What antivirus software is right for me?

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Steve

(This is a work in progress.)

We’ve all been there – buying a new PC, and the sales assistant tries to stuff a copy of Norton 360 in your bag. They tell you if you don’t buy it, the goolies will eat your computer the moment you connect it to the internet.

Now – not to say that Norton 360 is a bad product (scough), but it might not be right for you. Here’s a run down of different anti-virus software on the market today with the pros and cons of each. Some of the packages are free too.

Product Pros Cons Where to get it
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
by Grisoft
  • This cut-down version is available to home users.
  • Comprehensive virus and spyware database.
  • Works well with machines that need more memory.
  • Vista compatible.
Norton 360
  • Sold in most computer retail shops.
  • Vista compatible.
  • Very heavy on memory usage.
  • If you don’t have enough memory, your computer will grind to a halt.
  • Most computer retail outlets.
McAfee Internet Security
  • Sold in most computer retail shops.
  • Vista compatible.
  • Very heavy on memory usage.
  • If you don’t have enough memory, your computer will grind to a halt.
  • Most computer retail outlets.
AVG Internet Security
  • Comprehensive virus and spyware database.
  • Good value.
  • Heavy on memory usage.
  • If you don’t have enough memory, your computer will grind to a halt.

Leave your preferences in a comment. ;)

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