which is the best antivirus?what best softwares such as firewalls and anti-spywares should i use?
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best antivirus: NOD32\nbest firewall:  ZONE ALARM PRO\nbest anti-spyware: WEBROOT SPY SWEEPER
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An Anti-virus is only one part of the Windows security package, what you need now is an Anti-spyware and a Firewall.\n\nBut since the question is about the firewall - Yes, you do need a firewall. If your going to buy one, get Zonealarm Pro, but Zonelabs also provides a free stripped down firewall that will serve your needs.
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For the BEST FREE AntiVirus Program, download it from here:\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avg71free_375a716.exe\n\nAVG AntiVirus FREE VERSION
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I've tried several anti-viruses, because i wasn't happy at all with them. If I take it as an anti-virus than I would say Norton is the best, but in my opinion it sucks your memory and integrates itself everywhere. Then there is Bit-defender. I liked it, but the fact is it updates itself too often, and the bad thing about it is that it restarts itself. And this can be very annoying for 2 reasons: firstly during the restart you are unprotected (for about 2-3 secs), and secondly if it updates during a system scan, than the scan will stop; and this is very annoying when you have a big and full hard-drive which needs more time to be scanned. \nI'v also tried McAfee. It's firewall is pretty good, but it lacks on the virus part. Simply it did not find some of them.  The same thing is the problem with Nod32 or AVG. I now use a trial version of PC-Cillin, and for now it's OK. You could also try Kaspercy (I haven't tried it yet) but I heard it's pretty could. \nSo my answer is, that all anti-virus and firewall softwares are pretty good, and they can all protect the avarage user. \nI'll let you decide which one suites you the best. ;)
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Here you have some good and free antivirus programs:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
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Mcafee VirusScan ( http://www.mcafee.com )- I highly recommend it!\n\nFor a firewall you can just use the one that comes with Windows if you have XP SP2 or download Zonealarm ( http://www.zonelabs.com )\n\nFor Anti-Spyware try Windows Defender- http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-8022_4-10502712.html?tag=lst-0-2\n\nAll of these programs take up minimal resources. Steer clear of Norton whatever you do!\n\nHope this Helps!
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I prefer AVG Anti-Virus (from www.grisoft.com). It seems pretty reliable, has a pretty decent 'out of the box' installation and, for individuals, is free. They have a variety of products for Windows & Linux in workstations and in server installs. >Even a free one, but you have to hunt for it.>\nFrom my experiences between AVG, McAfee & Norton, AVG has the least impact on running on your system.\n**DO NOT FORGET**\nSecurity needs to be a multi-level install of protection since viruses & spyware seldom uses the same attack methods.\nGoto someonewhocares (link below) to get yourself a HOSTS file. The directions of where to put it are in the file. It is a mega-handy file to keep updated on your system.\nI also prefer Spybot for my anti-spyware defense. \n\nNOTE: This is all FREE! WooHoo!
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http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_134073.htm\n\nIt's best to scan with several virus/spyware programs. There's several online ones free that you can use. Avast has an awesome security center and is the newest popular one. I like panda and bitdefender best because they've found the most viruses. Bitdefender is slower but supposedly high rated. Norton causes crashes on startup sometimes and is pretty slow to begin with. AVG is a lemming that tells you where the virus is and doesnt really remove it. You can find more on viruses at http://majorgeeks.com/ Adaware is best for removing spyware. I got a list here.\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php
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Hey pal,\n\nKspersky is the BEST!!! believe me with 99.8% of virus detection is the best.\nyou can check the website to select your product.\nwww.kaspersky.com\nthey have everything you need.\n\nCiao,
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Nod 32  is the best , but AVG is an excellent anti virus. They do a superb free edition too.
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Free and reliable antivirus programs are: \n\nMicrosoft Windows Defender  http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...\n\nAVG FREE at http://free.grisoft.com \n\nOnce you download/install the programs, be sure to UPDATE! This ensurees that you have the very latest protection, not just the latest as of the day it was archived! \n\nAlso, for best results, pick up some free spyware removal programs:  \n\nSpybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org\n\nAdaware SE Personal http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware\n\nAgain, remember to update before using for the most protection.  In fact, set your programs to automatic update, or remember to update them regularly.
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Kaspersky antivirus\nand\nwww.ewido.net/en/download  anti spy\n\nEnjoy
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There are a number of antivirus programs that you can access for free.  I believe that Avast and AVG are among the better ones among the free basic antivirus programs.  For free anti-spyware, try Microsoft Antispyware, Spybot Search & Destroy, and Lavasoft AdAware.  Use more than one antispyware program; often one program will catch spyware that others miss.  But with antivirus, use only one program; antivirus programs tend to conflict with each other.\n\nFor a good all-in-one solution, I've been using PC-Cillin since 1995.  It does antivirus, anti-spyware, contains a firewall, etc.  I think it's also a lot less resource intensive than Norton AV or McAfee AV.  This means that it doesn't take up so much power when it's running that you computer slows to a crawl.  If you have any questions about this stuff, feel free to contact me.
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"WHat would be the best virus protection software on the market today?"\n\nWhat does the word "best" mean to you? are you talking about protection, the ability to protect your computer? are you talking about what program that does not drain system resources? Are you talking about customer support?\n\nSee the problem is that... there is no Best AntiVirus. They all have pros and cons. Some are good, most free programs are crap (imho, and in my personal experience) and none are the best.\n\nhere is the "rock paper scissors" of the whole thing...\n\n-an AV that is the best at protecting your computer from viruses will hog system resources.\n-an AV that allows the computer to operate efficiently, will not have the best protection. \n\n-an AV that finishes a scan quickly will probably will not be the most efficient.\n-an AV that takes forever to finish a scan, probably will be the safest.\n\n-an AV that is free usually does not have customer support.\n-an AV that is not free usually does not have GOOD customer support...\n\nso I hope this helps... dont waste your time looking for the best antivirus/firewall program, just get a good one that is right for you that balances protection with efficiency\n\n@moodyboy\n\n"Kaspersky of couse and to all of you who still trust norton and macafee or those sort of sh**...now its time to open your eyes and do your pc or laptop a favor .... email me if u cannot afford to buy it..if u know what i mean. O_O! AVG REALLY SUCK DO NOT USE IT.... "\n\nI do not hold the same opinion as you, and I would go farther to even saying that you are void of any intelligence at all. I do not even think you know why you have such strong faith in "Kaspersky"? Because I know why you hold such a high program in high regards and denigrate other (obviously mainstream) programs. But do you?\n\nMaybe it is really "time [for you] to open your eyes". The reason "kaspersky" would be the "best" antivirus, is because very few (to no) virus writers would take the time to write script to defeat it. The biggest security threat to any if not all programs/av/os's is the more people that use it, the more people will try to edit/manipulate it. Hence, nortan is not as good an av (in your opinion) because.... it is main stream and most companies and consumers use it. By not only increasing the popularity of your av (and by my formula above, making it more "insecure"), you make yourself look... well for lack of a better word... retarted.\n\nAs for your offer of wares? First off, even those of little computer knowledge or experience can get programs off of the internet. You really must be kidding, not only would you be taking money away from the people who created the program that you so diligently promote, but you would even reduce the amount of time that company would put into creating security patches and updates (that is if they have patches and updates to begin with)...\n\nI bet you think you are a mad haxor huh? (getting wares off of the internets? and saying how detrimental it is for peoples to use nortan, and how “AVG REALLY SUCK[s(sic)] DO NOT USE IT” in caps… People like you make people like me laugh.\n\n\n!
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Avg grisoft is best anti virus. Beside this u can use advanced spyware remover pro, Lavasoft ad aware, Yahoo tool bar with anti spy. All this will make ur well protected. I am using all of these and never had any problems.
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Firewalls don't protect against viruses, though better ones such as ZoneAlarm, Kerio, and Sygate will alert you to suspcious behavior.  For virus protection, the best thing is an antivirus program.  Some good free ones are AVG, AVAST! Home edition, and AntiVir.
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Here you have some good and free antivirus programs: http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm\nGet one!