2006-08-02 21:33:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
in My opinion..........no antivirus is best.........coz there are millions of viruses..presently and many are made daily......so no soft is able to stop them cpmpletely.i m using my computer daily for 5 to 7 hours and continuously from 2 years......i have problems in starting regarding viruses........at that time i had a antivirus programme.. ....but from past 1 year i m using only a firewall.......and its pretty good.........i m having no problems......i mean i download....chat....surf....and there are no viruses.....its just that u have to be careful......BYE
2006-08-02 21:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by ☼ Magnus ☼ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use (and like) Kaspersky myself...much faster than Norton, and they're the fastest at updating new virus signatures. Bit Defender is also excellent, and very thorough. You might want to try an online scan of one of the major companies also before you make your decision (I use Kaspersky, but occasionally run online Bit Defender, Norton, or Trend Micro scans just for backup). For reviews and things, go to download.com or pcworld.com and check out ratings and comments. DO NOT install or download anything from a brand/maker you've never heard of...there's a good chance it may actually be malware, as opposed to something to remove it.
If you want to stick with free software, I'd say AVG is pretty good, and I'd suggest still running an occasional online no matter what you decide...different companies have different scan engines and can sometimes find different things.
2006-08-02 21:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my mind no Antivirus is the best.
Norton Antivirus has a case with Microsoft because they are changing the codes of Norton Antivirus.
Mcafee isn't good because i have checked them with many virused but doesn't alert of being virus.
If these two famous Antiviruses are not good so which one will be good.
Good Luck!!!
2006-08-02 21:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a programmer, i'd say AVG.
Norton causes more problems than it solves. Not to mention being expensive. Avg is free.
Not a day goes by that a customer doesn't call in with a norton related problem... The first question i'll ask is "Do you use Norton?".
Do yourself a favor steer clear of norton and get a free virusscanner that is coded far better,
2006-08-02 21:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by PommyTom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton
2006-08-02 21:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends...best on a budget, or best overall? you can download AVG for free and its decent. I dont like Norton. it lags on your computer and unless you wanna pay every year for new upgrades, id stick with the free stuff. AVG is decent. you can get that and download Adaware and Spybot too, then youll have protection from viruses, spyware and adware, with no ding in your wallet...
2006-08-02 21:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by af4sguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
norton internet security which contains norton anti virus is the best of all it can be up to date whitout any trouble in anywhere of the world
2006-08-02 21:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by maziar_9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best anti virus will all depends on the user itself. anyway, the best place to compare all the antivirus available will be cnet.com
2006-08-02 21:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by murkystar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
last time i use Norton......now i use AVG
the AVG free version is light and effective..
Norton takes a lot of space and memory
2006-08-02 21:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by erekit83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello friend... if u want a free ware... its the AVAST HOME EDIITON. try this. it will require least resources and hence ur computer will not get slowed down while scanning. and also it has a voice alert mechanism..... it also wont irritate u asking for updates every day. u canset the update settings as u wish.... check for it in google..... or try this link.......
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
2006-08-02 21:39:15 · answer #10 · answered by harsha varma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋