A computer-related inquiry

[superbatranger]

So, on my new laptop I have Norton, but on my old one I had Kaspersky. Should I keep Norton or get Kaspersky? I ask this because Norton has only 30 days left until I have to renew it, and since I have never used Norton I am not sure how it compares.

 

[Kabutos]

Get rid of Norton.

I personally use MSE and MBAM, but I've heard good things about Kaspersky.

 

[Hashime]

AVG and avast are good free anti-virus programs. There is not reason to pay unless the service you receive insures you or something to that end.

 

[RhombusHatesYou]

If you're outlaying cash, either Kapersky or NOD32.

 

[superbatranger]

Alright then, when I have enough money, I'll get Kaspersky.

 

[Tharwen]

Norton's entire marketing strategy seems to be to pay PC manufacturers to pre-install a trial on new computers and then spam them with "BUY THIS NAO!" messages until they get money...

I have yet to hear someone like it.

 

[erbkaiser]

Use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free, and among the best antivirus programs out there.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

 

[The Cheezy One]

Norton is a swear among people in the business.
My personal superstar tag team is AVG Free for defence and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware for attack. Boosh!

 

[bloodychimp]

I'm partial to Microsoft Security Essentials, and it's free if you have a legit copy of Windows.

 

[superbatranger]

Norton is a swear among people in the business.
My personal superstar tag team is AVG Free for defence and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware for attack. Boosh!

How could I forget about MalwareBytes?

 

[ddrfr33k]

I use AVG internet security. Solid Freeware av, spectacular paid av. Dump norton before it destroys your computer. Kaspersky also gets a thumbs up from me. Another one that's not mentioned is ESET nod32. Another solid AV that friends of mine use, worth checking out.

 

[markisb]

im just wandering whats wrong with norton? im using the trail version and i dont see anything wrong with it?

OT: if your looking for free av then avast is a good choice. i use the free version on my other laptop.

 

[RhombusHatesYou]

Another one that's not mentioned is ESET nod32.

*ahem* check post #5

If you're outlaying cash, either Kapersky or NOD32.

I use ESET Security Suite for my main rig.