Best (Paid) Anti-Virus Program?

tackyjan

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I need to get a good anti-virus program for my new Windows 8 machine. I am currently using AVG free but I am willing to purchase something else if it's better.

Can anyone recommend a good anti-virus program for Windows 8?

Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
What's wrong with the built-in Windows Defender (which is basically MSE)?

Paid anti-virus software tends to cause more problems than they help, as well as taking up gobs of resources. It's not really necessary to go overblown on security suite apps anyways.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit, Ubuntu 13.04 64-Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 950 @ 3ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus Sabertooth X58
    Memory
    Crucial 6GB DDR3 1066mhz Triple Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    1GB EVGA GTX 460 SE (Nvidia)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual LG Monitors
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080, 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    80GB Intel 320 Series SSD
    640GB WD Caviar Blue
    320GB WD MyBook (converted to Internal SATA)
    1TB Seagate Barracuda
    PSU
    Corsair 650TX 650w
    Case
    CoolerMaster HAF 922
    Keyboard
    Logitech G110
    Mouse
    Logitech G500
    Internet Speed
    20mbps Down, 2mbps Up
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Whatever you buy, I would suggest you trial it first.
I have reverted to built in security and have Hitman Pro as a stand alone scanner.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    CPU
    AMD 1090T@4.2
    Motherboard
    MSI Platinum
    Memory
    4x2 8500@ 899
    Graphics Card(s)
    295gtx
    Sound Card
    creative
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Samsung Syncmaster
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 500 gb F1
    PSU
    Thermaltake 850 active
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Scyth Zipang
    Keyboard
    Samsung
    Mouse
    Cyborg Rat5
    Internet Speed
    30meg cable
I don't know about other people but Norton Internet Security 2013 is working fine on my system and hardly takes up any resources
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron 14R N4010
    CPU
    Intel i3 2.4 Ghz
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD
    Screen Resolution
    1366*768
    Hard Drives
    320 GB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Internet security 2014
What's wrong with the built-in Windows Defender (which is basically MSE)?

Paid anti-virus software tends to cause more problems than they help, as well as taking up gobs of resources. It's not really necessary to go overblown on security suite apps anyways.

Wow I never even considered using Windows Defender. Do you recommend I just uninstall AVG free and enable (if it's not already enabled) Windows Defender?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
I don't know about other people but Norton Internet Security 2013 is working fine on my system and hardly takes up any resources

I will NEVER install a product by Norton again. :p Too many times have I seen Norton products as part of new computer bloatware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
I would use Windows Defender over any free anti-virus (especially AVG). It doesn't expire. It's non-intrusive, and it just works. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the advanced anti-virus/anti-malware apps, but then it doesn't suck up all your resources either, and it doesn't turn your high end PC into a slug.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
I've been happily using Microsoft Security Essentials, which happens to be named Windows Defender now on Windows 8 for a few years and it's been solid. 0 problems.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Security Essentials, has never caused a BSOD as far as I know. I am getting many help requests for help with BSODs, now, caused by other anti virus.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    Memory
    6 GB
The best paid antivirus I've found is Windows Defender, which is currently $15 or $40 depending on which version you buy and is preloaded on all new Windows 8 computers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Tansformer Book Flip TP500LN
    CPU
    Intel i5-4210U
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT 840M
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    1TB Hybrid
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
The best paid antivirus I've found is Windows Defender, which is currently $15 or $40 depending on which version you buy and is preloaded on all new Windows 8 computers.

Ahh... Now, new commercial anti-virus... Includes free Operating System!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
Hi McAfee came with my new Windows 8 computer so I started up the trial. If I delete it will Windows defender start up automatically ?

Anyone know where I can read what Windows defender does as I would still wish to have it do what most paid for programs do mailware etc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
If you don't have any installed, windows will prompt you to enable windows defender.

Windows Defender is good at its job. it stays out of the way, you don't even know its there unless there's a problem. It does both anti-virus and anti-malware. It doesn't scan your email, and it doesn't scan web pages, but it does catch things as they are trying to install themselves.

If you want all the bells and whistles you can upgrade, but Windows Defender does a good job without being too intrusive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
Just would like to put my 2 cents. I am working in tech support and the escalation boys have been saying good things about windows 8 defender. Long story short they have been trying to infect it with not much success. And I trust their knowledge sooo I'm taking their word for it. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but I've seen plenty of FBI virus, and ZAccess go through avg, avast, norton, etc at work.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
Hello ;

IMO Kaspersky is the best paid antivirus . :)

Kapersky has the highest and best detection rate amongst antivirus software. it also has exceptionally good customer support, so if anything goes wrong they are very good at dealing with your problems.

I just speak from experience of using it .
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit & Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Assembled
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 930
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA X58A UD7
    Memory
    Gskill 2x3 GB of Ram
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5870
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung Monitor ( single ) 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1 TB Barracuda
    PSU
    Cooler Master GX650 W
    Case
    Cooler Master 690 II plus
    Cooling
    Intel Stock Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 gaming keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX518
    Internet Speed
    3.1 Mbps Wireless Internet Modem [ Photon ]
    Other Info
    Xbox 360 Wired Controller
    AverMedia TV tuner Card [Internal]
    Logitech HD C110 Web Camera
    Netgear WGR614 Wireless-N 150 Router
    Razer Goliathus Fragged Alpha Control Edition Mouse
I've been happily using Microsoft Security Essentials, which happens to be named Windows Defender now on Windows 8 for a few years and it's been solid. 0 problems.
but it is not an internet security. i think so
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro 64-bits
    Graphics Card(s)
    1GB AMD
For me i'd recommend Eset Anti Virus/Eset Smart Security :) Works fine with me... in idle it consumes less resources than others as per my experience also .., if scanning i can't feel impact to my system(depends on your system specs) and i won't recommend norton for it'll just corrupt your windows (sometimes, in my experience of it, and its a bloatware )
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Build 9600
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba,Acer(2 notebooks)Asus G1S
    CPU
    Intel i5 2400 @3.1 ghz/i3 4th gen
    Motherboard
    GA-Z77M-D3H
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire, AMD Radeon HD 6570
    Screen Resolution
    1360x760
    Internet Speed
    40mbps
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