Get either avast! or avira, both free anti-virus software that are on par with paid anti-virus software. I've been using avast! for 3 years now, never had any problems yet. Also you should get a superantispyware or spybot S&D along with Comodo firewall if you really want to secure your computer and keep it clean. You can also get malwarebytes to help clean your computer too. All these programs are free.
Make sure to keep you're programs up to date! Dont forget Windows Updates as well!
This is a bit off topic, but use Firefox along with Adblock Plus. Use other security addons firefox offers that cater to your needs. Most of the time you get infected by means of a Java script that runs when surfing the web. You can use the firefox addon, NoScript which turns off Java when using firefox. This may be inconvenient if you need to use web features (like streaming movies) that require Java to run, but this addon gives you the option to allow or disallow Java on websites so you can use such features. This may be tedious, but can ensure you're computer remains secure.
The best anti-virus program is yourself! Learn basic safe surfing habits, like only downloading things that can be verified as legit (by the number of downloads, comments, provider and reviews). Dont open email attachments from people you dont know. Ignore almost all popups and advertisements that you dont open yourself, especially the ones that say your computer is infected (they are scams trying to get you to get their software).
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