2006-07-02 23:32:07 · 10 answers · asked by javv>>> 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Avast
BitDefender
Norton
Kaspersky
2006-07-02 23:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The following are all I recomment and recommended by the University of Harvard Computer Science Class.
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (www.spywareblaster.com)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
2006-07-03 06:50:46 · answer #2 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Panda it is free for 30days. Then buy it.
It seemed to be th only virus protectection that was able to remove that newest threat called winlogonhook (it's been out for a long time but now it is back)
Everyone else failed to either see it or remove it. I also recommend using spysweeper.
Just because a product is free does not mean it is all that. How do you think that a lot of spyware and virus get on peoples system? By using the ALWAYS FREE software.
2006-07-03 06:41:46 · answer #3 · answered by Lezzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antiviral.
AVG free. Excellent protection available from: http://www.Grisoft.com
Don't use two antiviral products together as they may be incompatible. If your Antiviral trial has run out, then remove product from your computer and get the AVG installed.
Anti-spyware
Essential products are: Adaware SE from: http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot SD http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
Spywareblaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Windows Defender - from Microsoft downloads.
2006-07-03 06:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mordak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try AVG free edition, CA Antivirus, these are basically free with a good level of functionality
2006-07-03 06:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Fusion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symantec
2006-07-03 06:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by bambaacha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
norton anti-virus latest editions,kaspersky,mcafee
2006-07-03 06:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by aruna_kittur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avast is a free one
2006-07-03 06:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rufus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try norton, mcafee, trend micro, panda, AVG
2006-07-03 06:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by Devil M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast, which is free, is fabulous!
2006-07-03 06:37:21 · answer #10 · answered by opalescent_angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋