Best Anti-Virus / Anti-Spam? Nod32?

[htwingnut]

What would everyone here consider the best value Anti-Virus or Anti-Spam software? I've been using the free AVG Antivirus for a while because Norton and McAfee (which I get free through Comcast btw) seem to be bloatware and cause stability issues. I used to like McAfee as it was the little guy, and Norton screwed up my PC so badly I won't touch them again.

AVG has been trouble free but not sure if it is the best value (even though it is free). I have had very little issue over the years with viruses, but spyware is always annoying, however Spybot (donate yearly), Registry Mechanic (registered), eWido (occasional shareware download), and AVG spyware (shareware), seem to do an adequate job. And I do an occasional online virus scan with TrendMicro and Panda.

I hear Nod32 is pretty spectacular. It has a small memory footprint, causes nary an issue, and has the best heuristic detection out there. Is it worth investing in this software?

[Sam]

NOD32 is worth its price. I don't see why you shouldn't use it. Go for it!

[taelrak]

If you're willing to pay for an AV, then definitely try out both nod32 and kaspersky. Both are at the top of what they do.

Kaspersky just came out with its latest version 7.0 a few months ago.

Nod32's version 3.0 will be out shortly - and you can beta test a rc if you want.

Overall, based on results from previous years, I'd say Nod32 is hands-down the best overall standalone AV on the market, although Kaspersky comes close (they excel in different areas).

I'm just waiting for nod32 3.0 to be released

[Thomas]

I use AntiVir(spelled corect) Personal its great & I use Ad-Aware for anti-spam/anti-malware.
You can download these @ http://www.filehippo.com or http://www .download.com

[htwingnut]

Thanks guys. I think I'll wait for Nod32 3.0 to be released, download the shareware and give it a shot. I used to think anti-virus software was pretty much the same, but over the years realized it is not.

[Sam]

Another great AV you may want to consider is Kaspersky, htwingnut, as taelrak suggested.

[David]

I've been using zonealarm security suite for the last couple years and its been pretty good to me. The security suite comes with AV, firewall, anti-spyware, e-mail and IM protection.

[taelrak]

Zonealarm Security Suite 2007 actually uses Kaspersky 6 (now outdated)... so yea the AV would be quite good in it.

[orion95]

What about AVG professional/non-free version?

[theZoid]

NOD32 is what I use and recommend it. I don't buy much software anymore other than games, but I don't skimp on Virus or Scumware apps.