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Squirrel
05-11-2011, 08:33 PM
looking for a free antivirus program that doesnt suck up a lot of resources... avast doesnt want to load on my computer again for some reason... what do you guys use?
qwikz28
05-11-2011, 08:37 PM
I've been running Microsoft Security Essentials and have been happy with it. My computer use is extensive, but not vast, so you may want something more aggressive. Anyways, give it a look.
FlyingDutchman
05-11-2011, 09:27 PM
I've been running Microsoft Security Essentials and have been happy with it. My computer use is extensive, but not vast, so you may want something more aggressive. Anyways, give it a look.

+1 for microsoft security essentials :nod:
BullittSVT
05-11-2011, 09:52 PM
AVG and adaware by lavasoft are two that I use, I like them..
maroman88
05-11-2011, 10:11 PM
AVG here
coolmanvette75
05-11-2011, 10:26 PM
adaware here. works great!
Frosty
05-11-2011, 10:40 PM
AVG and adaware by lavasoft are two that I use, I like them..

That's what I run.
Stevoone
05-11-2011, 10:44 PM
I had issues with AVG. My computer kept locking up when I had it installed, never had an issued with it on any other PC.

What Internet provider do you have? Comcast offers a free Norton subscription, that's what I'm using now and I don't even notice it running.
Savage_Messiah
05-11-2011, 11:06 PM
I pay for it so shouldnt even post this but I highly recommend ESET NOD32
methdmx
05-13-2011, 07:44 PM
MS Security Essentials at home and at work. It's free plus it's better than most paid for programs. Probably the lowest resource user also. It's only using about 80mb on my computer. I also use the free version of ZoneAlarm firewall. The new Norton is pretty good. McAfee is a huge hog and runs a dozen processes. AVG was pretty good back in 2009, but that's grown to be a pig. The free version of Avast is pretty good. NOD32 I've seen stop legit programs from installing and running.
edpontiac91
05-14-2011, 08:09 AM
I've been running Microsoft Security Essentials and have been happy with it. My computer use is extensive, but not vast, so you may want something more aggressive. Anyways, give it a look.

Can anybody help me with a link so that I can look into getting this free?
FlyingDutchman
05-14-2011, 11:54 AM
Can anybody help me with a link so that I can look into getting this free?



http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx

just click where is says download it now, and go from there.
Tru2Chevy
05-15-2011, 01:10 AM
I run Avast 6 on my desktop and my wife's laptop with no issues.

- Justin
98CamaroSS
05-17-2011, 04:28 PM
Thanks for the heads up, I just installed it on my 2 computers and it works great. :nod:
WildBillyT
05-19-2011, 01:04 PM
I have had very good success with AVG's stuff. Symantec and McAfee (yes they cost money) are trash. Even the corporate versions.
edpontiac91
05-19-2011, 07:32 PM
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx

just click where is says download it now, and go from there.

Thanks for the help. I just got to it install now and it did a scan and everything looks good!:w00t: