I just bought a new hp desktop pc. Does anybody have any recomendations for maybe the top three anti virus software programs? and if so which version? My pc is for personal use but we may be buying a loptop for my daughter soon to be entering high school. I plan to go wireless in the near future as well.

Thanks,
Chuck

I think you are in the wrong forum here , perhaps Admin will move your post, but in the meantime please browse My Maintenance Program in my signature for some suggestions.

kind regards,

- Avira free antivirus: Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
- Avast! free antivirus: Download FREE antivirus software - avast! Home Edition

- free Comodo Internet Security (firewall + AV): Firewall and AntiVirus Free Software Download from Comodo
NOTE. During installation, Comodo will also allow you to install AV only, or firewall only, if you prefer to combine one Comodo product with some other product.

If you decide to install Avast, or Avira, make sure, Windows firewall is turned on, or use Comodo firewall..
If you decide to install Comodo Internet Security, or just Comodo firewall, make sure, Windows firewall is turned off.

IMPORTANT! Make sure, you use only ONE antivirus, and ONE firewall.

After installation, update the program and run full scan.

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Antimalware programs (won't interfere with AV program):

- SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition: SUPERAntiSpyware.com - Downloads
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (trial version is fully functionable): Malwarebytes.org

Thanks Broni,

Does the fact that they are free make them any less effective than those that cost 50 bucks?