other than norton, which is a very good antivirus protection software? please recommend ones that you've used and are happy with.
i have windows vista, and my norton 60-day trial just expired, and to renew it it's 50 dollars. i've had norton, but it slowed down my other computer…so i'm looking for something else. i need something that will still offer a lot of protection though, cuz i do a lot of surfing and what-not. details, please, thanks!
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9 responses so far ↓
1 anonymous x // May 4, 2008
avg free
2 vash1025 // May 4, 2008
AVG Internet Security.
3 mikeobot2 // May 4, 2008
I have Macafee Antivirus. I bought it for only $20 when it came with my computer. It is pretty good.
4 royer // May 4, 2008
do what i used to do, i erase the whole norton free trial from my computer then re-download the program with a different email address…
;D
5 the best there ever was // May 4, 2008
use windows live one care its only 30 dollars i think and you can put it on up to 3 computers its amazing and worth every dollar they also have a free trial at http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/Onecare_default.htm?sc_cid=ext_pdsch&WT.srch=1
6 dancingdog777 // May 4, 2008
Instead of dumping Norton you can update the virus definintions manually from here,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/download/pages/US-N95.html
7 RADICAL // May 4, 2008
VET
AGV
TrendMicro
I have got Norton, and TrendMicro activated and scanning at once all the time so my computer is always behind a fortress.
10 points please!
8 zhylax // May 4, 2008
you want the best?!…. Eset antivirus system NOD32
dude, trust me.. http://www.eset.com
it offers a lot of protection and never a memory hogger- works fine on my laptop and PC. been using for a year and am just so eager to recommend it!
please. please. pleeeease.
^_^
regards,
.o0zhylax0o.
9 chahn11 // May 4, 2008
These are my favorites in order of preference…..
Open Source (free)…..
- AVG 8
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download?prd=afe
- Avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Paid Versions….
- Eset's NOD32
http://www.eset.com/
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus
http://usa.kaspersky.com/?aw=feeds-TLP&CMP=KNL-YPIF07&HBX_PK=feeds+TLP&HBX_OU=51
- Panda
http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/
Notice I did not mention Norton or McAfee, there is a reason for this. Even though they are fairly good, they are resource hogs and will use up way more memory than what a security software should. Bottom line….they STINK!!!!!!
Keep in mind that, unlike anti-malware, you can only have one anti-virus installed on your computer at a time. You will need to download the installation file for the AV of your choice (I hope you still have Norton active on your computer). Once you have the installation file, physically disconnect from the internet, by unhooking the CAT5 cable from your ethernet port. Then uninstall Norton by going to Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Software and get rid of Norton. Then you can install the new AV of your choice. Once installed, reconnect to the internet and get any and all updates and new definition files for that software. Then scan your computer.
Hope this helps you!!!!!!
Made on a Mac!!!!
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