Suggest good anti virus please and should i update drivers from site

[Danoga]

Just got my new system i downloaded HWmonitor, Malewarebytes, but i heard malewarebytes is not really for viruses. Can someone link a good virus program? i had a Norton subscription on my old PC , should i just reinstall that on my new rig?

Also, Can some one link me up to date drivers for the Evga GeForce gtx 770, it has acx cooling but i doubt that will make a difference in what drivers to get.

 

[zink1701]

If you are using windows then microsoft security essentials is good. Other people may say its not but I use it in combination with spybot and I have never had any issues with spyware or virus's. Use the Nvidia site for your GPU drivers http://www.nvidia.co.uk/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-uk select your card and OS from the drop down menu's

 

[geofelt]

I use Microsoft security essentials. It is free, low impact and unobtrusive.
For drivers, go to:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

and enter your info. Graphics coolers are not relevant.

 

[boosted1g]

If you are looking for free: Microsoft Security Essentials is decent, and then scan with malwarebytes from time to time.

For paid: Kasperseky. I dont know about in UK/Europe but on Amazon in US I can find it for much cheaper then retail.

 

[Danoga]

yea i found new drivers, probally newer than the drivers the card came with. Also what about motherboard drivers? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131989&clickid=WY91wTX8CweXQ96VDLQO8Ta%3AUkT1-FQvNzdh0I0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na is the mobo i have


Before installing new GPU drivers, do i uninstall the old ones? or no

 

[reedo_43]

I use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware free version as well as Avast antivurus free version in combination to keep my pc virus and malware free. Been using them for years without issues.

 

[mbreslin1954]

Avast antivirus is free and somewhat better than Microsoft Security Essentials. At least it hasn't failed AV certification for the past two years as has Microsoft Security Essentials. Avast also scans your system and lets you know when other software needs updating, such as Flash, PDF readers, etc. It works as well as Secunia's PSI without having to install another program.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Microsoft Security Essentials is fine and you should get the latest certified driver from the nVidia site as well as the latest drivers for your board from the manufacturer's site.

 

[Murissokah]

If you are looking for a paid alternative, I've been using bitdefender and no complaints so far. PC Magazine gave it first place in 2013, Laptop mag gave it first place tied with Karspersky, techradar gives it 4.5/5 which ties for first place with F-Secure and Gdata.

 

[marc79]

Using Bitdefender anitvirus/internet security on both computers, I also have Malwarebytes pro too.

 

[Danoga]

ty for the responses, ended up going to Avast i used them before never had a problem with them.