AntiVirus and other recommended programs for Windows 7

AngelGrinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Karma :

As per the title really.

My laptops become unstable and general a PITA lately on Vista, so I bought a removable hard drive, cleared the lot and a friend is going to install windows 7 on it for me later.

So, I am going to need new anti-virus software, I used AVG before, but purely because there was free premium upgrade codes kicking about at the time.

Which would you reccommend and why?

Also, any other 'must haves ' for windows 7? CCleaner etc?

Cheers in advance for any advice!
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The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

I put Microsoft Security Essentials on my niece's new Windows 7 laptop a few months ago and it seems to be coping with the typical "click on everything" abuse kids throw at it.
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The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

Microsoft Security Essentials is actually pretty good.

I have ccleaner and a shit ton of programs on mine now.

Protection wise though, it is just MSE and SuperAntiSpyware for when I am really fucked.

L4Isoside · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Karma :

AVG and SuperAntiSpyware for protection

ccleaner and smart defrag for maintenance!

panrider_uk · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

I use AVG (free) and MalwareBytes (paid for).

Ccleaner & Defraggler for the occasional tidyup.

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supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

NOD32 (antivirus) and Malware Bytes (spyware remover) for me are my main 2.

and for specific windows 7 tools.. err.. a few custom gadgets for weather/tool bars but nothing really specific other than that
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Can only echo the others.

MS security essentials.
Super anti-spyware.
CC cleaner.

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

NOD32,

Malwarebytes (paid version),

Comodo firewall.
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smilingrose · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Karma :

Hi., i recommend you the Avast latest version. its best for the laptop...