afspret Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I bought a new PC back in June which came with a free 60 day trial of the Norton Internet Security program. I've been using it since then & the free trial is about up and wonder if its worth keeping or should I go back to what I was using before, which was the Kasperski? I've used Norton in the past & this newer version seems to be alot better than I remember it being. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Norton is the biggest waste of hard drive space out there - right next to McAfee and Trend Micro. The only good thing Norton has going for it is clever marketing. It's product couldn't catch a cold in a snow storm. Kaspersky is OK but personally, I would go with the combo of Avira's Antivir and Malwarebytes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Norton is a hard drive pig plain and simple. No anti virus program should take up the amount of space that it asks to. I've been using Avast for several years with no issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 ESET The best on the market! I've been using it for 7 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 AVAST! (the free version) and Malwarebytes for me. Been using this combo for years, never had an issue on my PC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bikerider Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 +1 on this. Seamless and hassle free. AVAST! (the free version) and Malwarebytes for me. Been using this combo for years, never had an issue on my PC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I use AVG free. Been using it for years as well. I love it. Been bug free for years. Get rid of Norton, Kasperski, etc. Way too much good freeware out there to pay bucks for those programs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SmashedGlass Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Been using Sunbelt's "VIPRE" suite for four years. Not a single bad thing has gotten through it, and the cost is very reasonable. It also has a very very low impact on the system, unlike the big named AV suites, no annoying pop up ads or stupid gimmicky alarm sounds, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Microsoft security essentials. Using on 4 computers, no issues of any kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afspret Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 thanks guys, still got about 10 days left before i make a decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hey guys, as many of you know, I'm by no means a 'puter guru. I have AVAST and Superantispyware, seems to be working fine for the last 2 years. Opinions please. But one thing seems to be a sure bet on this thread, Norton sux and stay away! Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I've been using AVG (free version) for years and I've never had a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blunce Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Another vote for avast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I used AVG free for years but they updated the software repeatedly and it became bloated and they stuck on adware notifications and other nonsense. I moved to AVAST free and haven't regretted it one bit. I also have malwarebytes, but not running on startup. I run it as I need, rather than letting it run as constant process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Another vote for Avast Found out Norton charged my credit card last month and I dropped them 2 years ago. Crooks. I gave them a piece of my mind and got refunded thankfully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Microsoft security essentials. Using on 4 computers, no issues of any kind. This. It's the simplest way to go and it works. But the main way to avoid viruses is to use trusted web sites, not open executable files from emails, and not pirate software. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Avoid MS virus protection. I wouldn't trust them to balance a spreadsheet without tons of bloat and errors, let alone rely upon them, no DEPEND upon them, for any kind of system safety. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vince14 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 ESET Smart Securiy is a winner (and I work in Information Security). Vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/07/us-agency-baffled-by-modern-technology-destroys-mice-to-get-rid-of-viruses/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've been using Norton for the last three years with no issues. I love it! If it takes up a lot of space, I'd never know it. I'm no where near using all of my disk space. If disk space is a concern for you, it's cheap enough to buy extra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Norton is 1 step removed from being a virus itself. So many times a system with Norton running has become infected without Norton ever acknowleding a virus is doing some major stuff to the system. Install Malwarebytes or AVG and it finds and cleans half a dozen MAJOR viruses that Norton ignored.... THEN you cannot uninstall Norton. It is as pervasive as a rootkit. The only way to fully remove Norton's tendrils from your system is a full reformat and reinstall of windows, and simply leave Norton OFF next time around. Avoid Norton. This from many years of experience before I wised up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've used Norton off and on for years, used it for 4 years straight with no issues. I run maxed out machines on 2 computers and never notice a resource issue...my laptop and my main machine, current version even runs fine on my hobby room desktop that's 5-6 years old and a XP machine still Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vvac201 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 *sneaks into room, stands on chair*. "GET A MAC!!!!!" *Hauls *** out the door!* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 *sneaks into room, stands on chair*. "GET A MAC!!!!!" *Hauls *** out the door!* Macs are great, I have one in my kitchen, and one in my hobby room. I just jammed them under the short legs, and my tables never wobbled again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WymanV Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I used AVG free for years but they updated the software repeatedly and it became bloated and they stuck on adware notifications and other nonsense. I moved to AVAST free and haven't regretted it one bit. I also have malwarebytes, but not running on startup. I run it as I need, rather than letting it run as constant process. Norton is 1 step removed from being a virus itself. So many times a system with Norton running has become infected without Norton ever acknowleding a virus is doing some major stuff to the system. Install Malwarebytes or AVG and it finds and cleans half a dozen MAJOR viruses that Norton ignored.... THEN you cannot uninstall Norton. It is as pervasive as a rootkit. The only way to fully remove Norton's tendrils from your system is a full reformat and reinstall of windows, and simply leave Norton OFF next time around. Avoid Norton. This from many years of experience before I wised up. I walked this very road. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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