i have recently got a laptop which i have set up to the same wireless network as my pc. do i have to pay for a separate antivirus? if not, how do i set it up plzzzzzz?
2007-02-05 11:38:14 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You do need a separate antivirus. Your antivirus on your pc only protects the pc. I am not sure, but you might not need a firewall for your laptop, but that depends on how the laptop connects to the internet. If it connects through the pc, then the laptop doesn't need its own firewall.
2007-02-05 11:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Matzah Boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do need antivirus and firewall on your laptop. The wifi network may have a very basic firewall built in, but it's not enough unless you are very very careful with your internet.
2007-02-05 20:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could always go to grisoft and download AVG for free. I am sure others would agree. Nortons installed on a laptop would be detrimental to its performance
2007-02-05 11:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by hairyegg25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Norton is a crappy product and costs money.
Go to www.majorgeeks.com and get either AVG or AntiVir for free there and they are better than the products you have to pay for, especially Norton.
2007-02-05 11:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK never use Norton it's one of the worst ever . AVG FREE is much beta and its free up-dates and everything.
2007-02-05 13:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people are recommending AVG to you, and I agree. You can also download it here for free. http://spyware.dugancom.com This site has some great tips and information about spyware too.
2007-02-05 13:44:39 · answer #6 · answered by Reenie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to say arn't AVG charging £2.50/month now for there anti-virus.
2007-02-05 12:01:49 · answer #7 · answered by P H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had Norton in my lap and wont recommend
2007-02-05 12:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by SCOTLAND 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d/load "avg " it's free and good
2007-02-05 11:42:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋