based on how well it secures your computer
2006-12-28 22:14:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
From a recent test at www.virus.gr the top 25 in virus detection rates:
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
2006-12-28 22:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had Bitdefender for 2 years now.I really like it.
Stay away from Norton,it takes up to much system resources.
2006-12-29 03:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avg free from grisoft .com get it through downlaod.com the only thing it has a problem with is the wmv viruses and i have been able to vault em and delete em...highly recommended.
2006-12-28 22:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by masti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to agree about norton i didnt care for it. Installed the new mcafee and beleave it far better and easier to use.
2006-12-28 22:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard one to answer, i'll tell you what NOT to install however. Don't touch norton, it is bloated software that is hard to work around when you need to, and almost impossible to get rid of.
I switched to mcafee a while back and have been really happy with it.
2006-12-28 22:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jay M 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
avg free from grisoft .com get it through downlaod.com the only thing it has a problem with is the wmv viruses and i have been able to vault em and delete em...highly recommended.
2006-12-28 22:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
CAI makes a very good one, the Goverment uses it.
2006-12-28 22:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG by Grissoft
2006-12-28 22:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by Mt ~^^~~^^~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
norton,mcafee, or bitdefender are the best picks
i would avoid avast or avg as there protection and removal are leacking
2006-12-28 22:19:01 · answer #9 · answered by great one 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋