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Finding the Best Antivirus for Your Needs

In summary, the best antivirus recommended by the experts in this conversation is AVG, as it is free, regularly updated, and does not slow down the system. It is also mentioned that Spybot and Webroot are not necessary if using AVG, unless there are specific concerns such as children using the internet. The conversation also mentions that anti-spyware software is not commonly used in the corporate world.
SilverCeladon
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What's the best antivirus out there? I've heard you should have at least two because sometimes one doesn't get everything. I have spybot and webroot on my desk computer but I feel it doesn't get everything. I have McAfee that came with my laptop but it's only for 30 days and I wonder if I should buy it.
 
try avg....we've used it for years and never had a problem. grisoft.com is their website
 
PamperedLady1979 said:
try avg....we've used it for years and never had a problem. grisoft.com is their website
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I just asked DH what is the best for you and he just told me the same as PamperedLady!! He said to look for the FREE version. (He is in the IT field, so he is aware of many different types and this is what he said he likes!)

He even told me to go to the same website!
 
KellyTheChef said:
I just asked DH what is the best for you and he just told me the same as PamperedLady!! He said to look for the FREE version. (He is in the IT field, so he is aware of many different types and this is what he said he likes!)

He even told me to go to the same website!
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Yup! AVG is what I use too!
 
AVG 1. It is free.
2. It is excellent - they keep it as up-to-date as McAfee and Norton.
3. It doesn't slow your system down like the above mentioned...
4. Spybot is not an antivirus software, it is an anti-spyware software. If you have AVG you usually don't even need to run spybot. Spybot can slow things down too.
5. Webroot is antivirus but not real common out there.
 
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Thanks so much! I'll definitely download AVG then! So, I don't need antispyware? Or is also in AVG?
 
SilverCeladon said:
Thanks so much! I'll definitely download AVG then! So, I don't need antispyware? Or is also in AVG?
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Usually anti-spyware software is a pain. If you can't control your mouse and click on anything out there on the web, I suggest you keep it on your PC. ...or if kids have access to using the internet.

Otherwise, you can just put it on once every 6 months or so and run it then delete it.

I never use it and never have an issue. Most of the corporate world never uses it either.
 
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oh okay. Good to know. Thanks!
 

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