I'm trying to look online for the best antivirus program of 2007-08, and I don't know what to do because every website I go to has different top tens, and I don't know which one to trust. Up until now I've been using Trend Micro, so I don't know, any advice?
2007-10-27 04:35:23 · 6 answers · asked by ted-m 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2007-10-27 04:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know the best, but i know the worst. And they are:
~Norton
~McAfee
~ZoneAlarm
Why worst? one of the many reason's is, they slow your computer down (they really do), it's hard to get rid of them (they try to stick in your machine even if you do uninstall them), and last but not least, almost all hackers/viruses know that one of those antivirus software is running in your computer. They know how to get away with it. And even if you always update your virus definitions, it would take them a couple of days to find out about these new viruses. And before they make a cure for it, it already has infected your computer. You might be able to clean/remove it later, but the damage has been done.
The only best defense you can have, is you. You know what site's not to go to, you know what not to download, you know not to open emails and attachments from people you don't know... you're a smart person, you knew it.
2007-10-27 04:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by unknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of them are the best, its a matter of opnion. Here are few that are free.
All of these are free for home use and will work with Vista.
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
Easy to use, low system resources
Automatic update functionality
Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0
Avast-
avast! 4 Home Edition works for 60 days after the installation in demo mode. You will obtain your FREE license key by E-mail after the registration. The license key is valid for 1 year. After one year you will need to just re-register.
http://avast.com/eng/home-registration.php
Avira-
free-av.com – Protection and security against viruses, worms, Trojans, dialers & more.
http://www.free-av.com/
PC tools-
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard⢠protects your computer against threats in real-time.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
*Never install more than one anti virus, as they may conflict with each other.
*You will probably recieve several answers to your question. Whoever helped you the most,please come back and give that person Best Answer.
2007-10-27 04:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from a consumer reports of last year i read that for Viruses (not spyware) BitDefender Was The Best
2007-10-27 04:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by thetechkid45 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AVG beyond any shadow of doubt and it's free.
I had norton and got a virus, i had Mcafee throug aOL and uninstalled it.
Get AVG
2007-10-27 04:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by doc_holliday1863 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best:
AVG: www.free.grisoft.com
Avast! anti-virus: www.avast.com
Worst:
Symantec's Norton anti-virus
Mcafee anti-virus
2007-10-27 05:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by Storm b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋