Why doesn't computer Antivirus software work?

Everytime my computer gets infected I use Norton and Trend Micro Housecall but they never work. They never even detect the virus.

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Well, how do you know you're infected? Do you use another software?? That one might be better...

There are a few things to look at when buying an anti-virus software:

1. Make sure you have a legit software, otherwise you will not be able to get updates;

2. Check to see what is part of the software. Is it only anti-virus, or does it include anti-spyware too?

Norton is not a super products, but it's not bad either. The infections you might be getting might come from spyware and not viruses. Norton anti-virus will not detect spyware, so you'll need another product for that (Windows Defender, Ad-Aware, etc.).

Good luck!

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use one anti virus incase the software have a conficks. The best so far i have is CA Antivirus so of the pros abt it is Provides adequate antivirus protection

Offers a three-user license

Runs on Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP

You can check it out at www.cnet.com.au
norton sucks, you should use AVG - go onto majorgeeks.com, they've got hundreds of nifty wee programs to protect your computer. its all free as well. I've used AVG for a couple years now %26 never had a problem with it.
Nothing is a proven when it comes to virus protection. In the time its taking to answer this, more new viruses are being developed. You should only run one anti-virus program, keep it up to date and scan your system often. Also avoid opening programs and email attachments that are suspicious. I have used several free programs ( AVG and Spy bot- for spyware) as well as some paid for virus programs and to work, they need these rules to be followed.