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by Master Selwood on July 13th, 2009
Once you insert the code/serial for the software or any software that needs a code, the software should not harass you, but Norton will take control of your computer in time, as it takes up too much memory. Here is my suggestions.
For a PAID Anti-Virus, use:
1) Bit defender (This was rated the Top Anti-Virus of 2009, look here:
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com
2) Kaspersky Internet Security (Is rated 2nd, but i have used this, and its features are excellent, and the updates are good too.
3) Avira (paid version) or Avast (paid version)
Avira:
Avira does have slightly higher detection rates than Avast, but Avira does not have all the features Avast has, like the Boot-Time-Scanner etc.
Avast:
Avast does have a few false positives, but apart from that, it has all the features you need to keep you safe, whatever you do. Avast does have a Professional version, but the Home Edition is just as good.
For a FREE Anti-Virus, use:
1) Avast (The best FREE Anti-Virus)
2) Avira (The FREE version only includes Rookit and Virus protection, but does have slightly higher detection rates)
3) Avg (I would use Avg as a last resort as it does have very low detection rates, but it is better than nothing).
Norton has very good protection but can take too much memory, therefore your computer will not run as fast as it could.
If you do a lot of gaming online, the best Anti-Virus would be ESET Nod32, as it is about 27mb, which i think is the lowest so far for an Anti-Virus program.
I hope this helps you, you can email me if you need anymore help or information.
selwood.ryan@live.co.uk
by JimmyG on July 11th, 2009
I did as Jane G suggests and switched from Norton to Avast. I actually had a live person from Norton who assured me that my account was canceled. Still, when my account would have been due for renewal I got an email telling me they were about to charge my credit card for another year and I had to go online and cancel it again. Other than that they didn't bug me. But keep an eye on your email, it's a hell of a lot easier to stop the charge than get it back afterward.
And be advised, you can't just remove Norton using Add/Remove Programs...you need the Norton Removal Tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
by duke.of.data on July 11th, 2009
norton sucks anyway. when an anti-virus becomes that popular then virus programmers tend to anticpate it. i use threatfire when i am on windows. it has been exceptional. the free version is better then anything i have ever paid for and it dose not kill my RAM. but nortans biggest advantage is that they will gaurentee your safty, and fix the bugs if any.
by Andrew on July 11th, 2009
You will get contacted many times a day until you uninstall the system or renew
by Soccergirl on July 11th, 2009
Try Avira Anti-virus, its free!
by JakobA I^_^I the alooney on July 11th, 2009
Only if you do not uninstall it properly.
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Good calls.
Personally, I prefer Avira Free, but every program you mentioned is good.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/comparativesreviews/main-tests
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on July 13th, 2009
Just remember, every Anti-Virus software's Detection rates change, so not every site can be completely accurate.
by Master Selwood on July 15th, 2009
True, true.
Different comparisons come out with different numbers because of different testing methods so you really can't just take one set of test results and base your decision on that. You have to sniff around a bit, get a few opinions, and take the average.
Also, there really isn't just one correct answer. While I prefer Avira, every one of the programs you mentioned also shows up pretty high on most lists I've seen. You even mention that AVG isn't the panacea that many people think it is.
As for overall reviews, however, I find them less useful. For instance, many value "ease of use" but my experience is that either the interface is easy to me (someone more skilled than average and with a higher tolerance for inconvenience) or the software is crap to begin with. I've seen bad software with good interfaces, but I have yet to see good software with a terrible one.
There are lots of inferior products (like AVG) and outright crapware with slick, easy to use interfaces, so you can see why I put "ease of use" further down on my list than many reviewers.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on July 15th, 2009
Yeh, i suppose. At the minute though, i think Avira's detection rates are the highest with i think its about 99.8% (detection rate), but it all changes now and again. Avast is also another good FREE one but it has a few false positives, but apart from that, its perfect.
Everyone has there own opinion on an Anti-Virus/Spyware, but its the detection rate which matters.
by Master Selwood on July 16th, 2009
If Avira hadn't panned out for me, I'd be running Avast.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on July 16th, 2009