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    Need new computer security, help.......
    « on: January 26, 2008, 07:36:50 PM »
    I just bought a new Dell computer a few months back which came with 90 days of free Norton security, on our last computer we had McAfee. My 90 days are just about up and I'm not sure if I should just renew with Norton or install the new McAfee. Would anyone know if there is a big diffrance in protection between these two, or if one is better than the other?
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    Re: Need new computer security, help.......
    « Reply #1 on: January 26, 2008, 09:36:14 PM »
    IMHO...forget about Norton, and McAffe. Both behemoths, and resource hogs.
    Uninstall Norton using Norton Removal Tool: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039, instead of Add\Remove.
    Download, and install:
    - AVG free antivirus: http://free.grisoft.com/
    - Comodo free firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
    Disable Windows firewall before installing Comodo.

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      Re: Need new computer security, help.......
      « Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 08:04:26 AM »
      I was also told that both Spybot - Search and destroy and Superantispyware are good anti spyware incase you need them.