The Best Anti-virus What Do you think ?

[fongy 0]

in my opinion norton is a virus in itself!!! seriously - its almost impossible to unistall and as for virus protection it doesnt even come close to other free programs out there like adaware.

 

AVG & Adaware i would stress are the best programs.

[homeloansnow 0]

Personally, I prefer Agnitum's Outpost Firewall. The free version is excellent. It has a little more of a learning curve than ZoneAlarm, but it gives you a LOT more control of access. I have been using it for over a year, and can honestly say its the best free firewall I've ever used.

[fahadpapa 0]

I recemmend ZoneAlarm because i provide everything that you want from firewall.. read below you will get to know yourself...Key Benefits of ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite:This comprehensive, all-in-one suite is a tightly integrated set of advanced security layers that, together, create the most secure protection in the industry. Uniquely engineered to prevent threats from getting on a PC in the first place, it has won more major awards than any other security software on the market. The suite combines the robust security features computer experts demand with automatic functions that make it simple enough for novices to use.Network and Program FirewallDelivers proactive firewall protection with multiple layers of security that stop inbound, outbound, and program attacks while remaining completely invisible to hackers. * Guards the network perimeter from inbound and outbound threats with the world's #1 firewall * Prevents spyware and other malicious programs from sending your personal information across the Internet * Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet * Protects your programs from malwareOperating System Firewall (OSFirewall?) IMPROVED This additional layer of security prevents hard-to-remove spyware from getting onto your PC and causing damage. * Monitor program installation, registry changes and file access down to your PC's core * Monitor additional program actions for more thorough protection * Prevents malicious software from damaging files in your core Windows operating systemAntivirusContinually searches for, finds, and removes viruses and other malicious software. * Updates, scans, and removes viruses, and worms in a single, powerful * Automatically removes the most dangerous and useless viruses for youAnti-Spyware IMPROVED Always runs full-strength to catch and eliminate spyware before it gets onto your PC. * Improved ability to remove even the most persistent, hard-to-find programs that infiltrate your PC at the core levelIdentity Theft Protection NEW While ZoneAlarm continues to secure your identity information on your PC, these new Identity Theft Protection services also prevent identity theft over the Internet and even in the physical world. Learn More * Stops pre-approved credit card offers, which contain sensitive financial data often used by criminals for identity theft (offered via a credit industry service - US only) * Detects theft by monitoring both cyberspace and stolen credit card lists from vendors, consumers, and the underground. Alerts you if your credit cards are stolen * Provides a low-cost, public records report to alert you of fraud, such as phony DMV records (US only) * Assists identity theft victims with personal telephone counseling to guide them through resolution and recovery (US only) * Offers identity theft education and tools to help you prevent, detect and recover from identity theftSpy Site Blocking NEW Prevents spyware from getting on your PC by blocking its primary source: spyware distribution websites. * Blocks you from accidentally visiting or being redirected to websites that distribute spyware * Prevents spyware on your computer from contacting websites to exchange information, give out your personal data, or get updatesPrivacy ProtectionManages and blocks pop-up ads, online profiling, cookies, cache, and scripts so you can surf in peace. Anti-Spam & Anti-Phishing * Filters out annoying and potentially dangerous junk emails * Automatically blocks phishing e-mails from entering your inbox, protecting you from this dangerous form of identity theftIM ProtectionProtects your instant messages - even those sent between different services - so they can't be monitored. * Secures your IM sessions from spyware and virus infiltration * Prevents IM spam * Restricts your kids to IM'ing only to known, trusted peopleGame Mode NEW One-click control temporarily suppresses most security alerts and prevents them from interrupting your fun while maintaining maximum protection for your PC. * Stops security alerts from interrupting your fun with one click * Gives you control to maintain security during gameplayEssential Email SecurityQuarantines suspicious attachments to help defend against unknown viruses; automatically halts outbound messages to keep you from accidentally infecting others. Wireless PC ProtectionAutomatically detects wireless networks and secures your PC from hackers and other Internet threats wherever you're connected - at home or on the road. Parental ControlPrevents children from viewing inappropriate content on Web sites. * Blocks inappropriate Web sites with over 30 categories to filter including pornography, violence, and freeware * Scans uncategorized Web sites before they load onto the Web browser to determine appropriatenessSmartDefense? Service IMPROVED Provides your PC with real-time security updates, improved response to breaking spyware threats, and new attack protection capabilities. * SmartDefense Advisor automatically adjusts your security settings for maximum protection against the latest virus and spyware outbreaks * Includes DefenseNet, an early warning system that gathers data from the Zone Labs user community on the latest spyware and malware outbreaks * Leverages this vast user knowledge by including it in signature updates that protect your PC from the latest spyware attacksSuperior Performance & CompatibilityAllows your PC to run quickly and smoothly.

[Madkat-Z 0]

All I'm going to say on this issue is the best firewall is NOT the Windows Firewall. I swear that was one of the worst things that Windows has created.

[lamode 0]

i was a great fan of zone alarm, but for some reasons, it blocks my bitcomet, so now i am using sygate firewall, it doesnt take lot of resource, yet powerful.

[dselley 0]

I think that Zonealarm is the best because it has a triple defense firewall which is handy as it tells you when a program is installing itself with a popup. I have used it for years and it has never let me down or slowed down my computer. It is also really easy to customise and it tells you when a program tries to connect to the internet.

[Abystar 0]

I think ZoneAlarm is the best firewall too! but now I have already uninstalled it because I haven't do the risk activity when I go online so I think built-in firewall of microsoft windows xp is enough for me.

[MusicOnly 0]

I am using Norton Antivirus 2005 and it is good for now.It blocks viruses and i update it every week so my computer is pretty safe for now.Any of you using NOD32?

[fffanatics 0]

well i know i said i wasnt going to change what i used earlier but recently i changed from nortons to zone alarm and then to avast antivirus software. The reasons is that i wanted to reduce the cpu usage and nortons was killing mine. Avast is very good, free and reliable. The company i work recommends the people use it at home where they wont have the coorporate edition of nortons. Finally, for spyware i use windows defender. it is in the beta and is free and will come with vista. It is the best one out there and is free since they actually purchased the old best free spyware company and changed the name and such,

[WarFact 0]

I've used Norton for a few years now and it seems to work fine. I haven't really had many problems with it. Just the usual occasional problems that you would probably have with any antivirus software.It has blocked any viruses that have tried to enter our system, with the exception of one that we got from Mozilla. But overall, it's a good program and i'm not complaining.

[nicholi.d 0]

AVG by girsoft has to be my favorite, never fales me and saved my computer a couple times now.

[jarro2002 0]

Hi.I was using Avast, but it did not detect a few wormsand i ended up with a keyloger and a few trojans.Now i use Nod32. It does not use a lot of RAM, and its reliable.

Edited June 26, 2006 by jarro2002 (see edit history)

[galexcd 0]

bah... us mac users dont belive in viruses.......

[arcalypse 0]

I use McAffe because so far it has kept my computer VERY clean, and god knows that I download a ton of music that could be infected. All I have to do is download the file, and before unzipping it or extracting it (Whichever word is more perferable), I scan it with McAffe and if it is infected I delete it, and send it to the recylcing bin, and then just delete it from there. Every so often I will completely clean my C:Drive, but it's not very bad like it used to be before I got McAffe. I think that when I had Norton that more viruses were on my computer, until I switched. I have got a total of 3 viruses on my computer, and they were all with Norton, and they brought pop ups, and stuff like that, so I got McAffe, did a virus scan, and I haven't had to worry about them since. I highly reccommend this program to anyone, and I think that it's actually free, or the trial is, but we bought it so...

[dselley 0]

I use NOD32 as I think its the best antivirus out there and it doesn't use much of the system resources unlike Norton and it updates once or twice a day. Its pretty simple to use too.

Edited June 26, 2006 by dselley (see edit history)