[Made-In-Canada]

Hey there everyone,

Recently I acquired CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 and I was wondering if I should use that or should I stick to my Symantec Norton 360 Version 2.0

I use Norton on my Desktop and I used to use it on my laptop, but my previous Norton subscription expired so I got a new 3 computer subscription and I have 1 computer left to use.

The CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 has a coverage of 5 computers instead of the 3 that Norton 360 V2.0 protects.

So which one should I use, I would love to hear what people think about the CA suite, it's quote un-quote supported by computer security expert John Walsh.

Let me know.

[karbo]

Well, my opinion on Norton is "anything but Norton"!

[Littlefield]

2009 Norton is not like the old Norton and it is light and fast as hell

[Made-In-Canada]

... I know that's why I am leaning towards Norton... But CA seems good to. Anyone else?

[Made-In-Canada]

CA Features on Back of box:
- Anti-Virus
- Anti-Spyware
- Personal Firewall
- Automatic Backup
- Data Migration
- Parental Controls
- Anti-Spam
- Anti-Phishing
- Gaming/Video mode (whatever that means)
- Website inspector
- Supports DKIM w/ Email Inspector
- WiFi Hot Spot Detection
- Expanded Customer Support
- Fast, Automatic updates
- Up to $10,000 internet protection plan

[karbo]

Originally Posted by Littlefield

2009 Norton is not like the old Norton and it is light and fast as hell

Possibly but I don't think Norton comes close to NOD32 or Kaspersky.

[tex0gen]

Argh...please not norton or mcafee. Definatly NOD32. It is by far the quickest at updating against new threats, its light and its not major expensive for things you dont even need!

[karbo]

Thanks tex0gen!

[Littlefield]

Originally Posted by karbo

Possibly but I don't think Norton comes close to NOD32 or Kaspersky.

I would not trust Kaspersky over Norton , NOD32 is good though. Kapersky did not catch things .Norton has pulse now that has great updates .

[new tech guy]

If i had the choice i would go with CA security. I had it with some Yahoo! dsl plan back a ways and was impressed with it after initial doubts. Norton is bloated and Mcafee is the same, although in the olden days they were ok...but now just no. I personally however use AVG free and havent had problems with it at all. Had some slight definition update issues but they seem fixed now so im happy.

[Littlefield]

Have you tried Norton 2009 ? It ain't bloated . Mcafee is not in the same league as Norton.

[new tech guy]

No i havent, i say this as well because judging by what i see on the forums, when norton breaks, it cant be fixed. Im not doubting its protection but i know from reading here that if norton ever has a problem, your pretty much out of luck. Also i do not like mcafee because i had that back a ways as well and it slowed every computer i loaded it on to a crawl. Take it off...runs fine. So i will keep my freeware antivirus.

[mrss]

You already got CA. Try it out and see how you like it. It's not like the files get glued to the hard drive. Save a restore point before you install it.

If you are concerned about load, put a stop watch on the boot before you install it. Retime it after. Check how fast some of your apps load before/after.

There is a difference in what the scanners detect, but eventually they all will detect the really bad malware. Some will detect stuff others ignore. For example, the Avast that I just installed started complaining about flash movies in my Firefox cache that were there with AVG. The movies would redirect the browser to advertising sites if clicked, but I had never clicked them so I never noticed. But Avast is sounding sirens and generally getting my blood pressure up. LOL. Wonder if those sirens have caused any heart attacks.

[halloweennut]

Just a heads up if you move away from Norton. I know of more than one PC that had to be re-imaged because the Norton suite would not completely uninstall.

[Made-In-Canada]

I tried the CA software, it sort of confused me. Just after I installed, it got quite confusing.

So I just called it for what it was, and I am going to reinstall Norton 360 tonight. The GUI is much friendlier, and if my mom is using my laptop and something happens she is going to wonder how to fix it.