avast!

Hey, everyone I have a question. I'm running Windows XP, and I have use avast! 4.7 for my antivirus software. I haven't had any problems with viruses since I switched from McAfee. I was just wondering, how good is avast! at keeping viruses out and detecting them in scans? And how is the spyware protection, if there is any at all?

[Malware Removal Specialist]

Avast! is very reliable for protection.

It has no real time spyware protection.

For real time spyware protection check out:

WinPatrel 2007

Comodo BOClean

SpywareBlaster
You have to manually update SpywareBlaster. Usually check weekly.

Although they have paid for versions, the free ones work just as well.