Best anti-virus and spyware programs

[Mombo323]

Its been awhile since ive checked, but has any new info came out on what is the best firewall program, antivirus and adware/syware/trojon program available now? Free or cheap, doesnt matter.. I want the best of the best.. Thank you

[EXreaction]

Well, I don't get into the paid stuff, but for the best you do have to pay. The best AV I have ever tried is Avast, the best firewall I have tried is Sygate, and Adaware SE is a great anti-spyware program.

[Minimum]

EXreaction, which version of Avast do you suggest? I've been looking at it and just wondering if Home or Professional have any real differences.

[Underclocked]

Get free Avast - works great for home users. Anti Vir is also very good. Adaware and/or Spybot for antispyware.

[EXreaction]

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Originally Posted by Minimum

EXreaction, which version of Avast do you suggest? I've been looking at it and just wondering if Home or Professional have any real differences.

Never tried the pro edition, I would just use the home edition, it works great.

[Mombo323]

Thank you... these are exactly what I have installed right now..

[RainFire]

I have been checking out... Privacyware Dynamic Security Agent www.privacyware.com free for home use. looks good so far

[Mombo323]

thanks.. I will try it out and see how it goes..

[sr71000]

I second ex...but I'd just like to add the free version of ewido to the list as well as periodic scans with hijack this to just see what's going on on the computer . Scans with a program like f-secure's backlight are a good idea as well (rootkit detecter)!