Nerds & Geeks: Best anti-virus software?

[Miss Critter]

It's time to renew the anti-virus software, and I was wondering whether to continue with NOD32 by Eset or try something else. I haven't had any problems on my desktop with it, but got a nasty Trojan on the laptop. Are those possible to defend against with standard anti-virus?

Your input is appreciated.

 

[Danny Burns]

I've used Avast for the last two years. The home edition is free and it does prevent against Trojan horses and worms. It's kept things out of my computer that Norton and others could not.

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[Kurt]

Avast, Avira and AVG are very popular, effective, and free.

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[Miss Critter]

Thanks guys! Free sure beats $60.

 

[Will B]

Doesn't matter what you get but remember...they are only as good as their last update. Keep 'em current!

 

[Gidget]

I use open source software - it is an alternative to Microsoft Windows/office. Ubuntu Linux is FREE and virtually virus free. I never have to install virus protection.

Just wanted to let you know that there are others options out there.

G

 

[Lward0617]

Miss Critter,

Both Avast Antivirus :,
FREE antivirus software with spyware protection: avast! Home Edition

And Microsoft's Security Essentials :,
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

Are both Great solutions that are free. I have been using Avast for years over even AVG and recommended it to all of my clients. Now I actually prefer Microsoft Security Essentials.

If you are using Windows Xp, Vista, or Windows 7. Then the security essentials will have a little more synergy then Avast. And create a little less painful security environment.

It does a great job of running quietly, and as long as you have a steady internet connection it does a good job of updating itself as well.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I use and like AVG (free) and I couple that with running Malwarebytes and Ad-Aware (two other free malware programs) on occasion.

Works like a charm.

 

[Rudyjohn]

Avast here, too. And do regular maintenence.

 

[rblessed1031]

I got a nasty bug and the company that I work for used CCleaner and Malwarebytes to remove and maintain.