cost some money but you are very protected. My personal experience by the way.
@goodnosi (16)
• Yemen
16 Nov 12
Avast internet security is the best. i use it for many years.
nice color, light on PC and can be updating.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
27 Sep 12
I was paying for webroot for years and then my brother-in-law said why are you paying for it when you can have it for free. Thats when he told me about microsoft Essentials. I have had it now for over a year and have had no trouble with it. Its great to have something for free for a change, especially since it works really good.
