best anti virus program? and OS upgrade question

first whats the best AV out there in the market im currently running NOD32 and im thinking of replacing it for nod32 smart security, it seems to have more options and im running also malwarebytes along with the basic stuff of windows like the firewall.

now fo my other question is asked the support tech guys about forgetting all about vista and installing XP or 7, i asked if it was ok and the guy jumped and told me installing XP wasnt sucha good idea since the drivers for the PC 'werent compatible with XP but they were with 7' is this true? or the guy is just an @$$ who knows little about windows?

 

well i remember hearing there was an other AV that was like a suite it had both anti spyware and AV functions plus firewall, or something like that

 

avg is a pretty good av

 

then elt me ask ho good is panda AV?

 

then im not the only who had problems with it and knowing how sucky norton is..., well on monday i will gather an AV list, and post it here, i want to ahve at least an other one running as a support.

 

i like bitdefender alot, its really good, the only thing is that you need a cmputer with good specs for this one

 

You lot could "w.i.s.e up"

LOL

http://internet-security-suite-review.toptenreviews.com/

 

I like Avast!.

It's my favorite that I've ever used. And I love the boot-time scan it has.

 

Yeah. I installed one once without knowing what it does, and it messed up my computer until I uninstalled one of the AV programs.

 

I use Avast! free antivirus with Comodo Firewall.

 

conflicting programs?

 

i see, oh well ill guess ill stick with norton malwarebytes and COMODO, tough what is better to have installed smart security essentials or norton 32?

 

I think the problem lies with you Duncan.To get the most from an AV,or security suite,the user needs to know what he's doing.The recommended settings can only go so far.

 

im just a windows rookie i haven touched a windows computer since year 2000 im just leaving nod with max security settings like i do with every other stuff that has the option, im asking whats the best AV in order to make sure to know what was recomended to me by other people holds true

 

Yes,but you dont say if your going to pay.If I was paying,then Id get K.I.S,but you used to get a 3 user kit for £25,now its more than that for a 1 user kit-so Im put off of that.Some banking companies give it out for free to their customers.

For free stuff,you need like MSE + Malwarebytes(real time protection) + Comodo.

And if your set-up is up to much,then it should intercept keygens etc and block you from entering certain sites.Thats what I like about Avast and AVG,they dont get in the way when Im up to some of my tricks LOL.