Which Anti-Virus and Security for Vista?

[MapleE.]

Hi:
I've been a long-user of Norton as far as I remember.

However, I wonder Norton is good for Vista?
Or, any other anti-virus and security is more preferrable to Vista
knowing Vista is more complicated OP in comparison to XP.

Any inputs on this would be appreciated.

 

[Engel]

Hello Maple,

I'm using Norton 2008 (much better than 2007) with out any problems. The NIS
wallfire us on. Winfows Defender work fine.
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[Mick Murphy]

Vista'a own Firewall.

Avast Free 4 Home anti-virus

Anti-spyware:
Spybot Search & Destroy
SpywareBlaster.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Computer Associates eTrust

http://www.my-etrust.com/Microsoft/vista/default.aspx

NOD32 from ESET for Windows Vista x86 and x64
Licensed users of NOD32 may download their software. If you have not
purchased NOD32 you may purchase it, download a free 30-day trial, or
contact an ESET representative for assistance. A valid username and password
is required in order to download the software.

Windows Vista 32 & 64 Bit -
http://www.eset.com/download/balance.php?dir=/download/win/v2st/ndntenst.exe

Windows Vista 32 & 64 Bit (LAN Update Server) -
http://www.eset.com/download/balance.php?dir=/download/win/v2ad/ndntenad.exe

AVAST! 4.7.892 Home Edition for Vista x86 and x64

avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed
exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Both of these conditions
should be met! Our company offers the Home Edition free of charge, since, in
our opinion, it is possible to avoid global virus spreading by efficient
prevention; however, many users are not able to or do not want to pay for
antivirus software. This page will show you the most important features of
this program.

Registration required

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

AVG for Windows Vista

http://www3.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-virus/lng/us/tpl/tpl01

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5

Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.5 works on x86 versions of Windows Vista
ONLY, the next version Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (currently in BETA as of
this writing) will support Windows Vista x64.

http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionId=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise-8.5i

http://www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise...ervers_desktops/virusscan_enterprise_80i.html

Kaspersky Antivirus 6.0 Free Trial

Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 Free Trial

Norton Antivirus 2008

Norton 360

Trend Micro PC Cillin Internet Security for Vista x86 and x64

 

[Annie R J Brion]

--- Runtime Protection: ---

AVG Free Anti-Virus

Vista Firewall & Netgear Routers Firewall

Windows Defender

Spybot Search & Destroy

Comodo BOClean 4.25

--- Off-line scanners: ---

AVG Anti-Spyware Free

AVG Anti-Rootkit Free

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I've been running Windows OneCare on three different
computers for over two years now. No viruses, no spyware,
and no malware has entered any of my PCs using OneCare.

Windows OneCare:
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

Learn about Windows Live OneCare:
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/prodinfo/default.htm


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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:

Hi:
I've been a long-user of Norton as far as I remember.

However, I wonder Norton is good for Vista?
Or, any other anti-virus and security is more preferrable to Vista
knowing Vista is more complicated OP in comparison to XP.

Any inputs on this would be appreciated.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi:
I've been a long-user of Norton as far as I remember.

I used to be a long-time user of Norton. Not any more.

However, I wonder Norton is good for Vista?

Whether Vista or XP, in my view, Norton is the *worst* security
software on the market.

Or, any other anti-virus and security is more preferrable to Vista
knowing Vista is more complicated OP in comparison to XP.

In general, I recommend the same products, all freeware, for either XP
or Vista:

Avast! for anti-virus

Two or more of the following anti-spyware products:

Adaware
Spybot Search and Destroy
Spyware Blaster
Windows Defender
Super Antispyware