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Fla Dem

(26,897 posts) Mon Mar 6, 2017, 11:43 AM Mar 2017

What would you recommend for anti-virus / malware protection software? [View all]

I just got a new dell laptop and they're pushing McAfee. I have had McAfee and Norton before and of the 2 I liked Norton better. Open to suggestions for other software or comments on these 2. I don't keep any personal information on my laptop, I use an external hard drive, but am concerned when that is plugged into the laptop.

Thanks.

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What would you recommend for anti-virus / malware protection software? [View all] Fla Dem Mar 2017 OP

I use free AVAST JenniferJuniper Mar 2017 #1

I second Avast. bunnies Mar 2017 #3

McAfee is the worst. They are actually tagged as malicious in my book. Vilis Veritas Mar 2017 #8

Malwarebytes has good free and paid protection. Vilis Veritas Mar 2017 #2

I use Malwarebytes paid protection. Matilda Mar 2017 #7

I use Avast free... PoiBoy Mar 2017 #4

Webroot.com Historic NY Mar 2017 #5

I've had some viruses/malware/worms/trojans/key loggers over the years, and currently past Sunlei Mar 2017 #6

Two different ones that are indeed FREE CountAllVotes Apr 2017 #9

Avast or .... BigOleDummy Apr 2017 #10