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Do I really need anti-virus software? YES
There are allot of people out there with nothing better to do than write virus. Virus came in many form. You have what is called a Trojan which attacks your system through a backdoor. Much like the Roman mythology Trojan horse they sneak into your computer through other programs. Most of these are downloaded programs. One important thing to remember is never download from a web-site you don't trust. Also only open e-mail attachments from people you know. The best way to prevent these is by scaning all downloaded files with Anti-Virus software. Another type of virus is know as a worm. These infect systems without the user even downloading anything. The best way to prevent these is with a personnel firewall.
Here are a few companies that offer anti-virus protection software.* Click logo access the companies page
Mcaffe offers products from $29.95-$34.95
Symantec makes the well know Notron products. They also sell bundles so you get anti-virus and firewall programs on the same CD. The prices range from $49.95-$99.99
Take a look and see what suits you best!
* I am in now way receiving money from either company listed above. I just listed these as ideas for you to look at. There are many other companies out there offering similar software I just listed to two I am familiar with.