What is the best virus protection software?

I just downloaded a trial version of McAfee Total Protection, and so far I like it because it is very specific on what sights you can and can't go to, but I find that it is also blocking programs that I don't want to be blocked and interfering with my internet connection. I've also heard that they have really bad customer service and other stories that make it sound like a bad software. I was wondering if anyone knew of a better one that I could purchase for under $60 that gave the "total protection" kind of deal?? Or if anyone knows a bit more about McAfee than I do and can asure me that it is a good program??