I have been a loyal fan to Malwarebytes for years and currently have their latest [paid] version 3.0.6.1469 as linked below. It's so thorough that it notified me via email during this last huge, crippling ransomware world attack that I had nothing to fear because they had successfully defused/blocked it. [For those doubting Thomas's...the mail notification was valid.]

Personally, I wouldn't be without this program. It meets all your qualifications/needs, biwa. It sits in my system, quietly minding its business without hogging resources and does its job very well. Have a look. :-)

https://www.malwarebytes.com/premium/

Norton has a very light touch, it's the opposite of a resource hog.

Thank you, Zep and Elmer. I guess Norton it is! Now I can have confidence in the decision; seemed like there were haters for just about any antivirus program out there that I checked on, but I don't mind paying for a good one.

I'm running Norton's on all of my computers. I use to not like Norton's (had a number of reasons). I don't mind Norton's now as it runs very smoothly on all of my computers (even the older computers). The version of Norton's I have is Norton's Security Suite, so it is very well rounded (Security, Identity, Backup and Performance). I too like to shop online and want to be as safe as one can be!

I also have Malwarebytes on all of my computers. I've always had very good results with Malwarebytes.

Between Norton's and Malwarebytes I've been Virus and Malware Free for many, many, years. I think I've had Norton's for going on 9 years now and Malwarebytes for more than 9 yrs.

You may want to check with your existing ISP. Many ISP's have Security built into their Internet Packages. I know Comcast offers Norton's Security Suite (Constant Guard) and Frontier Communications offers F-Secure. These ISP's don't always tell their customers they have it available at no extra cost to the customer (usually available on up to 7 or 8 devices). I always ask when signing up for a new ISP (been a while since I had to ask).

Thanks, Bugspop (Hi, again. I remember how you helped me by explaining TOSLINK. My earphones are still working well.) and Anne.

I have signed up with Norton and don't notice it slowing anything at all, which is very pleasant. Now, since the two of you have mentioned Malwarebytes, I'd like to try that again. I know it is good at catching bad things, but during the time I had AVG, somehow it just didn't behave well. I must have used it around three times, but always ended up uninstalling it because of its obtrusive and persistent ways. I can't recall exactly what it would do that caused trouble, but perhaps it would work better with Norton, although the fault may have been in the way I set it up. I couldn't stop it from taking over.

Bugspop, since you use both of them, how do you have them set up? For instance, is Malwarebytes set to run upon startup, do you have it running at set times, or do you just manually use it to scan every so often? Do it and Norton ever conflict?

Our provider is Cox Communications, and I'm not aware of their offering any antivirus functions.

There's no need to use Malwarebytes if you have Norton or any other top drawer security program.

Check out this link - if I have the right ISP, it says that Cox provides McAfee free to customers.

Cox Security Suite

I have Malwarebytes on every computer I own and will never be without it (call me Over Cautious). Elmer is right, I shouldn't need Malwarebytes, but I do have it on my computers and do run it about once a week. Malwarebytes has never let me down! I can't say the same for Norton's, had trouble with Norton's not catching a Virus many, many years ago. Norton's has been doing a great job for me the last 10 years or so though!

As I stated above, I do run Malwarebytes about once a week (Manually) and it picks up a few Norton's doesn't consider harmful. I trust Malwarebytes! I do use the Free Version. When Downloading the Definitions just be careful not to press Upgrade, always press Update, that is unless you want to purchase Malwarebytes.

Again Elmer is right, I believe Cox does offer the Security Suite, w/McAfee, he post about above! If you have any questions in this matter I'd contact Cox to verify it's included with you package and where it can be downloaded from safely!

We have Comcast & Frontier in our area. Comcast offers Norton's Security Suite for up to 5 Devices (use to be 7 devices) even on the Low End Internet Service at $19.99 a month. Frontier offers F-Secure for their Internet Service (not sure on details for Frontier).

Most ISP's don't want their customers getting Viruses and Malware making their internet experience unbearable. They also know how important it is that everyone is running a Reputable Up-to-Date Anti-Virus Program on their Desktop Computer, Laptop, Tablet and Cellular Devices. This is why they are including these as part of your package!

Your right bugspop, Norton has let too many Trojans get past it, and, Malwarebytes is the only thing that get's rid of some ransomware viruses that lock up the PC I know because my niece got it and I had to talk her through safe mode boot and then to run Malwarebytes which cleaned it out allowing for a normal boot. She did not have Norton, she did have an AVI however, but I know from others it can't be trusted 100% all the time beside with any AV you should still use Malwarebytes, because an AV is a whole different thing all together. First thing I get rid of on any new Pc is the installed AV which is only a trial version and then you pay later. Oh and by the way the FREE Malwarebytes is great and all that's needed for home use, those Premium versions are used mostly in offices or places of business for the home user Free is great! oh they'll take your money gladly! not mine never.

"Norton has let too many Trojans get past it"

What's the source of this comment? I think you're misinformed.

Neil Rubenking, a decades long independent expert in the field who, working for PCMag, does his own testing and also relies on the work of professional testing labs, gives Norton the highest possible rating and Editor's Choice status. Are you suggesting you know more about the subject than he does?

Rubenking's Antivirus ratings on PC Mag