[flyncb]

Nick, You tried hard but failed... there's no mention of Comodo Dragon 2012! It is far better than any thing I've used before. It, hands down, beats Norton & McAfee. It allows sandboxing of not yet trusted tools, programs, etc.

[flyncb]

Nick, You tried hard but failed... there's no mention of Comodo Dragon 2012! It is far better than any thing I've used before. It, hands down, beats Norton & McAfee. It allows sandboxing of not yet trusted tools, programs, etc.

[Loissez]

I'm a performer, so I'm all over the internet. None of these mention Spamblocking. At least talk about Comodo mentions their free firewall, also important to me. Now would somebody please talk about spam. I've been using Eset and am about to decide where to go next.

[ZipFolder]

WallyDuke, on 31 January 2012 - 07:22 AM, said:

The chart near the end of the article is promising. Let's hope these guys can keep up the good work. I've been using free AV (Avast) for several years now and am very happy.

where can i get free pc security?

[DaveKi]

Mattvm8v, on 31 January 2012 - 04:46 AM, said:

BenjaminTangjxpr, on 30 January 2012 - 11:30 PM, said:

I've read that Win 7 is pretty robust (as compared to Win XP). And so all I do is supplement the OS' security features with "Windows Security Essentials" which can be downloaded free. Wonder how this plus Win 7's built in firewall stack up against the competition??

To answer your question you just need to go to AV-Test.org. Microsoft Security Essentials has the lowest protection rate of any AntiVirus software free or paid. Only scoring a 2/6 in protection. That said it did tie AntiVir in removal. While Panda Cloud AntiVirus ranked highest amongst the freebies in both protection and usability. AVG free and AntVir ranked highest combo with 14/18. However AVAST has the most shields and is the only one with true x64 support. AVG claims to have a x64 version but it's not full as it still installs in the programs (x86) folder. So in the end it depends on the OS you use, what is most important to you and if you're willing to pay for AntiVirus or not. If you have a 32 bit system then you can use Panda combined with other AntiVirus software (that's at least their claim). So what they say you could combine Panda Cloud with Microsoft Security Essentials for the best overall combo. But there are better options than MSE by itself. Panda,AVG,AVAST OR AntiVir are better choices due to MSE's low protection rate. I myself prefer AVAST and AntiVir. AVAST on x64 and AntiVir on x86. If I'm using paid I go with Kaspersky. It seems to be the most reliable paid AntiVirus year in and year out.

And as for Firewalls go, Windows 7 is an improvement but it's not on par with Comodo Firewall, not by a long shot. And Comodo Firewall is also free. Just remember to turn off Windows Firewall if you wish to use Comodo Firewall to avoid any conflicts.

Wow, that's some great info Matt!
1) It seems a bit difficult (getting one to run x64 and one x86) to a moderate skill level person like me. Maybe it's easier than it sounds?
2) How do you get one to only work on x86 and the other to only work on x64 without them fighting ea other? Could you expand/explain running 2 prog's ("AVAST on x64 and AntiVir on x86") at the same time?
3) Do you need to somehow disable &/or remove Microsoft Defender (that comes with Win7) if you use these other prog's?
4) I'm running Windows7 64bit (per "system" info) but I do see a "Program Files" folder that says "(x86)".

5) From your Feb 01 4:32AM post: "The only thing you have to worry about is MSE's protection. Just pair it up with Panda Cloud. I use x64 bit so my best free option is Avast. I'd choose AntiVir if I had a x32 bit system. Because as I said in my last post it's the most consistent." I'm a little confused here because you mentioned AntiVir as for x86 above. Maybe I'm confused, is it possible that x86 and x32 "bit" are the same thing?


Sorry if these seem like a stupid Q's.

Thanks,
Dave

[Mattvm8v]

DaveKi, on 10 April 2012 - 09:37 AM, said:

Mattvm8v, on 31 January 2012 - 04:46 AM, said:

BenjaminTangjxpr, on 30 January 2012 - 11:30 PM, said:

I've read that Win 7 is pretty robust (as compared to Win XP). And so all I do is supplement the OS' security features with "Windows Security Essentials" which can be downloaded free. Wonder how this plus Win 7's built in firewall stack up against the competition??

To answer your question you just need to go to AV-Test.org. Microsoft Security Essentials has the lowest protection rate of any AntiVirus software free or paid. Only scoring a 2/6 in protection. That said it did tie AntiVir in removal. While Panda Cloud AntiVirus ranked highest amongst the freebies in both protection and usability. AVG free and AntVir ranked highest combo with 14/18. However AVAST has the most shields and is the only one with true x64 support. AVG claims to have a x64 version but it's not full as it still installs in the programs (x86) folder. So in the end it depends on the OS you use, what is most important to you and if you're willing to pay for AntiVirus or not. If you have a 32 bit system then you can use Panda combined with other AntiVirus software (that's at least their claim). So what they say you could combine Panda Cloud with Microsoft Security Essentials for the best overall combo. But there are better options than MSE by itself. Panda,AVG,AVAST OR AntiVir are better choices due to MSE's low protection rate. I myself prefer AVAST and AntiVir. AVAST on x64 and AntiVir on x86. If I'm using paid I go with Kaspersky. It seems to be the most reliable paid AntiVirus year in and year out.

And as for Firewalls go, Windows 7 is an improvement but it's not on par with Comodo Firewall, not by a long shot. And Comodo Firewall is also free. Just remember to turn off Windows Firewall if you wish to use Comodo Firewall to avoid any conflicts.

Wow, that's some great info Matt!
1) It seems a bit difficult (getting one to run x64 and one x86) to a moderate skill level person like me. Maybe it's easier than it sounds?
2) How do you get one to only work on x86 and the other to only work on x64 without them fighting ea other? Could you expand/explain running 2 prog's ("AVAST on x64 and AntiVir on x86") at the same time?
3) Do you need to somehow disable &/or remove Microsoft Defender (that comes with Win7) if you use these other prog's?
4) I'm running Windows7 64bit (per "system" info) but I do see a "Program Files" folder that says "(x86)".

5) From your Feb 01 4:32AM post: "The only thing you have to worry about is MSE's protection. Just pair it up with Panda Cloud. I use x64 bit so my best free option is Avast. I'd choose AntiVir if I had a x32 bit system. Because as I said in my last post it's the most consistent." I'm a little confused here because you mentioned AntiVir as for x86 above. Maybe I'm confused, is it possible that x86 and x32 "bit" are the same thing?


Sorry if these seem like a stupid Q's.

Thanks,
Dave

1. You actually have to go to the sites or what I use Softpedia.com to get the software. All mentioned run on both 32 and 64 systems. Avast has both a x64 version and x86 version in the same package while AntiVir just works on both.

2. Also only Panda Cloud will work side by side with another AntiVirus. But you can install the same AntiVirus mentioned on both x64 and x86 systems so you can install AntiVir on both your x64 system and on your x86 system.

3. Microsoft Defender is an Anti-Spyware and can work with any AntiVirus program. You would only have to turn it off if you're adding another Anti-Spyware app that offers protection.

4. The regular program folder is for 64 bit apps and the x86 program folder is for 32 bit apps. Windows x64 can run a lot of x86 software.

5. x86 is the 32 bit system. Some call it x32 and others call it x86. And the only conclusion I can come up with as why they call 32 bit system x86 is to make it compatible with x64 systems.

[ConnorMeeblings]

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I have not bought any security since installing Windows 7. Have had no issues using Microsoft Security Essentials. AVG Free is good too. To me the paid ones are just more annoying.

I agree, I don't mind stacking up a couple free versions to work together rather than one paid version. Paid programs (especially subscription based) and constantly yelling at you to renew, and having multiple free ones can create multiple layers where one program picks up where the other lacks.

[ConnorMeeblings]

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where can i get free pc security?

AVG Free, Avast Free, Malwarebytes, SUPERAntiSpyware, Microsoft Security Essentials, etc. Search PCWorld or CNET for free antivirus applications

[pwlstpnk]

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downhiller80 said
Since I just started using it at home, I'm just wondering where GFI's VIPRE would have stacked up with this bunch. Any reason why it wasn't included? I doubt that well. Vipre only scored a 3/6 in repair which is tied for 3rd worst overall in repair. Overall it scored 13/18 which is 11th best in paid AntiVirus. I don't think even if you factor in speed and stability would it make it any higher.

[pwlstpnk]

NONSENS ! --- I have no idea where you took your " knowledge " from ??? ; VIPRE -- is ranked THREE YEARS IN ROW as THE BEST !!! ; tested by third parties : VB Bulletin , WestCoast LABS , Malware Research Group , AV-Test , ICSA . FOR 2013 --- TOO !!!. YOU can find it easy on line www.pcantivirusreviews.com/ reviews/GFI-Sunbelt/VIPRE-Internet-Security-Software . Second is Bitdefender , third - Kaspersky ....; I have checked it personally too . The others are light-years behind .

[pwlstpnk]

NONSENS !!!. VIPRE IS RANKED # 1 THIRD YEAR IN ROW , certified by VB bulletin, WestCoast Labs , Malware Research Group , AV-Test , ICSA . www.pcantivirusreviews.com . Best Regards ! .

[pwlstpnk]

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downhiller80 said
Since I just started using it at home, I'm just wondering where GFI's VIPRE would have stacked up with this bunch. Any reason why it wasn't included? I doubt that well. Vipre only scored a 3/6 in repair which is tied for 3rd worst overall in repair. Overall it scored 13/18 which is 11th best in paid AntiVirus. I don't think even if you factor in speed and stability would it make it any higher.

[pwlstpnk]

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downhiller80 said Since I just started using it at home, I'm just wondering where GFI's VIPRE would have stacked up with this bunch. Any reason why it wasn't included? I doubt that well. Vipre only scored a 3/6 in repair which is tied for 3rd worst overall in repair. Overall it scored 13/18 which is 11th best in paid AntiVirus. I don't think even if you factor in speed and stability would it make it any higher.