New sp3: recommend antivirus?

[medfrequency]

What antivirus do I need?

 

[jnjroach]

It depends....do you practice "Safe Computing"? If so, Defender is enough....

 

[wookiee2cu]

The pre-installed Windows Defender is actually pretty good, I use that and scan with Malwarebytes and Spybot once a week (both programs are free and you can get them on CNET downloads).

 

[raqball]

I use webroot and am happy with it

 

[Liam2349]

Everyone will tell you different. If you get anything mildly serious on your PC, Defender won't cut it.

My personal favourite is AVG Internet Security.

 

[hh83917]

I use Nod32 anti-virus only, not the suit program. And for IE and testing unsure or trial programs, I use sandboxie to sandbox it.

Few weeks ago, before I got NOD32, I was browsing some random website with IE running in sandboxie, a page popped up with an unclosable window telling me to for me to pay and enter the verification code to unlock the window. I use sandboxie to terminate the sandboxed IE and cleared the sandbox contents, then reopen IE and all is fresh and new. Highly recommended!

 

[annabanana]

I had forgotten about sandboxie. I used it a few years ago then got VMware. Are there any issues with sandboxie on Win 8.1? Sorry, slightly OT, but had to ask.

 

[stevenrossvanduyn]

I would go past bit defender but Kaspersky is also very good

 

[Tatletz]

Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, no worries at all. And common sence is always a priority.

 

[HolF]

For some time I used Microsoft Security Essentials on Win7 and the Defender on Win8/8.1. So on the SFP3 it will also be only Defender. I never had a virus problem. But ok, I´m not using warez or surfing on suspicious websites.

 

[raqball]

I was 100% happy with Windows Defender but needed something better for my sons Windows 7 desktop.

He is a clicking machine and has zero computer safety awareness. A recent malware scan on his PC listed somewhere in the neighborhood of 120 infections.. YIKES!

I decided to just format his PC and start fresh. I tired several anti virus programs for a few days each and ultimately decided on purchasing Webroot. Since it came with a license for 3 PC's I also tossed it on my SP3.

I think Windows Defender is fine if you don't go crazy on the PC. If you have suspect browsing habits, then something more powerful might be a good idea..

 

[Shifted]

I use the built in defender which is the same as Security Essentials back in Windows 7.