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What's a good virus protection program?

My computer is a virus magnet. I've had over 3 infections in the past two weeks. No one in the house looks at porn or anything like that. The main sites visited are Facebook, Yahoo, Deviantart, and Youtube. Occassionally I browse the internet for college information and wedding rings. I don't understand why my computer is always getting these viruses. I have a firewall installed but it's poop and doesn't help at all.

Basically, I'm looking for a really good virus protection program that will block infections WHILE I'm browsing the internet, not something to just remove the viruses AFTER they've already been installed on my computer. Help me please.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Here's trusted, free anti-virus programs (only use 1 at a time):

    ♠ Avast! 4 Home Edition http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

    ♣ Avira AntiVir http://www.free-av.com/

    ♦ Microsoft Security Essentials http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials

    ♥ AVG AntiVirus http://free.avg.com/us-en/download?prd=afe

    ♠ PC Tools AntiVirus http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus

    Keep it updated

    Check the authority for their ratings:

    http://www.av-comparatives.org/

    Also check the recent PCWorld review of free anti-viruses:

    http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/collection/1597/fre...

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  • 5 years ago

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    Source(s): Industry Top Antivirus Software : http://moveantivirus.com/?VMSb
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well frankly if have to suggest you then I will not miss guide saying other than McAfee Antivirus program....

    I am personally using it for more then two years.....

    You really can not compare its unique and system friendly features with any other antivirus program...

    Its impeccable features are:

    Fast Anti-Virus and Anti-spyware Protection

    Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware and rootkits…

    NEW QuickScan

    Lets you check for threats in the most commonly infected areas on the computer in less than 10 minutes and on modern machines within seconds.

    Web Site Safety Ratings

    Adds safety ratings to sites and search engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests so you know exactly what website is safe to visit

    Anti-phishing

    Warns you before accessing dangerous scam websites that try to steal your personal information

    Identity Protection

    Let’s you shop, bank and trade online safely by asking permission before personally identifiable information like PIN’s, bank accounts, Social Security numbers are sent from your PC.

    Browser Secure

    Surf up to a dozen Web sites at once without worrying about any security threats, cookie spying, or being bothered by annoying popups. Be safe and secure with the Browser Secure and turn your Web crawling into safe, turbocharged Web browsing!

    Total Protection boasts it revolutionary Active Protection technology, providing immediate protection against malicious threats. This technology enables analyzing and blocking any potential Threat to your PC in milliseconds. Active Protection is the best technology to keep you safe from emerging online threats. With unmatched performance, Total Protection runs silently in the background without slowing down your PC, boasting faster start-up, shut-down and scan time..

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Avast full featured.

    (not free edition)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    try kapersky internet protection..

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    use shield deluxe 2010.it is good

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