Which is the best antivirus for my pc?

[Not_A_Newbie]

Originally Posted by z0oM

Microsoft Security Essentials seems to be pretty good.

It is.

[NameNick]

Originally Posted by Libertarian

It also works on XP and Vista. I have installed it for people on both. Seems to work really well. And its Free.

Do not think it really works. Some dangerous Trojans can harm.

[Not_A_Newbie]

Originally Posted by NameNick

Do not think it really works. Some dangerous Trojans can harm.

Please expand your statement. What trojans? Do you have experience of malware affecting computers running MSE?

[NameNick]

Originally Posted by notanewbie

Please expand your statement. What trojans? Do you have experience of malware affecting computers running MSE?

Recently I had a virus which blocks windows and requests money for unblocking. Computer was under Avira and firewall. I used Kaspersky Internet Security to remove this virus. Now I use it in trial mode. Works perfect.

[Not_A_Newbie]

Originally Posted by NameNick

Recently I had a virus which blocks windows and requests money for unblocking. Computer was under Avira and firewall. I used Kaspersky Internet Security to remove this virus. Now I use it in trial mode. Works perfect.

Were you running MSE?

[NameNick]

Originally Posted by notanewbie

Were you running MSE?

MSE - it's firewall or separate antivirus? If separate, I mistaken, sorry. Then I will try it.

[Not_A_Newbie]

Originally Posted by NameNick

MSE - it's firewall or separate antivirus? If separate, I mistaken, sorry. Then I will try it.

Microsoft Security Essentials is real time protection against viruses, malware and spyware.

It is lightweight and will run with Windows XP, Vista and 7 It can only be downloaded if you have a genuine copy of Windows.

Youy also need a software firewall as MSE does not include one.

[algarzonp]

Microsoft Security Essentials is very good, but you need an original Windows license to use it. Also, I recomend Avast, it's free and powerfull.

You may also complement your protection with some antimalware/spyware. I think the best is Malwarebytes.

[NameNick]

Originally Posted by algarzonp

Microsoft Security Essentials is very good, but you need an original Windows license to use it. Also, I recomend Avast, it's free and powerfull.

You may also complement your protection with some antimalware/spyware. I think the best is Malwarebytes.

Original Windows license is not a problem. But can I use MSE and other antivirus at the same time?

[Not_A_Newbie]

Originally Posted by NameNick

Original Windows license is not a problem. But can I use MSE and other antivirus at the same time?

No point really. MSE is good on its own. I also use Outpost firewall (paid for) but the free Windows one is adequate if you have a hardware firewall.

I also scan with Malwarebytes once a week. It has come back clean ever since I installed MSE.