AntiVirus, which one you prefer and why??

I would say norton is the best I have noticed all the other security programs don't protect as well. And even if you unwittingly download a virus of some sort norton can easily dispel of it without lasting harm to your computer

Well, Antivirus software is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including computer viruses, worms, and trojan horses. I would recommend three. The best part of using Security Shield 2010 is the fact that is powered by BitDefender. This antivirus company protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe. The Shield Deluxe 2010 will protect your PC and personal data from theft, making it worth considering. Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 provides comprehensive and easy to use protection from viruses, intruders, and other Internet-based threats. Inexpensive product received excellent scores in the performance tests. And then Norton AntiVirus 2010 provides fast, responsive defense against all types of malicious software. The new Norton Protection System employs a multilayered set of security technologies that work in concert to detect, identify, and block attacks. It is still the top of its class in terms of performance. Thanks.

I used the paid-for Mcafee virus as I used to get many viruses when I used the free ones. Since using McAfee, I find that my computer is well-protected with firewall also. I wouldn't like to risk going back to using free virus software. _Derek

I've had Norton 360 for the past 3 years. It simply works for me. It's going to take a lot to convince me otherwise. Looks like it's going to stay awhile, at least for me. Hope yours works well too! Have a nice day ahead! :)

Simple. Linux. I have a multi-boot computer with Ubuntu and Kubuntu Linux and Windows XP. When I'm online, I only use Linux. Incidentally, for those who are not familiar with Linux, we don't have any anti-virus software installed like AVG and Avira. And as far as I know, getting viruses is not a worrisome problem in Linux. So, my answer to the question, Linux is a good anti-virus software.

I have used many antivirus in the past, the ones I can tell you to stay away from are Norton and Panda, they are just resources hungry and will make your PC slow. At work we use McAfee and it works fine, it's light and we haven't had any major virus problem. AVG is also a good choice as is Nod32, wich I consider one of the best antivirus. Avast is one that I have installed but it just gave me trouble so now I stay away from that too. Lately I've been using the antivirus from microsoft, microsoft security essentials. It works pretty good, it's lightweight and I feel it gives a pretty fair protection. I've installed it on 42 PCs at work and I haven't notices anything weird on them. It's a good antivirus and it's free, all you need is to have a valid license of Windows.

I used free anti-viruses earlier...but the engineer who attended my pc...told me once that these free ones just show that they are working but your pc gets affected by viruses...then i shifted to paid anti-viruses and now i have installed it manually from a cd...which i purchased for 1200/- INR, and its working perfectly well....i have doubt if the free ones work perfectly...

hi I have avast and so far it seems to be doing the job however the day after my son installed it a problem came up with kernel trap and dumping memory so now I am wondering if the new anti virus program has triggered this problem. my son is coming to see me tomorrow so will have him check this out again.

The only free anti-virus software I have ever used was AVG. I didn't have any problems with it. But, my husband did download it and it caused his entire computer to crash. I decided to skip the free programs and I bought Norton's. I really like Norton's, but it is kind of expensive. I'm sorry I can't help answer this question any better. I really don't know a good, free program other than AVG.

I have used Avast, and AVG, but now I am using Microsoft Security Essentials. It is a good antivirus, and it is free, and that is teh best part of it. I like it much better than Avast or AVG. It does pick up anything that might cause problems and for a free one, it does really well. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I thought I would give it a try and see how it works, and I will contimue using it. Take care, and happy mylotting.

I use Avira Free, and quite satisfied with... Never had any problem... If I got badly virus, I prefer to restore my backup windows.... I've my Antivirus detect some program as virus, but when I update virus definition to newest one... my program not detected as virus anymore, so I don't really bother with it as long as my computer works fine. I've experience this with Avira, PC-MAV (local antivirus), McAfee 7, McAfee Security 2010, and Norton. Sometimes... antivirus made mistake, so don't just depend on them... depend on your own skill...

If you really want to have the best security for your computer. You have to pay for it. I recommend McAffee Antivirus, it will surely kill all viruses and worms and no virus can pass the security it provides. If you want a free anti virus, Try AVG antivirus Version 9. It is not a free software but you can get it free if you are little bit techie on the net. hehe. =) Good luck.

Hello mate. I've used much antivirus/Internet security programs. Right now I use Avira internet security Premium and license expires after 3 days. Until this moment, I'm very satisfied from Avira, it protects very well. If you want hopeful protection don't work with these free versions. If you can't afford to buy the product you know how you can find an alternative... And if you want better security while you're surfing the solution is "internet security", no "antivirus". The antivirus is the better solution if you operate more with files. The best Internet security I've used are: Kapersky KIS Norton Premium Avira Premium ESSET NOD32 From the free ones the best are: Comodo -that's rally the best free antivirus Avira free AVG free etc

AVAST... avast antivirus is my current antivirus.. this is the first time using it after millions timed uninstalled and install AVG antivirus.... avg was good for free user but the problem was it keeps on crashing.... sa far avast has shown me some splendidi result and im happy with it.. hurrah avast

I used AVG for a long time. Switched to Avira and then again to AVG. And both are my best antiviruses (Avira... long time no see though). Rest of them are not used by me but as I have so many friends I have seen the performance of almost all kind of anti-viruses. It's quite hard to choose among free AVs. Licensed ones do greater jobs, though some of them were so bad! Mine is free and keeps my PC smiling. Only problem is it can't detect ALL the malwares and I've to help it many times. Besides, it doesn't remove some specific viruses. Can't say why Still it's lot better than others, I never had to search frantically for alternatives getting my PC infected. Many of people here have to on, on regular basis.

I had avg anti virus for ages and it works great.then my computerwala gave me net protector and i must say it is great as well.I have set up it on auto scan mode and whenever i start my laptop it start scan.Because of it my laptop is safe till date.In last one year i hardly has got virus trouble.

My favourites are Bitdefender and Eset. I use Eset on my computer and BitDef. on my laptot. I like BitDef. and Eset is good too. But I prefere BitDef. BitDef. is cheaper :)

Norton Antivirus, Mcafee are the leading antivirus softwares but are not free and expensive too. I have been using Kaspersky internet security for past one and half years (purchased yearly) and I find that it does great job in protection. Prior to that I was using Norton. Kaspersky lacks some facilities of Norton but still it is good enough, a lot cheaper. There are number of free antivirus softwares like AVG, Avira, Avast etc. but for a full protection against present day virus attacks you must go for the good ones as stated above. Trend micro antivirus, full version is another good one.

I recommend AVG I had a strong virus Only AVG detect and I missed it in 5 minutes after 1 day changed other famous antiVirus

I've had AVAST, Norton, and now Macafee. So, far I like Macafee. It came on my new computer, and so far I haven't had a complaint about it. AVAST, I kinda had mixed feelings about that one. I put it on because a freind recommended it. And it worked fine, it hollered if there was a trojan on a website. The only I didn't like about it, was my computer didn't recognize that I had an antivirus software in it. The computer would have a little red arrow and then it would tell me that I need to check my computer security because I wasn't protected enough. And Norton, at first I had regular antivirus with them, and it was o.k. But, when I added the Norton 360 it just slowed down the computer to a snail pace. It's pretty bad when you can't surf because you antivirus is using too much space on your hard drive. My recommendation is try Avast is you want something free. But, also look at Macafee.