2006-07-24 01:49:29 · 12 answers · asked by eric_aixelsyd 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I Like AVG and all the following.
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
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
2006-07-24 01:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 12:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both Avast! and AVG are good, but i'd say avg is the better of the two.
Many a time, AVG has saved me from viruses. It just detects the virus, tries to heal,if not denies access to the file.Then it sends the virus to its virus vault for you to delete it. As simple as that.
As for avast, i've had it on my pc but never had it find any virus before.
My suggestion is AVG.
2006-07-24 02:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by m05tw4nt3d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally prefer AVG. Knock on wood - longer than 3 years, with no troubles. Though I do also have avast! on another one of my computers, and I just don't care as much for the user interface. They've both served me well, but I have used AVG longer.
2006-07-24 01:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by loving father 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'v never heard of AVAST! but I have hear dof AVG... and found it didn't really work as it was supposed to. Most viruses were just left there. I ended up using Panda's online scan. So I'm going to guess it's AVAST!.
2006-07-24 01:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by erynnsilver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is better of the 2, but best is NOD 32
2006-07-24 01:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sony 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG as i have used it before and i also recommend Ewido but they have only 30 days trial but better than nothing!!!
2006-07-24 01:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by H K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVAST is actual is extra ideal than AVG as avast substances regularly happening updates & its scanning engine is a lot extra ideal because it covers all factors of the computer safe practices .avg also has it maximum yet no longer all.extremely suggesting u i think u might want to attempt avast. for much extra ideal answer for u r querry please study HT cafe of this weeks monday & visit the web pages of both to get theory of all its applications.
2016-10-15 03:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by garfield 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG has a better track record. Remember, though, you get what you pay for.
2006-07-24 01:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is better.
2006-07-24 01:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋