Hi could someone tell me what the best virus scanner, trojan scanner and spyware scanners are? (preferably free?) I think I may have something on my pc but norton's is not picking it up I just want to be sure nothing malicious is here before I upgrade to me. Thanks, Andy

Trojan=Free trial programs for a 30 days; Agnitum's Tauscan, TDS, Trojan Hunter, Trojan Remover, BoClean, but it is only available on a cd, no free trial period, just a 100% warranty. Antivirus=Trial programs for a free 30 day trial; srnmicro's SOLO, ESET's NOD32, Computer Associates ETRUST, and Grisoft's AVG(free) Spyware=Adaware and Spybot to detetct and clean, then get Spywareblaster for active x prevention, as it does not detect or clean, all are free.

For trojan scanners I have Trojan Hunter and TDS-3.They are both programs that I would recommend. Trojan Hunter is an easy program for new users. TDS-3 is a little bit more complicated,it has more utilities.The scanner is not as fast as TH,but easy to configure..It has a lot of port utilities(connect,trace,monitor etc..) Anti-virus:The only free program that I used was AVG.Not bad at all for a free program. I prefer NOD32.If you go the pay route there are some interesting programs.Everyone has their own personal preferences regarding av programs. Spyware scanners:I use Spybot.That's my favorite and it's free.You can do a lot with it.Always update it and check out the forum for tips on settings etc..(Info & license tab>credits in Spybot program console.) An alternative that I like a lot is Spyware Eliminator by aluria software.It is a pay program but has a trial available.It used to be a 90 day trial. Best of luck choosing, JB.

hi andyG, best anti-virus=nod32 kapersky labs a good second for their anti-trojan engine. best anti-trojan= Boclean, Tds best firewall= look'n stop for more info on trojans, anti-virii, anti-trojans,etc go to www.thepublicworks.com security section. all the best, murve

Hi, Best antivirus=Solo Anti-trojan=TDS Spyware= Spybot