whats a good anti-virus protection software that doesnt take too much memory like >NORTON<?

Answer 1

After extensively researching all anti-virus products I can say the best anti-virus is Kaspersky, though NOD32 is better for computer experts. Kaspersky is the best all-round anti-virus program. NOD32 runs faster and has less software conflicts but as a consequence the user interface is difficult to use.

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.

It has been proven ESET NOD32 and Kaspersky are better than the best sellers Norton and McAfee (see the consumersearch source for reviews of the top anti-virus products). NOD32 is the "Best anti-virus product of 2006" -Av Compartives.

Trend Micro Antivirus is a viable alternative if you're having a lot of trouble with software conflicts. Trend Micro rounds out the top three.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Haha yeah Norton is the biggest resource hog ever.

I would go with free apps.
AVG, Avast, and Avira Antivir are all good. It's a matter of personal taste, choosing between the three. But only have ONE.
All three don't take up much memory, at most, on my computer, maybe at 10mb? maybe even less.

You should also look into antispyware apps.
Between Spybot and SUPERAntispyware, you'll be pretty much clean.

Answer 4

I recommend AVG. You can download the free version at
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-products/us/frt/0 .

AVG provides free updates 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) which get automatically downloaded when you turn on your computer. Also, you can set it to scan your computer at regular intervals. My computer guy recommended AVG because of his own personal experience with it. I'm very happy with AVG. Norton is good, but it takes up too much space and it costs too much money.

Answer 5

Avast (free)

www.avast.com

Answer 6

AVG.