an antivirus/antispyware program, since (I've been told) Firefox has a built-in antivirus/antispyware program? I have Norton Antivirus/antispyware, and I would love to get rid of it.
2006-11-23 10:23:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
two browsers, its ok, and you always need a antivirus, spyware and adware program
2006-11-23 10:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should keep it. Firefox does block some pop ups but it does not have a built-in antispyware program. So keep Norton or get a different type of antispyware program. Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition is good.
2006-11-23 17:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox does not have a Antivirus/antispyware program built in however it does block about 90% of viruses that come from websites. If I were you, I'd get rid of Norton and get AVG because its better and doesn't slow down your computer.
2006-11-23 10:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are using Windows, you still need the Antivirus and the antispyware programs
2006-11-23 10:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by xScOde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FF does not have antispyware/virus built into it, however, it is less likely to get a virus or spyware.
Norton does suck, I know. You can use the number 2 antivirus for free
http://www.download.com/AOL-Active-Virus-Shield/3000-2239_4-10568703.html
1. Kaspersky version 6.0.0.303 - 99.62%
2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62%
3. F-Secure 2006 version 6.12.90 - 96.86%
4. BitDefender Professional version 9 - 96.63%
10. Nod32 version 2.51.30 - 95.14%
13. McAfee version 10.0.27 - 93.03%
15. F-Prot version 6.0.4.3 beta - 87.88%
17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
22. Norton Professional 2006 - 83.18%
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
2006-11-24 00:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm afraid you'll definitely need an Antivirus, though Firefox protects against spyware and adware a LOT better than IE does.
Norton's products are average at best, but unless you want to fork out for NOD32, Sophos or Kaspersky, then it should be fine.
2006-11-23 10:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by ccrofty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find Mozilla Foxfire catches about 90%. If you have a MAC I would say you are fine. If you have a PC I would keep Norton for a check once a week. So far, (knock on wood) I have been lucky, Norton has been clean for 3 months. But why take chances?? Once it is gone, it is a mess.That is from experience. Good Luck
2006-11-23 10:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sky B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firefox doesnot have any anti-virus or anti-spyware built into it. It is just a browser. You will definately require an anti-virus and an an-spyware.
Use the following anti-spywares
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
(ttp://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html)
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4
(http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html)
You will have to buy a good anti-virus program for yourself.
2006-11-23 10:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox does not have anything like that built in.
Norton products are, on the whole, very good.
If you don't want to pay for them then use something like AVG Free from www.grisoft.com.
2006-11-23 10:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by sjw1875 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No keep it or change it. But you'll need them too.
I have:Antivirus,
Ad-aware
Spybot S&D
Firewall.
and get scotty, small gadget great thing....read the reviews at CNET.com
2006-11-23 10:27:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋