I am quickly finding out the value of programs like Norton antivirus/antispyware. I just took someon

to use AGV free antivirus instead of Norton, and it was a nightmare . It started tampering with my Outlook Express email, so I couldn't send or receive mail. I had to uninstall it so that my computer could run properly. Is there any free antivirus/antispyware program that works well and that could replace Norton?

I am quickly finding out the value of programs like Norton antivirus/antispyware. I just took someone's adviceviruses

I use the free = Avast = 4 Home Edition - Free antivirus software - free virus protection for home PC: - full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) = http://www.avast.com and really like it as it has always kept me safe from virus, worms, trojans, etc.,

Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. . Check for and remove viruses, Get rid of junk on your hard disk Improve your PC's performance =

http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/defaul...

Spybot-S%26D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.

and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d... +

shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...

and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/Di... , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.