I've used Avast (free version) for years. There is a paid/subscription version that has a few more features for people who feel less secure with a no-charge product.

I like Norton. If you only have one PC, share a multi-machine version with a friend or two and it's less expensive. Built into the pricing is that the first year is cheaper than the next years with auto renewal but even with that, I think it's worth the money.

Or, first check if your internet service provider offers security software for free with your internet service. I have one that does and one that doesn't. The one that does, Spectrum Internet, has a product called Security Suite which is a private label version of McAfee. It's free and does a good job.

Thanks, everyone.

I have two computers both running McAfee. It is the paid version. I have found it intrusive and, frankly annoying. I would like to switch soon as my subscription is coming to an end.

I have used Avast in the past and Norton. Its been a while and wonder if I should go back to Avast.

I might try the free Avast to see how it feels. Norton has been a long time ago and don't remember why I stopped using them. I have Comcast for Internet and am very unhappy with their service. I will not use them.

Thanks again!

Jane

Comcast used to supply Norton free to internet customers but stopped doing so a few years ago.

I have Comcast internet (branded as Xfinity) at one of my two locations, and it works reliably. One thing I have found pleasing about its service is that they have been reasonable with pricing. With Spectrum Internet at the second location, in a newer neighborhood and in a younger structure, I get less reliable service and have to deal with its unreasonable pricing policies. I'm sure service quality varies from place to place.

Like dadoes I've used the free version of Avast! for years and it works well...better in fact than the stuff I paid for for many years. It's on all of my home computers and I have never had an infection.

I find free Avast to be unobtrusive with the various pop-up notifications turned off (I also turn off the user/system tracking functions). It requires a system reboot on occasion for program updates (not virus definition updates), but I imagine that applies to prit'much all AV software. I don't install all of the available components that the free version offers ... do a custom install and select the desired bits-and-pieces.