Best anti-virus software for windows 7

[Tyharrell]

I have a new build(my first computer I put together myself). I will be turning it on first the first time in a few days and would like to have some opinions on a good anti-virus for when i put in windows 7. I don't wont anything that has a high cost just something cheap and reliable.

 

[Emerald]

MSE, AVG Free, Avast

 

[geekapproved]

Microsoft security essentials and malwarebytes, both free.

 

[CDdude55]

There is no defacto standard for the best anti-malware/virus program, but i use Malwarebytes as well as Avast both are free and reliable.

 

[Guest]

I've been using NOD32 (and lately Smart Security) for years, never had any problems whatsoever.

 

[coper210]

avast antivirus is amazing and you should also download malwarebytes anti malware... you will be completely protected with those two

 

[Tyharrell]

Thanks so much to all of you I will be using your advise. I wish i could select each person for best answer but im going to pick someone just to end the topic.

 

[Tyharrell]

Best answer selected by Tyharrell.