all ya computer geeks out there! need help about spysweeper and norton internet security?

Question

I GOT MY LAPTOP REPAIRED COZ IT HAD SPYWARE, SO THE "REPAIR MAN" ADVICED ME TO LET HIM INSTALL A SPYWARE SWEEPER IN MY COMPUTER, SO I SAID YES. WHEN I GOT MY LAPTOP BACK I DECIDED TO BUY NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2007 FOR MY COMPUTER. BUT NOW WHEN IM TRYING TO DOWNLOAD IT, IT SAYS THAT THE SPYSWEEPER I BOUGHT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH NORTON INTERNET SECURITY. SO NOW IM STUCK, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO CHOOSE TO DOWNLOAD. WHAT'S BETTER FOR MY LAPTOP, THE NORTON INTERNET SECURITY WITH ANTISPYWARE OR THE SPYSWEEPER? WHICH ONE SHOULD I PREFER TO DOWNLOAD?

LOL, HOPE YOU'D GET WHAT I MEAN

ID REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU'D HELP ME GUYS.

THANKS

Answer 1

if u are talking about webroot spysweeper....that is a excellent program.....do not use nortons.....it is absolutely terrible...i promise......one thing i would suggest....webroot spysweeper is for spyware......it is not for viruses....i would stick with webroot spysweeper...if it does have a antivirus with it..that is great....if it does not...go here..download this free antivirus from grisoft.com...it is avg...http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

u will also need a firewall..he is the best one....zone alarm..

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u could use windows xp firewall..but zone alarm is alot better

avg and zone alarm are both free and it will protect u better then norton...

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webroot spysweeper

that is better then norton 2007 with out a doubt

Answer 2

Im 95% sure that nortons 07 will search and delete spyware, along with viruses.



So delete the SpySweep or whatever program it tells you too.



Nortons is pretty good, and reliable software.

Answer 3

Well, I think the general consensus is that Norton sucks.



Webroot Spysweeper is also known to crash.



I'd go with Avast AntiVirus, which is a free license for home users Program with Spybot S&D.



All the best.



Cheers

Answer 4

Since you already Got Norton ditch the Spysweeper. But when the Experation is up switch to something more reliable....

Answer 5

I use the free AOL AntiVirusShield:

http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?

with Webroot SpySweeper and it works great.



Don't let the name AOL scare you. AntiVirusShield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world.



In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, AntiVirusShield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.

http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82



AOL AntiVirusShield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources.



Free to anyone, AOL member or not.



Add a good firewall and you will be quite secure.

Answer 6

Dump the Norton Internet Security...it is a joke and junk! Spysweeper sucks too.



Get AVG gree antivirus and Adaware and Spybot S&D and you'll be set.



And use SMART browsing habits. never download crap from limewire or other illegal crap like that.

Answer 7

Ditch the spysweeper



Download and install the Norton



:)

Answer 8

i recommand you to try CA Internet Security Suite. It provides comprehensive protection against viruses, hackers, identity thieves, spyware, spam and other online threats that can jeopardize your privacy, your data, and your PC's performance.



you can get a more detailed introduction about CA Internet Security software.



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Good Luck && Best Wishes!

Answer 9

Norton 07 is better. Dump the other one.

Answer 10

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