Running my PC without an antivirus?

[Ketchup]

FoxIt is awesome!

I really like it too. Night and day difference from that Adobe junk.

 

[JBT]

I used MSE on Windows 7, I don't have anything on Windows 8.

 

[nemesismk2]

I used MSE on Windows 7, I don't have anything on Windows 8.

I use MSE on Windows 7 and nothing on Ubuntu 12.04

 

[John Connor]

If you're using MSE that's about the same as not running an anti-virus at all. LOL!

 

[Ketchup]

Dear lord, not you too.

 

[John Connor]

Yeah, I'm a anti MSE Nazi! LOL People need to start researching anti-virus detection capabilities! http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Microsoft Security Essentials Loses AV Certification

 

[ninaholic37]

My strategy for the last 15-20 years of owning laptops has always been to avoid AV Software and Windows Updates completely. It's easier to just pretend like they don't exist. If it ain't broke don't fix it, and if it is broke then figure out the issues as they arise. Simple strategy and it works. In my experience AV Software and Windows Updates have always caused more headaches and problems than good, not having them in my life is one less negative thing to worry about. More likely a hardware problem will be what breaks your computer first, are you going to install anti-hardware deteriorating? How about anti-theft measures if someone breaks into your house? Viruses were created by people! Embrace the opportunity to see a virus actually enter a computer and learn more about it, it's one of those rare occurrences like seeing a UFO flying through a triple rainbow. YOLO :awe:

 

[John Connor]

I think M$ updates cause more problems than they are worth, but you need an anti-virus or at least use Noscript in Firefox.

And before someone jumps on my ass about M$ updates I read that there was an update right before April 15 (tax time) and it caused a tax program to stop working. So research before updating goes a long way.

 

[Soundmanred]

Yeah, I'm a anti MSE Nazi! LOL People need to start researching anti-virus detection capabilities! http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Microsoft Security Essentials Loses AV Certification

November 30, 2012?
Really?
Somehow it just magically works for millions of people (including myself) I suppose?
It has ACTIVELY detected and stopped exploits for me, but not many since I don't browse the shadynet.

 

[pcslookout]

This is not OT. Reported.

 

[Ketchup]

...People need to start researching anti-virus detection capabilities!

People need to start downloading crap, like illegal software downloads.

For people like yourself, I stand by my original statement (get the best protection you can buy, the free stuff probably won't cut it). The rest of us will be fine with MSE and safe browsing habits.

 

[Soundmanred]

People need to start downloading crap, like illegal software downloads.

For people like yourself, I stand by my original statement (get the best protection you can buy, the free stuff probably won't cut it). The rest of us will be fine with MSE and safe browsing habits.

But free screensavers are soooo tempting!

 

[John Connor]

I look at http://www.av-comparatives.org/ all the time and don't even see it listed. LMAO! You people!

 

[flexy]

[redacted]. I am using Kaspersky for years and honestly couldn't live without it.

And: You never "know" what to click and whatnot...this is why I love Kaspersky because it actually also warns me when a site wants to download something malicious. How would you know what is on the next URL you are about to click? You don't. And...KAV is *not* that resource hogging as some claim...I actually read a few comparisons recently and KAV did pretty well in terms of memory usage etc.

Your question should rather be: WHY NOT install a good AV program...?

That would be tantamount to piracy, so I can't let you post that here
-ViRGE

 

[Zxian]

Quite a few people seem to be missing the difference between sufficiency and necessity. For many of us, MSE is sufficient. Getting a different AV is not necessary.

For those harping on MSE, do you have a smart phone? Does it happen to run Android? If so, have you installed your security software for your phone? Why would you be so critical of your PC and not your phone?

 

[John Connor]

I don't have a smartphone, and if I did I would put Bitdefender on it. http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/solutions/mobile-security-android.html

 

[nemesismk2]

I don't have a smartphone, and if I did I would put Bitdefender on it. http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/solutions/mobile-security-android.html

I just got a full refund for bitdefender 2013 for 3 pcs because i proved that it slowed down both of the computers i used it with and it didn't find anything.

 

[pcslookout]

I just got a full refund for bitdefender 2013 for 3 pcs because i proved that it slowed down both of the computers i used it with and it didn't find anything.

Great job!

 

[markdvdman]

Kaspersky I use as if you use ebay - you can get a 5 license version for £14.95!

I am no lover of the freebies, not so much for me (as I am not stupid), but for other family members, that have not the scruples to stop installing dodgy toolbars etc - but no av solution stops that!

I use chrubuntu on my chrome book, with no av as it is not necessary!

On my android phone I use avast free and it is fine!

I suspect we can all argue on our preference, but it is what is best for each person that matters.

I would not run a windows pc without av though - just my pennysworth

 

[pcslookout]

Kaspersky I use as if you use ebay - you can get a 5 license version for £14.95!

I am no lover of the freebies, not so much for me (as I am not stupid), but for other family members, that have not the scruples to stop installing dodgy toolbars etc - but no av solution stops that!

I use chrubuntu on my chrome book, with no av as it is not necessary!

On my android phone I use avast free and it is fine!

I suspect we can all argue on our preference, but it is what is best for each person that matters.

I would not run a windows pc without av though - just my pennysworth

You still use Ebay ?

 

[markdvdman]

You still use Ebay ?

Yes, when it is ok - I have always bought Kaspersky off there as it is cheaper (and genuine).

Also I have bought Xbox 360 Gold subscriptions for my brother, but stopped as it is a rip off ultimately!

 

[lxskllr]

For those harping on MSE, do you have a smart phone? Does it happen to run Android? If so, have you installed your security software for your phone? Why would you be so critical of your PC and not your phone?

Don't install crap on your phone, and you shouldn't get malware. A/V for phones is scareware, and only helps protect against user stupidity.

 

[John Connor]

I just got a full refund for bitdefender 2013 for 3 pcs because i proved that it slowed down both of the computers i used it with and it didn't find anything.

You got ripped off. I have the free version.

 

[John Connor]

You still use Ebay ?

What's wrong with eBay? I use eBay all the time and so do thousands of other people. I just bought battlefield 3 on there new and sealed for 26 bucks.

 

[John Connor]

Don't install crap on your phone, and you shouldn't get malware. A/V for phones is scareware, and only helps protect against user stupidity.

For once someone I can agree with! :thumbsup: