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anti virus help



The best way is to not install dodgy software. The stuff between your ears works the best.
The second level is a good AV tool. BitDefender, Kaspersky, etc.
The third level is a malware scanner. Malwarebytes, for instance.


I'm assuming this question stems from this thread?
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3023080/urgent.html
 
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Independent Real World testing.