Which antivirus program

[DocZ]

I have NAV 2007 and it us up for renewal. There is a small loading problem that I can't fix, although it is bothersome, it doesn't effect the program. Anyway, I would have to updated to Norton 2008 or something else. I have heard good things about Avira, which has its won firewall, (although I have Zone Alarm and am happy with it). Also, the Avast and AVG programs seem to be well regarded. Any thoughts about these three to replace Norton.

I also use Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy.

Thanks

[Lespaul20]

I've used AVG for a couple of years now and I'm happy with it. I don't download anything that I don't trust so I don't' really put it to the test. Like you said, I've heard good things about all the ones you have mentioned.

[Kuch]

I'll second Lespaul20 on the plug for AVG. Very small footprint and I haven't had any problems with it.

[rwest]

I like Nod32, by Esset. I Prefer AVG to Avast, although both programs are higly reccomended by others. I also use spybot. I have heard that counterspy is a better choice, although I haven't tried it yet. I think Adaware is a good program and it works, it also is quite often on the top of the reccomended lists.

[Petef56]

If you need extra good protection and don't mind paying for it go with NOD32,
otherwise go with AVG Free. But make sure you also have some antispyware
programs too. I recommend SuperAntispyware and Spybot as they work well
together with all the applications in this post. ---pete---

[shadowpr]

Guess I'm one of the few that perfer Avast. I have it on both mine, and my dad's computer. I usually download something everyday, and it allows me to feel better.

But I will say, I don't think you can go wrong with any of those 3 (Avast, Avira, AVG).

[Cricket]

If you want a free anti-virus program, AVG, Avast! and AntiVir are all pretty good. I have AVG installed on 2 computers and AntiVir installed on 1. I don't prefer one over the other.

The only pay-for anti-virus program I would use is NOD32.

As far as anti-spyware software goes there is quite a few free ones out there. I'm currently using SpywareBlaster, AVG AntiSpyware, SuperAntiSpyware, Spyware Terminator, Ad-Aware SE, Spybot: Search & Destroy, CookieWall, IE Spyad and a modified HOSTS file. I use a-squared once in awhile...it scans really, really slowly so I don't run it weekly like I do the other programs.

I'm looking at SpyCatcher Express to see if it's something I'd want to use too. These are all freeware.

If I was to buy a anti-spyware program, I'd get SpySweeper.

Cricket

[Crnotay]

I've had Avast! on all 3 of my recent computers, and any viruses that I have gotten have been quickly detected and destroyed. I'd recommend Avast! but like the others said, Avast!, antivir, and AVG are all excellent.

[hudson80]

I use AVG home security package on three computers. Includes AV, Firewall and antispam. I filter email through Mailwasher before it gets to my machines.
I liked Norton in the 80's but found too many problems with it later.