Dan's AntiVirus Application Recommendations

I always recommend that you have a good UPDATED Antivirus application on any computer where you connect to the Internet (no, that old expired antivirus program that came with your computer years ago is NOT providing you any protection).  One problem is that a lot of the commercial AntiVirus applications are very big and bloated (Norton for example is probably the biggest offender) and can significantly slow down your computer.

My current favorite commercial antivirus applications:

NOD32 - NOD32 AntiVirus/AntiSpyware is very good for the detection for viruses and malware.  Most importantly, I recommend this application very often because it doesn't significantly slow your system down like most other antivirus programs do.  You can download it or get more info from this link:

NOD32

VIPRE - VIPRE Antivirus & Antispyware is another security application that will not slow down your computer like many others.  I have been successfully using the top rated antispyware component of VIPRE for years.

(We do stock these CDs and install them at Discount Computer Service 410-366-7300)

Some Free AntiVirus options (licensed only for home, non-commercial use):

AntiVir - A very effective product (fairly high virus detection rates), but a very annoying interface.  Basically, every day you get popups trying to get you to buy their premium version.  The free edition also lacks email protection (a major source of viruses) and this program is not as good as others at detecting spyware.

www.free-av.com

*check out my tech tip here to disable the nag popups.

AVG - Probably the most popular free Antivirus application. Only has mediocre virus detection rates (compared to most commercial applications) and has been plagued by many update ISSUES.

http://free.grisoft.com

BitDefender Free Edition   This on-demand scanner is free and provides an excellent virus detection rate, but does not actively protect your PC.  (provides virus removal but NOT protection).

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