I need help picking a security solution

[AcidElement]

I can't decide on what Anti-Virus/Security Solution to pick for an upcoming build I will do. The choices I can't decide from are Norton Anti-Virus 2012, ESET Smart Security v.5, or McAfee Internet Security 2012... I want something that works in the background and doesnt interfere with performance (in the "cloud"), and has excellent security. Thanks for the help! Also name any other security option that is great as well!

 

[nikorr]

Stay away from McAfee Internet Security 2012, no matter what u do : )

Norton got better recently, but Kaspersky or G data or Bitdeffender are among the best!

If I was u, I would get the AV only and best firewall COMODO (free)
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/free-download.html?key5sk1=dc005d24faf3e14b34fe28d13b976dab93ee052d&key5sk2=null&key5sk3=1321077181000&key5sk4=&key5sk5=1321077190000&key6sk1=&key6sk2=CH1709280&key6sk3=7&key6sk4=en-us&key6sk5=US&key6sk6=0&key6sk7=http%3A%2F%2Fpersonalfirewall.comodo.com%2F&key6sk8=111102&key6sk9=19201080&key6sk10=true&key7sk1=3


http://usa.kaspersky.com/products-services/home-computer-security
http://www.gdata-software.com/home-security/
http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/

 

[AcidElement]

Which antivirus should I get? Since your recommending the Comodo firewall should I get it's antivirus also?

 

[AcidElement]

Actually (sorry for the bump) which version of Comodo should I get? Free, plus, pro, or complete? Idc if it's free or not

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Free comodo is a great solution go for it!

 

[nikorr]

Any of them will do. Try before u buy it - 1 mo. for free. Paid one is better than free ones, but free ones are good too, these days. I have Kaspersky, but G data I tried and the Bitdeffender is great too.

For free Avast is good too. And the necessity is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware free, as a additional scanner.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/

http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I agree , i run Gdata internet security and it's a fantastic twin engine antivirus.Includes avast and bitdefender engines.

 

[nikorr]

Actually (sorry for the bump) which version of Comodo should I get?

Free, plus, pro, or complete? Idc if it's free or not

The free one is good too, try it. Everyone has different needs. U may like it.

 

[nikorr]

Also read this Do Antivirus Suites Impact Your PC's Performance?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Nikorr did you ever use gdata?

 

[nikorr]

Nikorr did you ever use gdata?

I used it for trial for a few weeks, when I read one of your posts.

Never before that, I have even thought about Gdata, as there is too many of them out there. Had to try it after u mentioned the dual scan engine.

It is big program.

 

[nikorr]

It feels like Kaspersky, in the sense of settings.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's lighter an scans real fast!

 

[nikorr]

And installs new screensaver ! I don't use them, but it slipped one in : ), at least in the trial version.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

None in the paid version!

 

[nikorr]

I am sure of that, trial needs to nag me to buy it : )

 

[AcidElement]

Best answer selected by AcidElement.

 

[nikorr]

Thanks for the vote AcidElement : )

 

[nikorr]

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