which is the best anti virus??????????????

Question

i have norton given by bt so can anyone one tell me if its good?????

Answer 1

The only good software by Norton is Norton Systemworks. It does not hog the system like people say and it is very good and does better than AVG, adaware, and whatever fad program out there. Don't trust any website like the above mentioned for ratings. Now the best program out there is Spysweeper with Anti-Virus. That program is too good, gets better by the day, and covers over 170,000 threats, which is way more than any other program. It's 2nd to none.

Answer 2

I had Norton given by BT and it is awful. It makes the computer so slow, any computer! I advise you to remove it!
You will have to download a Norton Uninstaller from their website as there is no other way to remove it, this is what I did.
I then installed AVG anti-virus 7.5 free edition and everything was perfect after that. Norton was using up so much ram, and AVG doesn't!
I also recommend you downloading the following software:-
- CCleaner - keep your computer running fast
- Superantispyware - keep your computer free from unwanted software etc
- Zonealarm firewall (free) - keep your computer free from invasion
All of these programs are absolutely free!

I will certainly not be using Norton again, not even if was for free like it was with BT!

Answer 3

If you go to this site you will see that Norton and AVG did not do very well in detection and removal of viruses during this Independent test.

http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82

Kaspersky and Active Virus Shield did the best. The reason AVS did a good as Kaspersky is because it uses Kaspersky as its AV program.

Although the Active Virus Shiele is porvided by AOL it is completely free. No membership or email account required. There are no strings attached to this free service. I know, that is unusual for AOL, but it's true.

So, If you want the best go here for the free version:

http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp

Answer 4

well i have Norton, some people Don't like it, but it has been very very good for me. BUT when mine run out the next time i will switch to System Mechanic you can go to the site listed below and download it for a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL it does way more than have anti-virus..... clean clutter and lots more..

Answer 5

I had norton, norton is very bad cause when i had it and it expired and i had to pay for an upgrade, norton sent viruses to my computer for no reason and i had to reboot my computer but now i have Ad-Aware SE Personal

Answer 6

Macafee and Norton were recently recommended by my IT professor who works for a major bank.

Answer 7

Short and too the point,if you want to buy one i recommend Zone alarm security suite,if its a free on your looking for i recommend AVG .. hope this helps..

Answer 8

Norton is ok providing it works ok - I used to work on Fujitsu Siemens helpdesk and it used to cause no end of greif. For free, use AVG antivirus, it does the job.

Answer 9

Here is a simple tutorial on how to cleanup your computer. They are real basic steps, but it is a good first step to take and will often clean out 95% of the junk (such as spyware, viruses, etc) off your computer. All the tools used are free of use. Here is the link:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/how-to-cleanup

Here are some simple tips & techniques to keep your computer running a great shape:
http://cleancomputerhelp.com/computer-tips-techniques

Here is a list of Free Anti-Virus Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-4

Here is a list of Free Anti-Spyware Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-3

Here is a list of Free Firewalls:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-2

Here is a list of Free Online Scanners:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view

What is a Virus? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-a-computer-virus

What is Spyware/Malware/Adware? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-spyware-malware

Here is a list of Miscellaneous Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-1

If you can't resolve the problem, I'd recommend you visit one of the free online support forums here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/online-support

Answer 10

i use AVG and touch wood seems pretty good to me used to have norton but went onto broadband and it didnt do a great job