Norton Vs Free Software?

[Eredell]

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

[patio]

AVG Free and Avast are 2 of the better ones.

[Computer Hope Admin]

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

[Eredell]

Thanks! Ill make sure to check it out  

[unlovedwarrior]

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

[almn]

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

myavast.110mb.com

[patio]

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.

[free]

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

[Computer Hope Admin]

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

[patio]

I agree...one or the other.

[jandal]

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