Which is a good anti-virus software?

@mansha (6298)
India
November 7, 2006 5:06pm CST
I have tried Norton and McAfee, I found Norton 2005 hasslowed down my computer?Is anyone else also facing such problem.
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@lauriefnp (5111)
• United States
1 Jan 07
I had the same problems with Norton; I had the Internet security suite, and it was nothing but trouble. My new Dell came with the PC-Cillin antivirus and Internet security system, and I think that it's great. I have had no problems at all, and it has virus definition updates available constantly, so I think that they're on top of things.
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@mansha (6298)
• India
13 Jan 07
Oh thats good I will look out for that.
@atulperx (735)
• India
31 Dec 06
hey mansha di.. why don't you try avast , i think avast is the best anti-virus online i surf on net daily up to 13 hour but didn't suffered such thing using booter and many things than also with avast my pc running fast .it alerts you when ever find bad things .
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@mansha (6298)
• India
13 Jan 07
where can I get avast from atul can you give me a link too.
• India
7 Nov 06
Norton definately slows your perofrmance of the system but mcafee is good
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@mansha (6298)
• India
13 Jan 07
I liked McAffe too. Its better then Norton
• Brazil
22 Nov 06
I'm using AVG 7.5. It's fast and trustworth ;)
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@mansha (6298)
• India
13 Jan 07
where can i get it from can you tell me.
@shyam4uall (1002)
• India
13 Jan 07
Yeah Norton consumes a lot of system memory and really slows down the PC..so you can try Kaspersky or PC-Cillin(I am using it).. Or the best of all is BitDefender Anti virus.
@mansha (6298)
• India
13 Jan 07
I am getting attracted to PC -cillin where can I get it can you tell me.
@BlaKy2 (1475)
• Romania
14 Jan 07
I am using a very good free antivirus. It's Called AVG and here is a link to it: www.grisoft.com. I never had problems with it!
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@mansha (6298)
• India
22 Jun 07
thanks for the tip, I was getting tired of norton.
• India
1 Jan 07
i AM USING NORTON AND I THINK ITS GOOD, TILL NOW I HAVENT FACED ANY PROBLEM.
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• India
20 Apr 07
I would recommend you using AVG Antivirus Free Edition.. it's very light on System Resources and best part.. it's available for Free! Being Free doesn't mean that AVG Antivirus doesn't provides good protection.. it provides good protection from Viruses.. I've been using it since 3-4 years on my PC.. even at my workplace I've suggested it's use and it is installed on almost every PC! So.. go ahead and give it a Try! It's one good Alternative to those Resource Hungry AntiViruses (Norton & McAfee)
@lovedude (4447)
• India
1 Jan 07
norton is definately slower.. specially 2005 try out 2006 or 2007 norton is the best antivirus... well mcafee also improved its performance..
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• Brazil
22 Nov 06
I'm using AVG 7.5. It's fast and trustworth.
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@lauriefnp (5111)
• United States
21 Jun 07
I like McAfee antivirus and their wirewall. Norton is a pain in the neck. I found that it slowed down my computer as well- no matter what I did with the settings, Norton didn't work well for me. I also have several spyware protection programs that I run weekly.
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• India
20 Apr 07
norton anti virus needs to be updated every year. i am using AVG full version and have got good protection against viruses. you can try that. i haven't tried McAfee so i cant comment on that.
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• India
25 Apr 07
Try AVG 7.5. Its best and easy. Intel also giving AVG with its motherboard.
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• India
20 Apr 07
It is true that unless you have good RAM in your computer, your computer may slow down if you uses Norton. The best antivirus available is AOL which has a shield to protect from viruses. Other good antiviruss are Commodo antivirus. AVG is also a good antivirus, . All the computer in my office was catched by one virus " the most wanted man" It could be recognised only by AVG and it removed the virus.
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@avs189 (1030)
• India
22 Jun 07
For me Mcafee anti-virus rocks,i feel that its moderate as compared to the Norton but still it pays value for the service it offers and i am truly satisfied with it .