What anti-virus do you recommend?

bsheep9 · 28 Mar 2018 at 23:25

Fresh install of Windows 10 on dad's new computer. Never used windows 10 anymore.

I don't come home often, and he's not a computer wizz, so would need little maintenance.

Which free antivirus would you recommend? I have always used AVG free but wondering if there are better alternatives (with the annoying popups that come with it).

PiKe · 28 Mar 2018 at 23:27

Just use windows defender that's built into 10.

Lartyconshayo · 28 Mar 2018 at 23:49

Avira

bsheep9 · 29 Mar 2018 at 00:04

Lartyconshayo said:
Avira

How much does it affect performance running it than without? Are you bombarded with advertisements to upgrade?

mrbazmondo · 29 Mar 2018 at 00:28

windows defender + (un)common sense. adblockpro to strip crap from websites. gmail to strip virus+phishing from email. chrome to block known infected websites.

Scort · 29 Mar 2018 at 06:58

Sophos Home

linktoinsanity · 29 Mar 2018 at 08:37

Avast Free

jpaul · 29 Mar 2018 at 11:15

most folks commented in the current antivirus thread too

-> https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/antivirus-options-today.18812460/

jpaul said:
you need to invest some time in avast setup and disable the adware but once you have done that it is fine - no toolbars or noise !,
and lower cpu/memory resource than avira anyway

Mr Plow · 30 Mar 2018 at 01:09

As has been mentioned Windows 10 comes with AV built in so I don't see the need to purchase a separate package.

Rroff · 30 Mar 2018 at 06:24

Mr Plow said:
As has been mentioned Windows 10 comes with AV built in so I don't see the need to purchase a separate package.

For someone reasonably capable the built in protection is generally sufficient but a more advanced suite including things like additional browser protection can be a good idea for someone inexperienced.

Armageus · 30 Mar 2018 at 07:51

Rroff said:
For someone reasonably capable the built in protection is generally sufficient but a more advanced suite including things like additional browser protection can be a good idea for someone inexperienced.

Have to agree with this - on windows 7, defender wasn't sufficient for my kids (and even AVG didn't prevent everything), since switching to the full eset internet security package though have had no issues.

edscdk · 30 Mar 2018 at 07:59

None, I don't want to cripple my pc, I run Malwarebytes scan every so often