[bc30629]

So its been a long time coming but i finally got around to formatting and reinstalling windows. Im at the point where I should be opening up the install files for norton internet security but I cant seem to bring myself to do it.

Should I go ahead and use norton?
What other programs are comparable?
Free ones?


Im just looking for a decent security suite thats not going to hog my resources.

THanks for the advice.

[Phantom010]

NOT!

I recommend NOD32, BitDefender or Kaspersky. No free AV will even come close!

[blitzkreig]

Ye I second what phantom010 says, the antiviruses he recommends repel at the gate. try anyone of these three. They're highly recommended

[aka Brett]

norton is a hog and has caused many people grief with odd problems..with the removal of nortons ..problem gone

[DoubleHelix]

Norton Internet Security 2009 is a highly rated, effective, and generally very efficent security suite. Norton got a bad rap over the years by delivering some bad versions of its software. The latest version is much improved.

I can almost guarantee that people who vehemently criticize all Norton products have never used the latest iteration.

[KLR]

I agree - Norton 2009 products are very light on resources - A huge improvement in all aspects from any previous version.
Ken

[bobbyDladder]

avg is great and it's free, why pay for anti-virus when you can get something just as good or better free

[aka Brett]

Originally Posted by KLR

I agree - Norton 2009 products are very light on resources - A huge improvement in all aspects from any previous version.
Ken

they will have to have made some huge improvments..as all sorts of odd problems have occurred with prior versions..from webpages not displaying correctly,,to not being able to move a folder.

How fast is real time scanning of files?
Any improvements?

[aka Brett]

Originally Posted by bobbyDladder

avg is great and it's free, why pay for anti-virus when you can get something just as good or better free

Welcome to TSG
I have used both avg .am currently using avira now

[bobbyDladder]

thanks. avira? never heard of it. is it freeware

[1002richards]

Hi,
You might also find these of interest:

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

[aka Brett]

http://www.free-av.com/