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Hey guys. So, long story short, a soda got spilled on my laptop last night (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=654546). This was also at the worst time possible, because I'm currently working on 2 sites, one of which is for my froend's business and needs to get finished and up Asap. Luckily, I had backups of the files, so I'm not completely screwed there. We have a few different, old laptops around the house here. I'm going to have to jump on one to continue immediately in the meantime.

However, I'm not sure how clean & safe these computers are. My fiancée's laptop Definitely has some shit adware, at least. I was wondering what you guys knew about antiVirus, everything else software (Malware, adware, Keylogger, etc.). I'm always weary about searching for and downloading antiVirus software, because ironically, many contain malicious objects themselves. Looking for something tried, tested, and true, verified by the community here.

Just download and install AVAST! it is free antivirus of the highest caliber imo. I am using it for couple of years and I have never got any problem with it. No infections and stable, good protective antivir. For free.

I will definitely check into that, I've heard of it here-and-there a few times in the past. Has anybody else had any experience with Avast! here? The ol' lady installed AVG a couple weeks ago on her brother's suggestion. It seems to have caught a couple shit programs, but this BS adware called Playtopus popped back up after I uninstalled it. I can't stand it when working on my site, because it makes certain words underlined, and when clicked pops up shitty ads. I can't stand seeing that crap on something I created, ha.

Malwarebytes is the best I've come across.

I'd recommend using Avast!, Comodo Firewall and Keyscrambler (for those pesky keyloggers!)

Its not a complete package, but 'spybot search & destroy' has done me good for years

If you are hell bent upon not paying a penny for the anti-virus, then use Avast + Malwarebytes. But I would just like to remember you that Kasper is available for less than $10.

I use Windows Defender = Malwarebytes. Never had problems, though I am very careful, generally.

Avast is very good antivirus. I'm using too :)
Free and very recommend

Avast! is what you can use for your anti-virus.

I also suggest Malwarebytes for anti-malware.

i use nod32 antivirus,free,

If you want to go the "Free Only" route, my suggestion is MalwareBytes and Avast.
And I'm not giving 2 alternates, I'm suggesting to install both. MalwareBytes Free version is a stand-alone scanner. Avast will take care of real-time mode.

I'm using Free AVAST + Malwarebytes + Free Firewall from Sophos. Sophos firewall comes with many great features.

Comodo products are really good and have a lot of advanced options that make a difference.
Worth checking out.

When did NOD32 became free?

I assume he means the free trial.

http://www.eset.com/us/home/products/antivirus/

Use windows defender and scan computer with eset online scan once per month! (Be careful to turn off auto-delete because sometimes detectes miners, wallets...)
There is a link of eset online scanner: http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ (http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/)
Its free! No installation required (just plugin if you are using crome and firefox, no plugin required if you use internet explorer)
Have a nice day!

Windows Defender is not really a good solutions. I definitely suggest using a better anti-virus solution such as ESET or Kaspersky.

Windows Defender use to be good/okay but after Microsoft started focusing on other projects (xbox, cloud solutions and such) it has become bad. You can look around the internet about this. Most people use Avast as a free solution, I believe it is among the best. I usually install it on each PC that goes through my hands.

Hm.. I know, thats the reason I scan with eset online scanner. Avast is not good, slows computer for 30%!

I'm not sure how you're measuring your "efficiency", but I assure you that Avast does not slow down your computer by 1/3 "efficiency".

I've had a perfect expirience with bitdefender free edition in the past. It's also friendly to gamers and updates automaticaly. I never interupted any of my activities and never gave me false alarms.

Here's a link
http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html

Oh, Bitdefender is another good anti-virus solutions. Basically, don't use Windows default anti-virus, it's bad!

Thanks for all of the tips guys. It looks like Avast! is clearly the highest recommended so far, I think I will look into that and Malwarebytes.

If you're looking for a lightweight one give bitdefender a try also. I'm pretty sure you won't regret it.

No one use Norton security?

I find AVG+Malwarebytes is the perfect combination for me.

I also use Trusteer when I browse- Recommend you check this out.

There was a time when Windows Defender was actually decent. For now, I'd recommend Malwarebytes for a lightweight, reliable solution.


Norton is horrible and is way too resource-intensive.

Norton is the biggest big shit. The biggest shit is McAfee

I used AVG for a few years, but recently changed to Comodo. Since most people here seem to prefer Avast!, can someone tell me how it compares to Comodo? Also, does it have a decent firewall to go along with it?

I would go with Avast! + MalwareBytes.
But before that, if those older laptops are no more needed by anyone, I would manually uninstall what has become unnecessary and all the crapware I can find.

At this point, if you have freed a lot of space or if you never did it before, a defrag of the Hard Disk could help you to squeeze a bit of performance from that older hardware.
Assuming we are talking of a previous Windows OS, MyDefrag is a good defrag tool (http://www.mydefrag.com/).

Then install and run a complete scan with the two programs above; I think this should be enough to band-aid your situation.

I would suggest kaspersky, its good, if you install nortan system gets slow

Avast is pretty much great.