Is Antivirus software necessary?
144065
Yes you do. Windows firewall is better than nothing, but do get some extra protection. If you have ever experienced a computer infected by all kinds of s*** you wouldn't ask... If you do netbanking or have other things on your computer you don't want the world to see it's even more of a reason for getting antivirus software and a firewall (or a security suite where everything is included).\n\nThere are tons of different versions out there. I won't do a commercial for any one particular. Rule of thumb: you get what you pay for. \n\nIt's money well spent if you ask me.
200467
free scans and removal tools are b.s. in my opinion.\nthey are limited in their capabilities.\nif you have internet service you shouldnt surf the web without an anti virus program running. \nits worth it to put the money out in advance because your system can get really screwed up without virus protection.
76473
You must be afraid when you stay without it.\nYou must download one of them because you and we are always under attackes from Hackers.\nI have now Kaspersky Internet security which have Anti virus and also Fireall.\nSearch for one today :)
46872
Software that your computers operating system needs to operate. You should not need to mess with these. Just pretend they dont exist
56821
Neither - for now, I'm using the Beta version of Windows OneCare, which seems to have virus checking that is comparable to both Norton Antivirus 2005 and McAfee.  Only thing missing is e-mail scanning, which may well be added in future releases.
658574
its antispyware software, not antivirus\n\nno it can not detect viruses.. it may detect trojan horses, but nothing like other real viruses..\n\nget windows defender beta 2 for spyware, and get AVG 7 by grisoft for viruses
614638
Generally it's not recommended, cause conflicts between various antivirus software are very likely.
765288
go to this site and download this one it is free and easy to keep up to date. . www.freeware.com     then download .avg antivirus. there it is very easy to up date and u can do it for free as well there is others there to that are free. fact. my opion?
851700
I would say, yes you DO need an antivirus.  If you wonder if it's doing it's job, then go to Panda or Housecall (by trendmicro) and do an "online scan" (Symantec (Norton)) also has one (a free online scan). . \n\nso you can get a 2nd opinion. . \n\n\nwho cares what the interface on AVG looks like?  If it's free and doing it's job, you never have to mess with it. . just let it run!\n\nMy two cents.\n\n(btw, I hope that the anti-spyware programs you are using are Spybot Search and Destroy, Lavasoft AdAware SE Personal and Spywareblaster (from Javacoolsoftware.com).\n\nIf you aren't using those, I would highly recommend it.\n\nAlso good and free is Ewido\n\ngood luck and God bless you.
970623
Please visit http://www.housecall.trendmicro.com and select 'Full System Scan'. SInce Antivirus software requires continous updating, I always use this FREE online system scan. It has been effective in removing 78 viruses from my computer so far. Hope you like it, don't hesitate in mailing me any other questions at asad_khawer@yahoo.com
1096451
AntiVirus alone is not enough.  While the bigger companies, McAfee and Symantec, are building out a total package, they've gotten pretty pricey for total coverage.  Check out the combination and process documented at http://securitytango.com/   The author is a member of the team from one of the longest running computer advice shows out there on talk radio.
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Hi, To find out if you have an anti virus program and its name; right click on any file or folder and see if the option\n-- SCAN WITH....(name of antivirus program).....is available.\nIf it is there, then you have an antivirus program.\n\nIf you need to download one-- AVG is an excellent choice.\n\nAll the best
1042325
U should use one antivirus software as using two softwares will definitely reduce the processing speed of your computer. Your computer will take a very long time to reboot (restart). I suggest you better use AVG. U can choose to run a "Full Service Scan" online scan for viruses, spywares, trojans etc. on http://safety.live.com (Microsoft's newly launched website).
539433
AVG This is free to home users, needs a licence if used commercially.\n\nreally good backup \nbrilliant anti-virus.\nNorton slows up most comps because it is too efficient and stops good scripts which stops the installation of some legitimate programs
515244
No, I recommend Symantec Firewall/Anti-Virus, Ad Aware SE, System Mechanic and maybe Spy Doctor.  Some catch most, but all it takes is one bad virus or malware etc....
769631
Why would you wat to pay for something you can have for free? Here you have some good and free antivirus programs:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/
770446
There are many decent anti-virus programs available. Norton's is one of the best, as it's both thorough and economical and doesn't use up a lot of memory; however, the problem where memory is concerned is that the best programs require the most memory. I was using Nortons awhile back and still got a virus, so I spent about $300.00 on a very extensive program called Tech on Demand. Unfortunately, it requires a lot of memory to run because of the many functions of the program. The amount of memory is pretty much proportional to the amount of protection you're looking for.