what is the best virus software for my computer, I'd had to restore my computer twice because of viruses?

Answer 1

Don't believe rating lists, they are very biased and misleading.
Spysweeper with Anti-virus
The best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is ELITE software. It blocks over 174,500 threats. No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything and has active shields. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.
Don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, mcafee, superantispyware, avast, panda, kaspersky, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they are free. They are NOT good.

Answer 2

If you have had to restore your system twice because of viruses, maybe your problem isn't your anti-virus software? Could it be spyware?

You really should have three different protection software packages: a firewall, an anti-virus program (and as others have noted, ONLY one anti-virus program), and at least one (you can have more) spyware protection program.

You can find out about all of these at download.com.

Good (free) choices:

Zone Alarm firewall

AVG Free antivirus

Ad-Aware 2007 Free (spyware)

Spybot (spyware)

Answer 3

I've been told by 2 IT professionals that Symantec Antivirus is the best. I have it on my computer and have not had a single virus infect it since I installed it.

Answer 4

I am a board certifed clinical psychiatrist and have a moral and legal obligation to keep my pc 100% clean.

Here are program I use that will give you 100% protection. Ofcourse you must also have all your critical updates installed from Microsoft.

I use the free zone alarm firewall for many years. Excellent with free updates and all new versions free. Protects you from rouge incoming packets and keeping your private data from leaving your pc.

http://www.zonealarm.com Download their free home for personal use.

Antivirus program I use. You only pay a one time fee of $29.99. and you get all updates and all new versions for life.

Read the webpage and if you like what you read this is the antivirus of choce I have used for over ten years and never one virus.

By culture the Chinese are very secret just about everything and that includes their software.

This antivirus program out of Beijing, China that is also used by the Government of China.

This antivirus program does not have the Govt. permission to be rated with all other known antivirus programs.

What I can assure you is that you pay only a one time fee for life that will include all auto updates, and all new versions for life. The Chinese don't believe in having to pay an annual fee for updates or new versions.

I can tell you their technology is light years ahead of any other known antivirus software out there.

If you open a webpage and there is a hidden virus it will clean in realtime. Anything that you download and has even a trace code, it will kill the download and ask you to upload the trace code for investigation. In real time the upload will tell you if it is clean or not.

Will not allow you download, Real Player, because there is a hidden file that is a trojan keylogger. The file was uploaded and traced back to the United States Army, Intelligence Services out of London, England. (Removal of the file Real Player will reject the installation).

Read for yourself at their webpage. I have never had one virus in ten plus years. Plus it will catch any progam with it's dynamic defense system, for software that you download and it does not have a publisher or lic., included.

Twister Trojan Antivirus V7

Very low on resources with scanner running in background.

http://www.filseclab.com

If you prefer not to pay and wish to have a free antivirus program download the free AOL Active Virus Shield, powered by Karpersky engine Russia.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp

Antispyware I use three. You can only use one antivirus program or you will have serious conflict with your system.

Superantispyware, known to find what all other anitspyware will miss. http://www.superantispyware.com

A2Squard Malware out of Austria. Download their free version and you will be protected from, rogue dialers, worms, malware, keyloggers, trace spyware and rouge cookies.

http://www.emsisoft.com

AdAware SE Personal out of Sweden. This antispyware company has been around since computers became commerical. In June of this year they will come out with a brand new version. Right now it is beta testing. Download their free home for personal use. http://www.lavasoft.com

All of these program I have listed for you use little or no resources.

Minddoctor, France
Please excuse my english.

Answer 5

On my XP Home i use Norton Internet Security (NIS) by Symantec, Ad Aware 2007 free by Lavasoft, Spybot-S&D and some more.
Normally i use Linux (Ubuntu 7.04).

For free antivirus you have BitDefender, Avast and AVG.
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
http://www.avast.com/
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
As a free antivirus program i would have used BitDefender.

As free firewall you have ZoneAlarm.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=34std&ctry=&lang=nb&lid=trial_zaFamily

Ad Aware 2007 free.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

Spybot-S&D.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast and contains NO Spyware or Adware.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

*NOTE: Only have one antivirusprogram and one firewall installed on your computer.
Anti-adware/spyware/malware are ok to have more of.

Answer 6

Purchased Active (full time) Virus Protection

NOD32 is said to use the least system resources.

http://reviews.cnet.com
User Rating out of 10
Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home Edition....8.6
AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional..... 9.1
BitDefender Antivirus 10 ...............5.2
CA Internet Security Suite 2007.......2.5
F-Secure .......................no user ratings
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 ....................5.8
McAfee VirusScan 8.0...................... 5.0
NOD32 2.5...................................... 9.1
Norton Internet Security 2007.......... 3.8
Norton 360 ----------- 5.8
Sophos Anti-Virus 3.7...................... 8.6
Windows Live OneCare ..................8.0
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 ... 5.2
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Free Protection

In addition to a firewall you must have full time (active) virus protection and full time spyware protection.

All the following programs are free.
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Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
Try AVG first.

AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
or
AOL Active Virus Shield (powered by Kaspersky)
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
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Full Time (Active) Spyware Protection

Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They will greatly increase your protection. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.

Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/

CCleaner: Do not install toolbar option
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Answer 7

My hubby is a computer tech and pretty much everyone he knows professionally has recommended AVG. It doesn't slow your pc and works well. We have used it for several years and never had a problem.

Answer 8

For all computer related problems please check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.

Answer 9

1st,turn off system restore. all programs--accessories----system tools--system restore--settings--drive ( c )--check OFF box and use slider to restore 10% memory to you by sliding it to left and stop at 3%.
control panel--internet options--general--temp files--delete.cookies--delete.history--delete and set days to keep to 0.privacy--advanced--override--allow 1st party--BLOCK 3rd party cookies.advanced--active x--uncheck unsafe or unsigned.
all programs--accessories--system tools--disk clean--drive ( c ),run and delete files.all programs--administrative tools--services--alerter and messenger services--right click--select properties--select disable from drop down menu. download/install/update/run protection programs in source link/s.
now return to system restore and click create new restore point. name it and you're clean and done !

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Answer 10

I use the free version of AVG. So far so good.