What is the best antivirus you can recommend for PC?

Answer 1

From a recent test at www.virus.gr the top 25 in virus detection capabilities are: ("in the wild" viruses)

1. Kaspersky version 6.0.0.303 - 99.62%

2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62% (free)

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% (free)

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% (free)

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% (free)

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% (free)

25. Panda 2007 version 2.00.01 - 82.23%

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you want to buy one, I will recommend Kaspersky or BitDefender. But, actually there are lots of free anti-virus that are almost as effective as the paid ones. I appreciate both AOL Active Virus Shield and AVG, you can get any one:
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?


Never keep two anti-viruses on a single system, because they will fight each other and may screw up your computer.

Answer 4

Get the latest Kaspersky Anti-virus 6.0.1.411 and use Mozilla Firefox
as a browser.
For Anti-spyware this 2 are the best : Spyware Doctor and Webroot Spyware Sweeper.

Keep away from Norton and AVG even others disagree.You can google for independent reviews if you in doubt of what i'm saying.

Answer 5

Try Panda antivirus. It is the no 1 antivirus in the world.

Answer 6

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.

AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
Make sure after you download any of these, that you update them.

*Be sure to come back to Yahoo Q&A and vote for one of the answers as best answer

Answer 7

Although I use the free = Avast = 4 Home Edition - Free antivirus software - free virus protection for home PC: - full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) = http://www.avast.com and really like it as it has always kept me safe from virus, worms, trojans, etc.,
from what I have read it seems the top paid a/v, in no particular order, are =


Kaspersky = http://www.kaspersky.com


or = NOD32 from ESET Software = http://nod32.softwaresecuritysolutions.com
http://www.eset.com/index.php


or Panda Titanium = http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/titanium2006_part.htm


or = http://www.trendmicro.com/en/products/desktop/pc-cillin/evaluate/overview.htm
http://www.eset.com/index.php



For Independent Anti-virus research opinions see =
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82


Requires free registration = Latest test results from Virus Bulletin :
Independent Anti-virus and Anti-spam Advice =
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml

http://www.viruslist.com/en/index.html

http://wiki.castlecops.com/AntiVirus_Comparison

http://www.av-test.org

http://www.av-comparatives.org

http://antivirus-software.6starreviews.com

Review: Free Antivirus Software - about.com =
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm


The most important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use ( http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates. + =
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

Answer 8

Norton Anti virus

Answer 9

I've been a computer user for close to 10 years, and the easiest and best way to avoid virii altogether can be found at the link.

Answer 10

Use the number 1 anti-virus legally for free.
AOL anti-virus is powered by Kaspersky

http://www.download.com/AOL-Active-Virus-Shield/3640-2239_4-10568703.html?tag=tab_ur