[CrazyPerson]

I have norton 2003 atm with one year left on it
and i was wondering what i should replace it with

some sort of freeware?

[Phantom010]

If you must go free , I would install Avira Antivir.

[CrazyPerson]

will that do the same job as norton?
can i just stick with norton for now ?

[Phantom010]

IMHO, it would do as good a job or even better than Norton. Norton is a real system resource hog and often causes conflicts with other applications.

[Blackmirror]

Norton can be a pain to get rid off
there is an uninstaller
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01090510510636


Some good stickies here to read for security advice and programs to use

http://forums.techguy.org/general-se...elp-tools.html

http://forums.techguy.org/general-se...w-tighten.html

[Phantom010]

Other way to get the Norton Removal Tool.

[blitzkreig]

After norton,
I would recommend going in for kaspersky internet security 2009
or
ESET Nod32
or like phantom010 said, if u wish to go in for free protection u could use avira personal edition

[KLR]

Norton 2009 is very good and is not a resource hog as suggested.
Norton has a whole new system and it is very fast and good.
Download a trial version and see if you like it.
Ken

[Phantom010]

Originally Posted by KLR

Norton 2009 is very good and is not a resource hog as suggested.
Norton has a whole new system and it is very fast and good.
Download a trial version and see if you like it.
Ken

There are much better alternatives...

[1002richards]

Hi,
You might also find these of interest and Blackmirror has already linked to some so I apologise to you both for any duplication!!:
This link is from Security here at TSG
http://forums.techguy.org/general-se...elp-tools.html
There are lots of different but good opinions on how to surf (etc) safely. Some options well explained in this article at TechSupportAlert:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/how-...re-your-pc.php

Also,well written reviews of free security (and other) progs at that same site:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/pc/security-tools.html
Written in ways that help you choose what may suit your experience and needs.
Richard

[CrazyPerson]

i downloaded the free version of avira and i got malware bytes
but still got norton 2003 and it found a trojan ;s

[Phantom010]

Originally Posted by CrazyPerson

i downloaded the free version of avira and i got malware bytes
but still got norton 2003 and it found a trojan ;s

Do not run both antivirus at the same time though!!!

[CrazyPerson]

theyre both like running i think but not scanning.
theyre like both activated if u get me

[Phantom010]

Disable one or they will be conflicting.

[CrazyPerson]

shall i remove norton from my computer then ?