spybot, ad-aware, AVG, Avast. or any other suggestions? ive heard mostly about AVG and Avast that they are more recommeneded then any other ones.
I have Norton and im uninstalling it at this moment because its causing too many problems and slows down my computer. So right after this I have to download something new, and I need something thats free too!
oh and i dont want my computer to be slow either!
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10 responses so far ↓
1 Meadsusa // Mar 29, 2008
I use Avast Antivirus, and it has been working really good so far
2 janoak2008 // Mar 29, 2008
I love macafee and ive never gotten a virus with it.
3 Vishal // Mar 29, 2008
go for avast!…its good
4 thebonehead // Mar 29, 2008
Eset Nod 32 AV is excellent. Small footprint, doesn't hog system resources, well behaved, what more could you ask for?
http://www.eset.com/
5 koreansuperman859 // Mar 29, 2008
Norton should be uninstalled instantly.
Avast and AVG are popular because they are free. Between the two, I find AVG much better and more user friendly. Avast is just confusing with it's interface.
I personally like Kaspersky. I have never had a problem with it and it catches plenty that the other programs do not. It's not free, but is reasonably priced and does an excellent job. The interface is also very nice. It also does not slow down the machine.
Note: Spybot and Adaware are not anti-virus programs. They are malware removal tools. There is a difference. I have Kaspersky, Spybot, and Adaware installed on my machine and use all three. Spybot and AdAware combined make a good team for malware / spyware, while Kaspersky takes care of viruses and the like.
6 heebus_jeebus // Mar 29, 2008
Another vote for Avast here.
> Avast 4 Home Edition: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Spybot and Ad-Aware are antispyware, not antivirus.
I think Spybot is acceptable, but (IMO) Ad-Aware is useless.
My suggestion for an antispy is Superantispyware:
> Superantispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
*** Also, keep this link handy for when you uninstall your Norton. After you do your uninstall from add/remove programs, you'll need the Norton Removal Tool:
> Norton Removal Tool: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
7 STEPHEN // Mar 29, 2008
Just stay with Norton, update and run a full system scan.
FREE stuff is rubbish, you will be sorry
8 charan r // Mar 29, 2008
mecafee is the best antivirus it will not slow down your computer as norton
9 Patrick W // Mar 29, 2008
Check out the video review below for the best free Antivirus program
The top rated Antivirus/Spyware suite by those who test antivirus programs (av-comparitives, virus.gr, etc) is Kaspersky
(I have used this to clean up machines that nothing else would work on.
you can download a 30 day free trial here.
and it will give you the ability to force out Norton's
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4.html?qt=Kaspersky&tag=srch&tg=dl-20
After cleaning up your computer I suggest buying it, if you can’t afford it then These 2 free tools will help you keep your computer clean ~ Patrick
The Top Rated Free Antivirus Program researched from those who test Antivirus programs (av comparatives, virus.gr, and other reviews including this video review) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhXZo3dHulc is
Avira Antivir http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-PersonalEdition-Classic/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=lst-1
Today you are in more danger from Spyware I Download, Install, Update and Run SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=lst-2
( I used this to remove spyware and Trojans from a laptop that adaware would only detect but not get rid of ) It detected and removed everything
10 Howudoin27 // Mar 29, 2008
get AVG free
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