What is the best antivirus-security/all-around effective keep-my-computer-clean software?

I really need a software that all around protects my computer. I have tried Norton and Macafee and they are god-awful. Not just spyware, not just antivirus, but an all-around software...

What is the best antivirus-security/all-around effective keep-my-computer-clean software?antispam

Avast is the best i've found and it's free

What is the best antivirus-security/all-around effective keep-my-computer-clean software?avast

The two I use are ZoneAlarm and RegRun. ZoneAlarm has an all around package with firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware. RegRun keeps your registry in top shape.
You have the right idea mate, Norton and Macafee are terrible, they are resource hogs. I use Eset's Nod32 myself, works great, no problems, and I barely feel it running.
i dont know why u would think they are god awful but ok...

kaspersky?
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most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser.

you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus. i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar.

firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser.

as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE. download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.seconddoor.net/firefox/

Good Luck !