Light Weight Free AntiVirus for Windows 7 ?

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Hi Guys,

Right now I am using Avast Free Anti-Virus but it takes a lot of RAM and also has a lot of Simultaneous Services going on in the Background. Any suggestion on an extremely light Free Anti-Virus compatible with Windows 7 ?

Thanks in Advance !

Try bit-defender or Avira free versions. Also will suggest to update the OS to Win10.

Bitdefender free + MBAM free.
Consider upgrading to Windows 10 or linux if your hardware can't support windows 10.

Don't use Avast/AVG/Quick Heal etc

Use Avira/Bitdefender/MBAM and get away from Win 7

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Yes Guys ! I have an Old Laptop and the Hardware does not Support Windows 10

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@TheSloth @SaiyanGoku @Zangetsu
Guys I just downloaded the Free Version of Bitdefender on my Windows 7 Laptop. But it is also kind of same in terms of using RAM as Avast. When I have a look at my Process Running in my Task Manager It has atleast 6- 7 services and process running which was the same case with AVAST, And that is the reason I felt I needed something which does not have so many additional processes running along with it.

Do you guys think AVIRA will be any different from this ? Or even it will have some maybe 5-6 processes running in the Background Blocking my RAM ?

I think ESET is very lightweight could be wrong

Nerevarine said:
I think ESET is very lightweight could be wrong

You are right. Takes about 80 mbs as compared to Gbs of Avira. Windows default AV on windows 10 is also good.

augustya said:
Yes Guys ! I have an Old Laptop and the Hardware does not Support Windows 10

Get ESET NOD32.

All AV programs have 6-7 process running in the background which is normal.

What is your System config ?

ESET is lightweight and good but its not FREE

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But if ESET is also gonna have 7-8 processes running in the background. It is not worth the hassle ?

augustya said:
But if ESET is also gonna have 7-8 processes running in the background. It is not worth the hassle ?

As Zangetsu said, AVs may run more than one process to monitor the activities but don't worry about it. You should check if they are hogging too much memory or slowing down the general tasks like launching any program or copying files/folders.

augustya said:
But if ESET is also gonna have 7-8 processes running in the background. It is not worth the hassle ?

If you post your system config then we can suggest you better.

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Zangetsu said:
If you post your system config then we can suggest you better.

Here you go...

Try Kaspersky Security Cloud Free.

*www.tomsguide.com/reviews/kaspersky-security-cloud-free

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Zangetsu said:
Try Kaspersky Security Cloud Free.

*www.tomsguide.com/reviews/kaspersky-security-cloud-free

Anything special about his ? That you are recommending this ? How is this different from the other one's mentioned above ?

well its by kaspersky and just what you are looking for

augustya said:
Anything special about his ? That you are recommending this ? How is this different from the other one's mentioned above ?

Yes, Tomsguide is one the trusted sites which posts genuine reviews about products so no doubt on that.
Second is the paragraph from the review above (read the full review though)

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free is well worth the download. It combines superior malware protection with a fast scanner that barely slows down the system and allows plenty of customization

The reason it impacts the System resources minimum is due to its Cloud Engine scanning techniques which uses Cloud while scanning the system.
There are very few AV(s) which uses this technology of Cloud scanning such as Panda Security Cloud as an example.

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Zangetsu said:
Yes, Tomsguide is one the trusted sites which posts genuine reviews about products so no doubt on that.
Second is the paragraph from the review above (read the full review though)

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free is well worth the download. It combines superior malware protection with a fast scanner that barely slows down the system and allows plenty of customization

The reason it impacts the System resources minimum is due to its Cloud Engine scanning techniques which uses Cloud while scanning the system.
There are very few AV(s) which uses this technology of Cloud scanning such as Panda Security Cloud as an example.

Yes this looks better, does nearly not have the number of processes running in background as other one's. Thanks for the suggestion.

Nod32 VS Kaspersky. All AVs will run some processes in the background. I use NOD32 paid version. No issues. If you want free version you will get bloat with it. There is no such thing as a free lunch.

PS: It took forever to download and install Kaspersky and I am still waiting for it to be uninstalled!!

rockfella said:
Nod32 VS Kaspersky. All AVs will run some processes in the background. I use NOD32 paid version. No issues. If you want free version you will get bloat with it. There is no such thing as a free lunch.View attachment 20885

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PS: It took forever to download and install Kaspersky and I am still waiting for it to be uninstalled!!

You probably don't need that VPN.

SaiyanGoku said:
You probably don't need that VPN.

I don't. Uninstalled Kaspersky. Back to Nod32. Was just trying to explain why NOD32 is best IMHO.

I tried uninstalling kaspersky and it seems to still protecting my PC against my wish. This is very weird and I won't use it simply because of this shady thing.

rockfella said:
I tried uninstalling kaspersky and it seems to still protecting my PC against my wish. This is very weird and I won't use it simply because of this shady thing.

Nerevarine said:
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I can't uninstall it now. I still see it working. yeah this is kaspersky for us! wow!
I still can't! WOW

^^I used Kaspersky before and uninstalled everything it had successfully.

Zangetsu said:
^^I used Kaspersky before and uninstalled everything it had successfully.

Which year?

rockfella said:
Which year?

2021
Using Bitdefender Free now.

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rockfella said:
Nod32 VS Kaspersky. All AVs will run some processes in the background. I use NOD32 paid version. No issues. If you want free version you will get bloat with it. There is no such thing as a free lunch.View attachment 20885

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PS: It took forever to download and install Kaspersky and I am still waiting for it to be uninstalled!!

Thanks for the Free Gyaan ! Getting it for Free a lot these days !! So have a Look at these attached Screenshot The Kaspersky uses some roughly 25MB which is even less than your Nod32

Sometimes you get a Desert also in Free Lunch ! You never know !

Cheers !

augustya said:
Thanks for the Free Gyaan ! Getting it for Free a lot these days !! So have a Look at these attached Screenshot The Kaspersky uses some roughly 25MB which is even less than your Nod32

Sometimes you get a Desert also in Free Lunch ! You never know !

Cheers !

You're welcome budd. You need anything else for free? Like a free upgrade to windows 10/11?
The screenshots is of revo-uninstaller not services. Go with what rocks your boat for free.

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rockfella:
Nod32 VS Kaspersky. All AVs will run some processes in the background. I use NOD32 paid version. No issues. If you want free version you will get bloat with it. There is no such thing as a free lunch.32.JPG

PS: It took forever to download and install Kaspersky and I am still waiting for it to be uninstalled!!

rockfella said:
You're welcome budd. You need anything else for free? Like a free upgrade to windows 10/11?
The screenshots is of revo-uninstaller not services. Go with what rocks your boat for free.

Your earlier Post did not say that it was a Screenshot of an Uninstaller.

Sure Free upgrade to Windows 11 would be welcomed, but considering it has just landed I need a Machine with a Hardware to support it. See if you can get me that for Free

Ditch Windows and Install Linux if your want complete Free.

You can even install it in 25~30 yrs older system. How nice it is

Zangetsu said:
Ditch Windows and Install Linux if your want complete Free.

You can even install it in 25~30 yrs older system. How nice it is

Is there any OS which supports Android apps?
Running Android os/x86 is very heavy on old laptop.

eset is the most light weight out of the bunch-try its free trial to check whether it suits your requirements or not

TigerKing said:
Is there any OS which supports Android apps?
Running Android os/x86 is very heavy on old laptop.

Microsoft will eventually bring native android apps on windows, other than that, you are out of luck. You may try bluestacks and the like but they are VMs and old laptops will not run it well.

TigerKing said:
Is there any OS which supports Android apps?
Running Android os/x86 is very heavy on old laptop.

ChromeOS has native support IIRC.

SaiyanGoku said:
ChromeOS has native support IIRC.

sadly the performance is equvalent to x86_emulator, so not so great.

Nerevarine said:
Microsoft will eventually bring native android apps on windows, other than that, you are out of luck. You may try bluestacks and the like but they are VMs and old laptops will not run it well.

Tried that. Even with SSD it's not good option.

R

Hi look at the following link and it contains of 15 android os in which you can run android apps with windows pc

*www.androidauthority.com/best-android-emulators-for-pc-655308/

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^^From where you got ESET @300 ?

Zangetsu said:
^^From where you got ESET @300 ?

its available on amazon @300

technofast said:
*buyantiviruskey.in/

Very reliable and instant key in your email/sms once pmt made. Have been buying for couple of years now from here.

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