Which do your prefer, and why?
2007-11-24 04:36:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
These are two completely different types of software. One is for the removal of viruses and the other is used to remove sypware/malware.
As for Norton, I would not allow it any where near one of my systems. It is junk and does not work near as well as some of the free antivirus software packages that are available today from the web. Here is a good list of some of the better "free" security software that is available for you to use on your personal home computer.
All of the following are free.
Virus Removal
AVG
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
Avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/free_virus_protectio.html
Sypware/Malware Removal
Adaware
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
Spybot S&D
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10122137.html?part=dl-spybot&subj=dl&tag=but
Fire Wall
Zone Alarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?lid=home_freedownloads
2007-11-24 05:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-23 17:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton Antivirus is a antiviral program spyware doctor is an antispyware program, they are entirely 2 different programs
IMO Norton is a huge system bloater and I would choose another antivirus program for my system
As far as spyware doctor goes I'd say it's a so-so program but would be fine if used in combination with other antispyware programs
Free Antispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
http://www.majorgeeks.com/a-squared_HiJackFree_d4516.html
2007-11-24 04:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by techchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is an antivirus,which shelter you from viruses worms,and malwares......Symantec has been over 15 yrs offering protection utility,so norton is quite chief in secure practices and correctly worth each cent,that is in basic terms no longer regular using fact it takes many gadget components,i in my opinion use NOD32,yet as quickly as I had a solid pc i might decide for norton for confident!. undercover agent ware physician is an antispyware which shelter you from spywares,classified ads and popups,it is likewise solid and has been rated as 5 stars antispyware...save it additionally that is totally solid.
2016-10-17 23:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by gayston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just rescued my Dell running Win XP Sp2 from major infections.
In the process I used Trend Micro, AVG, Norton, McAfee, ESET Nod32, and some other products.
Right now I'm running a Kaspersky 30 day trial package.
It has some nice features. I especially like the RESCUE DISK built on BartPE !!!
Before you pay money for another product, give Kaspersky a try.
Good luck,
- CarlD
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2007-11-24 05:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want either one, I have had Norton before.
I prefer AVG.=======
2007-11-24 05:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by lana s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the present time i have norton anti virus,i had the spyware doctor and i was disenchanted with it.
2007-11-24 04:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG,
I have had it for years, it's excellent and free. Try it and see what you think.
www.grisoft.com
2007-11-24 04:47:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
spy ware doctor
2007-11-24 04:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by laltu 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋