Kaspersky

[krele]

Who said you needed to spend $100 on an anti-virus license?  Or heck, you could even go with a much more secure operating system to avoid a vast majority of what plagues the pc world.

No thanks, I like games.

It's ok, we all can't learn the benefits of cutting ties, letting go and moving on.

Let him be, it's his own decision. He's willing to sacrifice some security for compatibility, nothing wrong there mate =)

[Chaos]

Who said you needed to spend $100 on an anti-virus license?  Or heck, you could even go with a much more secure operating system to avoid a vast majority of what plagues the pc world.

No thanks, I like games.

It's ok, we all can't learn the benefits of cutting ties, letting go and moving on.

Let him be, it's his own decision. He's willing to sacrifice some security for compatibility, nothing wrong there mate =)

If one is half-way competent with computers, you don't need to rely on the computer for security anyway.  I would much rather have a computer that is more than partially functional, so yeah, I'm fine with my decision.

[ARTgames]

I don't care if you use it but I tend to not like using antivirus software. Non the less every one here is right that stick online is nothing to worry about. Just a false positive.

[Meiun]

I don't care if you use it but I tend to not like using antivirus software.

Thats a pretty bold and risky move. There are plenty of free, lightweight, and non-intrusive AV programs out there that do a great job. Simply being smart about how you use your computer and the internet may protect you against the vast majority of threats, but it can't protect you against everything. Particularly when it comes to OS, browser, or other security holes that have yet to be found or patched.

Oh, and not that it's a big deal at this point. But lets try and make sure this discussion doesn't end up getting too far off topic (not that it is now).

[darkflash]

I don't pay for anti virus software. And I never got a virus EVER.

[CherryPie]

I don't pay for anti virus software. And I never got a virus EVER.

You have to hate porn.

[darkflash]

I don't hate it. I jut have a girl friend and I get it in real life.

[ARTgames]

Thats a pretty bold and risky move. There are plenty of free, lightweight, and non-intrusive AV programs out there that do a great job. Simply being smart about how you use your computer and the internet may protect you against the vast majority of threats, but it can't protect you against everything. Particularly when it comes to OS, browser, or other security holes that have yet to be found or patched.

Hey don't get me wrong. I see the use in it. I do keep up to date and do safe practices along with often reinstalls. You can call me lazy and unsafe and I would agree. And If you recommended me some tools I will probably install them if they are free. I also don't recommend other people to follow me and what I said in my last post. Your right that there are good tools out there and I recommend other people to use them also. :)

[RayRay]

I had avast! installed, and while I was playing Minecraft, a virus came and the two anti-virus clashed, thus destroying my computer which led me to reformat it. I'm not sure what happened, but they seem to be both good anti-virus.

[Scotty]

I had avast! installed, and while I was playing Minecraft, a virus came and the two anti-virus clashed, thus destroying my computer which led me to reformat it. I'm not sure what happened, but they seem to be both good anti-virus.

You never want two anti-viruses installed, and this is the exact reason why.

[Kiegruen]

Yeah, two anti-viruses is dangerous. I prefer avast! personally, but I've never used Kaspersky, therefore I can't really compare the two. However, I have heard some not so good things about it, as well as hardcore fanatics, not really sure what to think of it. I'm just fine with avast!, never had a problem with it...