anti-virus
2006-07-11 14:16:15 · 11 answers · asked by JjMahony 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Syamantec AV
2006-07-11 14:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best anti-virus is caution... don't go around opening weird e-mails from people you don't know, don't add strange people to your IM, don't accept files from people you don't trust, don't open files with extensions you don't know what they are for... etc.
For everything else I use Symantec SystemWorks - Norton Anti Virus. It's not just the anti-virus, it helps you keep your computer at the top of its game. Has a lot of features I'd recommend it.
I've never caught a malicius virus. Sometimes it detects "threaths". But nothing has ever damaged my computer to "crash point".
2006-07-11 21:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by SeasTooFar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal opinion is Norton Antivirus for a few reasons. First of all, most antivirus programs work the same. They all scan certain sectors of files for viruses. But Norton is very easy to use, and it doesn't take up alot of RAM. Its rival is McAfee. I dont want to be against Mcafee, but it takes up alot of RAM and constantly interrupts me with updates and other stuff. I have had the best experience with Norton. They both work very good against viruses.
Hope that answers your question.
Andrew
2006-07-11 21:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need the best AV protection, and would enjoy 30 days free trial - I think you will be totally happy with the link below.
Sophos is an industry standard security system which is used by corporate companies around the world. But they do have a version just for the simple user like me and you. Go to the link below for your free month trial with no obligations or credit card needed.
http://www.sophos.com/products/es/endpoint/sav-windows.html
2006-07-11 21:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Kewl Dude Ganda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symantec Norton antivirus - The most stable and mature antivirus software out.
2006-07-11 21:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by markl_farkl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you can try firefox browser.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
it can block any annoying popup ads. it can prevent most of the virus in the webpage, as you know, most of the virus is spread through internet.
Download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Good Luck!
2006-07-12 03:56:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG for years with no problems. The program is onguard on the internet-your e-mail and it has a firewall as well. It updates itself whenever it finds new definitions. Trust me-it's great. Also,the home version is free!!!
2006-07-11 22:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the following reviews and decide for yourself. Every anti program out there works for some and not for others. It would be best if you go thru as many reviews as u possibly can and then pick one out for yourself.
2006-07-12 06:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by roneo09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use etrust vet from computer associates,also pc cillin from trend micro is very good,mcafees is average and stay right away from nortons it detects alot of stuff but cant remove half the viruses it finds.if u want proof search yanswers for nortons youll see alot of people having issues with it.
2006-07-11 21:19:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Norton. I had McAffee for 4 years before Norton and didn't like it. I think Norton is much better.
2006-07-11 21:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by sphere_68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋