is there a big difference between free programs like AVG and Norton ANtivirus and oteher
2007-01-26 15:00:39 · 7 answers · asked by AC Milan 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I have been selling (and more importantly studying and testing) internet security products for over 15 years. Buying ANY antivirus program alone is like taking a fly-swather to a wasps nest.
You need 4 main methods of protection.
1. Rookits Detection
2. Spyware Detection
3. Virus Detection
4. IP Address and Keylogging protection.
Rootkits are the MOST stealth method currently for carrying and hiding the very worst of spyware software into your system and burrying it where even the Nortons and Mcafes cant find them.
1. F-Secure offers Blacklight Rootkit detector for FREE on their website, which is the worlds BEST at this single task.
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Once you have your rootkit detection software installed you need to buy an "internet security suite" to take care of everything else.
You want free? Try Zone Alarm (free version of firewall), Adaware (free spyware software), Avast (free antivirus software), this is a great free combo.
So far you've spent $0 for a heck of a good suite of software.
If you want to pay for the BEST Suite, I would purchase Zone Alarm Suite.
Zone Alarm Suite is PC Magazine's choice as well as my choice for the very best in internet security for your PC. And its the easiest to use, in my opinion. Just remember to download the free Blacklight software for the best set of security tools available on the PC today.
Norton is huge and inneffective. Mcafee misses too much. And F-Secure is good, but would "under-perform" the free combo, so I cant honestly recommend it.
Either way, BEST OF LUCK!
2007-01-26 16:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by HowardSternMorning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 17:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG free on my 8 computers for over 3 yrs without a problem. I as also have Avast free on 3 of my computers.
I would not use Norton or MacAfee again.
2007-01-26 15:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by acklan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to use Norton Antivirus because they always provide updates promptly right after an announced attach of any viruses. I think most antivirus programs are just the same, the only thing that is different is the updates they provide and how well the company responds to a new attack of virus or how they provide updates for clients quickly. AVG and Antivirus people say are good antivirus programs, just try them out and see which ones suits you the most.
2007-01-26 15:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The big difference is that AVG is free and works very well and that Norton is a bummer and you have to pay for it...... AVG or Avast is your best bet...
2007-01-26 15:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by Frank N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Norton takes to much memory to run.AVG is free much faster and you can get it updated free.DO IT
2007-01-26 15:09:11 · answer #6 · answered by thresher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG is free, to protect Trojan. plus Norton or McAfee to protect your computer.
it is best
2007-01-26 15:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by star 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋