If you got a computer virus... by KenjiKido March 13, 2015 at 7:03 PM UTC
There are 3 main types of viruses. Spyware, malware, and adware. I will show you a few legit and great anti-virus systems.Adw-cleaner
Malwarebytes (one of the best)
Avast (one of the best)
Kapersky
Avira
Extra tips: Avoid AVG and McAfee. Get chrome. .exe files are despicable (not all of them). This is because .exe files are program installing programs. Therefore they could be installing lots of viruses.
Conclusion: I'm not the best expert, so correct me if I'm wrong. Hope this helps! :)
xxxheraxxx March 13, 2015 at 7:03 PM UTC
Avast is the best in my opinion + free ;)RightSide March 13, 2015 at 7:03 PM UTC
Agreed !FrozenSolstice March 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC
Could I suggest a few Mac anti virus/virus scanners?PokerFace March 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC
Could I suggest a few Mac anti virus/virus scanners?
FrozenSolstice March 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC
Is there such a thing?
One great scanner is MacScan. I'll go into that in full depth when I hop onto my computer though :)
Hacktivism March 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC
Kaspersky is a great program from my experience. For Mac, my advice is to stay away from MacKeeper.Newcleus March 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC
I use Microsoft Security Essentials and a few others, but MSE is amazing and does a great job, and you get it for the decent price of free.Atdit March 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC
I use the Windows Defender.And I never got a virus...
10/10 - AtDiT
Administrafer March 14, 2015 at 1:03 AM UTC
ZoneAlarm is my personal favourite. I don't use it now, since I factory reset my computer and CBF downloading it again.I highly recommend it.
Stimulating March 14, 2015 at 1:03 AM UTC
YAC is a great option as well, it has everything you need and more, all done quickly and with effieciencySevoo March 14, 2015 at 2:03 AM UTC
Im surprised no one mentioned NortonUmbreonMessiah March 14, 2015 at 2:03 AM UTC
I don't see why use anything other than Avast. Its free, its easy, and it works great.ViolentBoo March 14, 2015 at 3:03 AM UTC
Avast is the best in my opinion + free ;)
ViolentBoo March 14, 2015 at 3:03 AM UTC
Im surprised no one mentioned Norton
Sevoo March 14, 2015 at 3:03 AM UTC
Used to be the best ever, but now it's just bloatware that comes with computer and just keeps nagging at you to buy their yearly subscription.
(Maybe the real best antivirus is my dad, hes too overprotective...)
RCMP_Mountie March 14, 2015 at 4:03 AM UTC
I don't believe you should exclude AVG and McAfee out of the question solely because they are .exe files, the ones you have recommended are all executable files anyways, since every application you run starts off with an executable program.
Personally, I use AVG combined with Malwarebytes. Amazing pieces of software, really gets the job done, and has saved myself a few times :)
Now regarding AV software for Mac, I'd just use AVG for Mac.
Rainstruck March 14, 2015 at 4:03 AM UTC
I have Norton. Does a good job just gotta make sure you turn off notifications.Nebbsy March 14, 2015 at 8:03 PM UTC
On my old computer from the 1800s had Norton. Now I use McAfeeDerumisis March 14, 2015 at 10:03 PM UTC
Kaspersky is a great program from my experience. For Mac, my advice is to stay away from MacKeeper.
Derumisis March 14, 2015 at 10:03 PM UTC
Malwarebytes Premium is what I use and it never fails, AVG had ruined my computer...Norton has false alarms and Kaspersky isn't my type.
Malwarebytes doesn't use a lot of Memory