Best virus scanning protection and removal?

[robthatguyx]

i want to start downloading mods for gta iv and dont have any virus protection , and was wondering what the best was

 

[rgd1101]

mse and it free.

 

[davidblaine]

I'd recommend you one of these: BitDefender, Kaspersky, F-Secure (paid) or AVG (free).
Here are the ratings: AV-Test - Home User Products, Privacy PC - Best Antivirus Software, as you can see they show the best results.