Viruses are absolutely nasty. They’re even nastier if you don’t have the correct anti-virus software.
Which anti-virus software is best for you?
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computer experts say to buy a full-blown version, such as Symantec or Trend Micro. This is a good point, but you should make sure you get the right version for you. There are home and business versions as well as multi-license usage. Although you may have a few home PCs, getting the
Symantec Endpoint Protection at $47 is a good option.
Trend Micro Internet Security ($50) is another good option for
home security protection. Symantec and Trend Micro will offer complete protection against viruses,
spyware, phishing, hacking, and dangerous websites.
Now, if speed is your mission, you should go with a standard anti-virus solution that includes virus protection
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updates and virus scans. The full-protection suite above will slow down your system a bit since it is always checking for possible infections.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a solid, free solution that offers real-time protection and scans. You can also go with
AVG Free as another free alternative. If the paid version offers you more security, personally that is, you may opt to go with
Norton and Trend Micro’s plain vanilla
anti-virus software.
