I have two computers, if i buy the new Norton anti-virus will it go on both my computers? Or do i have to buy it again {another cd-case} to install it on the second computer? Also which anti-virus would you recommend that is powerful, doesn't use up my computers memory and easy to use??
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1 gamefreack0 // Apr 27, 2008
you could install it in both computers with the same disk
2 socalman1369 // Apr 27, 2008
Unless the packaging or offer specifically calls out a multiple PC license (consumer packaging might mention 3 PC license), you would legally, per the end user licensing agreement (EULA) need to purchase one copy per machine.
As for system resources, I would recommend either Trend Micro AntiVirus or Kaspersky AntiVirus. Symantec is notorious for being a resource hog.
3 bittsen2000 // Apr 27, 2008
Norton is a memory hog and doesn't catch about 10% of the viruses out there.
A better (and FREE) one is AVG antivirus from Grisoft.
You can get it free at http://free.grisoft.com
And for your question… when you buy software, it's for ONE computer.
4 Val K // Apr 27, 2008
Had used Nortons for many years until I got sick of purchasing new programs each year, if you want to put it onto 2 computers you will have to purchase a Multi Use program, this is more expensive than the one use, but you can load a great program from the net FREE, this gets updated almost daily and it is fantastic, called AVAST and you download it from the Microsoft site among others, some people may have other ideas but I have used thisone for 3 years and never had a problem. I have also downloaded Spamfighter FREE from their site as well and the both keep me safe
good luck
5 terran_ghost // Apr 27, 2008
maybe
it depends on how many computers the license agreement for norton antivirus (the copy you got) will let you install it on.
myself I'm not crazy about norton (i've used it before but never liked it because it slowed down my computer but the virus protection you get is good, but it is a trade off). Sadly, I haven't found a good virus program yet that is light weight, not resource intensive, and provides good protection. You can tweak norton antivirus to run lighter (less resource intensive).
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