What do you use to protect your computer?

[Gizoku]

I juggled different anti-viruses such as Avast, Webroot, AVG, Ad-Aware they were usually too heavy of a program so I chose Malwarebytes & Bitdefender, they're perfect for me

[I A]

For my Windows XP I've always stuck to AVG Free Edition. My Mac I'm not sure what exactly stops the viruses but I've never had any problems.

[Navigator]

I have AVG, like I said. And just last night, I got a virus.
I am super bummed.
It's this thing that pops up and it says something about Win 7 Security.
It says that I need to update blah blah. And I have had it once before on my old
laptop. And I don't know how to get rid of it. I'm sad. ):

[demonix]

I have AVG, like I said. And just last night, I got a virus.
I am super bummed.
It's this thing that pops up and it says something about Win 7 Security.
It says that I need to update blah blah. And I have had it once before on my old
laptop. And I don't know how to get rid of it. I'm sad. ):

Malwarebytes anti-malware is normally the tool to use to get rid of those fake programs (although some are a bit harder to remove) although most anti-virus programs can't protect against those kinds of infections since they're altered on a almost daily basis to get around any definition updates for their older versions (although I'd never recommend the free version of AVG to anyone since it is so completely useless).

[Navigator]

Malwarebytes anti-malware is normally the tool to use to get rid of those fake programs (although some are a bit harder to remove) although most anti-virus programs can't protect against those kinds of infections since they're altered on a almost daily basis to get around any definition updates for their older versions (although I'd never recommend the free version of AVG to anyone since it is so completely useless).

Well hey thanks for the advice. But I fixed it. I didn't think I had but I turned on my
computer to work on it some more this afternoon, and nothing popped up when I got on,
so I searched for it.. and nothing was there. But I'm sure it will end up coming back. Ugh.

[Emphasis]

Using BitDefender.

[Thu Giam]

For some of those who don't know Linux is weak to /mostly/ rootkits, so I use ClamAV for that. Although I've never gotten one, I have found that it can be attacked by some Trojans disguised as rootkits. ClamAV may be one of the best for Linux.

[smile1010]

I used to use avast! not so long ago but it wasn't working for this new/used computer i brought my family from California. So right now browsing through this forum, I've seen a lot of people repeat AVG. I haven't ran it yet but hopefully it'll work out. If anybody else has any bright idea's please inform me. I'm desperate. This computer is more infected then a plane full of passenger's with the H1N1 virus.

[OokamiYokai]

I used to use AVG before, but i tryed out Norton 360 a few days back. and i gotta say i love how it is now. it works really well. by far one of the best Antivirus software outthere atm. i remeber trying it a few years back and i didnt like it at all back then. but now i willl defently get a full version afther used up my trail search up norton internet security on youtube ect and you can see how good feadback it gets from testers.
kaspersky and avasts are also very good once tough.

[Mang]

I use absolute nothing at all. I even allow viruses to roam on my computer as long as it does not interfere with my browsing experience( No slowdowns or anything). I just don't give a damn. o.o. When things do get bad (which is every 9 months or so) and I boot up in safe mode and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (On full scan) and hope it takes care of everything....

If it doesnt, worst case scenario is Avast! Full Scan or Reinstallation of Windows.

[Eruibar]

I've been using Norton Enterprise for about four years now (got it from my university), and I'm happy to say I haven't had a virus since I've been using it. Definitely quite a lot of Spyware, though. I use SpyBot to clean those up, though.

[Locust]

I use avast.
They give you a free version or just get a full version. Very good daily updates with audio commands.
All these people saying they don't need anti-virus because they don't visit dangerous websites are chatting grozit.
Viruses and dodgy malware is everywhere.

[Kaien]

I'm rarely to mess by viruses 'cause i'm always avoiding the attacking sites. Sometimes when my flashdrive was infected its because the other computer i used is already infected. but when it comes to my computer the viruses were automatically deleted or quarantined by ESET-NOD anti-virus/-spyware ..if my computer goes to be inevitable infected, i'll make some back up files then no choice..need reformatting.

[Havoc]

I use eset Nod32. I have a folder on an external drive that is excluded from all scans which is where I put things that I "use" that would set the scanners off. I use the program as clients for the rest of the network and I manage all the stations from my computer.

Mostly I exercise common sense when browsing but having been in the game for so long I know what is happening behind the scenes on even the so called friendly web sites So nowadays some form of protection is always required. I also spend a great amount of time in onion land so I never venture in there without securing my station.

I also like malewarebytes for a monthly scan of spyware. They have a pretty aggressive heuristics engine which seems to be the most effective.

[Kittyinpink]

free version of AVG

[MAKASOUL]

i use norton internet security 2011 it stopped a terible virus from getting into my computer.

[Velvet_Nightmare]

PC Tools Spyware Doctor

It's worked for me for almost two years now

[Machipa]

I use Avast!, CCleaner, and Advanced System Care.

[Screwby]

Got Norton 2011. Used to use Malwarebytes and CCleaner

[Xeyuzio]

I've only used McAfee and Norton, they suck. McAfee managed to leave a corrupted ink file that shows up in all the users profile and cannot delete and Norton is a bit better but slows down everything.

[Kit21]

AVG
Used to have Norton but it ruined one of my computers.

[Sejskaler]

Avast! For my internet, and Malwarebytes for general, and for a backup i have my Microsoft Essentials ^^

Except that, i have alot of knowledge in computing, so if i should ever get a FUD virus, i can remove it manually

[Token Black Guy]

My homie hooked me up with Norton 360 and i like it. Did a quick scan and it works well, plus it freed up some space on my laptop. I had Avast with a password that would last me a while. The good part of avast was the boot scan, but it felt like it didn't do much for some reason.

[Ezza Obsuna]

i use avira. ive had no problems so far.