Anti virus
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Anti virus
Hi have been using Norton AV now for many years with no problems. I am just wondering if any of you consider
there is anything better out there now that isn't such a resource hog but does the same if not better.
Norton now is using 16 processes in XPP, I hear a lot about AVG........so any help would be appreciated
Thanks
there is anything better out there now that isn't such a resource hog but does the same if not better.
Norton now is using 16 processes in XPP, I hear a lot about AVG........so any help would be appreciated
Thanks
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QX6850 extreme 3ghz running at 3.6
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XFX 8800GTS 512 G92Engine
- Techy111
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Re: Anti virus
Thats one thing i love using is AVG.....It gets my vote.....
Hog friendly also.
Tony

Hog friendly also.
Tony
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- Garry Russell
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Re: Anti virus
I would think the answer from most is just about everything is better than Nortons
I use AVGfree and that seems to do the trick
Problem with uninstalling Nortons is making sure you have go rid of it all :-(
Garry
I use AVGfree and that seems to do the trick

Problem with uninstalling Nortons is making sure you have go rid of it all :-(
Garry
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Re: Anti virus
you can download a uninstaller from thier website if you have no uninstaller in add/remove programs list
Re: Anti virus
I use CA
the whole kit a kaboodal
the whole kit a kaboodal
- Charlie Bravo
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Re: Anti virus
Norton and Mcafee are very poor as are most of the free ones like AVG and Avast.
I know Ben thinks very highly of Trend and I always go for NOD32 or Kaspersky. Kaspersky have got a 50% off promotion at the moment as well.
I know Ben thinks very highly of Trend and I always go for NOD32 or Kaspersky. Kaspersky have got a 50% off promotion at the moment as well.
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Re: Anti virus
CB is a man of few words, but they are usually very good words. Check out this link for regular comparison reports of antivirus programs.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/ and click on the 'comparatives' link for a results table.
Of all the major AVs only two achieved 'Advanced+' certification level. Kaspersky and Nod32.......
Ian
http://www.av-comparatives.org/ and click on the 'comparatives' link for a results table.
Of all the major AVs only two achieved 'Advanced+' certification level. Kaspersky and Nod32.......
Ian
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Re: Anti virus
<--has Kasper and is VERY happy with it - works seamlessly with System mechanic - both well worth the money
Leif
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Re: Anti virus
Many thanks for the info guys, CB I have just been checking out Kaperspy, where did you see this offer of
50% off please as I see it on their website for $59.95 US.
50% off please as I see it on their website for $59.95 US.
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QX6850 extreme 3ghz running at 3.6
4 gig OCZ DDR2 1066Mhz PC8500
XFX 8800GTS 512 G92Engine
QX6850 extreme 3ghz running at 3.6
4 gig OCZ DDR2 1066Mhz PC8500
XFX 8800GTS 512 G92Engine
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Re: Anti virus
It's on the UK Kaspersky site. I see the US have no offers at present. Kaspersky Internet Security is £18 (apx $32) and Anti Virus £12 (apx $24).Seaking wrote:Many thanks for the info guys, CB I have just been checking out Kaperspy, where did you see this offer of
50% off please as I see it on their website for $59.95 US.
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