Before you make a "What anti-virus should I use" thread...

[Green Blockhead]

Numerous people have been asking about what AV they should use for their PC's. It's a question where many people will post their own opinions, and then people will get tired of answering the same question.

So, before you make a "What anti-virus should I use" thread, here is what the professionals reccomend:

Microsoft Security Essentials
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Windows Firewall (though this already comes with Windows)

These three programs (especially Security Essentials) will provide maximum protection against the latest threats. We reccomend it over any anti-virus programs, whether it's paid for or if it's free.

I use free of Microsoft Security Essentials. I find it actually the best , it
went into my sandboxie which i run at times, and disabled an I-frame virus that
my paid malwarebytes had not detected yet, I find it quite impressive for a free
anti-virus and would highly recommend it above all other free programs.

 

[richc46]

I agree Peter, and that is, indeed my suggestion. That being said, there are those that disagree, since it is a personal and subjective decision. I like to add to the equation that the only AV that I know of that has not caused a BSOD is Security Essentials. Listen, Essentials, was made just for Windows by the creators of Windows; they made it right.