Help please for best security computer software

teainlondon · ‎03-09-2010

I bought the Dell TSV, but it has no security program. I thought that was odd, but I liked the bundle so ordered it.

I have not opened it, but am ready to set it up. Since it has no protection, can anyone suggest the best?

I have tried Norton and wouldn't pay a dime for that. I have used McAfee, and one other one (can't recall what it was).

I need a GOOD program. I have been hacked twice on my current computer.

Thanks for any help.

tea

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

We recently upgraded one computer and bought a new one and everyone, including a firm specializing in computer security, recommended ESET.

http://www.eset.com/us/

itsmagic · ‎08-08-2011

I like Kaspersky.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

I have used AVG Anti-Virus the free program.

http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage You can find the free program on the download menu.

I use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. You should use the paid verison. It runs in real time. You get a 30 day trial. https://www.malwarebytes.org/

teainlondon · ‎03-09-2010

@Nuttmeg wrote:
I have used AVG Anti-Virus the free program.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage You can find the free program on the download menu.

I use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. You should use the paid verison. It runs in real time. You get a 30 day trial. https://www.malwarebytes.org/

The TSV Dell has no security, not even a trial. When I was watching the presentation someone called in and asked if it had securty. The guy and Rick both said, "No" but you can buy a security package from QVC. and they gave the product number. At the time I wanted to check out other companies since Norton and Mcafee are both weak.

Thanks,

tea

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

I have Kaspersky and I have never had a virus or been hacked...

Caffeina · ‎03-09-2010

@teainlondon wrote:
I bought the Dell TSV, but it has no security program.

If it has Windows 10, it has Windows Defender.

windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-protect-your-pc

caspie · ‎03-11-2010

I've also had Kaspersky, and in the five years I've had it, never had a problem. I bought the Dell TSV about a month ago, and installed Kaspersky on that one as well.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

I had a Windows 8 computer and it had Microsoft's security software pre-installed called Defender. I don't if 10 has it or how good it is.

I stopped paying for security software for the last 10+ years I had a Windows computer. The free versions do a fine job but nothing is automatic. I bought the full version of Malewarebytes when it was $25 lifetime fee and it is so good, I'd get it for the yearly fee if I was still using a Windows computer.