"Best" is an elusive concept, but of you like "Free" and "Effective",
you can't go wrong with AVG Free edition. I spend a lot of time on the
internet and haven't had any problem with viruses for years.
You mught want to check out Fred Langa's setup secrets also:
http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20011204S0009
Subscribe to his newsletter while you're at it.



Patrick Macaspac wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> My friend ask me to help him upgrade his WIN 2K machine to WIN XP. We
> are planning to add up some RAM and also additional hard drive. But I
> guess the real score here is, do you guys have a list of useful
> utilities that we can use for regular maintenance and recovery in
> case of infection / instabilities. I would also like to hear from you
> which among the "BEST" is realy the best anti-virus program (NORTON,
> TREND MICRO, MCAFFE, PANDA). I usually don't rely much on reviews of
> tech magazines, but I would like to hear from you all.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Patrick

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