Best virus protection

I've been rockin' a mac for awhile, so I'm a little out of the loop regarding PC protection. My mom just got a new PC. She isn't very computer-savvy. So she needs good protection that doesn't involve much maintenance. Thanks for the help!

I rock a Mac as well (prefer it over Windows) but on my Windows gaming rig I run McAfee Anti-Virus Suite and am quite happy with it...

Avast is easy to use and maintain, it maintains itself. Some ppl like microsoft essentials.

microsoft essentials is great for moms

I still use Nod32, it has done me no wrong for a few years.

You could try her out on Ubuntu or Gnome 3, the biggest problem for new Ubuntu members is the fact that they have only used Windows, this is a free way to keep your mum 100% safe.

" I still use Nod32, it has done me no wrong for a few years. "

linux and it is free

 http://www.ubuntu.com/

" I still use Nod32, it has done me no wrong for a few years. "

Microsoft Security Essentials is the best light weight option. I used to use AVG but it's very invasive with it's warning messages and how many system processes it likes to run. Going the way of Norton. MSE should be fine. It's free, easy and non intrusive.

MSE is all you need.

I like avg personally, its not in your face all the time and just stays out of my way.

Why are people suggesting Ubuntu when it's right there in the thread that his mom isn't computer savvy?

NOD32 is probably the best, but MSE is free.

Microsoft Essentials is the ONLY anti-virus anyone needs. It's made by Microsoft, for windows. Is free and works fine. It's small and works perfectly. There's no reason installing a 3rd party anti-virus. 

MSE has rated very well (better than a lot of paid suites) It sits quietly without slowing your system down and doesn't bug you every 2 minutes and updates with Windows update. Easy. So... I'm with the majority of the thread. MSE!

I rocking AVG Internet Security 2011 and I like it a lot.  Also heard Microsoft Essentials is solid for a free program.

" Why are people suggesting Ubuntu when it's right there in the thread that his mom isn't computer savvy? "

I use Avast! and I have no complaints.

i use avast. it's pretty good.

I've used AVG free and haven't had a virus in years.

My dad wanted to stop paying for Norton so I hooked him up with MSE. It's free, highly-rated, resource light, and well integrated into Windows since its made by MS. That's my recommendation.

" @Azteck said:

" Why are people suggesting Ubuntu when it's right there in the thread that his mom isn't computer savvy? "

Because you don't need to be computer savvy to work your way around it? It's no more complicated that Windows. "

I use MSE. It's lightweight and simple to use.

The best virus protection is still your brain.

" hmm let's see.. the best virus protection program, you say ? "

Microsoft Security Essentials is surprisingly effective.

She's a mother, just take the computer off her, and be done with the troubling phone calls which are inevitably coming

I use Avast mostly because it's simple and free, but also because the computer lady tells me when it's up to date and that makes me feel like I'm living in the future :D

" I use Avast mostly because it's simple and free, but also because the computer lady tells me when it's up to date and that makes me feel like I'm living in the future :D "

Use Microsoft Security Essentials.  It's perfectly adequate for any normal users needs and is free for any legitimate Windows Vista or 7 user.

" @Soap said:

" I use Avast mostly because it's simple and free, but also because the computer lady tells me when it's up to date and that makes me feel like I'm living in the future :D "

Mine stopped doing that and that makes me sad :( "

Microsoft Security Essentials works just fine, I switched to it from AVG because AVG has been total garbage as of late.  It's free, it works, and it doesn't annoy you.  So I'd say it's pretty good.

 It seems i have different version.I guess i will have to live without nice lady.

I'm a Kaspersky man myself.

I work IT for a university, and we always install/suggest Microsoft Security Essentials for all of our clients. It's a very thin client. It has the most intuitive UI. It offers phenomenal protection. Scans are fast. And it's free. 

abstinence is the best protection

" I still use Nod32, it has done me no wrong for a few years. "

"Microsoft Security Essentials works just fine, I switched to it from AVG because AVG has been total garbage as of late.  It's free, it works, and it doesn't annoy you.  So I'd say it's pretty good. "

I've been dissapointed too. but i switched to them a year ago because micrsoft security essentials failed me also. lately there has been this malware attacking me from MSN, and AVG refuses to pick it up and snuff it.

Microsoft essentials and use AVG if you're worried. 

" I've been rockin' a mac for awhile, so I'm a little out of the loop regarding PC protection. My mom just got a new PC. She isn't very computer-savvy. So she needs good protection that doesn't involve much maintenance. Thanks for the help! "

What kind of virii does she need protection from? Airborne, bloodborne, or venereal?