Best free antivirus?

[Weretheweststand]

I used to use AVG and it was good, but it was so resource intensive I had to uninstall it.

what is the best basic antivirus to use?

 

[cloud]

Re-image and Malwarebytes are OK

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Microsoft Essentials is pretty decent now if you have the Windows 7/8. No real need for anything else.

Maybe a malware programme if you visit some of 'those' websites.

 

[Cappers]

I use Avast. Seems v good.
Microsoft security essentials seem v good as well

 

[tinx]

Microsoft Essentials is pretty decent now if you have the Windows 7/8. No real need for anything else.

Maybe a malware programme if you visit some of 'those' websites.

Yep I agree with this.

 

[BLOCK F]

I use Avast and Malawarebytes.
No problems experienced.

 

[brakespear]

Avast, Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware.

 

[Fungus]

Microsoft Essentials, plus Malwarebytes for an occasional scan.

 

[centurion40]

I used to use AVG and it was good, but it was so resource intensive I had to uninstall it.

what is the best basic antivirus to use?

I've used AVAST for years, never had a problem with it, we use avg at work and it's utter shite, grinds the computer to a standstill when it does anything

 

[jcdenton08]

Microsoft Essentials is all you need. If you're super paranoid then maybe an aftermarket product for malware is an idea but not really necessary any more..

 

[Ali_rrr]

I have a mac, therefore I don't need anti virus.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Is this 'antivirus' got something to do with Millwall fans from last night

 

[Worthingite]

avast! is fantastic, used to use AVG until a couple of years ago when an update nearly killed my laptop. Switched then, and would never go back now.