Thanks duh Thanks for the link, duh: good info. By the way, rather than a dork, I think you are simply passionate about your beliefs and efforts - and that's a good thing since we all are able to benefit therefrom. Monk
What's best Philosophy 101 probably is best fit to the Chit Chat pages but . . . There IS, in fact, a best: it is what is best for me - which encompasses a consideration of the set of criteria which, in the realm of software, e.g., impels my choices. The issue is not - what is the best AV prog - it is rather, based on my set of criteria, what is the best AV prog for me? There are lessons here for all who are wont to ask, "What is the best LCD monitor," or "What is the best mobo," or "What is the best religion?" The first lesson asks, why subrogate someone else's set of criteria for yours? The second asks, why surrender your intellect and ingenuity for another's opinion? In the very least, the third question exclaims, "Wait a minute! Who are these people who are telling me what's best?!" I will answer the question, "How do you get from A to B?" by recounting how - I - get from A to B. Are the stairs the best way? Not for me: I'm too old; I'll take the elevator. Monk
The corporate or enterprise versions of antivirus are far better than anything consumer. They don't take tons of resources and don't keeping bothering you to buy a new subscription. Symantec is my favorite but mcafee is also good and comes with anti-spyware.
Symantec Software is one of the things which is using the most ressources of the computer. I've never seen any corporate software that uses less ressources than the consumer equivalent. In my company we are using Office Scan from Trend Micro. The software uses the same like the consumer product, as they are based on the same engine.
Take a look at this site --> av-comparatives.org <-- and you should have no more questions about which AV software is the best. All information and various test results are given there. And all best software security and performance comparisons too. This is serious and trustable site and you should take a look at it. Recommend
McAfee Total Protection 2011 With thousands of new viruses created every day, relying on traditional security updates isn’t enough anymore. Unlike the competition, exclusive McAfee Active Protection™ technology instantly analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds so there’s virtually no gap in your protection.
I use Microsoft security Essential v2 I use Microsoft security Essential v2 (2.0.657) In my Win 7 SP1 os its performing well.
Some links to review: wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=291821 av-test.org/certifications malwareresearchgroup.com/malware-tests/flash-test-results/ This is a 99% HIPS and 1% firewall test. Most of the products tested do not contain HIPS and until they removed them this year, some did not contain an HIPS or firewall. Very misleading for most products. Not to mention that most products do not get tested in all "levels".
The question is an oxymoron because there is no such thing . This question gets posted in just aboout every forum there is and the simple answer is : Whatever you are comfortable with using and whatever makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. There IS NO perfect antiviurs or security solution, never has been, never will be. What some catch others will miss and visa versa. The BEST antivirus protection is the person at the keyboard.
I am using Norton Internet Security 2011 since long it is very loght and effective but till date no perfect method for getting it activated.
from free antivirus best is avast for daily using, from payed antivirus good is kaspersky antivirus not internet security which makes later many bugs in system but antivirus it should be installed in clean 100% free system cuz else it wont fork so effective and then it will be useless, for catching viruses i use three avast, dr.web and malwarebytes perfect combination
Microsoft Security Essentials REASONS: FREE HIGH DETECTION RATE VERY FEW FALSE POSITIVES RELATIVELY FAST FEW NOTIFICATION MESSAGES SMALL (7MB) There's no reason to waste your money on paid software if it's not substantially better.