Best virus protection program?

WHat would be the best virus protection software on the market today. I currently have Norton antivirus 2006 and I think it is really great but is there anything better. Please only give proven protection softwares and not junk that will let viruses in.

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Best virus protection program?network

"WHat would be the best virus protection software on the market today?"

What does the word "best" mean to you? are you talking about protection, the ability to protect your computer? are you talking about what program that does not drain system resources? Are you talking about customer support?

See the problem is that... there is no Best AntiVirus. They all have pros and cons. Some are good, most free programs are crap (imho, and in my personal experience) and none are the best.

here is the "rock paper scissors" of the whole thing...

-an AV that is the best at protecting your computer from viruses will hog system resources.

-an AV that allows the computer to operate efficiently, will not have the best protection.

-an AV that finishes a scan quickly will probably will not be the most efficient.

-an AV that takes forever to finish a scan, probably will be the safest.

-an AV that is free usually does not have customer support.

-an AV that is not free usually does not have GOOD customer support...