Advice needed.

yasly · December 29th, 2007, 01:43 AM

I just got the warning that my Antivirus program from Norton will be expired within a month.But I find that Norton Virus takes in a lot of place and that it costs too much money for what it is worth.
Anyone who could recommend me a solid and reliable anti virus program,that is not too complicated as I'm(some of you already know)not very good with computers and has a reasonable price?

Blue Thunder · December 29th, 2007, 01:53 AM

I like McAfee, however, I'm not sure that the price is any better than Norton. Wish I could be more of a help to you.

Tidusauron12 · December 29th, 2007, 07:02 AM

Here's some Good Advice

Just the audio. The video sucks.

Lord Timaeus · December 29th, 2007, 07:07 AM

Just switch to AVG Free. It has basically everything you need in an antivirus program, and it's completely free unless you want to go for the extended version.

Soluzar · December 29th, 2007, 07:14 AM

Norton and McAfee both use a lot of system resources. I've used AVG Free Edition for a long time now, my computer hasn't exploded yet. It uses a bit, but it's minimal compared to Norton.

Magami No ER · December 29th, 2007, 07:22 AM

I have the same issue with Macafee...I just ignore it (the "already expired" warning) because I have freeware taking care of my security now...it's all i can do since this is my laptop and not a "critical" laptop computer.

Reidar · December 29th, 2007, 08:11 AM

NOD32 rules, but you have to pay for it. Whenever it detects a virus, a gigantic, pissed-off eyeball pops up with a red background. The only way it'd be cooler is if it punched the user in the face.
Just get AVG for free.

ANIMEJUNKY · December 29th, 2007, 08:32 AM

Like everyone else I have had AVG for a very long time and have never looked back once. Should really make life a tad bit easier for you.

yasly · December 29th, 2007, 08:37 AM

So the most of you agree I should get AVG free?
I don't know,I always learned that something that is free always has a catch.But if you say so and never had a problem with it, I will try it out.
Thanks a lot for your help.I appreciate it very much.^^

Levon · December 29th, 2007, 08:41 AM

Yeah AVG is the best, it also doesn't make my computer go so slow.

Soluzar · December 29th, 2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yasly

So the most of you agree I should get AVG free?
I don't know,I always learned that something that is free always has a catch.

I find that's not always true of software. Don't ask me why, I'm really not sure.

Tidusauron12 · December 29th, 2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soluzar

I find that's not always true of software. Don't ask me why, I'm really not sure.

Yeah, AVG is pretty cool. Never requires me to do anything. I don't think there's a catch.

yasly · December 29th, 2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soluzar

I find that's not always true of software. Don't ask me why, I'm really not sure.

As I'm reading the posts in this thread it is indeed apparently not always true.And I can only be glad to discover that's the case.
I tend to get a little paranoid in these times where everything comes at a price.Luckily there are exeptions.

Levon · December 29th, 2007, 09:47 AM

AVG's basic virus scan is free but they still want you to upgrade & pay for "better protection" but its not really needed. Just the free version is great enough.

Jon · December 29th, 2007, 09:50 AM

Depending on your ISP, they might have some security software specials. I know my ISP, which is Road Runner, offers a lifetime subscription to CA Antivirus/Anti-spam/Firewall/Spyware. It's the best security program I've ever used, especially the firewall. The only complaint I have with the firewall is it has a fit with some wireless devices such as the Nintendo Wifi adapter....but all is good thanks to our new wireless router.

December 29th, 2007, 01:43 AM	#1
yasly Girlie girlie animefan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 429	Advice needed. I just got the warning that my Antivirus program from Norton will be expired within a month.But I find that Norton Virus takes in a lot of place and that it costs too much money for what it is worth. Anyone who could recommend me a solid and reliable anti virus program,that is not too complicated as I'm(some of you already know)not very good with computers and has a reasonable price? __________________ We are but older childeren,dear, Who fret to find our bedtime near. "So i shouldn't have sex?"--son "That's right, or the Angels will kill you." Dad from American dad

December 29th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#2
Blue Thunder Anime Elitist Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 438	I like McAfee, however, I'm not sure that the price is any better than Norton. Wish I could be more of a help to you. __________________ "The path of a true martial artist is fraught with peril." - Genma Saotome

December 29th, 2007, 07:02 AM	#3
Tidusauron12 Like a Love-song Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Killing Field Posts: 6,479 Blog Entries: 2	Here's some Good Advice Just the audio. The video sucks. __________________ THE PIPE IS MINE AND SO AM I

December 29th, 2007, 07:14 AM	#5
Soluzar Double rainbow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All the way across the sky... Posts: 13,580 Blog Entries: 45	Norton and McAfee both use a lot of system resources. I've used AVG Free Edition for a long time now, my computer hasn't exploded yet. It uses a bit, but it's minimal compared to Norton. __________________ One day men will ask... "Where did it start?" We shall tell them it started here. Join the ranks of Team Soluzar! Protect the forum against the threat of unexpected Prons incursions. Your forum needs YOU.

December 29th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#8
ANIMEJUNKY My cup is always half full Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Middletown, New Jersey Posts: 421	Like everyone else I have had AVG for a very long time and have never looked back once. Should really make life a tad bit easier for you. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/erik_w_hanson

December 29th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#4
Lord Timaeus Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kamina City, WA, kicking Renton to the curb Posts: 3,428	Just switch to AVG Free. It has basically everything you need in an antivirus program, and it's completely free unless you want to go for the extended version.

December 29th, 2007, 07:22 AM	#6
Magami No ER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,445	I have the same issue with Macafee...I just ignore it (the "already expired" warning) because I have freeware taking care of my security now...it's all i can do since this is my laptop and not a "critical" laptop computer.

December 29th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#7
Reidar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,459	NOD32 rules, but you have to pay for it. Whenever it detects a virus, a gigantic, pissed-off eyeball pops up with a red background. The only way it'd be cooler is if it punched the user in the face. Just get AVG for free.

December 29th, 2007, 08:37 AM	#9
yasly Girlie girlie animefan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 429	So the most of you agree I should get AVG free? I don't know,I always learned that something that is free always has a catch.But if you say so and never had a problem with it, I will try it out. Thanks a lot for your help.I appreciate it very much.^^ __________________ We are but older childeren,dear, Who fret to find our bedtime near. "So i shouldn't have sex?"--son "That's right, or the Angels will kill you." Dad from American dad

December 29th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#10
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,476	Yeah AVG is the best, it also doesn't make my computer go so slow. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

December 29th, 2007, 09:47 AM	#14
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,476	AVG's basic virus scan is free but they still want you to upgrade & pay for "better protection" but its not really needed. Just the free version is great enough. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

December 29th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#15
Jon like, yo man Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus Posts: 9,137	Depending on your ISP, they might have some security software specials. I know my ISP, which is Road Runner, offers a lifetime subscription to CA Antivirus/Anti-spam/Firewall/Spyware. It's the best security program I've ever used, especially the firewall. The only complaint I have with the firewall is it has a fit with some wireless devices such as the Nintendo Wifi adapter....but all is good thanks to our new wireless router.