what do you think is the best way to protect your comp?i have heard mixed things about the norton and mcfee antivirus programs as well as their firewalls.what do you use for your comp?
if money was not an issue, what would you use?there are always a ****load of viruses cruising around out there.for an updated list check this baby out (http://www.viruslist.com/) .it is pretty informative.

**** it.. just be safe about what you download, and you wont get anything.. stop sliding into the condom of paranoia and live a little.

Mc Afee overhere. It works...20 something subscription a year and they keep you updated.

Well, I've installed th Panda Antivirus Platinum and I've never had any problem...and I'm with Matt, you must know what you download...

We use Norton Anit-virus here and haven't had any trouble.

i havent used a virus scanner or firewall in years but mcafee and norton are probably the best.....blackice is a good firewall.

Norton.

don't download from sites like "www.thisisavirus.com"

don't open files you get in e-mails until you e-mail the person back and ask if they sent you something.

You'll only get a virus if you do something stupid. (99% of the time)

Here is what I've found to be must have programs for the paranoid.

Free Stuff
most important one!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/)

Ad Aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/)
removes spyware

Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp)
Free firewall

AVG antivirus (http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_downl.htm)
Free Virus scanner

Pay Stuff
Norton Internet Security
Virus scanner spyware firewall parental control ect.....
Works great but nags a lot. Get it from Best Buy ect.. or Kazza

The Cleaner (http://www.moosoft.com/thecleaner/)
Removes Trojans (free 30 day trial)

I have AVG......

for the paranoid at work get www.pccleaner.com