PC person

Right now I have McAfee and Malwarebytes anti-malware. Although I've used many many programs to try to rid myself of malware such as: Ad-aware, spybot search and destroy, spyware blaster, AVG anti-virus, AVG anti-spyware, windows defender (Yes, I've heard that's not a good program) and Panda to name a few.

I was told I should get McAfee because it is updated every day rather than free ones like AVG. But this isn't true for either of them in my experience. I can go on McAfee and AVG once a day for four days in a row and it won't have updates for me to download.

The technician that I PAID to have help me with my system told me the ones that charge for updates are generally better as they are paid for their services and do a professional job. I had to pay $30 for McAfee security center through them. I wasn't sure what to think of it. She told me she wouldn't/couldn't go any further without me downloading a "good" anti malware program such as that. I wondered if it was something I should have known, or she was just trying to get money out of me (I'm not sure what I paid went to her either, just to McAfee for me buying the program) What I should have done is postponed the session and asked someplace like here before continuing.

Glaswegian

Hi

This is a good place to start

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?


I've always used free versions and never been infected. Of course, careful surfing habits are essential as well. In general terms, the paid AVs usually have some kind of support line available and they do tend to update ahead of the free versions, but as long as I receive updates then I'm happy. In the above article, you'll also find a link to a site that reviews all major AV programmes - let's you know who is doing best in terms of detection etc - allows you to make an informed choice. While I have never use McAfee I have seen users who say it slows their system.

wolski888

Second that Glaswegian