Suggest me a good Antivirus that won't eat my processor speed!

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  1. The Men

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    #21
    I would say Avira but as an alternative, try Avast :)

    ** Don't waste your time with AVG ..
     
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  2. PRGuy

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    #22
    any way I'm just going to try McAfee Security Center. But i will disable a few things to reduce the memory usage ( like parental control,personal firewall etc.) In fact I don't know what is the necessity behind firewalls.
     
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    #23
    try MS Security Essentials
     
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  4. RecoveryPlus+

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    #24
    I think as many have said AVG is simply the best in my opinion anyway :) it's helped my computer loads.
     
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    #25
    I use Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 on my old PC, looks like it use less resources.
     
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  6. Coopzie

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    #26
    I got avast too, but just wait for that google chrome them you prolly wont need an antivirus :), nah avast free edition works fine for me,

    I've used AVG before, it used to be good back in the day, but I find it just eats too much memory/cpu usage, normally just ended up closing it,

    So I'd recommend Avast, although it does have a lot of security, Web Shield, Network Sheild, Im sheild, and some others
     
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  7. tonysoprano

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    #27
    if you want the best just use nod32, it won't eat your processor and it's one of the best besides kaspersky
     
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    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    #28
    You should use McaFee or go for Bit Defender. :)
    I am using Mca Fee and its good.

    - Mr.President -
     
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    #29
    Kaspersky is better antivirus...
     
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    #30
    Don't go for free ones. Kaspersky is good in my opinion. Light weight and cleans perfectly.
     
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  11. getadviced

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    #31
    avira all the way. very good and less process/ memory consuming
     
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    #32
    Avira, its great and it's free :)
     
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    #33
    Try Kaspersky. I am using it quite a some time now and working pretty fine for me.
     
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    #34
    AVG 9 free is a good one. Yep, it's totally FREE :)
     
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    #35
    Go with NOD32, it ticks all the right boxes.
     
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    #36
    I go for Avast, because it is pretty "light" for a processor, and guards your computer fantastically!
     
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    #37
    I'm using free Avast with free ZoneAlarm firewall.
     
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    #38
    I've used both AVG and Avast! I currently use Avast! because it updates itself automatically and it doesn't require any clicking or maintenance. It does use a lot of resources, but only when it's scanning which it does once a day usually when you first turn on your computer. You could always set it up to scan at a time when you are not actively using your PC. I haven't had any problems with viruses and the like and it actually stops the connection to sites with harmful software.
     
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    #40
    Hi, Yes been there I've tried a few anti virus programs and had the same problem, I was recommended EST Smart Security - it's very good and reasonably priced and doesn't slow down your computer when running in the background, you can set it up to run scans/updating databases at times when you are not using your computer to help with the slow response problem - that helps me - although I have 2 external hard drives attached and terabytes of disk space to scan!! They also give a free trial, so you can try before you buy, and its is compatible with Win7.
     
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