The best anti-spyware, anti-virus app

[Templ]

There are many anti-spyware and anti-virus applications out there. I'm using Norton Anti Virus 2004. I think it's pretty good, but i've heared some people saying that some free anti-virus app's are better. Is this true?
Also, i'm looking for a good anti-spyware app. There are loads of them out there. I would like to know which one is the best.

 

[coolred]

Its hard to get the AT community or any large group of people for that matter to agree on a subject like this. Some people prefer one app over another for whatever reason. The best one is the one that works best for you and that you fell comfortable using.

 

[Schadenfroh]

look at my guide to spyware/malware removal and prevention

i use spyware blaster, spybot, adaware, bazooka, cwshredder and hijackthis, do a search on the forums for best antivirus

 

[Super56K]

I used Norton 2003 and I really didn't like it at all. I quickly uninstalled and got the AVG free antivirus and that wasn't too bad, but the AV program I really like is panda antivirus. Works quite well. Also, Lavasoft just released an updated spyware scanner Ad-aware SE. If I were you I'd get 2-3 different spyware scanners and run them all once or twice a week keeping them updated.

 

[blazer78]

Kaspersky Personal PRO v 4.5

 

[Johnbear007]

I use AVG free edition Adaware spybot and zonealarm pro along with my router's NAT and SPI firewall

 

[decentdownloads]

http://decentdownloads.computed.net/Security/Security.html

 

[slipONflange]

Schadenfroh guide is great for my AV I like NOD32 and Panda!