Norton internet security sucks! Need a new one!?

Question

Everbody says norton internet security sucks because it takes lots of RAM on your computer when you scan, and all sorts of stuff. Now i want to delete Norton internet security and download a Free scanning virus program that you don't need to pay! Any good programs out there that is free and wipe out viruses quick and simple? My Friend told me to download AVG or Registry clear, But i don't thing they are free though???

Answer 1

Avast is free and a lot better than AVG

Answer 2

Statistcally, Norton is much superior to McAfee (as of now, at least). Norton does indeed provide stable protection, and I personally have NEVER had a problem with Norton. Even now, I continue to use and beta test for norton/symantec. Regardless, the 2008 versions of Norton Products do use a LOT less memory that the previous products. On the other hand, McAfee does hog up much more memory than any other antivirus software (from my experience). You seem to also be having a good experience with them, so I wouldn't say you need to switch. In the event that you do believe you have a virus or spyware that Norton isn't picking up (which if you don't visit stupid sites, and you know what sites to visit, you should be fine). But godforbid you do download something stupid, and Norton does not see it, you can always double check that using online scanners. I know BitDefender has a very nice one, and it also has an on-demand antivirus (free version of the full BitDefender AntiVirus, with no protection, but scan + removal features). So, after getting all this stuff down in text, I'm going to sum up my answer by saying stick with norton. Plus, unless you got it free, you could be dishing out another $50 for a whole new antivirus software, when you already have a good one! Edit: Also, AMEN to what Jib said! AVG is NOT, I repeat NOT the choice to go. My experience: I am a pretty harcore gamer, so speed and a "clean" computer is definitely a must. I play a popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) called "World of Warcraft." And I know, a lot of people excluding the 10Million people who do actually player it call those people "nerds" and think the game is stupid. Well, that's beside my point, but a year and a half ago, AVG AntiVirus (All versions) basically detected a virus in the main coding to run the game. So, when I used AVG (at that time) Me and the other million players that used AVG went with what it said, stupidly, and got rid of the file. And the sad part is, the file wasn't even a virus, it's what we call, False-Positives. I thought this was dumb on AVG's part, and shows their poor coding.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

i don't know about norton security 2009.but i am running norton anti-virus 2009 and it uses less ram than the overrated avg does.i used to use avg and even though the avg fan club on yahoo answers doesn't like it the numbers are on my side.however if you don't like it and want free then avast or avira.if you think norton is a resource pig the new avg is no better and in fact worse.also a registry cleaner isn't worth a dam for security.get avira or avast if you really want free. the old avg was better than the new avg when it came to using ram.and everybody does not say the new norton sucks. unless you claim the avg fan club on yahoo answers is " everybody"

Answer 5

Yes AVG is quite good, but Avira Antivir is the best free one for knocking out the most viruses. It is completely free of charge for life and I have used it for years on my computer. You will also need a good firewall, I use Online Armor which I find to be really non-intrusive and very good, this is also completely free. Lastly you need Malwarebyes for spyware (free).



http://www.free-av.com/

http://www.tallemu.com/

http://malwarebytes.org/



I have used Norton and I find the above group of products protect me really well if not better than Norton.

Answer 6

You could go for a free Antivirus-Firewall combo, which is good enough for casual home users. For antivirus, I'd recommend either AVG Free of Avast free. I've used both and in my opinion, Avast has an edge over AVG.



For firewall, go for Comodo Personal Firewall. After you install either Avast or Comodo, you'd have to register them (free) to convert the trial version to a full version.

Answer 7

AVG is free and much better. It also takes up less RAM and updates frequently.



You should also download Spybot SD (Search and Destroy) to remove additional spyware as well.



I used to use Norton stuff but realised they weren't all that great.



Hope this helps.

Answer 8

I own a computer repair shop and daily I remove viruses, trojans and rouge anti-virus software. These machines have Nortons or AVG for the most part.



I recommend using

Avast Home from avast.com (free)

Malwarebytes Anti-malware from malwarebytes.org



I use these programs daily and they haven't let me down yet.



Good luck

Answer 9

Start here: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

This removes Norton.

Enable Windows firewall. Download and install Avast! free edition: http://www.avast.com/

Download, install and update Malwarebytes free edition: http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Sorted.

Answer 10

Use Avast Anti-Virus. I used this program, and it found viruses on my computer that were slowing it down, that I didn't even know were there! Best of all, it's completely free.



http://free.avg.com/

Answer 11

Spybot is free

And ditch Windows and change to Linux- it's immune to viruses and is free!

Answer 12

AVG is FREE. And voted the best.

Answer 13

Yes AVG is free and does a good job.



Just make sure you update it daily.



Download it here:



http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

Answer 14

avast free edition is good.

Answer 15

I use bitdefender