Windows 10: What are the best free antivirus programs right now?

Discus and support What are the best free antivirus programs right now? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; PUA protection works for all Defender versions when you use the .reg workaround. I don't like it that much because it tends to be too picky and throws... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by sorrymargaret, Oct 4, 2017.

  1. eLPuSHeR Win User

    What are the best free antivirus programs right now?


    PUA protection works for all Defender versions when you use the .reg workaround. I don't like it that much because it tends to be too picky and throws a lot of false positives, imho. It's a good added layer of security though, for those not very tech-savvy users.
     
    eLPuSHeR, Oct 6, 2017
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  2. Bree New Member

    Can't say I've seen that. I've only seen one positive and that was correct. I tested it on Home with an install package I'd downloaded (but not used) years ago. Apart from that I've not seen any other detections (perhaps I don't visit the right sort of sites *Smile).
     
  3. Tony K Win User
    *Ditto
     
    Tony K, Oct 6, 2017
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  4. What are the best free antivirus programs right now?

    Malwarebytes is going down the drain since version 3. As for Windows Defender, you either love it or hate it.

    As for free AV, there are many options: you can start with Avast Free, Kaspersky Free or Panda Cloud.

    As for an free on-demand scanner, Emsisoft Emergency Kit and Hitman Pro will do.


    Yes. Some got excited because of news articles, but it can never happen again. Avast made of sure of that.


    I do not like Windows basic apps or even store, this is software I install on every computer:

    's software subscriptions
     
    TairikuOkami, Oct 6, 2017
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  5. eLPuSHeR Win User
    I love WD but I dislike its new interface greatly.
     
    eLPuSHeR, Oct 7, 2017
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  6. Bree New Member
  7. eLPuSHeR Win User
    Yes. Thanks. I already know about that. MS should ask what people think about its new interfaces though.
     
    eLPuSHeR, Oct 8, 2017
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  8. dencal Win User

    What are the best free antivirus programs right now?

    Think you would be in the minority in my opinion.
    So many new features added making the old interface redundant.
    Familiarity and comfort blanket from your point of view perhaps?
     
    dencal, Oct 8, 2017
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  9. eLPuSHeR Win User
    Hmm. Maybe. I think you just have to get used to the new interface. That's the extent of it, probably.
     
    eLPuSHeR, Oct 9, 2017
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  10. acer54 Win User
    Best antivirus and antimalware advise is use your head and good old fashioned common sense when you are surfing, I also use Kaspersky Free antivirus and Malwarebytes Premium.
    I've have not had any problems for many years........
     
    acer54, Oct 12, 2017
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  11. dencal Win User
    Your above quoted AV,s conflict....you should only run one, in your case Malwarebytes Premium which is a complete paid for AV Suite.

    To check open Control Panel, System and Security, then Security and Maintenance.....click on Security, under Virus Protection it should advise.
     
    dencal, Apr 5, 2018
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