Just don't use any antivirus at all...i have been doing that for ages and haven't had major problems. Aslong as you take care of what you're downloading its fully OK.
don't listen to this guy..
why? I do it
if u had a internet u can easy get a virus, by doin nothing.
first time u connect internet i bet in 10 mins u get already a virus.
not a big one but still.
Ummm no. Maybe if you were running an unpatched XP RTM install you could but someone would have to be actually trying to connect to your IP. The only ways you get a virus are:
1. You are visiting random sites like porn sites.
2. You are stupid enough to run "lolololol.exe"
3. You open a stupid attachment.
4. You are using an unsecured browser.
5. You use pirated software that contains a virus.
6. You've installed unsecure software that has exploits in them.
Notice a common pattern here? Sure, we slip up from time to time, it's human nature. However this is where antivirus comes in and thanks to Microsoft and other great sources, we've got great free antivirus software to choose from.