should i just use this or use some of the great free anti viruses out there like avg. i always thought norton was ok but people say it slows your computer down what should i do.
2007-03-22 06:10:12 · 14 answers · asked by johnboy 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Norton is a system hog, and takes up a lot of system resources, so does McAfee, i couldnt do a system scan in under 50 mins. Get rid of it and go with AVG anti-virus free its 1 of the best, at the link provided, Good luck.
2007-03-22 06:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by terryodell42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You may find it difficult to completely remove Norton, running add remove programmes keaves some entries behind. Go to the Symantec website for instructions to remove it completely. Hope this helps.
2007-03-22 06:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Hope all is well.
If youve used Norton before and are comfortable with it, stay with it.
If not, yeah I like AVG. I used it for years. Im using Bitdefender now cause its got Antispyware and a firewall with its Antivirus.
I like it, no problems yet.
Another consideration also is removing Norton if it comes to that. It can be nasty to remove and possibly interfere with the other Antivirus you are using.
Norton does have a utility at its site said to completely remove it. But I have not heard any reviews of it yet.
I'd use it for now while you make up your mind. Do more research. Visit some Forums for advice.
I recommend MajorGeeks.com
They are good people there and will help you.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-22 06:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Doug Woodall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have 3 months free norton to use give it a go if you find you dont like it just uninstall and load another anti virus program the main thing is you protect your computor while you work out which software works best for you
2007-03-22 09:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by gandolf the wizard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say remove i installed it its OK until its about 2 weeks after installed it starts to slow.I would recommend a free anti-virus like avg free,avast! and AOL active virus shield(you don't need to be an AOL customer to get this)
2007-03-22 08:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt use it at all i would stay clear of norton completely it really messes up ur comp i suggest using all the free anti virus protection which u can find on www.filehippo.com its a great freebie site!
2007-03-22 06:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by xxLeannexx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take norton of it not that good some free ones are a lot better i would not have norton near my pc it slows it down and lets stuff in and misses spyware when cleaning
2007-03-22 06:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get AVG or McAfee. Norton is as useful as a chocolate fireguard these days.
2007-03-22 06:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont use its a bugger to get off get AVAST home its totaly free you just have to reg once a year & its good works in the background easy to remove if you want to change,
they do a pay version as well for business
2007-03-22 06:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are correct...it is terrible and will nag you to death when the 3 mos are up
go with avg
http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/
another good free product is comodo firewall, a lot lighter and easier on the system than zone alarm
http://www.filehippo.com/download_comodo/
2007-03-22 06:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by joshcornelison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋