I am currently using Norton; although it is effective, it is taking up a lot of my memory so I would like to use something as effective, but lighter on my computer. I have heard a lot about The Shield Pro, Bit Defender, and "AVG"; which one would you pick, and if not one of those three, which one would you recommend?
Note: I do work on a network; however, it is small and not very significant.
2006-11-03 02:47:01 · 13 answers · asked by flyboop_2000 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I would pick up AVG. But if you are looking for the best detection results you should install BitDefender. I would prefer AVG to Bitdefender because AVG has real time protection while BitDefender does not.
2006-11-03 04:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Toni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paid Versions:
Kaspersky
NOD32
Trend Micro
Free Versions:
Active Virus Shield
Anti-Vir
AVG Free
2006-11-03 03:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I understand all about Norton The Memory Hog, that is plagued with incompatibility problems all over the place;
and others that just don't do their job !!!
Here's a free tool I've been happy with for 3 years
AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to you:
AVAST
Nice, small, and does an absolute through job...
It even gives you NOTICE before it downloads a file that contains a trojan or virus, with an option to delete BEFORE the download is complete.
Now I can go anywhere and do anything with confidence. I could even chance to use programs that are notorious for viruses with the confidence that Avast will catch them BEFORE they are completely downloaded and can do no damage > you just press button DELETE.
Avast HOME USE version is free. Updates are free and automatic. It even reminds you to update your registration once a year, again for free.
I'm happy.
Go to: http://www.avast.com/
Happy surfing
stw
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2006-11-03 04:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kaspersky
Panda
Trend
2006-11-03 03:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by guruji9x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The program that uses the least memory (that I know of) is Eset Nod32. You can download a free trial at eset.com. If you go to 9down.com, you can attempt at getting a free code. (requires no registration to the site.)
If you willing to go free, 2 programs I recommend are Avast and Avira Anti-Vir. They both use less than 20mb of RAM and less than 1% CPU. Avast works really well, but I happen to like Avira better because of Avira Anti-Vir's GUI...
Best of Luck...
2006-11-03 05:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOD32
Kaspersky
BitDefender
MCH Forums
http://mycomputerheadaches.tz4.com
MCH
http://mch.tz4.com
2006-11-03 03:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by Reston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 BEST in my opinion are:-
1 BitDefender
2 Kaspersky
3 F-Secure AntiVirus
2006-11-03 02:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a good list of free ones and pay ones I found pretty helpful
http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywareremovaltool.html
2006-11-03 05:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best:- Avast (Yes, it really is the best)
Second:- McAfee
third:- ZoneAlarms
Norton comes fourth and don't even think of avg!!!!
2006-11-04 08:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by CoolBuddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avg is JUNK. I recommend active virus shield. This is exactly what you are looking for. And it is free.
2006-11-03 04:11:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋