Antivirus Help

[shrimply]

Hi again, been looking for advice online but a lot of its is contradicting and probably out of date.

 

I'm looking for anti-virus protection for the XP computer I've just got working, on my Laptop I run Sophos Antivirus which also offers Malware protection, Windows defender ( probably does nothing but it's there) and I also scan regularly with free Superantispyware and malware bytes.

 

The issue is whether I stick with Sophos, which seems to do the job or install a free antivirus like avast.

 

People say that sophos is a system hogger and that beacause its built for corperations its not good for home use. Although I haven't noticed either problem.

 

Also reading about AVG people are saying it useless's but people like it because it doesn't interupt them ( ie doesn't catch viruses) and is simple to use. Both are reasons why I like Sophos, which worrys me a bit.

 

I do occasionally get messages up saying its moved something to quarinteen or if I run something like PC wizard it warns me about it and I don't think there is anything there shouldn't be on my system.

 

Thanks.

[Dalo Harkin]

Hi Shrimply,

 

not sure if you saw this but have a look http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/malware-removal-av-firewalls-etc/3597-free-pc-help-recommended-security-products.html

[shrimply]

Yeah, I have done, but I reaslise Sophos isn't mentioned due to the fact that it isn't sold for home use, we are allowed to use it through my dads work and I think I'll also be able to use it through the university.

 

As far as I'm concerned it does the job but was a bit put off by what I'd read online, particularly about how it isn't sutible for home use.

 

I'll probably just go with avast, although I've never had any experiance with it people seem to think it does the job.

[Dalo Harkin]

Avast will do you well Shrimply ;)