What is the best ant-virus software for 2008?

Question

I have Trend Micro on my computer now, but I'm wondering if I should renew it or get something different. I heard some of them like Norton slow your computer down.

Answer 1

AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products.



Using AVG is fine. I understand that to some "cost" and system hogs like norton and others like it... use alot more system resources then AVG - Slowing down your pc! And your well protected with AVG.



AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files. http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=lst-0-9



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Answer 2

Yeah Norton does slow down a computer but not always. I've norton before and i've never noticed a difference in speed, but you can try a squared, AVG, ClamWin, NOD32(this one isn't free) or some other free one they are all good. I personally either use ClamWin or the Linux version of it called ClamAV or Norton.

Answer 3

yes norton does slow ur computer dwn its like a tetley tea bag ( full of holes) norton takes up half of the memory avg is free but can slow sum computers while scanning which is crap. but avast does not slow down while scanning this is free edition. also download spybot search and destroy. never choose anything thats is on ur computer.

Answer 4

this completely unlawful yet once you choose Norton loose attempt seach on information superhighway browser with college Norton company version acquire. some faculties have open acquire without requiring person identity and password. Norton replace updates isnt automated subsequently you're able to replace it.

Answer 5

i would reccomend either AVG which is Free or Norton System Suite which runs $39.99

Answer 6

avg 7.5 free version or get the full version with spyware included

Answer 7

hi!!!!!!!!!

u heard that right

u have a lot of options

1) nod32 home/business edition

2) avira antivir antivirus

3) bit defender antivirus 2008/total security 2008

i m currently using bit defender total security 2008

its brriliant

i recommends it.so go for it

Answer 8

AVG for free...google and download it...