I need a new antivirus because my norton's subscription expired. What is the best one that i can get??
I want to buy software not just download it.
Help!!!
2007-03-22 14:13:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i want something with
pop-up blocker
anti virus (duh)
Internet security
etc.
2007-03-22 14:15:29 · update #1
I already have firefox
2007-03-23 07:13:02 · update #2
there is no best but more what people prefer.... try AVG because its free and it works well... here's the link to there site
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2007-03-22 14:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I use Avast Home Edition! I love it, its free, very effective, and will check for virus updates whenever you go on-line.. generally once or twice a day. You will get a registration e-mail and copy and past the registration key in where it asks you to. Why pay for something when a program that's free does the job so well?
As for pop-up blockers I use Yahoo Toolbar, also free and seems pretty good, I seldom get pop-ups especially with Internet Explorer 7. Just a suggestion.
2007-03-22 21:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by dogsneedlove2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top virus detection rates of anti-virus programs from a recent test at www.virus.gr
Free programs are noted.
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)* On Demand scanner only. No real-time,resident protection.
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%
26. Virus Chaser version 5.0a - 81.47%
27. PC-Cillin 2006 version 14.10.1051 - 80.90%
28. VBA32 version 3.11.0 - 79.12%
29. ViRobot Expert version 4.0 - 76.22%
...
40. ClamWin version 0.88.4 - 51.23% *(FREE)* On Demand scanner only. No real-time,resident protection.
46. Comodo version 1.0.0.4 - 41.02% *(FREE)*
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
2007-03-22 21:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virus/spyware/trojan - is a program written to alter the way a computer operates, without the permission or knowledge of the user, it hides in other program files. It replicates itself and executes.To know more about how viruses/spyware attaches itself to computers and to learn how to combat them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/combatproblems
2007-03-23 07:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, use the FireFox browser. First of all, it is much less vulnerable to pop-ups and viruses.
http://firefox.com
internet explorer is pathetic...
Second, I recommend you install the Ad-Block and Flash-Block extensions!
Lastly, download and install Spybot - Search and Destroy
http://spybot.com/
It removes lots of spyware and ad-ware, which are most common on the internet. Viruses are for chumpy little hackers, who like to mess up peoples computers. Spyware and adware are the main threats. Don't make enemies on the internet and you won't have as much problems with hackers.
2007-03-22 21:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by Brendan M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, McAfee provides the best protection against virus. It helps you prevent and cure.
But experience and knowledge are what can keep you away from threats.
2007-03-22 21:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Goshenite G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use norton 2007 internet securities works well £34.99 in the uk can be used on 3 home pcs.
2007-03-22 21:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by leonard24seven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this windows live one care, i bought the disk at best buy, i think it was about 30 bucks and works much better than norton ever did
2007-03-22 21:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by wrenchbenderottis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are the best free virus protection http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html
2007-03-22 22:38:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋