I heard that Norton is the best, but some users say that Norton can't detect some of the viruses that are aimed to be "Norton proved."
I heard that Avg is also good, but never use it before, any suggestion??
I am using symantec antivirus right now.
2006-12-23 00:07:28 · 11 answers · asked by Someone 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.
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.
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2006-12-23 00:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-25 17:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No AVG is weak. Norton is the best one. NOD 32 is good too. But if you are going to use Norton you should have a minimum of 1 GB ram and at least 2,0 Ghz of CPU. There are some kind of viruses and Trojans that Norton cannot repair and doesn't recognize them, but NOD 32 does. Make sure that your Anti Virus is always up to date. Good Luck
2006-12-23 00:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 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%
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
2006-12-23 00:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG is free and good, I use it.
Also, Ewido antispyware is very good and free.
I would also urge you to consider using a Firewall as a first line of defence (AVG also).
IMHO you need all three to feel somewhat safe.
As the previous answers say, you have to update regularly.
2006-12-23 00:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
SUPERAntiSpyware is very good program
you need else Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Pro
2006-12-23 00:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ask_Answer_Discover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Try using eScan Antivirus, or MWAV Toolkit.
try download from http://www.mwti.net
2006-12-26 21:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Tushar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u r a install and forget it person go for kaspersky and if u r expert then bitdefender or nod32
2006-12-23 00:35:58 · answer #8 · answered by Neo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want something free then go for Avast, If you want to buy something then I would recommend MCafee
2006-12-23 00:14:03 · answer #9 · answered by aviationalyours 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
avg http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
2006-12-23 00:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋