Does Ad-Aware SE provide the same protection as Norton? I have both now, but Norton wants me to upgrade and says I will lose protection if I don't renew, but I was thinking if I had Ad-Aware, it would cover viruses. Is this true? Thanks.
2006-12-12 09:40:48 · 12 answers · asked by cantpickjustone 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Ad-Aware is spyware. You can get a free virus protection from Grisoft AVG. If you do, make sure you get the lastest version of it which is 7.5.
free.grisoft.com
2006-12-12 09:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by Rommie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AdAware SE is not an Anti-Virus program. It is an Anti-Spyware/adware program. The free version is only an "on demand" program. You must pay to get the full time protection.
If you do not want to renew the Norton then I recommend you get the free Virus Shield from AOL. No membership or email program is needed. This program uses the Kaspersky AV program which constantly passes detection and removal test at 99+%. The tests of AVG only rated 82% detection and removal.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
For Anti-Spyware protection I recommend Windows Defender, Spybot Search and Destroy (recently updated with a new scan engine and Tea Timer fix), SpywareBlaster(does not scan and remove. Monitors and block malware before it can install). These three will give very good basic protection.
If you choose to use Spybot, during the download watch for a window that lists the "Tea Timer" option. Approving Tea Timer will allow Spybot to provide full time protection. Without TT it is only an on demand scanner.
All three of these programs can be downloaded a this safe download site:
http://www.filehippo.com/
2006-12-12 10:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the Ad Aware SE pro and Norton Anti virus and they work nicely together...I like having Norton because they always update. Makes me feel safer. I'm not sure about Ad Aware catching a virus...I've had Ad Aware for a while now and Norton always catches the viruses for me.
2006-12-12 09:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use both Norton Personal Firewall and Ad-Aware SE with the various patches and add-ons that you can get for Ad-Aware but in addition to both of these, I've added the free antivirus program called AVG Free Edition from Grisoft. Not only does it work perfectly with these other two programs, its entirely free and is comparable to some of the leading antivirus software on the market. It also supports a right click option where you can scan single files or folders with a few mouse clicks. I am constantly fixing and working on peoples computers and as a rule of thumb I ALWAYS include these products as necessary additions to the system. Here is the link for AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
2006-12-12 09:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by MiaVia187 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ad-Aware only protect you from spyware and adware but not from virus. You'll need a separate app to protect you from virus. Here's a free one that works great:
http://www.free-av.com/
Uninstall Norton before installing anything else.
2006-12-12 09:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 12:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that Ad-Aware would, so my suggestion is find a free version of norton (there are a lot after mail-in rebate) and get a freeware Ad remover.
2006-12-12 09:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by kyle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The softwares have their own limitations...! I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-12 12:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The single best anti-virus program I know of is Bitdefender. Norton slowed down my PC.
2006-12-12 09:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best renew norton
adaware is a great program but it is not a anti-virus program so if you loose norton (or it expires) you will be vulnable.
2006-12-12 09:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by great one 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋