I have tried AVG and Norton but they make my PC to run slow, They are effective
2007-03-11 20:19:41 · 12 answers · asked by Jonas S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The realm of free anti-virus comparisons:
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm
http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3663476
I personally recommend Antivir
http://www.free-av.com/
Determining what retail anti-virus to purchase:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2007_02.php
I personally use and recommend Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0
I hate Norton with a passion, the company Symantec should be buried for their corrupt business practices, for various reasons including the fact that their software is bloated, somewhat innefective, and overpriced.
2007-03-11 20:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use PCSecurity shield and found it to be a very good anti virus and firewall.Instead of running out and buying a anti virus program why don't you try a few out first,some of the free programs out there today are as good as the ones you buy.Most anti virus programs have free trials so give a few a test spin and see which one works best with your computer.I would also think security suite not just ant virus that would include a firewall and spy ware protector.
2007-03-12 10:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by wayne548 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZONE ALARM rated #1 by PC Magazine.
I've used it for 2 years and have had 0 viruses.
When I first started using it, it found 2 viruses that Norton missed.
$19.95 for anti virus and firewall.
I use the entire internet suite. Includes spam filters and etc...
http://www.zonelabs.com
comes with a free trial.
2007-03-12 03:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been using Norton Anti-virus Corporate client at my home pc. And it did not affect the performance of my pc. It is much better then the normal Norton Antivirus, or Semantic System Works.
2007-03-12 04:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by Atif Majid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Voted the best AV program 2006 - Nod32, there is nothing out there like it, It is very fast, takes up little hard drive space & does not slow your computer down.
Try it free for 30 days & your see what I mean.
I did & I've never look back.
2007-03-12 07:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want the best then use Norton, buy some more ram so it doesnt slow your pc down.
2007-03-12 03:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by J C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your internet provider probably a protection suite for free.
NOD32 2.5 is said to use the least system resources.
http://reviews.cnet.com
User Rating out of 10
AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional..... 9.1
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 ....................5.8
McAfee VirusScan 8.0...................... 5.0
NOD32 2.5...................................... 9.1
Norton Internet Security 2007.......... 3.8
Sophos Anti-Virus 3.7...................... 8.6
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Free Active (full time) Virus Protection (AVG is best)
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Active Virus Shield (AOL Anti Virus Shield)
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
Avira Antivirus Personal Edition Classic
http://www.free-av.com/
BitDefender 8 Free Edition
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
1 year FREE trial of CA Anti-Virus
http://home3.ca.com/SubscriptCenter/MSTrialRegistration.aspx
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Free Active (full time spyware protection:
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2007-03-12 03:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every Anti Virus always make performance system down.
Norton is the best, but i have trick for you to speed up the computer.
In start, choose run menu, and type "msconfig" then select the most right tab that there, and de-select all run program,then restart your computer, it is works for me.
2007-03-12 03:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by roy_marzoed 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Use Kasperski antivirus. It is very effective and proves fast realtime protection. It updates its your computer's defense every house through its updates.
2007-03-12 03:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by Monty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run PC-cillin and Zone Alarm.
2007-03-12 03:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋