norton security

[disinfo]

I agree with not wasting time with norton, many of the client computers I go to which are "running slow" have norton installed, it causes havoc on small workgroup networks too.

I like kaspersky AV, and just use the XPSP2/Vista firewall where possible.

 

[Superspec]

Kapersky is very good, but the Norton 360 is completely rewritten and is significantly less demanding on system resource than the Internet Security package. It can also be installed on 3 separate machines (not one machine 3 times!)

Buy a Mac though and you con't have to worry about any of it!!

 

[JohnRapson]

I'm with Barsteward on this one. Norton and McAfee slow your machine down too much. They can cripple an older machine. I use AVG on slower (older) machines and on newer machines I use Avast. Both are free although you do have to register Avast to get a free licence key.
Stick to SpyBot and AdAware for spyware removal and you won't go far wrong. Avoid all others likethe plague.
If you are unlucky enough to get a rootkit infection (rare as hens teeth thankfully) the normal virus checkers won't find it but AVG do a free rootkit removal tool. I have only had to use it once on a client's PC but it did what it said on the can.

 

[empip]

An abnormal virus checker...

Cost less than 20 euro...
http://www.avira.com/en/products/avira_antivir_personaledition_premium.html
Any good? I don't know, hasn't found or intercepted anything yet.
http://www.avira.com/en/company/awards.html

 

[Softus]

Norton 360 is completely rewritten

No it isn't.

Where do you get this complete garbage from?

 

[kilovolt]

second install has only 150 days left,it seems to date back to first install,because it uses same product key?Does this sound right,if so what a swindle!

MasterAbacus"]Dont use AVG, it can be more hassle than its worth... after all its free.

So do tell - what problems have you seen that you regard as so much "hassle"?

 

[TheOriginalTonkaToy]

Norton/Symantec anti-virus is a notorious resource hog- bloatware of the worst type. AVG is free, does a better job, and doesn't slow machines down. If you don't like AVG then Avast is also free and very good.

For spyware detection/removal download Spybot S&D and Adaware - both free and one will pick up anything the other misses. If you only want one, I'd recommend Spybot S&D.

If you want a rootkit detector/removal tool, then AVG do a good one that's free.

For personal firewalls, Comodo is excellent and - guess what? Free. So is Kerio/Sunbelt.

 

[Softus]

second install has only 150 days left,it seems to date back to first install,because it uses same product key?Does this sound right,if so what a swindle!

MasterAbacus"]Dont use AVG, it can be more hassle than its worth... after all its free.

So do tell - what problems have you seen that you regard as so much "hassle"?

I'm sorry kilovolt, but I don't get your point here.

 

[ToxixMess]

NortonShiteSuite and MCrapee are AWFUL.

You want to use

ESET NOD 32 for home use, as it a nice hueristic scanner and does not slow machine down nd can update as much as everyhour and you will NOT notice it.

KASPERSKY, uses a bit more processor power than NOD32 but is just as good.

When ever any friend/family buy a new machine, ( specially dell or branded ) i strip it down and wipe everything and reinstall WIN XP Pro ( vista is **** till its stable in 2 years time ) and load eset.

 

[ToxixMess]

do u ever wonder WHY a lot of these *FREE* firewalls and AV products are actually FREE ?

Yes course they will work.. but they are also potential back-doors.

I work in the AV Field.