I need virus software with spyware protection, but I am on a college student’s budget so I need something that won’t break me but still has great protection. And I need to know where to get it.

13 Responses to “Virus Software????How much? what’s the best? and where can I buy it?”

  • J-Mac says:

    There are so many anti-virus software programs out there now that you will be lucky if you find 2 people who agree what is the best. I use AVG 8 Free at home and have been since AVG 6 was out. I have never had any issues. The free version has no Spyware but Ad-Aware if a free program as well that takes care of that. Running both programs will have less of an impact in system performance than running a purchased virus protection program as well.

    If you want to "buy" something I would get McAffee. I wouldn’t go with Norton as it gives you more problems and makes your computer slower than if you actually had a virus or two.

  • hzairyarzms says:

    None. It is best to design one yourself. I mean it and am not joking.

  • life2death_sbc says:

    From past experience, you can get good things for less these days.
    I personally have used everything I’ll go over, so I do have knowledge of this, being heavy in IT.

    I personally use AVG Free 8, a decent scanner that is FREE.

    If you’re looking to pay, I’d go for McAfee first, and wouldnt touch norton anything with a 10ft pole. It causes a lot of conflicts, I’ve seen viruses disable it like nothing, and it overall slows your machine down, proven by countless benchmarks.

  • topdn says:

    advast pro is the best i have found you can get it here

    http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-professional.html

  • online f says:

    I would suggest ESET NOD 32 Smart Security which I personally use.. and it is available at http://www.eset.com

    dont go for those commercial antivirus/spyware protection plans with norton or any such websites they would slow down your system and make your computer a walking hell with you just try the 30 day free-trail and then purchase it as its the most cost effective program available

  • jmincr says:

    Depends on what you want out of it. There is a slew of free stuff out there like Avast and AVG, but you get what you pay for. If you have an issue, its up to you to deal with it.

    I chose a product called SecureIT. Its a neat little program that has the protection and automatic updating, but the standout feature I see is that I get free 24/7 technical support if I have any issues.

  • Sean G says:

    The best internet security software with anti virus and spy protection I have ever experienced is Grisoft AVG 8. the price is normal not so expensive but it is really powerful. find it here:
    http://www.avg.com
    or
    http://www.grisoft.com

  • cajundude1 says:

    You can get free virus protection from AVG on the Internet. I got mine from Norton. $70 per year.

  • ionyr jones says:

    i would say the best virus protection is either AVG Antivirus or i mainly use spybot search and destroy naw thats a good virus protection and i fink it costs in the region of £10-£30

  • Magickman says:

    The best anti virus software? That’s an easy one, LINUX.

  • i♥u2 says:

    Avast have better detection rates for virus than AVG
    see comparison test
    http://www.virusbtn.com/Session-43ed5f077cb4ad87036a9f509c0a256b/news/2008/09_02

    Get Avast Home Edition version 4.8 ( FREE for personal use )
    http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

    How to configure Avast ?
    http://www.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/soe/antivirus/avast4home.pdf

  • Anthony says:

    Go to http://www.filehippo.com

    Download Avast Anti-virus

    Best. Anti virus. Ever. I’m not joking.

    > Free
    > All reviews are perfect
    > Gets rid of virtually any virus
    > Updates daily

    Try it and you will see :) It is so simple to use as well.

    Hope it helps :)

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