2006-12-12 10:03:58 · 13 answers · asked by Trey 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I used to work for McAfee providing enterprise support on VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i. So I know it is a great product (it even has an antispyware plug in that is good, but not the best). But stay away from the retail version. I would not wish that stuff on a person I hated. Actually there is not a lot of difference between the major anti-virus companies. most differences are more about style than computer protection. Just remember to make sure you update them. The best antivirus definitions from a few months ago would leave you wide open to attacks today. As for antispyware, I would recommend you buy webroot's Spy Sweeper (http://www.webroot.com/?rc=4929&ac=5190722), there is no better antispyware program out there. But remeber you need more than antivirus and antispyware to protect your system. You at least need to add a firewall. If you don't want to manage a lot of different security applications, you might try CyberDefenderFREE 2.0 it is an all-in-one security suite (found at http://www.cyberdefender.com/products.html). While not the best at any one thing, it is a solid security bundle that is free for home use.
2006-12-12 10:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by sethanderson2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-23 01:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give windows live onecare a shot, I've been using it since the beta program had started, haven't had a virus at all (then again I am participating in the FBLA cyber security exam, so I guess I would have to know about this stuff). Mcafee seriously screwed my computer over, had to do a reformat and clean install to fix it. The home versions of Symantec/Norton aren't that great, but Symantec AV corporate edition is great. For an AIO (all in one), try live one care or norton 360 beta.
2006-12-12 10:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by sansri88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can obtain free from AOL, their Active Virus Shield., powered by Kaspersky Labs., out of Russia. Rated #1 in the world for virus detection.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
Here are a few of the antispyware software I use.
http://www.grisoft.com Download their free AVG antispyware program. Scans all 281,000 objects in my sytem.
http://www.lavasoft.com Download their free home for personal use Ad-adware SE Personal. This company out of Sweden has been around long before anybody ever thought of spyware.
Minddoctor, France
2006-12-12 10:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is not suggested to have more advantageous than one antivirus software as they are going to reason conficts, ensuing in adverse gadget performance. that is nice to have more advantageous than one anti undercover agent ware software as they have an inclination now to not run each and each and every of the time. My options, Avast antivirus, Boclean, ad-conscious & Spybot search for & smash
2016-11-30 12:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a all in one?
norton or mcafee would be best picks
single programs?
norton
and adaware for spyware protection
2006-12-12 10:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton and McAfee are ok...But Trend Internet Security is far superior.
2006-12-12 10:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by troubled1367 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best free anti virus is AVG, not free is Norton, best free anitspy is Windows Defender, best non free is Norton
2006-12-12 10:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Garrett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MacAfee is a nightmare - don't touch it! There's a good website here with lots of options:
2006-12-13 10:27:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like McAfee! It rocks!
2006-12-12 10:12:21 · answer #10 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋