Need New AntiVirus Software.... Any Recommendations?

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  1. fail

    fail Level IV

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    So.. Yeah.. I'm basically tired of Avast. I'm not worried about the cost or anything, I'm just looking for good AntiVirus software. I'm running a Windows Vista Home Premium, does anyone have any recommendations? I'm considering Norton, but I wanna see what everyone else thinks
     
    #1 fail, Dec 30, 2008
  2. Zer0

    Zer0 Level IV

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    Personally, I wouldn't get one at all. AV really slows down your computer.
    Instead, I would scan all (or at least potentially suspicious) files you download with this: http://www.virustotal.com/
     
    #2 Zer0, Dec 30, 2008
  3. SoC

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    I run no AV
    and never scan

    Live dangerously!
    its more fun :)
     
    #3 SoC, Dec 30, 2008
  4. lazypando

    lazypando Level IV

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    Me neither :D
    Just don't do sketchy stuff on the internet and you'll be fine. :)
     
    #4 lazypando, Dec 30, 2008
  5. WildSnorlax

    WildSnorlax Level IV

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    Still. Computers, you never know. Sometimes a little mindless precaution creates a lot of problems, depending on how much you know about computers.

    Anyways, I would recommend AVG 8.0, the free one. Many people get it mistaken for the full version but 8.0 freeware has been working great for me.
     
    #5 WildSnorlax, Dec 31, 2008
  6. interhacker

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    just dont watch random free porn:)
     
    #6 interhacker, Dec 31, 2008
  7. Genocide11

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    Seconded, AVG works really well :)
     
    #7 Genocide11, Dec 31, 2008
  8. Epsilon5

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    Thirdinated. I've been using AVG for over a year and a half. It's a nice interface and is quite easy to manage.
     
    #8 Epsilon5, Dec 31, 2008