Best anti virus computer software?

[gr8cooks]

I have tried the free versions of Cyberdefender, Prevx, ESET, PC Tools, AVG and Webroot. Most are just scanners, or 30 day trial versions, but I am looking to buy one of these.

All of these offer a $29 paid version (except AVG - $34 is cheapest paid version). I am leaning to Cyberdefender, but we would like some feedback on this. I like that Cyberdefender is a public company (NASDAQ) and that they have 24/7 computer help that goes beyond tech help for the software.

I would like to know if someone has some information on the performance of the paid version of these programs? Which offers the best protection/speed balance?

How valuable do you thing the 24/7 computer help is? If I call the Geek Squad – they charge an arm and a leg just to look at a system, so I think it is quiet valuable.

Any feedback?

 

[dahermit]

AVG Free removes as well as scans. Malwarebytes anit-malware is free and very good. I use both free versions.

 

[Gunny]

I great free one is Microsoft Security Essentials. I don't believe it expires. I've had mine a while. Never had a problem.

Just stay off the porn sites and you'll never have an issue.