Are These "AntiVirus" Programs Considered Overkill For A Home User?

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Hey!

I was wondering something. I've been known to juggle my antivirus software a lot. I am a home user of Vista. I basically go to some file sharing sites, gaming sites, porn, religion, etc. I'm currently using the free version of "Avast".

I'm tempted to use programs such as "Norton Internet Security", "Bit Defender", or "Avast Internet Security".

What I'm wondering is, would you say that the above programs would be considered "Overkill" for your average home user?


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There is a thread on something similar, I'll see if I can find it. I think you may have made it at one time. *looks up at you suspiciously* Maybe not. LOL

You have to be very careful with which ones you use, some conflict with each other and can really mess your system up. If you have reliable full virus protection then using others smaller programs are usually okay. I use Norton on my pc, I also have windows defender on it as well. That's about it. On my work computer we don't have up to date protection (stupid I know) so I've used different free programs over the past few years. I really like windows defender, last time I had a problem with my work computers it was the only one I could get to work before the infection shut it down.

LOL it wasn't you, you're safe. This thread may help you out though

http://www.alonelylife.com/thread-can-anyone-recommend-decent-anti-virus-software?highlight=virus
 
The two I use are McAfee and MalwareBytes. Both seem to work with each other well, and they kill the viruses and malware easily.

The free version of Avast won't get it. I bet you have tons of Malware on your system, but don't realize it.

Seriously, dude, download MalwareBytes.
 
That's a good point you bring up there Muse. Some of these "free" antivirus programs don't give you full protection against everything. Best thing to do is to read the readme files or requirements before installing anything. Check to make sure it won't conflict with what you have, and find out what it does and does not cover.
 
I only use Microsoft Security Essentials, which is free on Microsoft's website somewhere if you have one of their operating systems after XP. So far I have not had any problems with it or any viruses, though I don't really venture too much into the seedy parts of the internet when I can help it.
 
Well, file sharing and porn sites are riddled with viruses. I should know, that's where I got most of my trojan viruses from.

So, yeah, if you go there, you need something more than a cheap free version of Avast. Take it from a geek majoring in IT!
 
LeaningIntoTheMuse said:
The two I use are McAfee and MalwareBytes. Both seem to work with each other well, and they kill the viruses and malware easily.

The free version of Avast won't get it. I bet you have tons of Malware on your system, but don't realize it.

Seriously, dude, download MalwareBytes.
I've been using Malwarebytes for a little north of 2 years now, but thank you for the advice. Malwarebytes is awesome.:)

 
The malaware thing, I use it too, along with nod 32. You know there are sites w/ paswords and stuff to have the full version, I'm no expert but I think is better, that way you get the updates on the new viruses and honeysuckle that comes out every day...
 

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