Which Antivirus that use low system resources? on SSD ?

[DIYITX]

I google but can't find it ?
Which Antivirus that use low system resources?
Is there any lab test about this subject ?
For Win 7 64 bit on SSD ?

 

[Chicano]

Avast free is probably the one... AVG is also good but not as light as Avast.

Avast! Free Antivirus 9 - 2014
http://www.avast.com/index

 

[DIYITX]

Avast free is probably the one... AVG is also good but not as light as Avast.

Avast! Free Antivirus 9 - 2014
http://www.avast.com/index

Is there any report / article about Avast's system resources use VS others ?

 

[Chicano]

I never found a report of the type.. I read the system requirements in the download pages when I used a PIII + 256MB machine and Avast was the only AV that did not bogg it down, and the low system requirements are still low on the newer editions, probably the lowest in any antivirus. BTW, I still use it on a P4 2.0Ghz + 1.0GB RAM and will probably not replace it anytime soon. So, the best report is own experience.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Panda Cloud Antivirus Free
http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/

 

[Chicano]

HOW DARE YOU SAY AVG IS GOOD?????

Bitdefender Free is very simple and barely shows up in task manager.

I said "good" as in acceptable.. but I didn't say great. Just to be clear, I don't like it myself but others do... It's also rated 2nd after Avast... so I can't go saying what I really think.

 

[DIYITX]

HOW DARE YOU SAY AVG IS GOOD?????

Bitdefender Free is very simple and barely shows up in task manager.

I said "good" as in acceptable.. but I didn't say great. Just to be clear, I don't like it myself but others do... It's also rated 2nd after Avast... so I can't go saying what I really think.

Bitdefender might be good in terms of % , but it show down the system a lot !!
Can a good Anti Virus be lite on resources, thay all say microsoft security essentials is very lite on resources, but it % is the lowest ? is that true ?

 

[Chicano]

Bitdefender might be good in terms of % , but it show down the system a lot !!
Can a good Anti Virus be lite on resources, thay all say microsoft security essentials is very lite on resources, but it % is the lowest ? is that true ?

Yes it can, I have tested different antivirus and the lightest of the most popular is Avast, followed by Avira, AVG not so light. Cloud Antivirus are probably the lightest but you need an acctive internet connection for them to work because the deffinitions database is at their website. But cons are inconvenient.. for example Panda Cloud says: No automatic scans, No extra filters for web browsing or email, Lacks advanced features.

Avast System Requirements 128MB RAM I don't see CPU but should be consisent with 128MB RAM... when 128MB RAM was the standard, CPUs were probably around 512 to 1.0 Ghz
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/windows-xp/avast-review.html

Microsoft Security Essentials download
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201

Microsoft Security Essentials Minimum System Requirements
http://oit2.utk.edu/helpdesk/kb/entry/1605/
For Windows XP, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 500 MHz or higher, and 256 MB RAM or higher.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a PC with a CPU clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher, and 1 GB RAM or higher.

 

[pazdindalal]

Can u plz post ur System REQ

 

[Tcinator]

Webroot by far holds its ground for being the most non-intrusive AV on the consumer market with an extremely high detection and prevention rate. Here is a market comparison http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/sem/brand-a?utm_source=bing-sem&utm_medium=sem&utm_term=utm_term&utm_campaign=branded#competitorCompTab
It does not have a free version, but if you are not the most tech savvy, you honestly should be paying for protection.

 

[DIYITX]

Webroot by far holds its ground for being the most non-intrusive AV on the consumer market with an extremely high detection and prevention rate. Here is a market comparison http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/sem/brand-a?utm_source=bing-sem&utm_medium=sem&utm_term=utm_term&utm_campaign=branded#competitorCompTab
It does not have a free version, but if you are not the most tech savvy, you honestly should be paying for protection.

$39.99, i think I will pass that , so many to choose from , good or bad, just want the one with lite on resources. and because I'm a gamer , don't want the AV to slow things down, you know .

 

[swifty_morgan]

you can get some of the best ones for 10 dollars but the renewal insults you........ or you can pay 50 bucks up front and after rebate the cost is zero. ............ check the specs on their sites....... see if they have "gamer" mode.

 

[DIYITX]

you can get some of the best ones for 10 dollars but the renewal insults you........ or you can pay 50 bucks up front and after rebate the cost is zero. ............ check the specs on their sites....... see if they have "gamer" mode.

What most gamer use for AV for their pc any , is there any AV gamer friendly ?

 

[Tcinator]

$39.99, i think I will pass that , so many to choose from , good or bad, just want the one with lite on resources. and because I'm a gamer , don't want the AV to slow things down, you know .

Dude I could consider my self a power user as well. and I wouldn't be cheap or compromise when it comes to my protection. I recommend this based on its performance and protection. there is a trial. I suggest you give it a try. I worked for many years with all the top free and paid AV in a service environment. and WBR came up on top for the exact specs you requested in an AV. in other words, extremely gamer friendly.

 

[Prajay Reddy Minuka]

360 antivirus best and light'

 

[WolfGrid]

Well Panda certainly is not light. I use Avast and can't complain

 

[Natos]

Well Panda certainly is not light. I use Avast and can't complain

This is true. I can confirm that Avast runs extremely well, even on my old Q6600 build with Windows 8.1 Update