virus protection

[temps]

Hey, just got a new comp and I need a new virus software..
If you can give me advice on what virus protection software to get!..

list the ones you like or hate and why.

[afultz075]

I just use the free one at www.grisoft.com
It's called AVG Free Edtion, it's been working great for me.

[Jet-Xino]

For free software I'll have to agree and suggest AVG. Otherwise if you're looking to buy, both Norton and McAfee work pretty good. I'm currently running Norton and it has a tendency to not always pick up trojans. I used to run McAfee but that was a while ago so can't say much about that. The best place to scan if you think you may be infected (but can still get online ) is Trend PC Micro Here . It has often picked up trojans and malware that Norton misses. But overall Norton is good about catching most stuff.

[fire1811]

i agree on the free one above.

but i still prefer and use norton

[Cyberious]

Let me preface this by saying that I am a Computer Virus Researcher. Most of the big name companies are usually within .1-.5% detection rates so that means most are in the 99% range. I recommend you get on eof the total security protection packages. This includes anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, and anti-spam. McAfee and Norton both offer these types of packages as well as some European ones like Norman and F-Secure I believe. Thery are mostly all pretty close. Some take up more system resources and that may be a consideration depending upon the type of computer you got. Hope this helps.

[xmetal2001]

I use the free AVG, and have never had a virus problem.

My security team of
AVG
Spybot
Ad-Aware
Hijack This!

seems unbeatable

[_tMAN]

Norton Anti-virus 2004, best thing I ever pirated
also spybot search and destroy and ad-aware will save you

[fire1811]

I use the free AVG, and have never had a virus problem.

My security team of
AVG
Spybot
Ad-Aware
Hijack This!

seems unbeatable

dont count on it lol
theres always a way