Anti Virus and etc.

striker · 07-07-2006, 08:45 PM

I was at the store looking for some software, and I needed windows xp, an anti virus, and anti spyware. I saw a windows xp all in one package that has anti virus, anti spyware, and more. Should I buy that? Also is norton and spysweep good to get if don't get the all in one? And what else do I need to keep my comp secured?

Arm_Pit · 07-07-2006, 08:48 PM

If you want the most secure PC i would get Nortan antivirus and Internet security, if you have a local Frys Electronics you can get a nortan all in one pack right now for only 60$ after rebates(Includes the works, ghost, partition magic, AV, IS, everything)

One thing bad about notran is it has the tendacy to use excesive amounts of ram compared to other AV, so I would NOT get it if you have 256MB of ram, and maybe not if you have 512MB depending on what your doing on your PC, if your gamning then definatly not.

[PS. Nortan was rated to have the highest detection rate]

Verve · 07-07-2006, 08:48 PM

I personally like the combination of Ad-Aware, ZoneAlarm Firewall, and either Norton or Avast! as antivirus. Norton is the only one you have to pay for.

**Buzz1927** · 07-07-2006, 08:56 PM

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[PS. Nortan was rated to have the highest detection rate]

That'd be a first, what's your source?

pwoznic · 07-07-2006, 08:57 PM

Get CA eTrust Security Suite

The anti-virus is more reliable than norton and doesn't rrrraaape ram. The firewall included is almost exactly like zone alarm. I've had zero problems since installing it.

It's $40 on amazon and I think they still have the -$40 rebate

Arm_Pit · 07-07-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz1927

That'd be a first, what's your source?

PC Magazeine

**Buzz1927** · 07-07-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Arm_Pit

PC Magazeine

They're telling fibs

Arm_Pit · 07-07-2006, 10:26 PM

We;; all i can say is what i have read

I know this must sound awfull to you guys...but I havn't tested every one and recorded their detection rates so i have to rely on other sources

**Buzz1927** · 07-07-2006, 10:30 PM

Well, it all depends on what version of Norton they used, and what other products they tested it against. In all reliable tests, it comes out second or third at best, and worse than that on unknowns.

Bobo · 07-07-2006, 10:36 PM

I used norton, and Avast is better.

Also, Norton is incredibly hard to remove. The only way to do so is to reformat/reinstall.

07-07-2006, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,496	I personally like the combination of Ad-Aware, ZoneAlarm Firewall, and either Norton or Avast! as antivirus. Norton is the only one you have to pay for. __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

07-07-2006, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
pwoznic Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 43	Get CA eTrust Security Suite The anti-virus is more reliable than norton and doesn't rrrraaape ram. The firewall included is almost exactly like zone alarm. I've had zero problems since installing it. It's $40 on amazon and I think they still have the -$40 rebate __________________ Dell XPS Gen 3 3.6 P4 2GB pc-4200 (533) DDR2 256 x800xt pci-e that's all the important stuff!

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Buzz1927 Digaredd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne AU Posts: 6,336	Well, it all depends on what version of Norton they used, and what other products they tested it against. In all reliable tests, it comes out second or third at best, and worse than that on unknowns. __________________ The Grim Reaper - Son of Glyndwr "To Hell or Connacht" may you burn in Hell tonight!

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07-07-2006, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arm_Pit banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,299	If you want the most secure PC i would get Nortan antivirus and Internet security, if you have a local Frys Electronics you can get a nortan all in one pack right now for only 60$ after rebates(Includes the works, ghost, partition magic, AV, IS, everything) One thing bad about notran is it has the tendacy to use excesive amounts of ram compared to other AV, so I would NOT get it if you have 256MB of ram, and maybe not if you have 512MB depending on what your doing on your PC, if your gamning then definatly not. [PS. Nortan was rated to have the highest detection rate]

07-07-2006, 10:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arm_Pit banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,299	We;; all i can say is what i have read I know this must sound awfull to you guys...but I havn't tested every one and recorded their detection rates so i have to rely on other sources

07-07-2006, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	I used norton, and Avast is better. Also, Norton is incredibly hard to remove. The only way to do so is to reformat/reinstall.