2006-10-14 17:01:03 · 13 answers · asked by Uub 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Here you have a list with good and free programs:
http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download.html
I recomend Avast.
2006-10-14 22:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a laptop, I would suggest Bit Defender 9.0 - Had that program myself and never had an issue with any viruses or malware of any kind. You can download a free version of this program as well....just Google it. The thing I liked most about this program is most anti-virus programs just "Quarantine" a virus when it is found....but Bit Defender actually locates the Virus, and re-programs it so it can no longer be harmful to the computer. Once the infected file is located and reprogrammed, it is deleted...NOT Quarantined. Anyway, hope this helps.....Good Luck!
2006-10-14 17:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Erica R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top 25 in virus detection rates from a recent test at
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
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.
Good luck.
2006-10-14 17:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is usually installed. use the trial until it expires. then you can buy any after market brand that will work decently. The best way to protect your new laptop is to make sure that all the windows updates are ran weekly in addition to virus definiation updates. I prefer Mcafee..
2006-10-14 17:20:00 · answer #4 · answered by dm23805 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kaspersky
I have it on my computer and a virus hit a message board I frequent and many people got infected but this program picked it up right away.
2006-10-14 17:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by ILoveMyFireChief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My laptop came with McAfee and it worked very well. It just expired a few days ago and I downloaded Avast (free) and it seems to be working ok.
2006-10-14 17:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by SCHSFAN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a brand new laptop..it should come with antivirus, or a trial atleast...if not...
Nortons
Trend Micro PC-Cillin is good
AVG Free
2006-10-14 17:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by Josh B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used Avira Anti-Vir for around 6-7 years now, and never had a virus.
http://www.free-av.com/
Its free too.
2006-10-14 17:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Goffik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am using AVG it is fantastic. trouble free.
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2006-10-14 18:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
McAfee
but you can also gret a free one...
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
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2006-10-14 17:01:53 · answer #10 · answered by Chris™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋