not Norton or McAfee though
2007-11-28 04:59:44 · 14 answers · asked by i have no identity 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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.
2007-11-28 05:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Samuel Adams 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend Avast it's free. The reason I say that is I have tried a few of the others AVG being the last one and each of them left me down, infected to put it bluntly. I am using Avast for about six months now without a bother it updates daily, it will warn you of any potential infection and give you options re what action to take it's just the best I have come across date, and it's easy to understand and use.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Cheers and Good Luck.
2007-11-29 09:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by mailliam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree 100% with everything "Samuel Adams" has said.
Kaspersky and NOD32 are the best antiviruses.
If you really want a free antivirus, then Avira AntiVir PE Classic is pretty good. It has great detection rates and is light on resources.
http://www.free-av.com/
2007-11-28 13:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would totally reccomend... say:
NOD32
Threat Fire
Doctor spyware(the latest edition)....
Superantispy ware
Check these out on http://www.download.com ...which should help u 2 decide!
these I think r gud! n r easy on the pc but AVG n avast r ok. i had trouble downloading avg but u may not if u choose it that is.
n if ur coputer is messed up with viruse n staff this link:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/toolbar/default.htm?s_cid=ToolbarScan
Is the best 2use which does d job a-z living ur pc working like brand new!
n e way hope this helps!
2007-11-28 13:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by *Jgsummer* 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nod 32 is an excellent Anti Virus, not free but better safe than sorry.Try the months trial and see for yourself. http://www.eset.com/download/
2007-11-29 15:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by villavillain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go onto download.com and test some out for a few days before you pay the full package
2007-11-28 13:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by Rainbowsssss 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have Active Virus Shield which is free and linked to AVG. It seems very good but you also need a Firewall.
2007-11-28 13:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Avast antivirus. It protects every aspetct of your computer and uses virturally no system resources.
2007-11-28 13:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by Steve Boyer 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Avg is good and free
2007-12-01 13:16:02 · answer #9 · answered by In No Mans Land 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG. Available free at http://free.grisoft.com
2007-11-28 13:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋