Thinking of dumping Norton...

pbdr · 09-10-2006, 03:46 PM

So I have been thinking of switching to a less resource demanding anti-virus program.

I currently use Norton Internet Security, 2005 version I think.

I also use XoftSpySE for spam and spyware removal, but that is kind of besides the point.

As to the Norton, I guess I have been taken in by their advertising and am a little wary about switching to a different program (plus, I've just kinda always used them from my first comp...).

From a few threads that are kicking around (that list in the antivirus thread in the "desktop" forum for one), and the "basic malware prevention" sticky, it seems that AntiVir is probably a good choice for an alternative.

A few questions:

Will an alternate antivirus program (Antivir or another) provide adequate protection?

Will other programs be significantly less resource demanding than Norton?

Is Norton such a pain to remove from the computer thta is isn't worth it to try?

edifier · 09-10-2006, 04:20 PM

Norton is 'Bloat'. You can go to the Symantec website and download the removal tool for it. Antivir will protect you better but it's your choice to make.

09-10-2006, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
pbdr Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 265	Thinking of dumping Norton... So I have been thinking of switching to a less resource demanding anti-virus program. I currently use Norton Internet Security, 2005 version I think. I also use XoftSpySE for spam and spyware removal, but that is kind of besides the point. As to the Norton, I guess I have been taken in by their advertising and am a little wary about switching to a different program (plus, I've just kinda always used them from my first comp...). From a few threads that are kicking around (that list in the antivirus thread in the "desktop" forum for one), and the "basic malware prevention" sticky, it seems that AntiVir is probably a good choice for an alternative. A few questions: Will an alternate antivirus program (Antivir or another) provide adequate protection? Will other programs be significantly less resource demanding than Norton? Is Norton such a pain to remove from the computer thta is isn't worth it to try? __________________ My current Build: E8400 Wolfdale Gigabyte EP35C DES 4 gig A-DATA DDR2 800 Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 Seagate 320 GB HDD Lite-On Lightscribe DVDRW Raidmax Sagitta (Black) Case

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09-10-2006, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
edifier Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 567	Norton is 'Bloat'. You can go to the Symantec website and download the removal tool for it. Antivir will protect you better but it's your choice to make.