King Mark 2556 Posted September 25 I've just had a major problem with the latest update of Avast Free. Caused a memory leak and RAM memory usage on my PC would go from 50% to 100% within a few hours and freeze. It also used 25% of my CPU by itself. Reverted to Windows Security for now (memory usage on my PC now stable at 29% and CPU at 0% with no programs open). I've had issues with AVG in the past so I dunno Is windows security ok to keep? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweeping Strings 765 Posted September 25 It's not quite the same, but I bought an Acer Chromebook last year and so far its built-in antivirus software seems to be doing its job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 5468 Posted September 25 I've only got antibac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holko 4834 Posted September 25 Lately I've only had Windows Security for a while - a key trick is to install a blocker extension like ublock origin, catch the problems on the other end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 4833 Posted September 25 Avira currently. But I change every year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2556 Posted September 25 Every major computer problems i've had were caused by antivirus software Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
who cares 2349 Posted September 25 I pay for Norton AV coverage for up to ten devices. No problems or regrets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurkensalat 172 Posted September 25 Antivirus programs are problematic by nature since they have to get access to everything in the system, so they are a potential threat themselves if corrupted. As far as I understand the independent experts, Windows security has made great advances so it should be enough to protect against the usual threats, besides using common sense. So in your shoes I would rely on Windows security on a Windows PC. Since I am using a Mac I have no first hand experience with Antivirus from the last 8 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Penna 1185 Posted September 25 I use whatever security comes with Windows 10. Haven't used any additional software for probably a decade, and the last time I had a virus was in 2005 when I downloaded something I knew would be dodgy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 4833 Posted September 25 I imagine KM's PC to be ancient and in dire need of a defrag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUMENKOHL 1031 Posted September 25 It’s 2020, KM, why are you using a third party antivirus? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuhgreÞiviÞm 6494 Posted September 25 Kaspersky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo 2821 Posted September 25 I use a Mac and don’t download programmes outside the AppStore* *Unless they’re reputable like Photo Mechanic etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 5468 Posted September 25 You're such a consumer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Mark 2556 Posted September 25 4 hours ago, Quintus said: I imagine KM's PC to be ancient and in dire need of a defrag. no I bought it last year 8gb ram, 128gb ssd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 16109 Posted September 25 Man just pay for virus software. Your data is worth it. Don't be cheap! 1 Manakin Skywalker reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manakin Skywalker 1552 Posted September 26 Free antivirus = garbage. Do yourself and your PC a favor and get a good paid antivirus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
