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Recommend a good windows virus/security program

dx052
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Do they exist anymore for home users? and which one would you recommend.
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  • pappa_golf
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    use a late version of windows (win 10) and you get one FEEE
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  • AndyPix
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    I personally just use defender built into windows, but some people like to see a 3rd party program installed


    Bitdefender free usually scores quite well in the comparison tables.
    And its not so much of a resource hog ..


    Dont pay for one, and steer clear of anything Norton
  • jshm2
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    ESET is what i personally use and run on my networks as well.

    But if you're a home user, then Avira is decent and free. Get yourself a copy of Malwarebytes alongside it to run once every other month as well.
  • pappa_golf
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    dx052 wrote: »
    Do they exist anymore for home users? and which one would you recommend.


    Do they exist anymore for home users

    oh yes , visit any branch of PCcharm , and buy from them
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  • dx052
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    jshm2 wrote: »
    ESET is what i personally use and run on my networks as well.

    But if you're a home user, then Avira is decent and free. Get yourself a copy of Malwarebytes alongside it to run once every other month as well.

    Thanks I am trying this one out at the moment.
  • wongataa
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    dx052 wrote: »
    Do they exist anymore for home users? and which one would you recommend.
    The one built into Windows.
  • ICATQ
    ICATQ Posts: 664 Forumite
    Avira came out top in some recent tests run by a reputable company

    Its free and paid for, you get a few ads on the free version but not too intrusive to make a difference.
  • RumRat
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    Try Bitdefender or......
    If you are a Barclays mobile banking customer you can get a full Kaspersky product licence for free...
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    A PIRATE
    Not an Alcoholic...!
  • JJ_Egan
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    AV-Comparatives usually has windows defender as around the 95% mark on its Real World Protection tests .Higher marks do tend to vary over the years with Eset and Kaspersky long term table toppers .
    95% meant 5 % got through the windows defender .
    But the majority of attacks nowadays are via the user clicking a link .
  • neilmcl
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    This is also worth a look - https://www.av-test.org/en/compare-manufacturer-results/
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