Keep Your PC Virus-Free

OK, let's face it -- there's really nothing sexy, exciting or particularly interesting about antivirus software. Mention the topic at your next party and you might find your social calendar refreshingly clear for a while.

But when it does its job, it keeps you from having to confront something even less sexy, exciting or interesting: reloading your computer's operating system, applications and all your data files. That's something readers of The Millionaire Zone can appreciate.

Do you really need virus protection? Absolutely. Even with Microsoft's (MSFT Quote - Cramer on MSFT - Stock Picks) improved network security and continuous patch releases, it's a sad fact that the PC has become even more vulnerable to attacks.

Today, an unprotected machine connected to the Internet can be infected in less than a minute. After a day, it could easily have as many as 200 different viruses, Trojan horses and spyware programs.

So you do need protection. Now the question is what kind? Do you need one of those expensive bundled products that include antivirus, antispyware, a firewall and system tools, such as those offered by Symantec (SYMC Quote - Cramer on SYMC - Stock Picks) and McAfee (MFE Quote - Cramer on MFE - Stock Picks)?

Answer: Probably not.

The suite products are very complete, and their all-in-one aspect is attractive to the typical user. But Microsoft Windows XP and Vista already have a competent firewall and an antispyware utility. So a good antivirus program is all you need.

Now, is that something you have to buy? As it turns out, no.

Click here for the video version of this story from Jennifer Openshaw.

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