I am constantly having problems with one right now and I am calling the company about it more than I should. I want to know what some of you can offer as a good protector so I can ask for my money back and switch. Thanks!!
2007-01-13 19:33:38 · 10 answers · asked by Keyz 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Norton is the best thing, I remember workers from best buy gave me 2 virus protectors that is the best and its all for $100 but it didn't protect my computer from deadly viruses, until my bf told me about Norton. It has helped me so much and you don't even have to spend so much, well good luck, it has helped me for a year now = )
2007-01-13 20:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like AOL Active Virus Shield. Don't let the name AOL fool you. Active Virus Shield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world.
In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, Active Virus Shield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.
Full test chart is here:
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
Active Virus Shield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources. (6mb ram)
AVS detects and removes spyware, also.
And it updates 12 to 15 times a day with new virus definitions, 7 days a week.
Free for everyone from:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
2007-01-14 03:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG. It is a virus program that detects a lot of viruses. It can be used as free or payed. In the paid one you get these:
Anti-Spyware
Anti-Spam
Firewall
64-bit and server support
24/7 Technical Support
High-speed updates
Multiple languages
Detailed settings
Consent for commercial use
AVG has a lot of updates that are big so they can detect most viruses also if there is a Trojan it tells you without having to open the program. This is the one I recommend. It can be found here:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
2007-01-14 03:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recommend Computer Associates eZ Antivirus.
Not only does it work really well, but it uses VERY LITTLE MEMORY, which is extremely great for your computer. There's also no stupid features that no one ever uses included.
Best of all, if you have AT&T/Yahoo DSL like me, it's free for the life of your Internet subscription!
2007-01-14 03:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Wai 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eset Nod 32 it is currently the best out there it runs your computer faster, detects viruses most will not, it is easy to use and fairly cheap. better than norton, mcafee and many others
2007-01-14 03:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by richard r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey, if you have a good computer, I'm strongly recommending kaspersky 6.0 you can download it at http://www.9down.com/story.php?sid=7737, but if your computer isn't new try Nod32 http://www.9down.com/story.php?sid=7962 I don't like it very much because of its complicated control, but it's the second antivirus after kaspersky, and it requires much less resource of your computer.
2007-01-14 03:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Seeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you to use Avast Anti VIrus, it can scan all the folders in your computer and protects your computer while surfing internet.
2007-01-14 03:54:04 · answer #7 · answered by Jhayem 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
top picks are norton, mcafee, or kaspersky
either is a good choice with good protection
avoid avg or avast there protection is lacking
2007-01-14 06:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best paid anti-virus scanner is BitDefender 10 http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-2143-en--BitDefender-Antivirus-Plus-v10.html
The best free anti-virus is Avira PE here http://www.free-av.com
2007-01-14 03:43:44 · answer #9 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use free/home version of avast. www.avast.com
Its free and totally reliable.
2007-01-14 03:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by tasdiqahmed 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋