Best anti virus for an all in one envy curvy screen pc

[alarisracing]

What is the best anti virus to get for an all in one envy curve screen pc?  Does not have any slots to install a disc.

[h_padgett]

My laptop's OS is Microsoft Windows 10. The free version of AVG works pretty well. I tried the paid version, but quickly asked for a refund - their firewall is INSANE and you have to go in and manually approve sites or else you can't access ANYTHING, plus the layout for paid wasn't all that user-friendly compared to the free version. I also have the paid version of Malwarebytes for an added layer of protection, though a free version exists of that as well (with the paid version I can schedule scans and the database updates automatically).

Tom's Guide usually has a pretty extensive list of programs they review that you can choose based on your operating system, or OS (e.g. Windows, Mac, etc), as well as what features you want it to have and how user-friendly you want it to be. Hope this helps! 

[alarisracing]

My laptop's OS is Microsoft Windows 10. The free version of AVG works pretty well. I tried the paid version, but quickly asked for a refund - their firewall is INSANE and you have to go in and manually approve sites or else you can't access ANYTHING, plus the layout for paid wasn't all that user-friendly compared to the free version. I also have the paid version of Malwarebytes for an added layer of protection, though a free version exists of that as well (with the paid version I can schedule scans and the database updates automatically).

Tom's Guide usually has a pretty extensive list of programs they review that you can choose based on your operating system, or OS (e.g. Windows, Mac, etc), as well as what features you want it to have and how user-friendly you want it to be. Hope this helps! 

Wow thank you!  I will look into it.  I have windows defender right now.  I didn't if I should have another antivirus for extra protection.

[h_padgett]

Wow thank you!  I will look into it.  I have windows defender right now.  I didn't if I should have another antivirus for extra protection.

It never hurts to have one or two extra because one could pick up on something another missed. As long as they're set up to scan at different times, since overlapping scans are more likely to cancel one another out and potentially miss things.

[alarisracing]

Wow thank you!  I will look into it.  I have windows defender right now.  I didn't if I should have another antivirus for extra protection.

It never hurts to have one or two extra because one could pick up on something another missed. As long as they're set up to scan at different times, since overlapping scans are more likely to cancel one another out and potentially miss things.

What free antivirus is the best in your opinion

[Liquidfire_43]

Almost all antivirus you can download/purchase online. No need to have a cd/dvd drive. You just need to know the name of the antivirus and download the program. Paid antivirus you will need the key from physical or online purchase

If your not downloading a lot of things and visiting to shady sites, then a free antivirus is more than enough protection for a home user.

They are three free antivirus that people use. AVG, Avast, and Avira. Avira is apparently the best at virus detection, but the most on having false positives. AVG is a popular antivirus back in the day but Avast has taken over the throne. Most review sites have reviewed Avast and have found it to be in par with some of the paid antivirus. Making it the best free antivirus, but if your a careful computer user then it shouldn't be a problem with other antivirus. Other then those three, Microsoft security essential and Panda Cloud antivirus are free cloud antivirus program that are decent.

Paid antivirus if your very paranoid of virus or you want strong protection against them. Bitdefender is the best one in 2016 I believe from reviews and the independent antivirus testing:

https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

tl:dr.. for free antivirus Avast is a good choice. AVG and Avira are also good (honestly preference). If you want the extra security get Bitdefender

Overall free security programs can just as well protect you from virus as paid security software

Here is a review site that has good review on free software (software, utility, multimedia, ect)

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-windows-desktop-software.htm