Question by newjediorder_1221: What is the best (preferably free) antivirus software that takes the least resources?
I recently installed Windows on my Intel iMac with Boot Camp and I really have no desire to have my computer ridden with viruses now lol, so I was wondering, what is the best antivirus/antispyware and or firewall software for Windows that doesn’t hog the resources. I know Norton, McAfee, and it’s similarities do this so i’m looking for something (preferably free) that will work. Any suggestions are appreciated!
Best answer:
Answer by rossng11
Norton, AVG, OneCare and McAfee are rubbish.
Just to warn you.
You need more than anti-virus: I use this combination of free programs, all of which are very kind on resources.
Avira: http://www.free-av.com/ (if you don’t have anti-virus, or if you have Norton or AVG replace it with this) currently using: 8mb of memory
Spyware Terminator (turn off web security guard): http://www.spywareterminator.com/ currently using: ~10mb
Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/ (use immunise feature) teatimer (not necessary, can be turned off): 43mb
Superantispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/ currently using: 0mb (scanning only)
Comodo: http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/ (turn off defense+ to see fewer alerts) currently using: 7.5mb
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