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bob47
10-13-2015, 03:23 PM
I have been happy for several years with Avast Free AV on on my desktop computer. I also do occasional scans with Malwarebytes. McAfee expires on my new laptop in a few days and I'm thinking about installing Avast on it.

AVG free, and Panda free, and Bitdefender free also seem to get good reviews. Does anybody think one of these, or something else, is superior to Avast free?

Thanks.
tomwed
10-13-2015, 03:36 PM
I think the built in Windows anti-virus program named Defender is a good product. I have 8.1 for now.
KayakerNC
10-13-2015, 04:06 PM
For mine and DW's Windows 7 computers, I like the Webroot Secure Anywhere Antivirus. Very automatic and NOT as bloated as some other products.
Not free, but not pricey either.
HiHoSteveO
10-13-2015, 04:09 PM
If your internet provider is Comcast (Xfinity), You can download "Norton Internet Security Suite" for free from them.

Constant Guard - Norton Security Suite for PC (http://constantguard.xfinity.com/products-and-services/norton-security-suite/)
westcoast
10-13-2015, 04:19 PM
Avast is very good stay with it.
Polar Bear
10-13-2015, 04:29 PM
I'm a satisfied customer of McAfee. My son uses Avast and is satisfied also.
TNLAKEPANDA
10-13-2015, 05:39 PM
They are all about the same.
tomwed
10-13-2015, 05:53 PM
They are all about the same.
Are you referring to this?What's the best (http://www.howtogeek.com/225385/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-antivirus-for-windows-10-is-windows-defender-good-enough/)
villagetinker
10-14-2015, 10:57 AM
If you have multiple devices (PCs, tablets, cell phones), you can use Norton 360 Premier, 5 devices, costs about $70 per year, with support and updates. We use this on 3 android cellphones and 2 laptops, very satisfied.
NYGUY
10-14-2015, 11:18 AM
When I recently got a new all-in-one desktop, the tech who set it up for me recommended Avast. I have no complaints!!
LI SNOWBIRD
10-14-2015, 01:18 PM
I'v eused Avast and AVG ( both free), and had no complaints here's a link to AVG
AVG AntiVirus FREE | Free Antivirus & Malware Protection (http://free.avg.com/ww-en/homepage)
bob47
10-14-2015, 04:43 PM
Thanks once again for all the feedback.

I will stick with Avast on the new laptop.
Jima64
10-14-2015, 07:38 PM
If you ate a comcast customer for internet you can get norton for free from comcast.