PCAnti-virus

[Dazzler]

I use PC guard as my anti-virus software, but lately since the release of the new version it seems to be slowing my PC down terribly. Anyway, I tried Microsofts security essentials on an old laptop, this seems to be fairly good, and doesn't seem to be a drain on the laptops resources. What I'd like to know, is do many people use just the security essentials software, and has it been reliable etc.

[Dan]

Hi,

security essentials is only an anti-virus scan, it won't protect your PC. (if you have it its only really good as a back up incase you have a problem with your normal anti-virus)

If you looking for a freeby one then AVG 9 is your best bet.
(there is no firewall though so turn on the windows one, or install a seperate one like zonealarm or online armor)

[/tobys]

unless you're on vista/win7, team MS Security Essentials with Windows Defender and use the MS Firewall. Unless you visiting dodgy sites, you should have decent protection.

If your on Vista/win7, defender's built in and the firewall is good too, so Security Essentials should be fine on it's own.

IMO, avoid McAfee.

HTH

[Ross]

Sorry to Hi-jack, i'm just about to install ESET NOD32, i had this on a old laptop and it was great, will it be ok on Win7 ?

Ross

[/tobys]

I'd make sure you have the latest version as this reduces the likelihood of compatibility issues.

[MatJohnson]

AVG sucks! get avira and just turn the nag screen off. Smaller footprint and better detection