2007-09-29 14:16:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Both are the free editions
2007-09-29 14:17:39 · update #1
AVG for me. Norton takes up too much of your memory. And nothing could be more annoying than a slow computer. =(
2007-09-29 14:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by no-namer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a recent test at www.virus.gr, the top 25 anti-virus programs, in virus detection rates "in the wild".
(free programs are noted in ()s.)
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)
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%
2007-09-29 22:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by MH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use to have norton, but the last upgrade makes your computer scew up alot, so i went with avg. i heard avg is like an industrial strength norton
2007-09-30 10:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by harpie 5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is better, but still not good. It will take up so much of your memory that everything else will seem real slow. Try NOD32 from eset.com. On my computer it found seven viruses that no other antivirus did.
2007-09-29 21:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is the best for personal use. Also it occupies less memory compares to Norton.
I personally recommend using AVG
From Azhar
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2007-09-29 21:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by Mohd Azharuddin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both have their pro's and con's. it actually depends on peoples opinions.
i prefer AVG
it has quick updates
it only takes up 16 MB ram.
its unlimited
and its free
While norton
u pay 100 buks a year for 1 year
it hogs ur ram
updates once a week (not enough)
2007-09-30 00:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by Azn2newbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton doesn't have a free version.
2007-09-29 21:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
avg. norton eats your computer
2007-09-29 21:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by Kubaker1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are sites online that will give you ratings for various anti-virus programs but I can't recall a single one at the moment. To check for viruses now put housecall in your search engine and trend micro will check your computer for free and I believe take you to the main anti-virus program which was rated as best - which I can't recall at the moment.
2007-09-29 21:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Al B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i prefer avg
2007-09-29 21:26:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋