I also use MS security essentials on my windows 7 machine, and I try to run
Malwarebytes once a week, when I can remember to do so.
I have had no problems in the six months that I've had this machine.

73,

John KB5HCT 
Muse, Oklahoma


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Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus

I use ms security essentials and have no problems.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:01 PM
Subject: Off Topic: Antivirus


> Hello, all.
>
>
>
> I know this might be considered off topic, but then again, if you get a
> virus, and your computer becomes non-functional so that you can't post to
> the list, I guess my question can be considered to be  relevant.
>
>
>
> Anyway, I'm wondering what basic anti-virus prrogram people on the list 
> use?
>
>
>
> As you may recall, I have had a number of issues with my home Windows 7 PC
> this summer, but I think they have now been resolved, and I want to get a
> good anti-virus program back on that machine before I start using it
> regularly again.
>
>
>
> I've posted quiries to the two Jaws lists I'm on, and opinions vary 
> widely.
>
>
>
> I'd prefer a free program, but will pay for one if that would be the best.
>
>
>
> I've not had the greatest luck with A V G, since the latest update seemed 
> to
> slow my system down considerably, and I also found it did not catch
> everything.
>
>
>
> I tried Avast for a while, but the folks at F S suggest that sometimes,
> Avast can conflict with Jaws, although I didn't exxperience this issue.
>
>
>
> Others have suggested Avira,  Viper, Panda, and Microsoft Essentials.
>
>
>
> I guess sometimes it just boils down to the luck of the draw, but I like 
> to
> be as informed about these sorts of things before making a decision.
>
>
>
> I'm  using Jaws 16 with Windows 7.
>
>
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>