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Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by kiyhkuj, Nov 25, 2007.

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  1. Rik Banned Posts: 4,987

    Try googleing "gripes about norton". That gets a hit or 2.:D
    Rik, Nov 29, 2007
    #21

  2. Daveskater Banned Posts: 2,031

    i just tried going to googlefight.com and typed in "norton problem" and "mcaffee problem"

    surprisingly, mcaffee came out on top!
    Daveskater, Nov 29, 2007
    #22

  3. Rik Banned Posts: 4,987

    This picture tells a different story. :D
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    Rik, Nov 29, 2007
    #23

  4. Daveskater Banned Posts: 2,031

    haha that's very different :D

    i just did another one for the fun of it

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    Daveskater, Nov 29, 2007
    #24

  5. magiclight TechSpot Member Posts: 67

    neither, avg has worked fine for me for the last few years and don't take half the resources.
    magiclight, Nov 29, 2007
    #25

  6. Daveskater Banned Posts: 2,031

    last one, honest ;)

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    Daveskater, Nov 29, 2007
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  7. Spyder_1386 Newcomer, in training Posts: 563

    hey hey :)

    yea i think i'm with most people on this one... Norton and Mcafee both tend to overload the system. Also currently using AVG ..

    Spyder_1386 :)
    Spyder_1386, Nov 29, 2007
    #27

  8. UnlockForUs Newcomer, in training

    If I will choose between mcafee and norton, I will choose McAfee. It's portable scanner is cool and effective (scan.exe). And it will not eat much of your computer resources unlike NORTON. If you want some free anti virus. I will recommend AVG. It's effective and FREE
    UnlockForUs, Nov 30, 2007
    #28

  9. k.jacko Newcomer, in training Posts: 743

    i've been using BitDefender for the past 6 months or so, for home use and for protecting our laptops at work.
    Its really good imho. 2008 antivirus with anti-spam and anti-malware cost £45 for 10 licences.
    I decided to use it after asking folk then looking for benchests. Bit Defender came very near the top in all of em, nailing nortons and macaphee easily, and mostly outgunning avast and avg. Its only real contender seemed to be kaspersky. Go look for yourself.
    k.jacko, Nov 30, 2007
    #29

  10. weazle302 Banned Posts: 21

    i don't now umm tape a duck to your computer and it well fend of the viruses.
    weazle302, Nov 30, 2007
    #30

  11. Rik Banned Posts: 4,987

    That would be as effective as putting Norton on it.:D
    Rik, Dec 1, 2007
    #31

  12. mtaylor5 Newcomer, in training Posts: 20

    i had norton for a year, first 4 mos of it, was a nightmare, it didnt protect, my p.c., mcafee going on 1 year, no problems at all. i will always reccomend mcafee!!!!!
    mtaylor5, Dec 1, 2007
    #32

  13. Daveskater Banned Posts: 2,031

    i do like the tape a duck to your pc idea :p why not, eh

    true, it would be better than norton as well ;)
    Daveskater, Dec 1, 2007
    #33

  14. weazle302 Banned Posts: 21

    yep ducks are a great way to keep your pc safe!!!
    weazle302, Dec 1, 2007
    #34

  15. MrTwister Newcomer, in training

    LOL: AVG is better solution :)
    MrTwister, Dec 3, 2007
    #35

  16. you use a 286 Newcomer, in training Posts: 112

    neither, use spybot search and destroy
    you use a 286, Dec 5, 2007
    #36

  17. Daveskater Banned Posts: 2,031

    If you are saying to use just Spybot over Norton or McAffee, then that isn't a great idea. Well i wouldn't do it anyway ;) Spybot is just for spyware and trojans etc and not for viruses so you will want an anti virus program such as AVG as well
    Daveskater, Dec 5, 2007
    #37
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