Do you run 3 rd party antivirus software? (WITH POLL)

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

A simple question

please add substance to your answer if you have the time,

i know it has been done before but favourites and flavours come and go.

Im mulling over the myriad of choices and need a bit of help, thanks in anticipation.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

currently running Malwarebytes and MSE

 

[P4-630]

I'm using windows defender/MSE with comodo firewall on my Win7/Win8.1/XP computers.
Never had a virus/malware in years, so I just leave it the way it is.

 

[sttubs]

I use Avast Free & Malwarebytes Pro.

 

[RCoon]

Ran Avast for years until they started causing popup message spam, constantly trying to tell me to try random tools and update out of date software. It stopped being anti-virus and started becoming an advertising platform. Now I recommend MSE and malwarebytes as standard, and if someone is so unreasonably against MSE, I recommend Avira.

 

[GreiverBlade]

i was using AVAST for all my rigs and friends build i did, i also had some pop up but no annoying one so far (running it in silent mode) at last it was not constantly trying to ask me to try random tools, just sometime offering me to upgrade to AVAST Pro (which is logical for a free user )
tho on win 10 and 8.1 i give a try at Windows Defender for now ... so far so good, but i guess i have good internet behavior, one of my friend running Win 10 got some issues but he installed shady "booster" and "AWESOME offer!" i guess i have to educate him on what to take and what not ...

 

[Bo$$]

Kaspersky or Bitdefender free

 

[RandomSadness]

I believe this thread applies to Windows. I have Defender disabled and only use Malwarebytes. I didn't have a virus/malware for years.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Kaspersky IS or Bitdefender with Malwarebytes

 

[EarthDog]

Default windows items (defender/mse) and proper browsing habits = virus free for years.

You should look up reviews of the ones you are considering using. There are dozens of roundups on the web and sure beats anecdotes from people about effectiveness.

 

[ensabrenoir]

Between my rigs i run either bit defender or kapersky. Also scan with malware bytes and super antispyware from time to time on top of staying away from shady sites.

 

[Jetster]

Kasperski and sometimes Malware bytes

I've used Kasperski for 10 years. IMO there is no better

 

[SnakeDoctor]

These Years , PC issues is more Malware Related, Which 90% of antivirus will open the door to

I don't know why Antivirus Developers don't integrate a malware scanner.....
Add something like JRT Remover or adwcleaner to an antivirus

 

[Jetster]

Kaspersy AV catches most malware before it gets in. Blocks the whole site

 

[Ja.KooLit]

I am just using MSE and one time a month scan of malwarebytes free.

and... I reformat my pc once a year

and I dont visit unknown sites.

if I need to visit unknown sites, just run live linux instead

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Kaspersy AV catches most malware before it gets in. Blocks the whole site

Does'nt help with my clients

 

[R-T-B]

I run nothing, and actually disable windows defender too. People are amazed how low my infection rate is. It's amazing what changing your browsing habits can accomplish.

 

[rtwjunkie]

I run Avast Internet Security on mine and fiance's rig (nope, don't mind paying), and Bitdefender Internet Security on the HTPC.

I used to run Bitdefender Free on the HTPC, but recently found out the firewall I used was being completely EOL'd. So, I upgraded to the all in one Bitdefender Internet Security and paid for it and am happy.

I'm very secure in my browsing habits, but that doesn't make me safe from drive by, and other things that just happen.

I'm smart about where I go in public and at what time, and always on the watch. I lock my home. Neither of those things secure me if someone decides they mean to do me harm. Therefore I always carry additional security with me.

It's the same on the internet.

 

[jboydgolfer]

Malwaruccibytes, and michaelsoft security essentials. *insert-substance*
they have always served me right, and take up little CPU, and process space, so i like them fr those reasons as well as they're effectiveness.

 

[manofthem]

Currently I just let Defender run on the pcs, even the wife's. She used to be the one getting into trouble but she's cleaned up her act (learned how not to be too silly/stupid while online), and we haven't had any issue in quite a while.

It's amazing what changing your browsing habits can accomplish.

This is so very true.

It always amazes me that the people with the biggest virus/male are problems are the same people that always ask, "Where can I download free music and movies!?"

 

[john_]

Avira + Malwarebytes(free-manual search)

 

[Pill Monster]

I run nothing, and actually disable windows defender too. People are amazed how low my infection rate is. It's amazing what changing your browsing habits can accomplish.

Same, I haven't used an AV in years. Although I keep Malwarebytes portable as a "just in case" option...

 

[Ebo]

Am running F-scure total internet package. I have used it for years and it works.

 

[RCoon]

It always amazes me that the people with the biggest virus/male are problems are the same people that always ask, "Where can I download free music and movies!?"

I always find that the more browser extensions somebody has directly correlates with how much cack they may have picked up. It's gotten to the point that if I see a Yahoo toolbar on a person's IE browser I automatically run Malwarebytes.

 

[revin]

Been using Comodo Internet Suite for many years with Malewarebytes, and their Anti-Exploit Premium, with Win Defender in background