How to Choose Virus-Protection Software

Most new consumer model and major brand mail-order computers include good anti-virus programs. But if you use the Internet or share files and you don't have one, you definitely need one.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer Magazines
• Anti-virus Softwares

1. Buy one of the leading anti-virus programs, such as Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee VirusScan, Quarterdeck ViruSweep, or Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus. The major developers can be relied upon to release timely periodic updates that deal with new viruses.

2. Check reviews and ratings on the Internet and in computer magazines to narrow your buying decision.

3. Download a shareware anti-virus program if you cannot afford an effective commercial anti-virus program.

4. Spend no more than $50 for a commercial anti-virus program.

5. Evaluate the terms for frequent upgrades to your program before buying. Most manufacturers offer free upgrades that detect newly created viruses.

Tips & Warnings

• Anti-virus programs are often bundled with other utilities and applications, offering a discount from buying the programs separately.
• Keep your anti-virus program current to prevent your computer from becoming infected by newly created viruses. Criminals are constantly devising ways to damage computers with viruses.

[sheila32508]

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[shahab]

on 1/24/2008 I switched from Norton AV to Quick Heal AV, thinking I was getting The Best anti virus package.
It has DNA Technology Built in and scanning Mobile Phone Via Bluetooth or USB.

[ahoier]

on 8/1/2007 I've always had good luck with ClamWin and WinPooch, side by side, they are great. Free and open-source. Never will I pay for antivirus, since NOTHING is completely 100% protection, there's always gonna be a new virus being created in the underground, and it's impossible for protection to be 100%.

[Giepie]

on 7/19/2007 I really can't believe that a How-To site will even mention software like Norton Virus etc. I personally did a study of all antivirus software I could find about a year ago. These were my findings:

1) The world's best Antivirus (Commercial) is by far Sophos Antivirus. But only large companies and corporations can really afford it. Some of their clients include Coca Cola, Mc Donalds and most Fortune 500 Companies.

2) The best Home or non commercial Antivirus is by far Avast. They offer FREE protection for home PC's, and VERY affective antivirus for servers and business computers. Avast was the only antivirus which comes with a built-in function where you run a virus scan during the boot process in order to scan files which are normally in use by Windows and not able to be scanned or cleaned (locked).

Feel free to mail me at: [e-mail] for more info.Also visit www.avas

[shabastpete]

on 7/14/2007 The other best anti-virus.Kasperspy internet security is just another good antivirus software.It detects most of the latest viruses.Its worthy trying it out.by shaba st.pete