Best anti virus?

[computernewb]

hi. I was wondering what is the best FREE anti virus for windows 7. Currently i have Avast, which seems to be doing a good job. I was wondering if there was a better on. Also how does Microsoft security essentials rank? Is it one of the best?

thanks!

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

I fix viruses for a living, every day...

Best PAID = Norton Internet Security 2013

Best FREE = Microsoft Security Essentials (about half as good as Norton)

Imho ...

All the best Brett

 

[Guest]

GDATA, Bitdefender, Trend Titanium - in that order IMO. Avast is capable product if you're looking for a free one.

 

[littleleo]

AVG and Avast are good for free versions, Kaspersky, and Eset's NOD32 are very good for paid versions IMO.

 

[Gamoholic]

I like Microsoft Security Essentials, although it recently failed an AV test (can't remember which). Avast is my second choice. Stay away from AVG. Since you are already using Avast I recommend to just keep using it.

 

[samuelspark]

No one recommends MalwareBytes?

 

[Guest]

No one recommends MalwareBytes?

While a very capable product and something that should be used to compliment AV software Malwarebytes itself can't really be considered an AV app.

 

[RMelick]

Remember with free, you often do not get the same features and issue corrections that you would get with a paid option. I would recommend thinking of buying a a program to get the best protection possible.