Should i install an antivirus on a Vista?

Question

or does it have one installed already?

Answer 1

YES, YES, YES

ALWAYS have anti-virus running!

I like this FREE tool that does an EXCELLENT job.

Avast free Home Edition

Get it here:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...

And please do a "thorough" scan as soon as you get it downloaded. The user interface is simple. Click the left side, and in the top menu that comes up, select thorough scan.

When it finds a culprit it throws up an alarm, then you DELETE the culprit, (do not quaranteen).

Then allow it to run all of the time, and you will be completely protected. It will "automatically" update itself, also for free.

You only need to renew your registration once a year, also free.

Note: I KNOW of several people who have used AVG and Norton and have gotten a virus anyway.

Don't go with Zone Alarm as it is hoggy and conflicting.

I've tried them all, and have had wonderful results with DEPENDABLE AVAST for the last 5 years.

The corporation I work for uses the Pro version, and has never has an incident. Avast is your answer.

^j^

Answer 2

Im currently running windows vista. yes, you should get an anti-virus scanner. I use AVG you can get it here..

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-F...

Answer 3

The only thing Visa has installed is (Windows Defender)  and that's just  an Anti Spyware program and not a very good one I must say. Yes You need an Anti Virus program and an Anti Spyware program try to get a program that protects from both Viruses and Spyware together.  Here are some of the best programs

Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0

Bitdefender

NOD32

Spyware Doctor Internet Security

Norton 360

Trend Micro Internet Security pro

Filseclab Twister Anti Virus

Shield Deluxe

CA Anti Virus

Avast Paid version

Avira Paid Version

You can download AVAST for free but the paid version offers more protection.

Answer 4

No, Vista has no anti-virus. So it might be a good idea to install one.

It does however have a anti-spyware (Windows Defender), so you don't need one of those.

Good luck!

Answer 5

no, most computers dont, get mcafee

i like avg too, but i've used mcafee forever and it always notices me of changes to my computer, and i wouldnt recommend going with norton antivirus WAY to slow WAY to expensive( last time i checked) and i know so many people who had it and it let SO many virus' passed even with regular scans

Answer 6

vista is designed to work with an an anti-virus.it will keep telling you there is a security risk if you don't have one