Q: How do you keep your PC protected?

  • 32%
    I pay for an internet security suite that covers everything

  • 16%
    I use a free internet security suite that covers everything

  • 4%
    I pay for separate, third-party antivirus and anti-sypware programs

  • 23%
    I use free, separate, third-party antivirus and anti-sypware programs

  • 2%
    I use only pay-for antivirus

  • 11%
    I use only free antivirus

  • 4%
    I don't use any security software

  • 0%
    I don't know how my PC is secured

  • 8%
    I use a combination of free and paid-for security software

(Based on 997 Votes)

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PC Advisor

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Posted February 8, 2012 at 5:22PM

There are several different ways to protect your PC, we want to know how you do it.

Let us know in our poll. How do you keep your PC protected?

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Condom

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Posted February 15, 2012 at 8:08PM

I use MSE plus the occasional run of Malwarebytes. Her indoors uses Avast with Malwarebyes and Malwarebytes has never shown anything with MSE but occasionally picks up stuff with Avast.

I find MSE very good with no slowdown on either PC or downloads whereas I did find testing 360 that it did slow down things but not by much. I too got my 360 this morning so thanks to the powers that be for the opportunity to test it.

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Strawballs

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Posted February 15, 2012 at 7:50PM

I also will change my answer to Norton 360v6 on 3 of my computers which I recieved through the post today for taking part in the beta test. Thank you very much Symantech and PCA

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Aitchbee

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Posted February 15, 2012 at 7:19PM

I will be installing Norton 360 v.6 on 3 of my computers, forthwith!

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octal

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Posted February 15, 2012 at 7:08PM

Interesting, that 4% that don't have any security software installed must be using Linux, that's what I voted because that's the only one applicable.

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matt2000

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Posted February 15, 2012 at 11:16AM

panda av pro and threatfire used to have avast but it, like avg 9 died when one of 1069 viruses killed it.

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Chegs ®™

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 10:46PM

Avast free. Used to use AVG until it started reacting with a games security.

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Aitchbee

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 9:21PM

In the first instance, I've got 1 laptop 'n' 1 desktop...usually I don't do anything stupid.

Also, I've got 1 laptop 'n' 1 desktop. (in reserve) In case I have done something stupid.

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Fruit Bat /\0/\

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 5:39PM

Sygate (modified) Firewall

Avast as Anivirus

Windows defender real time antimalware backed up with SpywareBlaster as a blocker

Malwarebytes and SAS for weekly scans.

Most importantly I also use common sense on where I browse.

Best protection is everything backed up twice to external sources and a good clean image to restore if it all goes wrong.

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buteman

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 4:08PM

Woolwell

Not knocking it but it is just a middle of the road freebie, But like I said before any anti-virus as long as you have a decent Anti-Malware program to back it up.

I also use WOT to keep me away from bad sites.it is not 100% correct but even if it was only 75% correct it is better than nothing.

And almost forgot about WinPatrol which I use.

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Woolwell

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 3:04PM

buteman - I suspect MS give it away for free so that people put an anti-virus on. If you read the reviews MSE does well compared to other free programs.

These sites give independent results AV test and AV Comparatives

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buteman

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 1:35PM

johndrew

I think whoever told you that must be telling Porky's.

If it was that good Microsoft would be selling it instead of giving it away for free.

It is ok as a freebie but would you actually pay for it if they started charging for it.

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Woolwell

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 12:33PM

I cannot properly answer that poll. I use Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. It is not normally considered to be a free program but it was provided free of charge by my bank. So does it now become a "free" suite?

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tAtu*!

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 11:59AM

BitDefender Total Security 2012 and HitMan Pro (Paid for) and then use online scanners for peace of mind (House Doctor or Eset)

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HondaMan

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 11:43AM

AVG Free; Malware Bytes; Ad-Aware

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johndrew

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 11:26AM

Toneman

I have been told that MSE is currently the best on the free market at the moment and I also use it. However I also use SpywareBlaster (to block any attempts) and Spybot S&D as a backup checker (TeaTimer disabled).

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Toneman

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 10:29AM

Is MSE not sufficient on it's own?

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sunnystaines

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 9:04AM

norton internet security 2012

spywareblaster free editions of SAS & MBAM

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Matt Egan

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Posted February 9, 2012 at 8:47AM

ams4127 Good point (and we thought we'd covered everything!) - that option now enabled.

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buteman

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Posted February 8, 2012 at 11:54PM

I will go along with the firs two.Usually free version of Anti_Virus and a paid for version of Emisoft Anti-Malware.

I would say any anti_virus as long as you have a pay for Anti-malware program that gives you full time protection.

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interzone55

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Posted February 8, 2012 at 8:12PM

I use the Talk Talk security suite that comes with my internet connection.

Technically it's free with my package, but Talk Talk probably include the cost in my monthly fee.

Anyway I ticked Free

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ams4127

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Posted February 8, 2012 at 5:42PM

You need one more category for people like me.

I use MSE (free) and MBAM (full, paid).

I cannot vote accurately.

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rdave13

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Posted February 8, 2012 at 5:39PM

A one-off payment for Superantispyware and the rest are free.

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