The best free one is Microsoft Security Essentials. Go get that.
[QUOTE=desolateone1;23676513]The best free one is Microsoft Security Essentials. Go get that.[/QUOTE]
No. "Best" is technically Comodo if you go by the level of protection, since it's practically bulletproof.
If you're going to recommend a standard, signature-based AV, please don't go about recommending MSE. There are much lighter solutions like Panda Cloud, Avast and Avira. Since they all are solely based on signatures, they're all really just as effective (that is, they're not really that effective). Add another layer or two of protection if you're really gonna use one of them.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23679326]No. "Best" is technically Comodo if you go by the level of protection, since it's practically bulletproof.
If you're going to recommend a standard, signature-based AV, please don't go about recommending MSE. There are much lighter solutions like Panda Cloud, Avast and Avira. Since they all are solely based on signatures, they're all really just as effective (that is, they're not really that effective). Add another layer or two of protection if you're really gonna use one of them.[/QUOTE]
I'd honestly agree with Microsoft Security Essentials. It's lightweight, it gets the job done, and frequent searches with other AVs shows that it missed nothing they didn't.
[QUOTE=flyboy95;23679363]I'd honestly agree with Microsoft Security Essentials. It's lightweight, it gets the job done, and frequent searches with other AVs shows that it missed nothing they didn't.[/QUOTE]
I don't think you know what you're talking about.
First off, it's not lightweight compared to most other AVs. ([url]http://www.raymond.cc/antivirus/index.html[/url])
Secondly, it uses the exact same detection methods as other standard antiviruses. MSE has no way of dealing with unknown threats - it simply relies on signatures, which is an outdated and ineffective model of protection.
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Heck, even Panda Cloud has a basic behavior blocker.
[QUOTE=desolateone1;23676513]The best [U]signature based[/U] free one is Microsoft Security Essentials. Go get that.[/QUOTE]
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Comodo is free, and because it uses a different detection method it's a lot better at detecting virus's.
I'll vouch for Avast. I have used it for 3 years now, and I have been virus free for 3 years. I use the free home edition version straight from their website.
Microsoft Security Essentials, it's lightweight, gets the job done and it almost never nags you.
[QUOTE=Plastical;23701405]Microsoft Security Essentials, it's lightweight, gets the job done and it almost never nags you.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.raymond.cc/antivirus/index.html[/url]
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Comodo is free, and because it uses a different detection method it's a lot better at detecting virus's.[/QUOTE]
I agree with you, I'm using Comodo IS Premium (Free) and it's just shocked me how amazing it actually is. It has ALL the good features of Avast's Pro version! No need to download Sandboxie, Comodo has a good sandbox built in. Defense+ Works well, however, can get a bit annoying at times, however, it can always be turned off. The comodo firewall is brilliant and the AntiVirus is fast and fine too. Normal memory usage is 19,750K (Windows 7 32 Bit), so it's very lightweight too.
[url]http://www.comodo.com[/url]
If you're looking for a free signature based one though, I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23701894][url]http://www.raymond.cc/antivirus/index.html[/url][/QUOTE]
You posted this link already, and I don't see what you're trying to prove. I gave my opinion on what antivirus I think is best from the ones I used and OP can either go with my choice or not.
OP: As previously said, I recommend MSE as a good and free antivirus.
[QUOTE=Plastical;23702130]You posted this link already, and I don't see what you're trying to prove. I gave my opinion on what antivirus I think is best from the ones I used and OP can either go with my choice or not.
OP: As previously said, I recommend MSE as a good and free antivirus.[/QUOTE]
It's not lightweight. Good and free, sure, but it's heavy. There are better, more effective free solutions that actually are lightweight.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23702192]It's not lightweight. Good and free, sure, but it's heavy. There are better, more effective free solutions that actually are lightweight.[/QUOTE]
I agree with you MisterMooth, I've tried MSE on my Windows 7 and on my Nana's XP and it's a huge resource hog.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23702192]It's not lightweight. Good and free, sure, but it's heavy. There are better, more effective free solutions that actually are lightweight.[/QUOTE]
Which one would you say is the best, MSE or Avast?
[QUOTE=thf;23706573]Which one would you say is the best, MSE or Avast?[/QUOTE]
Out of those two, definitely Avast, since it's probably the lightest signature-based AV available. There would be little difference between the two in terms of protection since they both rely on signatures (although Avast does have a behavior blocker for its 32-bit version, so that's a plus).
Really? Always thought MSE was a bit lighter than [b]Avast[/b], but okay.
[QUOTE=thf;23706738]Really? Always thought MSE was a bit lighter than MSE, but okay.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23701894][url]http://www.raymond.cc/antivirus/index.html[/url][/QUOTE]
Sorry, meant to say Avast
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[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23702192]It's not lightweight. Good and free, sure, but it's heavy. There are better, more effective free solutions that actually are lightweight.[/QUOTE]
The msseces.exe process takes around 2,396 K of my memory when idling and slightly more when updating and scanning. Unless task manager isn't reporting the information accurately enough, I don't see how MSE is heavy.
[QUOTE=Plastical;23722339]The msseces.exe process takes around 2,396 K of my memory when idling and slightly more when updating and scanning. Unless task manager isn't reporting the information accurately enough, I don't see how MSE is heavy.[/QUOTE]
:downs:
That's not the AV process.
[img]http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4982/656600rape.png[/img]
This is.
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And stop ignoring the benchmarks. MSE has terrible I/O performance, and it constantly spikes your CPU. Seriously, I'm constantly seeing people complain about its heaviness on the internet, and I can vouch for them since I've spent a lot of time using the program.
[url]http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1715431&postcount=36[/url]
[url]http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1715707&postcount=58[/url]
[url]http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproappcompat/thread/33387605-32ae-476c-8cf4-0018ffee9262[/url]
[url]http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r23944163-Microsoft-Security-Essentials-High-CPU[/url]
[url]http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msestart/thread/031802e3-791e-4b60-9072-9d0ed0db17e2[/url]
etc.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;23722596]:downs:
That's not the AV process.
[img]http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4982/656600rape.png[/img]
This is.[/QUOTE]
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Ah indeed, I stand corrected. Well in my case, it uses around 61,156 K. It might not be the most lightweight solution but it's still pretty good.
I honestly use AVG and some common knowledge to stay safe on the web. Being a PC technician and testing quite a few of those you listed MisterMooth, I can say that I stand behind AVG as a damn good contender in the AV ring. In the past, Avast was blown out of the water by AVG in detection rates, and Avira when going head to head managed to find a lot more false positives. McAfee and Norton 360/Internet Security are time bombs waiting to destroy your internet connectivity and slow your PC to a crawl when they break. MSE as a free tool is alright in my book, but coming from a previous history of Windows Live One Care and Windows Defender, I rather stay with something that I know has been successful for me in the past.
Also, the best antivirus in the world is to never connect to the internet or to any external sources. There will always be some fool out there trying to prove something and will be one step ahead of the curve, you will always have the disease before you have the cure.
Avast.
Windows defender :fsmug:
AVG + MalwareBytes
(Free versions are great, but the paid versions are really worth the small amout of money)
Comodo Internet Security
People use AVG because it was the first free antivirus they heard of.
Go ahead, run a scan with both and compare.
[QUOTE=alphaspida;23881788]Comodo Internet Security
People use AVG because it was the first free antivirus they heard of.
Go ahead, run a scan with both and compare.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, but comodo freaks out if I oped a directory with a Windows Startorb changer. Way too many false positives for my liking.
I use Avast chiefly because its free, but it does a good job in securing my computer anyway.
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes. In fact you could probably just use Malwarebytes alone if you buy the paid version with real-time protection.
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