Is Kaspersky really the best antivirus software?

Question

my computer says it has spyware and the guy that is fixing the computer said the infected file is csrss.exe. What file is that? He says we should put Kaspersky on the computer because it's the best antivirus software. Is it really and if it's not what is the best antivirus and spyware software? Preferably inexpensive software. Thanks...

Answer 1

You should use these one for protecting your pc:
- Antivir: it's a free anti virus program which was recommended by a professional: http://www.free-av.com/
- Agnitum Outpost Firewall: http://agnitum.com/ - that's to avoid any pop-ups
- True Sword: http:http://www.securitystronghold.com/true_sword.html
Here are the reasons:
* This one can fix over quarter of a million malicious problems
* It's fast, especially with Windows XP
* That will never delete the file your system needs for proper work, while the other programs remove everything they found as a threat
* This program will NEVER piss you off with useless informational boxes.
* You can always ask for a professional halp while using it
- And, of course, I don't use IE, because it has a lot of security holes, making it less safe than other browsers.

These are the things you should have to fix your problem now and to avoid security problems in the future!!!

Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

The "best" is a matter of opinion, and we'll all have one. I've used Avast 4-Home (free) for 5+ years and never had a virus get past it.

csrss.exe is the main executable for the Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem. This process manages most graphical commands in Windows. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. It is NOT a virus.

I once had a technician tell me that, and that's when I realized I knew as much about Windows as he did.

I've personally used Avast, SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware, all free, for years of safe computer use. The two anti-spyware programs combined keep spyware, malware, bots and other junk off the computer because I run them weekly.
SpyBot and Ad-Aware are available free from download.com

http://www.download.com/
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Answer 3

No single antivirus software will catch everything...

Um, No seven AV programs combined will catch everything...

csrss.exe is your mouse cross hairs (your mouse pointer)

There are rules you can follow that will help protect you....

Rules for Safer Surfing

1. Don’t open email attachments; even if it’s from someone you know. If you do get something from someone you know, make sure that they really sent it to you. Email attachments are the number one way viruses and trojan horses get into your email. You might also want to turn off HTML email in Outlook and other programs. HTML emails are just as dangerous as rogue web sites, and can spread infections just by previewing them.
2. Don’t click links in email. That link could lead you to a phishing site, or the link may lead you to install malicious software. Copy and paste links into your browser, or type them in by hand instead. Another reason to disable HTML email - the HTML hides the real destination of that seemingly innocuous link.
3. Don’t download files from places you aren’t absolutely sure are safe. Stick with the well known sites. Teenagers who use filesharing software like BitTorrent, Azureus, Kazaa, Morpheus, Grokster, and Limewire, often unwittingly download spyware and trojans. If you must, quarantine all downloads then scan them a few days later with an updated anti-virus.
4. For Home Users update your OS regularly! Turn on automatic updates in OS X and Windows. Apply all critical updates immediately. Criminals often create hacks within 24 hours of Microsoft’s patches (these are called zero day exploits), so you need to protect yourself the day the patches appear.
5. Use a firewall. The best firewall is a hardware router - the kind you use to share an internet connection. Even if they’re not billed as firewalls, they are, and they’re quite effective. I also recommend turning on your operating system’s firewall - even if you have a router - but I don’t recommend third-party software firewalls. They cause more problems than they solve.
6. Never run as an administrator in any operating system. Administrators have way too many privileges that malicious people/code can take advantage of. Run as a limited user as much as possible. Windows Vista, Linux, and Mac OSX allow you to run a majority of features, but with some additional safety, as a limited user.

Answer 4

Kaspersky, yes it's the best, but NOD32 is a little better for advanced users. I use NOD32, it uses even less resources than Kaspersky, but it's user interface can be difficult to use if your not computer savvy.

I only recommend buying NOD32 (advanced users) or Kaspersky. It has been proven these products are better than the best sellers (Norton and McAfee):
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/antivirus-software/

The most popular free anti-virus programs (AVG and Avast) have poor detection rates (82.82%, 87.46% respectively). Norton is notoriously bloated and takes forever to perform full systems scans.

And as for spyware, no single program can detect and eradicate all spyware. It is best to use multiple programs, I recommend using Ad-aware and Spybot which are among the best (they are free).

If your willing to spend about $20, Webroot Spy Sweeper is the best according to http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/anti-spyware-reviews/index.html

Answer 5

Kaspersky is the Best there is. Csrss.exe is a file that windows use , but trojans can register in that name http://www.processlibrary.com/directory?files=csrss.exe

Answer 6

The best? It's relative, but as for me, yes it is the best after before I used Norton Anti Virus, Nod32, BitDefender, Avast! and AVG. I've found Kaspersky is the easiest to use, doesn't use a lot of memory, scan and clean viruses very well.

Answer 7

Yes it works great, after I installed Kaspersky I never had problems whit viruses.