what is the best antivirus?

AVG
It's Free and works the best.
You need more than JUST anti virus. the following are also free.

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
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx

2006-07-21 19:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋

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2016-08-26 03:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

AVG is nice and free. Though the thing to remember is what are you protecting? If it is just a home desktop, go with AVG and ensure you are running a firewall too. If you are protecting a file server I would recommend Symantec, since they have the "virus response center." Symantec has a resonse group that finds out about viruses and then has a plan of attack before other places do.

I would still say that you should go with AVG if you are an average user.

2006-07-21 15:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by cdf22728 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Avast! antivirus is the best I've ever tried. And it's free.

2006-07-21 15:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

norton antivirus 2006

2006-07-21 18:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by tronic_hobbist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Short answer:

AVG by grisoft.com, it is what the Enterprize Corporations use, so it is free to individuals.

Then, you need to run crapcleaner, Spybot S&D, Lavasoft Adaware, Shootthemessenger!

All in searches of google.com

Long Answer:
Dump the virus magnet. Get rid of forced registrations, 'upgrades' that don't!

Get one of the 500 FREE OSes that are virus free, hacker proof! Get what Microsoft.com and hotmail.com each run on their 15,000 computers, Linux!!!

Get yours, FREE! http://pclinuxos.com

2006-07-21 15:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I prefer McAfee Virus Scan

2006-07-21 15:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

AVG Free. It is free and you can set it up to run automatically or manually. Updates can be made automatically or manually.
It beats ANY paid version that I have tried or have known others to use.

2006-07-21 15:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by oldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Avast Home Edition.
Absolutely free, very practical, and is better designed than AVG.

2006-07-21 15:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by 360sameh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

All those who say AVG from www.grisoft.com are right on the money. It has kept me virus free for many years.

2006-07-21 15:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by Open Mind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

what is the best antivirus?

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