Should I ditch Nortons?

pbowman · 10-26-2006, 02:07 AM

Been reading up on all the suggestions for firewalls and virus protection. I downloaded Windows defender for my spyware (does it also detect adware and is this all i need for spyware/adware and everything else ware?) anyway, I currently have Nortons internet security, but have read that AVG and/or zone alarm is better, doesn't cost anything and has less problems with conflicts. Just wondering what everyone thinks.

Thanks
Phil

**Fr4665** · 10-26-2006, 02:18 AM

personally i ditched norton in 2001. in 2002 i didnt use any virus protection and after that i used AVG. AVG as you said is free and works like a charm definatly better then norton and doesnt lock your system up. For a firewall id recommend Kerio or Zone Alarm. Currently im running Kerio on my server and WinXP firewall on my gaming rig.

For adaware i use lavasoft adaware and spybot for spyware and some further scanning.

in my opinion ditch norton get AVG+Kerio/Zonealarm/WinFirewall+Adaware+Spybot and u are set

dorts · 10-26-2006, 07:51 AM

Wait for your Norton license to expire before changing. Unless it is causing you problems.

braveheart13 · 10-26-2006, 08:26 AM

I currently use Norton, but once it's up I plan to switch off. Thou Norton has always been good to me - I just hear good things about other companies.

And I use Windows Defender and swear by it. I used to use Ad-aware, but Defender picks up tons more crap.

SpySentinel · 10-27-2006, 03:00 PM

If it is Nortan 2007 KEEP IT. If it is an earlier version, consider upgrading to the 2007 version. It is VERY GOOD. The 2007 version reduced system lag and offers better protection.

**Glaswegian** · 10-27-2006, 04:15 PM

SpySentinel - do you work for Norton by any chance?

SpySentinel · 10-28-2006, 03:27 PM

No I do not work for Symantec. I dont work for any computer company.
I just really like the 2007 version of Norton. If I worked for Symantec or any computer company I would sail through the TSF academy.

**Glaswegian** · 10-28-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpySentinel

No I do not work for Symantec. I dont work for any computer company.
I just really like the 2007 version of Norton. If I worked for Symantec or any computer company I would sail through the TSF academy.

OK, OK I was just pulling your leg. If you like Norton then good luck to you. I've never used it so I don't comment on how it works or whether it's good or bad. I leave that to others.

SpySentinel · 10-29-2006, 04:16 PM

I dont like the older versions of Norton. I think Symantec did a good job with the 2007 version.

10-26-2006, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 OS: WinXP	Should I ditch Nortons? Been reading up on all the suggestions for firewalls and virus protection. I downloaded Windows defender for my spyware (does it also detect adware and is this all i need for spyware/adware and everything else ware?) anyway, I currently have Nortons internet security, but have read that AVG and/or zone alarm is better, doesn't cost anything and has less problems with conflicts. Just wondering what everyone thinks. Thanks Phil

10-26-2006, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	personally i ditched norton in 2001. in 2002 i didnt use any virus protection and after that i used AVG. AVG as you said is free and works like a charm definatly better then norton and doesnt lock your system up. For a firewall id recommend Kerio or Zone Alarm. Currently im running Kerio on my server and WinXP firewall on my gaming rig. For adaware i use lavasoft adaware and spybot for spyware and some further scanning. in my opinion ditch norton get AVG+Kerio/Zonealarm/WinFirewall+Adaware+Spybot and u are set __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-26-2006, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
dorts Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,599 OS: Windows XP SP2 My System	Wait for your Norton license to expire before changing. Unless it is causing you problems. __________________ If you think TSF have helped you, please kindly donate to TSF and help keep this site free to all.

10-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,503 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	SpySentinel - do you work for Norton by any chance? __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

10-26-2006, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
braveheart13 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3 OS: XP, Vista	I currently use Norton, but once it's up I plan to switch off. Thou Norton has always been good to me - I just hear good things about other companies. And I use Windows Defender and swear by it. I used to use Ad-aware, but Defender picks up tons more crap.

10-27-2006, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	If it is Nortan 2007 KEEP IT. If it is an earlier version, consider upgrading to the 2007 version. It is VERY GOOD. The 2007 version reduced system lag and offers better protection.

10-28-2006, 03:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	No I do not work for Symantec. I dont work for any computer company. I just really like the 2007 version of Norton. If I worked for Symantec or any computer company I would sail through the TSF academy.

10-29-2006, 04:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	I dont like the older versions of Norton. I think Symantec did a good job with the 2007 version.