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Thread: Shoud I Re-Up with Norton Anti Virus or go with a free app ?

  1. 08-20-2012, 10:40 PM #11
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    I'm currently running Kapersky, and I couldn't be happier with it. Norton let's a lot of crap through.
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    I had a fully paid up Norton system some 6 years ago. I awoke one morning and started my tower (windows XP) to find a pop up telling me my Norton security was disabled. I tried to enable it but nothing happening. Went to microsoft/windows system restore and that was disabled too. I ended up wiping the hard disc completely and installed fedora 5. This laptop is my first foray into windows since then and only because it came with it. The norton has been good this past year but previous experience shows me that it can be compromised.
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    Jimmy, seriously take a look at eset. Google them, stellar reputation despite nit being a big name. They're just really really on top of their game.
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    Quote Originally Posted by maddafinga View Post
    Eset! The best there is and has a small footprint.
    +1!

    NICE AV system.

    Nod32 by ESET.

    I'm using Windoze Security Essentials nowadays.
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    Avg free!!! Download it from Cnet. Been using it for years never have gotten a virus!
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    Consumer Reports rated all the FREE programs.

    The winner for several years straight?

    AVIRA's Antivir

    Avira Antivirus for private users | Antivirus Software Comparison
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    Is it the Norton Combo 4k/8k antivirus...that is highly recommended (ba-dump-bump)

    The last Norton security product I used slowed my PC to a snails pace.
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    Quote Originally Posted by unit View Post
    Is it the Norton Combo 4k/8k antivirus...that is highly recommended (ba-dump-bump)

    The last Norton security product I used slowed my PC to a snails pace.
    Norton ANTI-COMPUTER..
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    By the way Jim, I do recommend free!!!
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