Sep 15, 2010

Readers: Are you happy with your anti-virus software?

03:40 PM

Most of us understand by now that having some sort of anti-virus protection on your PC is a must in the digital world we live in. A recent Morgan Stanley survey indicates 92% of U.S. consumers use security software on their home PCs, with 46% using free products.

If you've recently done your due diligence while choosing whether to go free or pay for anti-virus protection, then you're familiar with the maelstrom of free trials, free scans, no-cost basic protection and upgrade promotions that await anyone who attempts to make an informed choice.

The intensely competitive anti-virus companies are fully aware of this. "The world of anti-virus protection has gotten so complicated that consumers are at a loss of trying to figure out whether they are protected at all, regardless of free or paid," admits David Perry, threat analyst at Trend Micro.

If you've recently grappled with choosing which anti-virus product to use, we'd like to hear from you for possible inclusion in a USA TODAY story. Share your experiences by sending us an e-mail or posting a comment below.

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