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What's the best antivirus software for home use?

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Gomboman:
I just purchased a new Dell Laptop (Inspiron 1525). It came loaded with a 30 day trial version of Norton Internet Security 2008. I've always hated Norton products in the past. So far I haven't had any issues with the software and it seems to be working fine.

Anyway, I'm wondering if I should buy the full version for $69 or try something else. I would like to purchase one package that includes virus protection, antispyware, firewall protection etc. What software do you folks recommend for home use? Thanks in advance......

96SC:
I had a co-worker that had Norton which included a firewall, she hated it.  I don't recall the specifics but the firewall was the problem.

Vinny:
Gombo,

It's funny you are posting this as my current internet security software is coming out of support as of 9/2. I don't know if you have firewall protection and anti spyware but I am looking for the whole protection package. Right now I have the CA internet securrity suite ... I think CA is the parent company of Mcaffee.

I been looking around and it appears that Norton is liked by institutions but can give home computer owners a problem. The 2008 version is supposed to be less of a memory hog but it seems that regular people have problems. It comes with high marks from the likes of PC Magazine.

But with that said I have seen enough complaints about it that I'm going to avoid it. Right now I guess for me it's between Mcaffee and Bit Defender. Whatever I can get cheaper I will buy. If you're looking for just antivirus, I have read AVG freeware is OK, Mcaffee seemed to work well. I would like to suggest not to get just an antivirus program as a computer can be assalted by who knows what.

It'll be great if some of the more knowledgeable folks chime in as well.

wewannahottub:
I don't know if I am lucky, computer-knowledge deficient, or what, I have McAfee and have had no issues.  I have an automatic yearly renewal.  Happy with it and the service.

wmccall:
I'm not a fan of the full suites.  Norton has probably improved theirs, but Internet security 2005 and 2006 was a huge pain in the arjuna if you did get a virus because the program embeds itself so deep, the only way to recover is to wipe it out and start over. I find most aftermarket firewalls are too intrusive and ask users questions they don't know.  I'm made plenty of money off things not working only to find the firewall was blocking.  There are plenty of free anti-spyware programs out there both active and passive.   Most broadband ISP's provide something for free what about yours?  Mine provides free access to Computer Associates' suite.  I've also used Trendmicro, AVG with good luck.   I'd buy just a antivirus program.  

Some of these suite programs are getting caught up in offering more features assuming everyone has 4gb of memory.  Its like buying a car with a pizza oven, really neat, but do you need it?

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