Should i get norton antivirus, internet security or norton 360?

[alarm man]

i use norton 360,it does slow the system down but mainly on start up while it updates etc,then its fine,never tried the free stuff but any virus that been blocked by norton has come from emails from mates using free antivirus software,id keep away from mcafee twice ive lost everything on my machine due to a virus even with updates,used norton now for 3 years not a pick of trouble,and the net minder for the kids pc is great emails you when the try a site or word you have blocked

 

[johndpar]

I use McAfee on all the Windows machines I have. I find it very reliable and does not slow the machine down unless you have it set to do a full scan while you are trying to use it for real work.

Norton products have always caused me problems, not just performance but strange incompatibilities with other software.

I've tried AVG and Avast in the past but they are not as good as a commercial package.

As for M$oft being used for security - forget it - not on my PC's, its bad enough having to use Windows for an OS.

John

 

[goatpants]

No need to buy anything these days. Comodo or avast for anti virus, adaware for malware protection and windows firewall is good enough.

 

[Lewiiss]

Avoid getting any thing you listed, just get microsoft security essentials 2, its free and is at the moment the best free antivirus.

 

[baileysufc]

i agree with what has been said and any person who repairs them on a regular basis, you will find when removing norton and other bloated av software from clients machines the speed increase id considerable. I have to agree i use avg but have used avast and is a good, if you insis on buying a av then nodd 32 is very good but i also use crap cleaner and a few other programmes but generally if you dnt acept crap or go down loading from certain sectors of the net you wont get in to much trouble

 

[Mr.Si]

I work in IT support (for over 120) companies and would advise against norton. I think it is over priced and is slow. Avg is also slow, but at least it has a free version.

Ms security essentials and windows defender should be fine for a home user.

Also, if you have win 7, turn on user access control and it should aid against installatiobs you haven't already agreed to.

Also, just be careful with opening emails and websites you are unsure of... No av product can protect you if you click on links and choose to download something that is bad.


Alternatively, replace windows with linux and then you are hardly ever likely to be hurt by a virus or malware infection...



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[Marvo]

Also, if you have win 7, turn on user access control and it should aid against installatiobs you haven't already agreed to.

UAC is on by default, unless you've disabled it I wouldn't worry. You need to be logged in as atrue administrator to alter these setting as well.

 

[MBunce]

You may have no problems with Norton but you probably have got no protection either - it's products have gone down hill since Peter Norton sold out

 

[ayjay]

avg download the free version

 

[electron1]

Down load Avast Free and also use Malware bytes free, been ok for me.

 

[baldelectrician]

I use Norton and I find it works well

What I find particuarly good is the automatic backup that I can schedule.
It backs up the PC to an external network hard drive at silly time of night and then switches the PC off

I really like the norton family security that keeps an eye on the kids

 

[Jimmy Boy]

I have always used Trend ..Never had a problem the 2012 is much less draining on the system

Trend Micro | Titanium Internet Security Family

 

[Les Player]

I work in IT support (for over 120) companies and would advise against norton. I think it is over priced and is slow. Avg is also slow, but at least it has a free version.


Alternatively, replace windows with linux and then you are hardly ever likely to be hurt by a virus or malware infection...



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Linux? A pencil and paper has same result. Seriously... I use Norton Anti Virus on all 5 systems that I have and hevever had any problems with it. Great value for a 5 system license too.

 

[grantr37]

CA Computer Associates Antivirus is good, even the Banks use it, and its not expensive......google it...

 

[ickleant]

I went off Norton a number of years ago and have tried a load of other anti-virus software since I would recommend:

avast - if you want free anti virus software that doesn't slow you down to much

kaspersky - is paid for but is very good and will not grind your PC to a halt