what is the best & latest antivirus scanner program & what program should I use to get rid of trojans?

Answer 1

For the best tools to rid Virus, Spyware, etc. see:

http://csci.info/safe

Links there for free downloads and trials as well as "best of breed" recommendations

Answer 2

Always stay away from anything Norton. There are free programs that people have suggested and those might work for you. My personal opinion though is that you should use either Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security or Zone Alarm Internet Security. I have never had a virus make it through either of those programs and both of them have updates almost daily. Sometimes they put out multiple updates daily.

Also, everyone should use Spybot Search & Destroy. It is a must have.

Reguardless of what anyone else might tell you Norton will eat up your computer resources. The tests prove this. End of discussion.

Also Trend Micro and Zone Alarm make CNET's editors picks list.

Answer 3

I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)

The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version

AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
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)

for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html

Answer 4

I swear by Norton Corporate edition. I'm contracted by a huge health agency with close to 1000 computers and with Norton Corporate, I haven't had one virus. Bundled with it's Exchange Plug-in, email is now worry free.

There is a software out there called 'The Cleaner' which is a nice little trojan remove and it's very cheap. Like $19.99 if I remember (though I haven't used it in years.. it may not even be available).

Right after Norton, I'd use Sophos Anti-Virus as their products is just a half step below Norton. Then I'd use McAfee followed by Panda Anti Virus.

Answer 5

If you can buy the software, go for Norton Antivirus 2006. Its great, even if some people think that it sucks.

If you are looking for a free antivirus, I suggest that you use the Comodo Antivirus. Its new and its great. It detects all kinds of viruses and trojans. You can get it from http://www.comodo.com .

Answer 6

Norton Antivirus 2005
SpySweeper programs both at your local Best Buy stores and Computer stores.

Answer 7

i work at an IT consulting firm
the only program we use is panda
its all in one anti virus spyware remover trojans whatever it works like nothing else ive seen
i work on computers at home
i used to use norton until i got this job 8 months ago
now panda is all i use
http://www.pandasoftware.com/download/Software/
go here download the 1st option which is titanium
it will give you one month of full service to try it out
good luck

Answer 8

Norton Anti-virus is the best and for trojans is Spy Sweeper is best

Answer 9

norton antivirus 2006

Answer 10

i like zone Alarm internet security suite, and I would say its fantastic, it doesn’t slow your computer down like Norton, it detects and removes more than Norton, its much more user friendly than mc fee and its firewall is second to none, I have never had a problem it couldn’t sort out, and would recommend it 101%.