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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: Eredell on March 26, 2007, 10:39:09 AM

Title: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: Eredell on March 26, 2007, 10:39:09 AM

Hey guys,

    I was told just a couple days ago by Calum and unlovedwarrior about software that can compare to Norton or even be better, that avoids the fee of money. I've become interested in looking into these programs, so links and information would be appreciated.  ;)

Thanks,
Mike

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: patio on March 26, 2007, 10:57:22 AM

AVG Free and Avast are 2 of the better ones.

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on March 26, 2007, 11:01:43 AM

I personally run AVG here on all the computers and find it to be a great solution although not free in my case (multiple computers and commercial). Although if you're running it at home on a single computer definitely worth trying.

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: Eredell on March 26, 2007, 11:08:10 AM

Thanks! Ill make sure to check it out  ;)

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: unlovedwarrior on March 26, 2007, 11:20:54 AM

Quote

Hey guys,

    I was told just a couple days ago by Calum and [highlight]unlovedwarrior[/highlight] about software that can compare to Norton or even be better, that avoids the fee of money. I've become interested in looking into these programs, so links and information would be appreciated.  ;)

Thanks,
Mike

hi i use avg

i was working on reformating a pre sp2 computer w/ dail up on friday and they only had the macfee that came with AOL.

63 updates before sp2
then 100 + after
all =
fun for me thankfully i had my computer hooked up the other monitor

unlovedwarrior

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: almn on March 31, 2007, 06:02:10 AM

I have tried Norton, AVG , and Avast  8)
I love Avast because its very light on resources and provides an excelent resident shield:

myavast.110mb.com (http://myavast.110mb.com)

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: patio on March 31, 2007, 09:46:08 AM

And as far as free goes you should add these to your package as well

Spybot
AdAware
AVG Anti-Spyware (formerly Ewido ).

I'm currently testing jetico....a free firewall and will be posting a review here shortly.

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: free on March 31, 2007, 04:49:18 PM

Avesta and AVG free dont alway protect  you to be safe use both of them but let one of them auto protect

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on March 31, 2007, 05:08:56 PM

I personally don't think it's necessary nor advisable to be running two (or more) different anti-virus scanners on one computer.

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: patio on April 01, 2007, 10:05:48 AM

I agree...one or the other.

Title: Re: Norton Vs Free Software?
Post by: jandal on April 04, 2007, 10:26:57 PM

I urge you to try AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5. Not only is it absolutely free, but it does a much better job than Norton, in my opinion. I dropped Norton last year because my budget couldn't stand the $39.95 subscription fee. AVG runs like a dream and automatically updates itself on a daily basis. My system runs much smoother now because AVG requires much less space than Norton. Give it a try at the following link...

<http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3003-2239_4-10645435.html?tag=lst-0-1>

jandal