Best antivirus program

All of the troubles I had with the, errr...."free" Win10 update resulted in a badly damaged system. Repairing the damage required a new hard drive, a completely different version of Windows and going to a hard core security. As it turned out, I had been severely hacked. My disk management had been removed to a remote location and was being manipulated by outside "help". Needless to say...I was not very pleased. Not wanting to ruffle feathers, but when folks say Win10 is the greatest thing on wheels...I don't quite share that opinion.

I've had to start from absolute zero with a blank WD Black hard drive, reinstalling all of my software and the sim which lives on a separate SSD, but was also borked by the hack. The whole boondoggle cost me a few hundred bucks. I'm just now getting back up to speed.

On the suggestion of the gentleman who assisted while I traversed the abyss, I purchased ESET Security. It was the first thing I installed when I booted the new OS. I'm watchin my six pretty closely now, and haven't seen any evidence of visitors with the new security.

It's very good in my opinion, and reasonably priced. Give it a look and do some comparison shopping.
 
Thank G,I will use that.on a side note,my nephew is now working as one of those guys who look for and "put away hackers" he was hired by a local police department to clean up their systems,then hired him full time to protect them all the time as well as work on local cybercrime.didnt even dawn on me to ask him,lol
 
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Daveroo,

I've been using BitDefender Total Security since 2013 and have never had an issue. It covers my PC and my laptop like a warm blanket under one subscription. I can use it on up to three devices.
 
dhazelgrove said:
I use Kaspersky's paid product. It consistently gets top place in the trade press.

Dave
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Or F-Secure which uses Kaspersky engine.
They do a very good, free, online scanner and remover
which Ive used to clear out my old folks computer many times.

Ttfn

Pete
 
Webroot Secure Anywhere in conjunction with Piriform Crap Cleaner, both paid versions and they really do a great job, I've used them for several years and the only hassle is when Webroot takes a dislike to a legit installation 'exe'.
:encouragement:
 
Hey Dave. Had Kaspersky for years now on several computers, including the girls oversea laptops. It is the best so far!
Look for deals on Amazon or Newegg. I was fortunate to get two years for five devices for around $20. Just have to keep looking!
Greg
 
All my IT friends recommend ESET. I've used it for years. It has a smaller foot print than a lot of othe security ware.
Sue
 
I used to have trouble on occasions but quite some time ago I read a recommendation by JayKaye ( looks after OZx and Orbx sites) for Kaspersky . I believe he has a senior IT position ( or used to ) . I took that recommendation and have been ok since
 
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