Which one?!
I was wondering what the best antivirus for a new laptop is. Could you guys help me??
I have tried out many different Antivirus programs in the last few years. It is quite hard to recommend one over the other, as the programs change at least once a year. First off, I would recommend an Internet Security suite to most users, as it covers more security territory than only using an antivirus. However, it all depends on your needs and how much security you want.
Just about every antivirus claims to be faster and lighter on system resources than their competitors. Truthfully, I haven’t found a huge difference in the different programs I have tried: Norton 2008, Panda 2008, ESET Smart Security, and ZoneAlarm, just to name a few.
The exceptions: I do not recommend Trend Micro, as I have seen their software slow computers to a crawl. Also, some of my clients use McAfee, but I do not recommend it either. I have never seen it remove a virus, only keep saying that it found one.
My best advice is to keep asking around, do some research. Personally, I use Norton because I have used their products through the good times and the bad – when they made a decent product, and when it went downhill. I know how to work with Norton and have found that the grass isn’t any greener with other products. If you would like a recommendation, I would suggest Norton Internet Security 2009 as I have tested a trial version and was quite pleased with the results.
Good luck in your pursuit of the best security solution!