Which Anti-Virus software do you think is the best???
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AVG This is free to home users, needs a licence if used commercially.\n\nreally good backup \nbrilliant anti-virus.\nNorton slows up most comps because it is too efficient and stops good scripts which stops the installation of some legitimate programs
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Hi,\n\nIn my opinion, the best Security Suite is a product called Prevx1.  This is an All-in-one solution that protects users against Viruses, Adware, Spyware, Trojans, hackers, etc.  This means you no longer require a multi-layered protection of separate Virus / Spyware / Adware programs to protect you.\n\nTry out the 60 Day Trial they have on offer here:\nhttp://info.prevx.com/downloadremove.asp\n\nIn addition - Prevx1 is much better at protecting you SOONER from threats.  They have a unique form of real-time protection which doesn't require you to download new signatures to protect your PC.  Once one person has been affected by a new piece of malware - it is automatically determined by Prevx to be bad and then blocks it IMMEDIATELY from being run on any other machine in the world that has Prevx1 installed.  \n\nPretty clever. ;o)
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visit this page for some of the best antivirus programs  http://www.varunhacker.tk   Really good page..try there
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Good anti-virus solutions...common question.\n\n- AVG is a free anti-virus, and I've heard good reviews about it, but I don't have personal experience.\n- avast! from http://www.avast.com is free and is currently up for a 2006 Award for the best anti-virus, so I would recommend this.\n\n- Trend micro is wonderful: it's protects my notebook computer as we speak. Easy to use user interface and has different profiles for wireless, dial-up, direct connect, etc.  http://www.trendmicro.com\n\n- Norton and McAfee are good and widely used by many people, but some viruses are designed specfically to attack these guys, so I would be warry of choosing a common AV solution.\n\n- Computer Associates is a well-known corporate identity and is currently offering a FREE YEAR of their AV solution, eZAnti-virus.  I use this software on my home computer, works great so I would recommend it too: http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft is the download link.\n\nHope all this helps and good luck.
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Ad-Aware SE Personal is definitely the best free antivirus out there.  Find it at http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
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★★★ Computer Security Software & Tips ★★★\n\n◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.\n\n► http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\n◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.\n\n► http://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n\n◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.\n\n► http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep\n\n◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software?including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom?and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.\n\n► http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\n\n◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.\n\n◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\n◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n► http://www.spywarewarrior.com/\n\n◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".\n\n◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.\n\n◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n► http://www.zonealarm.com/\n\n◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.\n\n► http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/\n\n◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.\n\n► http://security.yahoo.com/\n\n◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.\n\n► http://www.pcmag.com/\n► http://www.smartcomputing.com/
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I use (and I think it's the best free software available) Grisoft's AVG anti-virus scanner. It is easily updated and it has email scanning capabilities. One can choose to start the software on boot up, or you can start it manually when desired. AVG has an easily understood interface and many other features. Click in the link below and choose the free download on the left side of the page. I have used this software since 1999 with no problems. Twice they saved my butt when I encountered Trojans.  I think that you would appreciate its use. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.grisoft.com/doc/5/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
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AVAST is a good program but AVG antivirus is the best I have used.  It is free and uses hardly any resources.  I have had many friends say that it works better than Norton.  McAfee is crap and Norton is too expensive.  go to   http://free.grisoft.com to download AVG Free Edition.  It even automatically updates itself if you have a broadband connection.  I would also recommend a firewall to prevent the trojans allowing people to get into your computer.
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Well if you have some Money to spend you can choose between Norton and McAfee both of them are pretty good.\nThen there are others like quickheal.\nHowever if you dont want to spend money and want a good antivirus then try AVG antivirus.\nDownload it free from http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5\nThere are some others that you can get from download.com however I'll suggest you to go for any of the above mentioned ones as I've tried and tested all.
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I think Norton is the best and it is absolutly worth the money. =]
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I've never used it, but PCWorld.com gives Bitdefender 9 a very good rating.  They even say it's the best antivirus.  Read the link below.
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Nod 32  is the best , but AVG is an excellent anti virus. They do a superb free edition too.
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you should get basically the same protection from either one. the best antivirus is Norton. if you run both on the same machine one will compermise the other. check online for reviews of the software and see what is being said about it from the users.
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"WHat would be the best virus protection software on the market today?"\n\nWhat does the word "best" mean to you? are you talking about protection, the ability to protect your computer? are you talking about what program that does not drain system resources? Are you talking about customer support?\n\nSee the problem is that... there is no Best AntiVirus. They all have pros and cons. Some are good, most free programs are crap (imho, and in my personal experience) and none are the best.\n\nhere is the "rock paper scissors" of the whole thing...\n\n-an AV that is the best at protecting your computer from viruses will hog system resources.\n-an AV that allows the computer to operate efficiently, will not have the best protection. \n\n-an AV that finishes a scan quickly will probably will not be the most efficient.\n-an AV that takes forever to finish a scan, probably will be the safest.\n\n-an AV that is free usually does not have customer support.\n-an AV that is not free usually does not have GOOD customer support...\n\nso I hope this helps... dont waste your time looking for the best antivirus/firewall program, just get a good one that is right for you that balances protection with efficiency\n\n@moodyboy\n\n"Kaspersky of couse and to all of you who still trust norton and macafee or those sort of sh**...now its time to open your eyes and do your pc or laptop a favor .... email me if u cannot afford to buy it..if u know what i mean. O_O! AVG REALLY SUCK DO NOT USE IT.... "\n\nI do not hold the same opinion as you, and I would go farther to even saying that you are void of any intelligence at all. I do not even think you know why you have such strong faith in "Kaspersky"? Because I know why you hold such a high program in high regards and denigrate other (obviously mainstream) programs. But do you?\n\nMaybe it is really "time [for you] to open your eyes". The reason "kaspersky" would be the "best" antivirus, is because very few (to no) virus writers would take the time to write script to defeat it. The biggest security threat to any if not all programs/av/os's is the more people that use it, the more people will try to edit/manipulate it. Hence, nortan is not as good an av (in your opinion) because.... it is main stream and most companies and consumers use it. By not only increasing the popularity of your av (and by my formula above, making it more "insecure"), you make yourself look... well for lack of a better word... retarted.\n\nAs for your offer of wares? First off, even those of little computer knowledge or experience can get programs off of the internet. You really must be kidding, not only would you be taking money away from the people who created the program that you so diligently promote, but you would even reduce the amount of time that company would put into creating security patches and updates (that is if they have patches and updates to begin with)...\n\nI bet you think you are a mad haxor huh? (getting wares off of the internets? and saying how detrimental it is for peoples to use nortan, and how “AVG REALLY SUCK[s(sic)] DO NOT USE IT” in caps… People like you make people like me laugh.\n\n\n!
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Personally, I prefer the Avast Antivirus. Out of the many products available, it puts one of the smallest drains on system resources (It slows you computer down the least). There is a free version available, and the only valuable feature it lacks is an option to schedule a recurring scan.\n\nI also use Zone Alarm firewall. It also has a free option, but you can upgrade to pro to enable advanced options and Anti-Spyware proteciton.\n\nLook at these products for anti spyware (All have free versions): Adaware, Spybot Search & Destroy and Microsoft Windows Defender.
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Go to grisoft.com and download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition.  It's a respectable AV Program, especially for free.  \n\nFor spyware, go to safer-networking.org and download SpyBot Search & Destroy 1.4.  This is also a free program, and very powerful.\n\nIf you're not looking to install software, go to trendmicro.com, and use their website-based scanner.
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Among the paid ones, I like Kaspersky and BitDefender. Among the free ones, AVG, Avast, AOL Active Virus Shield, all are good. My advice is that, whatever be your anti-virus, always keep it updated and scan your computer once evry week. Also, never keep two or more anti-viruses on a system bcuz they will fight each other.