I just got 7, have essentials... would you guys suggest AV software? If so, I ran across this free AV, but was not certain about it - seems good.

Anyone running AV on 7? Anyone recommend something other than Avira?

http://www.free-av.de/en/products/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html

11/15/2009 10:22:39 AM

Security Essentials IS antivirus. And yes, Windows users should still have antivirus protection. The benefits still outweigh the risks for most users.

11/15/2009 10:27:39 AM

I ended up buying a license to ESET Smart Security / NOD32. I don't know if it's better than others, but I am pleased with it. The software is always downloading virus updates (2-3 times a day?) and doesn't slow my computer down.

11/15/2009 10:28:51 AM

Just use security essentials.

11/15/2009 10:48:29 AM

Me and the other guys in our IT dept. all use AVG Free at home. That with an occasional scan of Malwarebytes seems to get anything.

11/15/2009 10:49:19 AM

Since we're on the subject, has anyone else tried out the new Panda Cloud Antivirus? I tried it in a VM at work... like the simplified user interface, dislike the general lack of control.

11/15/2009 11:01:44 AM