Alright, so I just bought my new computer and installed everything. Now I need to know what I should download to be safe when downloading and such. xD

Any ideas of free antivirus software that I could get? Most likely the best one thanks.
My pc is Windows 7 Professional 64bit if needed.

I use AVG security. I advise this program because it has found viruses on my comp before, and cleared them all, and protects you from harmful sites.

Avast because it's sexy.

Zayex, can you please give a more detailed answer? I can't take that advice seriously as I am not sure what you mean by sexy. Good? Or are you being a dimwit? No offence of course mate.

Antivirus kernel based on certified antivirus engine.
Resident protection comprising individual modules or "shields", each of which can be individually configured or disabled:

• File System Shield — Real-time protection against viruses and other malware threats. Scans files as they run on your computer to keep viruses from being able to execute.
• Mail Shield — Scans messages and attachments in E-mail/Microsoft Outlook/Exchange for viruses.
• Web Shield — HTTP protection (local transparent proxy). Version 4.8 also allows the blocking of URLs. Scans URLs and incoming data for viruses, and aborts connections to the site if one is found.
• P2P shield — Scans P2Pfiles from file share programs.
• IM shield — Instant Messaging protection. (Scanning of files transferred through instant messaging applications)
• Script blocker — Scans webpages for malicious scripts, and disables them from infecting your computer, though they can still be used. (for example, a clickable button)
• Network Shield — Basic protection against well-known network worms. Acts as an Intrusion Detection System.
• Behavior Shield — Reports suspicious behavior by analyzing the behavior of programs

Anti-spyware capabilities
Avast 5/6 update screen


Anti-rootkit capabilities
Self-Protection — Prevents malware from terminating avast! processes and damaging avast! files.
Automatic incremental updates — Updates of both the program and the virus database which is used to identify potential threats — Avast! updates its virus definitions on a regular basis (sometimes multiple updates daily) and this process is automated by default.
Audible alarms — Vocal warnings and notices such as "Caution, a virus has been detected!" and "Virus database has been updated."
Boot-time scan — Users can schedule a boot-time scan to remove infections that load during Windows startup.
Virus Chest — Quarantine; folder where infected files can be stored. The virus chest also stores vital system files to protect them from damage by malware. Users can also add their own files to the virus chest. Once in the chest, a file cannot be executed; double-clicking the file will instead display information about the file.
SafeZone — SafeZone is special web browser in avast! Pro Antivirus 6.x and avast! Internet Security 6.x, which allows users to browse the web in a private, secure environment, invisible to the rest of the users' system.
WebRep browser plugin — WebRep is a community-based website reputation tool implemented in version 6.0 of Avast! Antivirus.

Thanks mate, very helpful.

Typical results from google for 'Best antivirus' show that bit-defender is pretty good, along with kaspersky. http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&q=Best%20Antivirus but this page (which seems fairly reputable) disagrees: http://www.techradar.com/news/softwa...608?artc_pg=11

Personally I use Microsoft security essentials because I haven't found it slowing my computer down and I've never run into many viruses so I don't care too much weather it works or not. (Antivirus is mandatory where I live). Probably because I'm fairly safe while browsing, on a fairly secure network, and I use google chrome for browsing, which serves me well for security.