What's a good alternative to Norton Antivirus?

Hojo · 08-08-2004, 01:34 AM

I have been using Norton since I can recall, but after many "format c:"s, I have come to notice my computer is more speedy just before I install Norton.

I have recently formated my PC again, but I haven't installed Norton yet, Im looking for another alternative, preferable one that isn't as resource-hog as Norton.

Any suggestions?

Lorand · 08-08-2004, 01:42 AM

It seems that Nod32 uses the less resources (http://www.nod32.com.au).
But I don't use antivirus programs, so my computer is fast all the time...

nomav6 · 08-08-2004, 01:47 AM

AVG is good, and free

also I would look at fprot, I havent used it in awhile but when I did it was really good.

Flash_AAA · 08-08-2004, 07:43 AM

Ahhh the Panda free virus scan

and i use adaware and spybot search and destroy for spyware

Hojo · 08-08-2004, 10:05 AM

Isn't Panda as resource hog as Norton? O_o
Anyway, Im trying AVG right now, seems nice so far, but I don't know, it kinda gives me the impression it isnt updated as often as Norton and kinda makes me feel unsafe...maybe it's because I have never used another anti-virus in my life >xD

Lorand · 08-08-2004, 10:16 AM

Here's a comparative test: http://www.anti-virus-software-review.com/

**Praetor** · 08-08-2004, 10:45 AM

Quote:

it kinda gives me the impression it isnt updated as often as Norton and kinda makes me feel unsafe...maybe it's because I have never used another anti-virus in my life >xD

You should be fine with it.... worst case scenario you get a mailing worm and you have to use a Norton Remover...

flying · 08-09-2004, 05:17 AM

You can use a KV2004 ,an antivirus software from China.
It can handle all the virus-killing tasks.

**Praetor** · 08-09-2004, 05:19 AM

Got a link for that?

08-08-2004, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hojo New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11	What's a good alternative to Norton Antivirus? I have been using Norton since I can recall, but after many "format c:"s, I have come to notice my computer is more speedy just before I install Norton. I have recently formated my PC again, but I haven't installed Norton yet, Im looking for another alternative, preferable one that isn't as resource-hog as Norton. Any suggestions?

08-08-2004, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
nomav6 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 316	AVG is good, and free also I would look at fprot, I havent used it in awhile but when I did it was really good. __________________ unset($haters)

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Flash_AAA Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Age: 24 Posts: 132	Ahhh the Panda free virus scan and i use adaware and spybot search and destroy for spyware __________________ AMD 3000+, ASUS A7N8X-LA, 512mb PC2700, 17in LCD, ____________________________________________ "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths. Prov 3:5-6

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08-08-2004, 01:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 42 Posts: 3,042	It seems that Nod32 uses the less resources (http://www.nod32.com.au). But I don't use antivirus programs, so my computer is fast all the time...

08-08-2004, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hojo New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11	Isn't Panda as resource hog as Norton? O_o Anyway, Im trying AVG right now, seems nice so far, but I don't know, it kinda gives me the impression it isnt updated as often as Norton and kinda makes me feel unsafe...maybe it's because I have never used another anti-virus in my life >xD

08-08-2004, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 42 Posts: 3,042	Here's a comparative test: http://www.anti-virus-software-review.com/

08-09-2004, 05:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
flying New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6	You can use a KV2004 ,an antivirus software from China. It can handle all the virus-killing tasks.