What antivirus program do you use? Where to get it cheap?

[paysensmom]

I have a 30 day trial right now of Norton 360. It will be 79.99 a year after that. Anybody get it cheaper or know of something else that would be good?

 

[iwannbindisnee]

I see you are from San Antonio; I am from MD, so I don't know if you hve comcast for yoru internet, but our Comcast actually gives Norton Anti-virus for free with our subscription. If you don't have them, it still may be valuable to look into your existing subscription service...Deb

 

[WDWham]

I use Avast but my wife has AVG on her laptop.....Both are free.

 

[crazelion]

AVG , AVAST, AVIRA and Mirsoft Essentials all free. All good

 

[S. C.]

AVG free

 

[disneymarie]

I use Avast but my wife has AVG on her laptop.....Both are free.

AVG fr three years now, the IT guy at work gave me the heads up.
On my Verizon I have a plan for up to 3 computers for $5,99 a month.

 

[my3sonsagn]

Avast here, too. It's free and isn't nearly the resource hog that Norton/MacAfee/Kaspersky were.

 

[ssawka]

Another one for Avast! Norton and McAfee are "bloatware" and will slow your system down. Use one of the free ones, as PPs have said.

 

[scard192]

I have the free version of AVG and my IT Department recommends Windows Security Essentials. Agree with PP about Norton slowing down a computer.

 

[Kies99]

Another vote for AVAST. Been using it for a few years now with no problems.

 

[Alesia]

AVG. You can download it for free at www.avg.com

I wouldn't go back to Norton or McAffe even if they were free.

 

[bridget]

Avast!

 

[bop28]

You don't have to pay anything for an antivirus program. I use Avira Antivir, and also Malwarebytes AntiMalware. Both are great. But I also like Avast and AVG. Take that $79.99 and buy a Disney Gift Card instead !!

 

[DaniB]

Norton and McAfee are "bloatware" and will slow your system down.

Agree with PP about Norton slowing down a computer.

ITA about Norton slowing down your computer!! It didn't use to be that way back in the DOS days, but I will never touch them again.

We use Microsoft Security Essentials. I tried a few different ones and like it the best.

 

[Dopey420]

Totally disagree with use of free antivirus programs. I am a computer security professional, Master's Degree in Information Security. Every friend that brings me a hosed up computer to clean is using AVG or Avast. Pay the $25 for Symantec or Kaspersky. It will cost you more to get your computer cleaned when AVG free fails you. Free anti-spyware programs such as Spybot or MalawareBytes are good to have.

 

[LilyWDW]

Totally disagree with use of free antivirus programs. I am a computer security professional, Master's Degree in Information Security. Every friend that brings me a hosed up computer to clean is using AVG or Avast. Pay the $25 for Symantec or Kaspersky. It will cost you more to get your computer cleaned when AVG free fails you. Free anti-spyware programs such as Spybot or MalawareBytes are good to have.

Sorry, but I know MANY computer professionals (including those in security) that would 100% disagree with you. In fact, I don't know a single one who pay for antivirus. By taking their advice, I have not had an issue within recent memory, nor have any of my friends. I personally use Avast! but I know people who use AVG and Microsoft Essentials with positive results as well.

 

[dawson5]

Sorry, but I know MANY computer professionals (including those in security) that would 100% disagree with you. In fact, I don't know a single one who pay for antivirus. By taking their advice, I have not had an issue within recent memory, nor have any of my friends. I personally use Avast! but I know people who use AVG and Microsoft Essentials with positive results as well.

I think it's key to set it up properly and use common sense when surfing/opening email/etc. I haven't had any issues with AVG, ever. Like you, it was recommended by friends in the industry.

 

[Disnydad]

Microsoft Security Essentials.

 

[cheerforchelsea]

For several years now I have been using the Security System offered thru my internet provider (AT&T)....It is McAfee and I pay a monthly charge (aprox $4) that is added to my monthly bill (it covers all 3 of my computers for one charge and I automatically get all updates. I have been very pleased. Check with your internet provider and see what they offer

 

[NMW]

We have used a few different ones over the years. My least favorite is Norton-it really slows your system down and affects so many areas. The last one I had, I constantly had to keep changing the settings for it to allow me to go to the itunes store...total pain. Never again.

My favorite is actually Kaspersky. I do pay a yearly fee, but upgrades to the new versions are free and easy to download, like one click easy It's much more user friendly than Norton or McAfee.