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I don't like norton because it uses too many resources; thus the reason why I don't use it. But I like AntiVir. That's a decent (free) anti-virus program. I don't know the exact link as to where you can download it at, but I'm pretty sure that Google or some search engine will be able to find it for you.
 
I've tried AVG, AntiVir and Panda Antivirus. Right now, i'm using Norton Personal Firewall & Antivirus 2004. Got the package cheap off eBay.

With Norton, I have had NO viruses at all (last 6 months). The only signs I have had of a virus are the reports I occasionally get of a trojan/backdoor that had been stopped before it attacked. With my old scanners, I would get from 1-5 virus detections a week average (highest was 19 threatening ones and that was with AVG).

Anyway, Norton may use more resources and have a price, but it is the best damn anti-virus software out there. No matter what the sad/cheap people who CLAIM to have "used" it say.


Note: Its stability is the only drawback. If the system is not shut down properly or you have a field day with your system setting, it occasionally refuses to start up. But it's easily fixed.



Just my 2 cents...
 
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Yes if your willing to spend money get something like Norton Antivirus 2004, but cost free then get AVG
 
well i use pc-cillin 2004 i never had no problems with it beside it updates u automatically. what i found that with norton is it uses alot resources and slows ur computer down,i experienced it so i went with trendo micro pc-cillin 2004 it's great.
 
Myself, I'd stick with AVG... especially while it's still free. I heard that, once enough of us use it, they will make it subscription only. They seem to keep their database as up-to-date as anyone.
 
Avg Ruuuuullllllsssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i use avg 6 and i just love it...
small simple and works!!!!

i tried their version 7 but it has to b configured as the mail account pop3 server (127.0.0.1) and i just hate that... it doesnt work with my antispam app that use the same thing hehehehehe


go for avg... its great!
 
Norton Sux, Go SpyBot S&D all the way! Ad-Aware works GREAT for AdWare removal!
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It doesnt help -- Computer guy -- that you missed out on a couple things,
1. While Norton makes a crapload of products, for better or worse, none of them are dedicated antispyware tools like Spybot and thus the implied comparison is meaningless

2. "Go Spybot S&D all the way!" but "Ad-Aware works GREAT...." -- obviously not great enough.

3. You've said that norton's products suck yet fail to provide a reason for it ... oh lemme guess "it uses too many system resources" or "it slows down your computer" right? Have a look at the following .. and this is the uber resource and system intensive Corporate Edition version too complete with components of the security suite.


At the end of the day, it helps your credibility if you avoid blanket statements. :)
 

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I'm using avast at the moment... it updates frequently and its easy to configure, goes a bit over the top when it finds a virus tho(like a woman calling "virus detected, virus detected" etc etc, and a big nuclear radiation sign popping up, and the a message box comes up saying "there's no need to panic" -- sheesh!.... I used to use AVG but it's really annoying and cant detect or get rid of some virii/viruses (open 4 discussion)....
 
I use Norton, but of course would love something free! Is Avast as up to date as Norton when it comes to newer viruses??
 
Is Avast as up to date as Norton when it comes to newer viruses??
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Indeedy almost all AV solutions are about on par as far as regular updates go. I dont know if Avast (or anything other than Norton/Symantec) provides perimeter defence updates (i.e., 30-40 updates per day) but for mopst people thats not a concern :)
 
The best has 2 be Norton Internet Security. Most standard virsus scanners update their database every 30 days. However Norton internet security updates everyday!!

It's worth the money...every last penny!!
 
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