what antivirus program is best, McAffy, Norton, or something else?
2006-11-06 23:14:31 · 11 answers · asked by pjrpepsi 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hmm... Ok here is my experience
For a while i was using Norton till i found that my computer was REALLY running slowly becuase of it, then i switched to McAffe.
Like someone above me mentioned, both of them do the same work but then in certain aspects, either rules over the other.. but it kinda evens up.
Norton DOES make your computer slow if you have some sloppy configs but McAffe keep the computer quite.. responsive..
So all in all i guess both of them are equally good but McAffe is the cheaper of the two..
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2006-11-06 23:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by w4c~m3-5un 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
McAffe is a low-budget anti-virus program.
However, it is more user-friendly than Norton.
Norton, is more complex, much better, and a higher-budget program. Edward Norton was a genious. He INVENTED "System Cleanup" and "Defragmentation" Some or many of your windows componets are contributed by Edward Norton.
Another recent development, is Windows Live OneCare. I have not tested this, but I have read great user reviews, and I figure if Windows is going to make a firewall/anti-virus program for its own system, it has to be btter than adequate.
PCcillin is another program, which is said to be mediocre but efficient for home-use.
System Mechanic 6 Professional (Kaspersky), comes with Anti-virus and a firewall, not to mention other programs that speed up your computer and create more space for you, System Mechanic is an entire sweet that *will* make your computer run as fast as if it were new. This is mny personal favorite.
Furthermore, all of these programs will allow you to download trial clients of their programs. Of course, don't download and use more than one at one time. But you can test, before you buy.
2006-11-07 08:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lottare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton
2006-11-07 08:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have used Avast,Norton,Mcafee,F-secure and Kaspersky so far.Out of all these,Kaspersky has been the best and F-secure comes a close second.Kaspersky has also been voted the best by most anti virus software reviews.
2006-11-07 07:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by doc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from Norton and McAfee they are crapware. There's
a good list of free popular ones to try.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2006-11-07 09:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm using McAfee VirusScan. It's better than norton.
2006-11-07 07:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by Mhik_V 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the best antivirus protection is Bitfinder It is actually the polls best antivirus system. infact it is very efective and less bulk than other softwares.
2006-11-07 10:11:28 · answer #7 · answered by mich01 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's like asking what processor is better, AMD or Intel. They both do the same thing, so you're okay getting either. By the way, bang for the buck, AMD is better.
2006-11-07 07:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by morningstar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
norton or so im told, but its expensive compared to some others
2006-11-07 07:16:38 · answer #9 · answered by Lucy_L_B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I use the AVG and works just fine. I recommended it.
2006-11-07 07:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by Felipe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋