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Anywhere to get Norton antivirus cheap?
« on: January 18, 2008, 07:47:00 AM »
We gave our son a laptop for Christmas and it came with a 30 day subscription to Norton Antivirus.  The copy I have of Norton does not run on his laptop.  Does anyone know where I can get a free/cheap copy of Norton?

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    Re: Anywhere to get Norton antivirus cheap?
    « Reply #1 on: January 18, 2008, 07:55:15 AM »
    Norton AV is not freeware so anyone giving it away for free (or very cheaply) is most likely distributing a pirated version.
    But I've got a better idea. Forget about Norton and try AVG instead.
    It uses fewer system resources than Norton, catches more viruses, and did I mention it's free. :)

    You can get the free version of AVG here. (Remember to uninstall any other AV software before installing AVG.)
    If you want to renew you son's license for Norton AV I suggest you buy it directly from Symantec.
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    Re: Anywhere to get Norton antivirus cheap?
    « Reply #2 on: January 18, 2008, 09:05:28 AM »
    And for a complete protection you may also want to add the following :

    AdAware

    SpyBot Search and Destroy

    AVG Anti-Spyware ( different than AVG AV )

    Win Patrol

    Comodo Firewall

    All of the above are FREE and will give you a well rounded arsenal of protection.
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      Re: Anywhere to get Norton antivirus cheap?
      « Reply #3 on: January 18, 2008, 07:51:35 PM »

      Office Depot had Special on Norton Anti Virus. Got it for FREE. Price $39. with $10 immediate OD disc, plus $30.00 Rebate from Symantec (NAV.)

      Been using NAV for 5 years, and find it does an outstanding job for me.
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      Re: Anywhere to get Norton antivirus cheap?
      « Reply #4 on: January 18, 2008, 07:55:51 PM »
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      Forget about Norton and try AVG instead.