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[SMD]

I'm currently using avast (free) and Malwarebytes (free) and found a few viruses and malware but some files were not scanned according to the computer because they were password protect but to my knowledge that isnt the case. Why could this be?

Anyway, I do online banking so I don't mind paying for something good, but would like something that would scan for viruses and malware. Any recommendations?

[cnj]

the reference anti virus software that most seem to set there standards by is kapersky ! but no doubt one of the it techies will be able to point you in the right direction.

[tigers_gonads]

To be honest, if your using Internet Explorer, i'd just stick to MS Esentials

[dbug]

No problems with Avast and Malwarebytes - both competent pieces of software

[Broomies Mate]

I haven't used any anti-virus/spyware/malware software for years.

They are just memory hogging crap which is unnecessary if you use anything other than IE. *spits*.

Install FireFox, install the AdBlock+ addon and enjoy surfing the web without worry.

[TheBoy]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

[RobG]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

Is that compatible with Win8 J?

[dbug]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

Is that compatible with Win8 J?

No it isn't

[RobG]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

Is that compatible with Win8 J?

No it isn't

Windows Defender then

[alexw80]

Kaspersky internet security for me, used to have Norton but far too resource hungry and slow. Plus it managed to let a virus through which didn't go down well.

[dbug]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

Is that compatible with Win8 J?

No it isn't

Windows Defender then

Yep - Windows 8 comes with Windows Defender

[TheBoy]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

Is that compatible with Win8 J?

Its built in already, only called Defender

[Gaffers]

Why change if it works for you.  I found Avast was getting a bit bloaty, but nowhere near as bad as AVG has become.

Personally, I'm now using MS Security Essentials.

+1.  Best of the free ones available at the moment IMO.

I haven't used any anti-virus/spyware/malware software for years.

They are just memory hogging crap which is unnecessary if you use anything other than IE. *spits*.

Install FireFox, install the AdBlock+ addon and enjoy surfing the web without worry.

That's great!  That way you aren't pestered by an AV when your computer is infected.  Firefox, Chrome, etc all have their place but thinking that they are in anyway more secure than IE is dangerous.

[MR MISTER]

I pay money for norton. Feel free to take the piss.

[Gaffers]

I pay money for norton. Feel free to take the piss.

Only mildly better than Mcrappy McAfee(which should be avoided like the plague)