what anivirus to use?

United States
November 5, 2009 7:58pm CST
what is the best antivirus you have used? what do you suggest?
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14 responses
• India
6 Nov 09
Hi friend, antivirus is protective software designed to defend your computer against malicious softwares, malwares and so many other irritating things. I am a developer and working on antivirus for more than a year. And I have concluded that none of the antivirus is perfect as daily thousands of new viruses comes into picture and antivirus companies are unaware of them. They can not remove them. Best way to fight with a virus is via manual checking. For windows user ctrl+alt+del gives detailed processes information, you can check their is some unrecognized process is running, once you find such an activity you can search for it on internet and if results told you that it is a virus then try to find its manual removal solution never download a software for this work. More you search better are you in antivirus field. Happy MyLotting..
@lovedude (4447)
• India
6 Nov 09
I am using Norton antivirus. I have used AVG, Avast, Nod32, Mcafee, Norton, Zone alarm, Kaspersky, Windows care and I don't know how many others.. but I found Norton is the most powerful antivirus among all..
• India
6 Nov 09
nortan is quiet costly,but AVG is of less cost andeasy to use ..it is the best so far for me...
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Nov 09
I don't think there is the best anti-virus software. After using some time, there will be some problems anyway. So I just use the anti-virus software which are free of charge. I think it works well anyway. I don't need the professional anti-virus software. I love China
@haiershen (1080)
• China
9 Nov 09
i don't know which anivirus is the best one, i always use Norton, it is very familiar and i always used for more than one year,it is alright for me to protect our document.good luck and have a nice day!
• United States
6 Nov 09
If your looking for a uselfull and easy to tweak Antivirus program, I suggest checking out ZoneAlarm. The software is free on a trial basis and its alot less inexpensive then other commerical software. I have not had any issues with the software since ive had it, I like the added feature that blocks malicious websites from being viewed as well.
@syndrix (475)
• Malaysia
6 Nov 09
I think its ok even if you don't have any anti-virus, bacause I don't use any anti-virus in my PC it is memory sucking. If you want a free Antivirus go for AVG or Avira.
@Lupin3d (225)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
Hi Abbie, I am currently using AVG, but for me the best Anti-virus would still be Kaspersky or ESET NOD32. Kaspesrky is one of the best in terms of scanning and NOD32 in terms of real time protection. NOD32 also does not take much memory.
@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
6 Nov 09
I think kaspersky is the best yea .
• India
8 Nov 09
the anti virus that i am using is avast .
@jeiay41 (674)
• United States
6 Nov 09
If you are choosing between free versus subscription I'll tackle some infos for you to understand what benefits will you get. Free antivirus which will be the product of AVG who top notch the free antivirus will be the first chose if you don't like or don't have a money to spare for a subscription product. They constantly updating files but i don't know if that is relevant to protect you from vicious attack on the internet. Unlike anti-virus that is purchased, consider you have a body guard with you everywhere you go. Easy to ask for help and more lkely you have a full protection on your pc with an up to date updates. In my experience, I tried both of them and stay with my subscription antivirus. To be exact i'm holding a Norton 360. It's been 2 years from now and don't have a problem at all. My advice to you is you need an antivirus on your pc no matter what the product you have.
• India
6 Nov 09
if you want best protection from viruses use licenced antivirus, because any free or demo version antivirus can't give you full protection form virus. i used netprotecter. i used 1 year licenced version. i am satisfied from it'sservice. if you don't want to buy use avira free antiviruse it is good. have a nice day.
@earndeep (168)
• India
6 Nov 09
For home use get avast home edition. Get registered and get it free for one year. I'm too using Avast only, it seems to be good and protects my system well. And I feel it is enough for home use.
@dekada80 (388)
• Philippines
6 Nov 09
so far, the best anti virus for me is Kaspersky Internet Security antivirus. It is what I'm using right now and so far, I am really protected since I'm yet to have windows problems regarding viruses. I have tried most of the antivirus out there but only kaspersky satisfies me. I've tried AVG, AVAST, AVIRA, McAfee, Norton and even Bitdefender but I think I'm going to stay with Kaspersky for a while.
@mrfdg1972 (3237)
• Philippines
6 Nov 09
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• Philippines
6 Nov 09
I like McAfee but I am now using AVG. I find McAfee very good but AVG is also good. I don't feel less protected with AVG. And they have a free edition available. I just make sure it is always updated.