Got a new system with x1 installed. Win 7 64bit w/ 8Gb ram, and a 2.27Ghz processor.

Any suggestions for a superior antivirus to use on the computer?

Duke_of_boom


Got a new system with x1 installed. Win 7 64bit w/ 8Gb ram, and a 2.27Ghz processor.

Any suggestions for a superior antivirus to use on the computer?

I easily recommend ESET's NOD32 (it has both 32bit and 64bit versions).  Very small footprint, very transparent, I've never had a single problem with it for years now, even with the auto-update turned on.

I would recommend getting only their anti-virus version (includes malware protection) but not their bigger version "Smart Security" as I think that has too much fluff and would cause some burps when used in a DAW.

www.eset.com

AVAST free

has a gaming mode where you really don´t feel it at all...

"I easily recommend ESET's NOD32"

+1

Use the same on my system.

submarin


AVAST free

has a gaming mode where you really don´t feel it at all...

Just my opinion, of course, but I don't recommend using any of those 'free' antivirus options on a DAW.  Over the years I've seen too many reports of problems with those.

I would rather trust a company that has something to lose, so to speak.

I also agree.

Antivirus can make or break your system very fast. Im not one to trust free code nor am comfortable at any point in time they could put unwanted features (ads spam, and or system monitoring code) since you are just bound to an agreement and not funding in any way. They need to make money somehow, so just be aware!

Avast is actually very good and unintrusive. It's fully upgradable to a paid Pro version as well. I've used it for years with no problems.

Ive run NOD 32 with sonar and with no problems. I know ive said this and allot of others have said this in the past, that antiviruses should be disabled, but in today's world, you do not need to worry about that anymore.
PC's are too powerful now and an antivirus program isnt going to mess with Sonar.

Cj

AVG still does my PC great!

Zuma


Avast is actually very good and unintrusive. It's fully upgradable to a paid Pro version as well. I've used it for years with no problems.

+1 for Avast.