2006-10-23 19:46:35 · 21 answers · asked by cleponz 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
In my opinion, AVG. Even the free one works wonders.
It has detected viruses that weren't detected by McAfee and Norton. It's great. Plus it's free!
2006-10-23 19:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by Karl F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consumer Reports rates McAfee as best buy because it is easier to use. None of the info in Consumer Reports seems to be based on an actual virus attack though.
An antivirus program is important and is not something to trust freeware with. Pay for it because it is worth it. Norton Antivirus by Symantec does not cause virus like problems on a computer. What it does is tighten up security. It can also create drag on your system while it is doing it's automatic scan.
You will also need to disable most antivirus programs when downloading new programs. If you don't, the load will go very slowly, and some portions of the new program may not function properly. As soon as you are done downloading, you enable the antivirus program again.
Personally, I prefer Norton. My husband and I have four computers and have used it for years, and never have a problem. I've had warnings that a virus has been quarantined, but Norton isolates it immediately and the computer remains safe with Norton.
I know someone who worked in IT at a utility company that used McAfee. McAfee did not stop a virus from infecting their system. Once they got rid of the virus, they switched to Norton Antivirus by Symantec and have not had problems since.
Norton also has a Go-Back feature so you can revert back to a time before the virus to restore your system files. It is the highest rated antivirus program out there.
2006-10-23 20:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by LadyLgl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton and McAfee are the best, if you want to pay for your anti-virus software. What I would suggest though is using AVG free. Its virtually as good as both of those, and its completely free of charge. Now, Norton and McAfee do offer other features to their software that AVG does not. AVG is just anti-virus software. If you want all the perks of the expensive services, I'd go hunting on www.download.com
2006-10-23 19:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by jtrigoboff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is facts, not opinion!
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%
2006-10-23 19:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol...............To tell the truth, If you are using Windows. I think Microsoft Windows One Live Care is the best, I mean who could fix your windows application better than Windows themselves. there's a free 90day trial right now. However you don\t want to have any illegal software on your computer,,,(i.e. applications of microsoft that are copied.) But the software offers backup-anti virus, anti spyware, advanced firewall operations and other tools for your system.
2006-10-23 20:03:55 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer Associates. It updates itself. Detects and deletes any harmful things automatically. I have been using over a year and I have not had any problem. I am on the internet all the time too.
2006-10-23 19:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mentiso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a MAC, or double up on sheilding. My MAC hasnt gotten one virus in the 6 months i've had it, My fiances has 2 anti virus, None are full proof but one can cover the holes of another.
2006-10-23 19:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by zorro1701e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 is pretty good you if you go to there site you can get a 30 free trail. That reminds me i must only have a few days left on my trail!
2006-10-23 19:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i and the company prefer norton.....
there used to be a free one from Grisoft called AVG...or AGV... can't remember but that was a very good anti-virus progam that worked very well and was easy to use and caught stuff that the bigger companies missed.... I recomend that one if you find it...
2006-10-23 19:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by pro_steering_wheel_holder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If resources matters use AVG, Norton eats alot of memory.
2006-10-23 19:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by RyanM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋