Here are our current recommendations for virus-related tools. Such tools can
be divided into three classes: those that prevent infections, those that warn
you when an infection is present, and those that remove infection.

1. Prevention

   The big ones in this category are Vaccine and Gatekeeper. Vaccine is older
and less powerful, but less intimidating. If you are not very
technically inclined, Vaccine might be easier. But if you want the most
protection, Gatekeeper does an exceptional job. If you are a programmer,
be sure to use Gatekeeper.

   These tools are especially powerful because they provide a limited amount
of protection against future viruses, unlike the tools in the other
categories.

   The combination of Gatekeeper and the startup document GateKeeper Aid
is more effective against recent viruses than Vaccine or GateKeeper alone.

2. Detection

   The most complete and reliable tool is Disinfectant.

3. Removal

   There is no question here: Disinfectant is the big winner. It can handle
many situations that even commercial programs such as Virex cannot,
such as files with multiple infections.


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