Anti Virus for Netbook - SV650.org

10-10-10, 07:59 PM

Just got the Mrs a small netbook with Windows 7 and before I start it up I wanted to know what anti virus protection she will be better off with. One that deos not suck all the performance away like Norton does. Its only for general web use, Facebook and email. We need it whilst she is in hospital with my daughter for a few weeks. Cheers

christopher · 10-10-10, 08:07 PM

Microsoft Security Essentials is decent and very low on resources. Full scans can take a while not that it matters much.

10-10-10, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by christopher

Microsoft Security Essentials is decent and very low on resources. Full scans can take a while not that it matters much.

Is that on a netbook mate?

ophic · 10-10-10, 08:13 PM

I run it on a netbook. It's great - much quicker than the bundled AV which was mcafee i think.

fizzwheel · 10-10-10, 08:15 PM

I've had performance problems before with Norton and its not something I'd recommend.

I've also had performance problems with AVG ( the free one ) so I'd not recommend that either.

The only AV, I've used thats been install and forget is Mcaffe, but dont go and buy the whole "internet security suite", just get the basic AV and then a good malware / spyware checker, such as adware. Should see you right.

Drew Carey · 10-10-10, 08:22 PM

I have a netbook.....not currently running a windows OS.....

However when I got my netbook it had Windows 7 starter on it. I researched loads of anti-v's and there was an article in my stepfathers comp magazine about the best anti-virus software....

Microsoft Security Essentials actually came out top on viruses.

Its quick, easy, free and works.

Bibio · 10-10-10, 08:30 PM

http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

ophic · 10-10-10, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

I've used this one a lot too and its good. The microsoft one is better tho imho as it's a little less intrusive.

10-10-10, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

+1 have used this for over a year. Very impressive. No issues and you don't know it's running. I have an Acer Revo net top.

11-10-10, 08:50 AM

yeah id go for avira free, if I was unfortunate enough to own a windows computer thats the one id use

10-10-10, 07:59 PM	#1
SV-net Guest Posts: n/a	Anti Virus for Netbook Just got the Mrs a small netbook with Windows 7 and before I start it up I wanted to know what anti virus protection she will be better off with. One that deos not suck all the performance away like Norton does. Its only for general web use, Facebook and email. We need it whilst she is in hospital with my daughter for a few weeks. Cheers

10-10-10, 08:07 PM	#2
christopher Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 795	Re: Anti Virus for Netbook Microsoft Security Essentials is decent and very low on resources. Full scans can take a while not that it matters much.

10-10-10, 08:13 PM	#4
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Anti Virus for Netbook I run it on a netbook. It's great - much quicker than the bundled AV which was mcafee i think. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

10-10-10, 08:15 PM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Anti Virus for Netbook I've had performance problems before with Norton and its not something I'd recommend. I've also had performance problems with AVG ( the free one ) so I'd not recommend that either. The only AV, I've used thats been install and forget is Mcaffe, but dont go and buy the whole "internet security suite", just get the basic AV and then a good malware / spyware checker, such as adware. Should see you right. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

10-10-10, 08:22 PM	#6
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Anti Virus for Netbook I have a netbook.....not currently running a windows OS..... However when I got my netbook it had Windows 7 starter on it. I researched loads of anti-v's and there was an article in my stepfathers comp magazine about the best anti-virus software.... Microsoft Security Essentials actually came out top on viruses. Its quick, easy, free and works. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-10-10, 08:30 PM	#7
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Anti Virus for Netbook http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

11-10-10, 08:50 AM	#10
warrenhewitt10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anti Virus for Netbook yeah id go for avira free, if I was unfortunate enough to own a windows computer thats the one id use

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