Windows 10: BEST Anti-Virus for Windows 10 Pro ??

Malwarebytes now also offers a fee 'anti-exploit' tool that works with any browser that is opened. It is heuristic so it is light weight and is designed for zero day exploits. I use that and malewarebyte scans, plus the occasional ADW, hitman pro scans.

 

I have also noticed a slight slowdown when I was testing Panda 2016 a few days ago. I have went back to WD and I have installed Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (It evens works with SeaMonkey). *Biggrin

 

I uninstalled Panda Free 2016 yesterday. Just using the default MS along with Malwarebytes Free. My computer is back to running fast again.

 

Totally agree with what they said.

 

I tried Avira, on both computers just install took 30 minutes and then the computer ran like hell.
Do not know, who did those test, but all other AVs install and run just fine within 2-3 minutes.

 

I use and have paid for McAfee Live Safe it runs in the background and the only time I notice it is when an update is being downloaded or installed and it has done a scan and found something.
I have Auglogics Anti Malware to back it up and both do a good job

 

I have used Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender for years with great results. They have kept my PC virus free. It also depends on your actions using your PC. Our internet provider offers Kaspersky 2016 for free, but I don't use that, slows my system down too much.

Here a couple of recent news stories about anti-virus companies that are very interesting. Google the story titles for links to the articles.

"Security wares like Kaspersky AV can make you more vulnerable to attacks" - Sep 23, 2015 - by ars technica

"AVG Antivirus Plans to Collect & Sell Your Personal Data to Advertisers" - Sep 19, 2015 - by The Hacker News

 

Norton Internet Security, Sophos Rootkit scanner and of course MalwareBytes. It is the internet be careful where you go and what you do once you get there.
Peace

 

I tried the vast majority over the years and the only one that has kept the computer perfectly clean for over three years is Kaspersky . I thought my parents were hopeless as they got infected constantly with Security essentials , no issues at all since using Kaspersky .

Their Vulnerability scanner is outstanding.


You got to set a few things differently to prevent system slowdowns , used to be a real resource hog, not anymore.

 

Kaspersky has major issues with windows 10, i have to uninstall it two weeks ago until they fix all those issues.

 

Eset Smart Internet Security 9, Malwarebytes, Malewarebytes Anti Exploit Pro, Hitman Pro -
for me a Long time the best combination.

 

Not for me at all, works perfectly . You have to download their latest version though or it won't be compatible. I am talking about Kas Anti Virus only , their Internet security may be a different story.

 

I am talking about internet security,I even applied beta patches-it was still buggy for me *Sad

 

In addition to @fredc's excellent advice....

There are some known bugs with the current 2016 versions, some of which were fixed with patch (b), and others not yet fixed.

But, just checking -- did you:

• Follow the KL "best practices" to cleanly install KIS/KAV/KTS 2016 and to fully disable Windows Defender in Win10, as explained here and here?
• Use the software vendors' removal tool(s), if available, to completely and cleanly remove all traces of other Antivirus/Internet Security products, as explained here (KL products have always been twitchy about leftover drivers and other remnants of certain other AV products)? (Certain anti-malware applications, such as MBAM & MBAE need not necessarily be uninstalled in order to install KIS 2016, and they can be reinstalled later, if needed.)

I hope this helps a bit,

MM

 

BitDefender 2016 works well for me, had no reason complain about it at all.