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which is the best antivirus software now a days plz tell me the name with latest version and how to download it?

Reply to nasir akram

You're going to get a wide variety of responses to this question. There are many people with differing opinions.

You should specify if you're asking about free or paid software.

If you're looking for free software, I would strongly recommend Avast free or Microsoft security essentials. They are both linked in the malware guide in my signature.

If you're looking for a paid suite, I would recommend Trend Micro or Kaspersky.

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Reply to aford10

for free antivirus the avg will be best and u can download it from here.

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti- [...] 20142.html

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Reply to sunnk

Sorry, but AVG free is pretty bad. Would not recommend it at all!

but i m not recommending it if i want to reccommend then i will definetly tell him for an kaspersky.

Reply to sunnk

sunnk wrote :

for free antivirus the avg will be best and u can download it from here.

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti- [...] 20142.html

Avg is fine but I wouldn't recommend using Cnet. I think they started adding their own junkware into their downloads.

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Reply to skaz

Gdata Internet Security for a paid solution.
Avast for a free solution.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

* Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

Download and use this with Avast.It's an on demand malware scanner you can use that won't conflict with Avast.

Message edited by Area51reopened on 01-21-2012 at 08:47:36 PM

Reply to Area51reopened

I am really convinced with your knowledge and answers and want to ask more questions.
Q.No.1:As I don't have internet connection in my office so please tell me links to download latest definitions for Avast and Malwarebytes?
Q.No.2:If I only use Malwarebytes in my PC then it is OK or not as you are saying install both Avast and Malwarebytes.Is Malwarebytes not enough?
Q.No.3:What limitations free editions of Antiviruses have.Is it ENOUGH to use free edition of an antivirus in PC?

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