Best Anti Virus For Windows 7
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All my Windowses began to work way better when I decided to avoid to install any kind of antivirus. On the new PCs it's the very first thing I remove. I believe it's 10+ years I don't use an antivirus and my PCs work as a charm! I only keep my firewall on...
I agree in principle with what you're saying. The trouble is Windows has so many holes where a virus / trojan / any sort of malware can enter. E.g. it's quite possible to get infected by simply viewing a web page or email, never mind clicking a link on one. I've always ended up with some sort of infection if I didn't install an AV, it sometimes lasted a year or two, but in the end you always end up with one of Win's holes letting something through (no matter how careful you are). With my Linux machines this is the exact opposite, none of them has any AV running, and none of them has ever been infected in the last 15 years. As for living in Windows-land without any AV: Though it is quite possible to keep yourself virus-free without any AV running, it's not that easy in the normal world. You have to be extremely strict about what you open, what you view, what emails you even allow inside your inbox (from whom, what sort of attachments, check headers before opening, don't allow auto-open while browsing emails, etc.). And then also any sort of external data source (CD/DVD/BR, USB flash/hdd, network shares, etc.) needs to be "known" not to already contain any "infection" before you even think about them. These steps in themselves may actually cause much more time lost than the AV running in the background. Where I do agree with you is that most AV's actually feel like Virusses in themselves: They tend to hog lots of RAM, CPU cycles, Disc access, etc. And for what? It's not as if they "produce" anything. It's also no guarantee that you won't be infected, just that most of the already known stuff has a good chance of being stopped before they get in, or if that fails to be removed once they're already festering. It gets to the point where the conspiracy theorist in me starts wondering if these AV companies aren't the actual creators of the viruses - i.e. building their client base by infecting computers.
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Emsisoft.com and Malwarebytes.com (latter is a better price) Both have great detection rates and a level of independence which is important. Emsisoft also make a pretty good firewall
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Thank you for the info.
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Stick with free Avast or buy NOD32, they are good. Stay away from Symantec/Norton, it's a waste of money, it makes my Core i5 machine at work run slower than my 6 years old laptop.
Thank you for the reply. I have already ordered Kaspereskey :)
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there's still a free option when you renew... at least there has been for the last 8 years or so...
You mean in Avast?
==================!!!====================!!!======================== So much complexity in software comes from trying to make one thing do two things. Kindest Regards Sibeesh http://sibeeshpassion.com/
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I agree in principle with what you're saying. The trouble is Windows has so many holes where a virus / trojan / any sort of malware can enter. E.g. it's quite possible to get infected by simply viewing a web page or email, never mind clicking a link on one. I've always ended up with some sort of infection if I didn't install an AV, it sometimes lasted a year or two, but in the end you always end up with one of Win's holes letting something through (no matter how careful you are). With my Linux machines this is the exact opposite, none of them has any AV running, and none of them has ever been infected in the last 15 years. As for living in Windows-land without any AV: Though it is quite possible to keep yourself virus-free without any AV running, it's not that easy in the normal world. You have to be extremely strict about what you open, what you view, what emails you even allow inside your inbox (from whom, what sort of attachments, check headers before opening, don't allow auto-open while browsing emails, etc.). And then also any sort of external data source (CD/DVD/BR, USB flash/hdd, network shares, etc.) needs to be "known" not to already contain any "infection" before you even think about them. These steps in themselves may actually cause much more time lost than the AV running in the background. Where I do agree with you is that most AV's actually feel like Virusses in themselves: They tend to hog lots of RAM, CPU cycles, Disc access, etc. And for what? It's not as if they "produce" anything. It's also no guarantee that you won't be infected, just that most of the already known stuff has a good chance of being stopped before they get in, or if that fails to be removed once they're already festering. It gets to the point where the conspiracy theorist in me starts wondering if these AV companies aren't the actual creators of the viruses - i.e. building their client base by infecting computers.
Really can't agree more: simply perfect! I started wondering why there's no virus on Linux: I don't think is particularly better than Win, but rather because the Win world has a well-established market of software behind, while Linux does not. If a virus were created by some "nerdy" hacker, I believe he'd create for Macs, Linuxes and phones as well: there's no limit to reach the celebrity. Mine is a suggestion, not a obligation nor a provocation. Is Office useful? Yes, it's, but I wouldn't purchase (or even install illegally) for writing a letter or calculating the monthly expenses. I believe you mean the point. I really wondered how some people got my suggestion as a hurt or so...really can't believe my eyes! Thanks for pointing out the context way better than I could do.
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You mean in Avast?
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yes. Avast is still free. It makes you renew the "free"-ness each year with your email address. But it's still free. The free download button is usually grey as opposed to green.
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Hi All, I hope you all are fine. I am looking for an anti virus for my PC. I was using free version of Avast for the past one year. It will expire in 3 days. Can anyone please suggest me a good anti virus for my Windows 7 laptop ? I don't mind even if it is paid one. I hope this is the right forum to ask this question . If not please suggest me where to post . Million thanks in advance. Kindest Regards Sibeesh Venu www.sibeeshpassion.com
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I suggest you to install and use ESET Smart Security, because it is lighter to PC performance than Kaspersky Interent Security. You can find out about this Anti-virus on Download Internet Security :: All-in-one Smart Security :: ESET. And not to forget, there is a program that automatically searches licenses on Internet and enters them in this Anti-virus software. The program is called "TNod User and Password Finder".
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I suggest you to install and use ESET Smart Security, because it is lighter to PC performance than Kaspersky Interent Security. You can find out about this Anti-virus on Download Internet Security :: All-in-one Smart Security :: ESET. And not to forget, there is a program that automatically searches licenses on Internet and enters them in this Anti-virus software. The program is called "TNod User and Password Finder".
Thanks a lot for your reply. Since I ordered Kaspereskey, I am going to use it for a while. If that is not good, I will check with your option :)
==================!!!====================!!!======================== So much complexity in software comes from trying to make one thing do two things. Kindest Regards Sibeesh http://sibeeshpassion.com/
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yes. Avast is still free. It makes you renew the "free"-ness each year with your email address. But it's still free. The free download button is usually grey as opposed to green.
Thanks a lot for your reply. Since I ordered Kaspereskey, I am going to use it for a while. If that is not good, I will check with your option :)
==================!!!====================!!!======================== So much complexity in software comes from trying to make one thing do two things. Kindest Regards Sibeesh http://sibeeshpassion.com/
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Hi All, I hope you all are fine. I am looking for an anti virus for my PC. I was using free version of Avast for the past one year. It will expire in 3 days. Can anyone please suggest me a good anti virus for my Windows 7 laptop ? I don't mind even if it is paid one. I hope this is the right forum to ask this question . If not please suggest me where to post . Million thanks in advance. Kindest Regards Sibeesh Venu www.sibeeshpassion.com
==================!!!====================!!!======================== So much complexity in software comes from trying to make one thing do two things. Kindest Regards Sibeesh http://sibeeshpassion.com/
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Thanks for the link. Seems like a good one. Thank you.
==================!!!====================!!!======================== So much complexity in software comes from trying to make one thing do two things. Kindest Regards Sibeesh http://sibeeshpassion.com/
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You may "install" a vaccine against the flu for yourself: I don't make vaccination unless mandatory! Seriously: it's decades I don't make a vaccination... Have a nice day!
I wouldn't want to be in the same room as you - I don't know what I may catch. Visited Liberia recently?
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I wouldn't want to be in the same room as you - I don't know what I may catch. Visited Liberia recently?
MuckersMate wrote:
I wouldn't want to be in the same room as you
Smart choice! In case you'll enter in a room, I'd suggest to share it with some gorgeous girl. I don't believe to be so nice...
MuckersMate wrote:
Visited Liberia recently?
Nope. However Liberian people got better since they uninstall any antivirus app from their government PCs.