I have Verizon DSL internet which offers free Norton. I also have AOL access which offers free McAfee. Which is the better one to use on my computer? Both are free and it appears they offer the same security protection.
2007-12-15 15:57:54 · 13 answers · asked by ShamiLynn 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Check out this link and decide for yourself
http://www.pcworld.com/article/124475-1/article.html
2007-12-15 16:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by ѕσмєgυy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tried most antivirus software. And Norton and McAfee are the most commercially used but they're also the most to HOG your pc down. And with AOL crap, mixed with any of these two, your surfing experienced will be with either frequent pop ups or spam. The best antivirus that I have used and has prevented many infections is Kaspersky antivirus. You get updates hourly. The best and doesn't hog your system. NORTON and MCAFEE suck.
2007-12-15 16:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by montecristo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton
2016-05-24 03:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. Aside from both programs being terrible in their own right, anti-virus programs are the wrong solution anyway.
There is very little you have to do to have a malware free computer:
1. Use a browser that doesn't use the Internet Explorer engine, such as Opera, Mozilla Firefox or my recommendation, K-Meleon.
2. Don't install shady software.
That's it, that's all you have to do. I'm a heavy computer user and haven't had a problem following those two rules.
2007-12-15 16:19:04 · answer #4 · answered by Zurahn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Really, They are both a load of crap. I had Norton 2005 and 2007 installed and all it did was sit there. No protection, Slows computer.
I recommend (if you prefer to install a free AntiVirus) Avira AntiVir (Google it). It has 99.45% Detection rate and updates itself.
I Hope this helps you.
2007-12-15 16:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Kapersky Labs. This is the "Defender" series. I have this product on my machine and on my wife's machine. I trust it completely.
As to Norton and McAfee, neither is top-rated.
2007-12-15 16:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume that at least one of them is a trial period, I personally use AVG. It is free to download online (just search AVG), and will stay free without having to worry about trial periods.
2007-12-15 16:01:57 · answer #7 · answered by Derek J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither of them! Neither are the best and they are both hogs!!
I use Avast Home. Free and good enough for me.
2007-12-15 16:01:57 · answer #8 · answered by upright n breathin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*sigh*...they both suck
but you have AOL for some insane reason so you must be new to the internet..
get McAfeeif you must...
2007-12-15 16:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by rantan1618 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well both of them suck why don't you try kaspersky that is the best i think i am working in a ministry and we use this in all our departments.
2007-12-15 17:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by The Legend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋