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Looking for a perfect Anti-virus
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Do you want to use a free AV or a paid version? Also i don't know of a perfect anti virus. I am assuming that is McAfee software,what version of McAfee was that?
if you are running Windows 10, the inbuilt Defender security is now as good as any of the paid-for guys.
check out https://www.av-comparatives.org/, it scores as high any AV software.
I ditched my Nortons about 3 months ago when the renewal came up, and so far Defender as been just fine.
(I still can't quiet believe I can say that now, after all the years when Defender/MSE was crap)
check out https://www.av-comparatives.org/, it scores as high any AV software.
I ditched my Nortons about 3 months ago when the renewal came up, and so far Defender as been just fine.
(I still can't quiet believe I can say that now, after all the years when Defender/MSE was crap)
There is never going to be a perfect anti-virus solution, but you can get close.
I personally use ESET Internet Security + Zemana Premium + Malwarebytes and my system is fast, stable, and secure. I also practice safe browsing habits, which is one of the best preventive measures you can take
I personally use ESET Internet Security + Zemana Premium + Malwarebytes and my system is fast, stable, and secure. I also practice safe browsing habits, which is one of the best preventive measures you can take
That question is like saying whats the best brand of car. There is no such thing as a perfect anti-virus, but some surfing habits are better than others. I ditched Defender recently and installed on one of my Win 10 machines Bitdefender, which is quite nice and fast as well. Also use Zemana as a second opinion scanner.
Here's a reliable comparison site to check out too. HERE
Here's a reliable comparison site to check out too. HERE
It is mcafee virusscan enterprise 8.8 patch 7, I want a free one
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as hinted at already, just don't stop at AV software, it's all about layered protection now.
as well as MS Defender, I have the MVPS HOSTS file, MBAM Premium, SpywareBlaster and uBlock Origin.
you can go overkill, but that setup works for me.
but despite all efforts, one day your PC will get hit - your saving grace is and will always be, a trusted and proven backup regime.
as well as MS Defender, I have the MVPS HOSTS file, MBAM Premium, SpywareBlaster and uBlock Origin.
you can go overkill, but that setup works for me.
but despite all efforts, one day your PC will get hit - your saving grace is and will always be, a trusted and proven backup regime.
AV's only play a small part,compared to all the threats out there.
The more risks you take, the greater level of layered protection one needs.
Especially, going to dodgy sites and downloading from torrent sites.
So many in their excitement, just click "Next" "Next" without bothering to read what extras they are downloading.
Responsible surfing is most important.
I run backup clones regular, on every computer I have.
Clones are good insurance, disconnected of course.
The more risks you take, the greater level of layered protection one needs.
Especially, going to dodgy sites and downloading from torrent sites.
So many in their excitement, just click "Next" "Next" without bothering to read what extras they are downloading.
Responsible surfing is most important.
I run backup clones regular, on every computer I have.
Clones are good insurance, disconnected of course.
What OS are you running? If you are running Win 10,this could be an issue and since you are experiencing a slow down with your pc. Here is the link on McAfee software and it's incompatibility issues with Win 10. https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB70393
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Use the free av built into Windows, Windows Defender.
Add a free malware detector: Malwarebytes.
To me, a paid malware detector is much more important than an av program.
MBAM includes, exploit protection, website protection (you can't go to questionable sites because it will block you and alert you to the block, which you can over ride), ransomeware protection and of course, malware protection.
Add a free malware detector: Malwarebytes.
To me, a paid malware detector is much more important than an av program.
MBAM includes, exploit protection, website protection (you can't go to questionable sites because it will block you and alert you to the block, which you can over ride), ransomeware protection and of course, malware protection.
keep in mind, the free MalwareBytes is reactive(user initiated manual scans), the Premium is the proactive(paid-for, on-demand, real-time) one you may want to consider.
Do also keep in mind you SHOULD NEVER have two real time protection security apps running at the same time.
The disadvantages of running two real time protection A/v's with or without firewalls are very well documented, on both effectiveness of each A/V and unnecessary use of computer resources. Two or more real time protection apps do not equal twice as much protection, far from it.
The built in Windows av (Windows Defender) shuts itself off, if it detects another av installed. So if you use the inbuilt Windows av and MBAM Pro there would not be 2 av programs running in Windows 8.1 and 10.
Perhaps gus means you should not run McAfee and Kaspersky together. I agree 100% with that.
In fact, I wouldn't advise Norton/Symantec and McAfee to anyone. I used both back in the day when Peter Norton ran his company and John McAfee ran his company. Once the companies were sold, the programs became bloated and inefficient so I replaced them.
Perhaps gus means you should not run McAfee and Kaspersky together. I agree 100% with that.
In fact, I wouldn't advise Norton/Symantec and McAfee to anyone. I used both back in the day when Peter Norton ran his company and John McAfee ran his company. Once the companies were sold, the programs became bloated and inefficient so I replaced them.
upon learning Defender now scores as good as any other security package, I ditched Norton's when it came up for renewal.
so, yes @plodr, they certainly dropped the ball for years as you described but have been excellent for quiet a few years now - but as stated, there simply isn't a need now with Windows 10 and Defender to buy AV software anymore.
also, on the MBAM website, they repeatedly stress that you could either just have MBAM as your sole security (I'm not onboard with that myself just yet) or run it happily with any other AV package.
so, yes @plodr, they certainly dropped the ball for years as you described but have been excellent for quiet a few years now - but as stated, there simply isn't a need now with Windows 10 and Defender to buy AV software anymore.
also, on the MBAM website, they repeatedly stress that you could either just have MBAM as your sole security (I'm not onboard with that myself just yet) or run it happily with any other AV package.
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