What is the best security software?

Answer 1

In my opinion,if you have Windows XP,i suggest you get Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). i just had 3 viruses found on my computer, and i think 2 were already infected, and it STILL could clean them. I love it. i think you would to.

NOTE: Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP on 8 April 2014, so security patches are no longer being released for it. For this reason, if you are still using XP, you would be wise to move to another OS such as Windows 7 or a current version of Linux (or any other OS with ongoing support).

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MSE is still available for XP and can also be used with Vista and Windows 7 but not Windows 8 (which has built-in AV). Keep in mind that MSE does NOT cover all attack vectors. Most computer security professionals recommend anti-virus plus other anti-malware protection that can use both signatures and heuristics to detect threats. You can enable or install host-based firewalls and anti-spyware software as well. As a general principle, you should deploy several tools to cover different vectors but any protection is better than NO protection.

As far as "best" is concerned - that depends on what you are comfortable managing and what your budget is. Some software suites require more skill to effectively manage. Others are less powerful but don't require much knowledge to deploy to your computer(s). Get something that you can afford and that you feel capable of managing correctly.

Some reputable sources for PAID software are:

• Bitdefender
• Kaspersky
• Norton
• Trend Micro
• Panda Security
• Bullguard
• AVAST
• AVG
• McAfee
• Check Point

Keep in mind that this list is NOT comprehensive, but it's a decent starting point. Doing an online search for "best computer security system" will yield links to several reputable sources that have published their evaluations of different security suites.

Some good FREE software that can provide different security features includes:

• ZoneAlarm - firewall (from Check Point - they will encourage you to upgrade to their more comprehensive paid services)
• Comodo Firewall Pro
• Avast (which also has a more comprehensive suite available for purchase)
• AVG Anti-Rootkit - name describes it pretty well
• Spyware Blaster - to detect and eradicate spyware
• Trend Micro HijackThis - great tool for cleaning up infections from spyware and adware, but requires some skill to use
• Ad-Aware - pretty decent adware detector, blocker, and cleaner - but some adware/spyware is built to resist cleaning by tools like this one.
• Spybot Search & Destroy - another decent free tool - but don't assume it will get everything.

A few of additional caveats:

1. Understand that no tool does everything so you may need multiple tools - but if you go that route, you probably want to avoid duplication of capabilities as much as possible.
2. Some software tools will "fight" with each other as they interpret the actions of one of your other tools to be an attack. You have to select compatible tools or figure out how to configure them to get along with each other.
3. Be VERY careful about where you download free software from. Quite a few miscreants and criminals will pretend to offer download of desirable free software but it will come with nasty Trojans that will infect your system when you install the software. It's generally best to go straight to the source to download the software.

Answer 2

The idea of best is highly subjective because what is best for one user isn't necessarily the best for another user. When choosing an anti-malware program one must one consider many things including system resources, online banking and user ability. If you are not banking online than I recommend using Avast Free Antivirus. If you are banking online than i recommend using an internet Security suite and recommend Avast Internet Security. Other legitimate options to consider include software made by McAfee, Symantec and Kaspersky.

Answer 3

Desktop security programs will depend on your operating system. There are several antivirus programs out there, some paid, some free. Norton and McAfee are several of the paid ones, and they work quite well.

Answer 4

The best security tool for a computer is installing reliable anti-virus protection software or an efficient PC security tool kit that is specifically designed to protect your PC from hackers or spyware such as Malwarebytes anti-malware.

Answer 5

There are a vast range of computer security products available today. One of the best free security products available today is AVG. This can be downloaded from the AVG website at no cost and gives you protection on your PC immediately, although they do also offer a paid version of the program which has some additional features. Two of the most popular paid security products are McAfee and Norton Antivirus.

Answer 6

Currently, there are two very well accepted anti-virus products on the market, and they are both free. Windows Defender is available for most Windows users that are on the last service packs of XP on up to Windows 7. It's free and is from Microsoft. AVG is the other product, from a third party, that has been around for a very long time. While there are paid versions of it, most users will find the free version perfect for their needs. It can be found at free.avg.com.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Probably NORTON - they have a number of products at various prices depending on what you want.

Answer 10

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