2006-10-14 13:22:00 · 19 answers · asked by qaroha 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I have been using using Norton for years, I have never had a problem with it. It has found virus that other programs did not.
2006-10-14 13:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by andrewj_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0, successfully completed all comparative tests conducted by the UK publication Virus Bulletin which compared antivirus solutions on a Windows XP platform. The purpose of the test is to determine how effectively products detect every type of virus found "in the wild." Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for was awarded the VB100% status after successfully detecting 100% of all viruses, while at the same time generating no false-positives.
You can buy at best price at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/PC-KAV60BOXNC-Kaspersky-Anti-Virus-6-0/dp/B000FRTTVY
2006-10-14 20:39:42 · answer #2 · answered by geek546 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The top 25 in virus detection rates from a recent test at
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
Notice that the popular AVG is crap!
Those with a link are free versions.
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1. Kaspersky version 6.0.0.303 - 99.62%
2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62%
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
3. F-Secure 2006 version 6.12.90 - 96.86%
4. BitDefender Professional version 9 - 96.63%
5. CyberScrub version 1.0 - 95.98%
6. eScan version 8.0.671.1 - 95.82%
7. BitDefender freeware version 8.0.202 - 95.57%
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
8. BullGuard version 6.1 - 95.57%
9. AntiVir Premium version 7.01.01.02 - 95.45%
10. Nod32 version 2.51.30 - 95.14%
11. AntiVir Classic version 7.01.01.02 - 94.26%
http://www.free-av.com/
12. ViruScape 2006 version 1.02.0935.0137 - 93.87%
13. McAfee version 10.0.27 - 93.03%
14. McAfee Enterprise version 8.0.0 - 91.76%
15. F-Prot version 6.0.4.3 beta - 87.88%
16. Avast Professional version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
18. Dr. Web version 4.33.2 - 86.03%
19. Norman version 5.90.23 - 85.65%
20. F-Prot version 3.16f - 85.14%
21. ArcaVir 2006 - 83.44%
22. Norton Professional 2006 - 83.18%
23. AVG Professional version 7.1.405 - 82.82%
24. AVG freeware version 7.1.405 - 82.82%
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
25. Panda 2007 version 2.00.01 - 82.23%
Personally, I use the AOL AntiVirusShield. Don't let the name AOL scare you. AntiVirusShield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world.
In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, AntiVirusShield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
AOL AntiVirusShield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources.
Free to anyone, AOL member or not.
2006-10-14 20:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Mac. Best anti-virus protection ever. Never gotten a virus after 10 years of owning macs.
Avast on Windows slows down my pc. Norton Anti-Virus cause lots of problems with software installation, some applications, and activex plug-ins with web browsers. McAfee totally destroyed a few PCs at my workplace. Had to reinstall Windows to fix it. Anyway, I would just stick with Norton.
2006-10-14 20:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by the enlighten one 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I strongly recommend either Avast! or AVG. They are both free and work much better than something like Norton.
2006-10-14 20:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with AVG for your antivirus
And if your also looking for a firewall try Zone alarm
Both are available @ cnet.com and they are both free
2006-10-14 21:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by SUPERSTAR X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Symantic's Norton Anti-virus and it's garbage. I've had more problems with it than without it. I would suggest Windows one-center if your operating system would support it.
2006-10-14 20:32:00 · answer #7 · answered by videotonyk81 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grisoft Avg is great. You can download it for free. A friend of mine who works in IT has it on his computer at home. If he has it for his home computer, you know it's good.
2006-10-14 20:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by Rommie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answers Grisoft AVG is my top recomendation.
2006-10-14 20:27:56 · answer #9 · answered by dkrjr66 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have made the best experience with Panda and the best price for the 2007 version ($10.50) at:
http://www.pricewatch.com
You can also download a free trial from panda's website.
2006-10-14 20:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋