Posted on 11/23/2007 8:19:38 AM PST by PJ-Comix
Okay, a question for you techies out there. I just renewed my Norton Anti-virus system and the renewal for my SpySweeper is coming up as well. Is it necessary to have SpySweeper also? If Norton Anti-Virus is sufficient then it doesn't make sense to renew SpySweeper. Some have said they might even be interfering with each other.
So to renew or not to renew SpySweeper? That is the question.
Got ‘em both. But I’m a belt & suspenders kinda guy.
Anything Norton is a resource hog.
Try Eset Nod32
—about year ago I got rid of all the Norton stuff and went to the free AVAST with good success-—
In my experience Norton blows. Get AVG instead. It’s free so that would settle the issue of having to pay for two possibly redundant products. I don’t know what Norton puts in the product they call an “anti-virus” but typically anti-virus and anti-spyware are two different things, so if that’s the case then yes you would need them both. But really, ditch Norton and get AVG.
I THINK I NEED to replace my 5 year old ASUS dual CPU AMD motherboard.
Any recommendations?
Can the process be RELATIVELY pain free?
I’ll have to get AVG next year since I just renewed Norton. Would I also need SpySweeper with AVG?
One of the computer magazines currently rates Norton Internet Security 2008 as the one to beat. (I’m not an expert.) However, every professional person that I’ve asked about the programs (firewalls, antivirus, antispy) totally dislike and downplay Norton. I have found it a pain that they do not have a free phone tech support, however, few others do either.
I also use Avast, from Czech Republic.
I have never used Norton as all I read is that it is the worst thing you can put on your computer.
There is a Slovak anti virus that is said to be even better
then Avast, but I do not know of any English version.
So keep or NOT keep SpySweeper?
Can I use both AVAST and Norton?
It's up to you. Do you think you need a new computer? If yes, then get one. It if you want to update it just remember it won't be cheap. Depending on your knowledge and skill you can buy a bare bones system and build your own. If not then purchase an assembled unit with preloaded software.
Can the process be RELATIVELY pain free?
No...
You are going to get a ton of opinions here but remember it's your money and get what you want. If anyone pushes something on you that you don't want, make them pay for it.
“One of the computer magazines currently rates Norton Internet Security 2008 as the one to beat.”
Were there any Norton ads in that magazine?
Inquiring minds want to know ;)
No...
Kim Komando has a website with all these programs listed as freeware, and she recommends AVG for viruses, and Spybot for spyware. Look for Komando.com.
Rule of thumb is to have just one good anti-virus package, but multiple anti-spyware utilities are OK. (whether Norton is “good” anti-virus or just bloatware is debatable ;)
If your new version of Norton includes an anti-spyware component (which our commercial version at work does), it’s still a good idea to have another competent version i.e. SpySweeper in use...
Short answer: Yes. (If you have Norton get rid of it, it is a real PITA!) Much better options out there.
Hi, PJ...I have no idea, but I have never heard anything good about Norton.
On problem may be in getting rid of Norton if you want to.
I have heard it invades every every area of your computer, but I am not an expert on the matter.
I defer to many wiser Freepers.
Renewal doesn’t go into effect until Dec. 1. Maybe I can get a refund on my Norton renewal and then install AVAST. When is the link for AVAST? And if I have AVAST, would I also need SpySweeper?
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