Anti-Virus recommendations?

From: Neil Hindry (neilhindry_at__nospamthankyou_ntlworld.com)
Date: 02/28/04


Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 21:30:18 -0000

I have a laptop that came with Norton anti-virus 2002. I have now come to
the end of my free years update and so I want to find a new anti-virus
program as I have heard lots of people saying to stay clear of Norton.

I am looking for an anti-virus program that does the following :-
Check all files accessed for viruses (like Auto-protect in Norton)
Check E-mails as you download them
Unlimited free updates.
I want it to work with Windows XP (Pro & Home)
Any other features that you think are useful.

I know there is AVG, but I wanted to know what else was available. Could
you please give me advice as to what is the best free anti-virus program
that does what I want it to do?

Any advice & information is gratefully received.

Thanks!!



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