what is the best antivirus now ?

Answer 1

Norton 2006

Answer 2

I use Avast which is free for home use. It doesn't have nearly the overhead of McAfee or Norton (Symantec) anti-virus. I usually get automatic updates daily. It's also highly customizable unlike Norton AV.

No disrespect to McAfee or Symantec, they've been in the business for a very long time (experience). However lately the affordable Home editions of Symantec are just horrendous with respect to memory and processor usage. [The corporate editions are much better but cost much more.]

http://www.avast.com/

Note: If you decide on avast make sure you grab the home edition. Also you will have to register your e-mail address to get an activation key before the 60 day trial is up. It is otherwise free.

Answer 3

Avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/programs.html

Answer 4

there r lot of anti-viruses out there these days. it depends on which reason u r looking for. i mean if u want ur antivirus to be not more than 5 0r 10 dollars than u can go for the local ones like panda antivirus or zonealarm or yahoo sbc anti virus. but if u want really good antivirus thatni'll say go with either norton ant-virus or macfee anti virus

Answer 5

Norton and Mcafee are the most Famous Antivirus Softwares.
But if you see the following reviews, you will find the Best in the market

http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
http://antivirus.about.com/cs/beforeyoubuy/tp/aatpavwin.htm

Answer 6

AVG


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)http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01

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.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php

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

CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497

Answer 7

Hi, perhaps you can install Mcafee or Norton to protect your computer and remove the virus, but you need to pay for them.

I also recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar, which can disable the virus to run in your browser, because the virus can only run on IE.

firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and spyware, adware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.

firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.

download firefox for free:

http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/

Best Wishes && Good Luck!

Answer 8

Norton systemworks 2006

Answer 9

I use VirusScan Enterprise from McAfee I have never got a virus since I started using it 3 years ago. Before that though I had Norton and got a couple viruses.

Answer 10

Norton and Mcafee are good but they slow down computer speed. i reccomend them if u have 512mb or more ram
-1Gb Recommended .
Otherwise u sholud install kaspersky antivirus 5.0