Free vs Paid - System Resources, Etc.

[bsullivan1983]

I've been using AVG Free for as long as I can remember. Since the Windows 10 upgrade I've been using Windows Defender, along with my paid version of MBAM Premium.

Question 1: Is it worth it to buy a paid version of AV software if I don't visit shady sites and don't torrent? Is my current protection good enough for me?

Question 2: Is anyone using Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2016 (paid version)? Is it a resource hog?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Bitdefender is decent and pretty light on resources , but sometimes clashes with MBAM.

 

[bsullivan1983]

Would you recommend a different paid AV to go with my MBAM Premium or just use Windows Defender or maybe Avast Free?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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