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AtomicProGS9

Jan 22nd, 2007 11:26 am

Norton or MaCafee

so what software should you really have, which one is better as well as packages and such. or is there another virus protection program that you can buy that is better than these two?

Colin Mac

Jan 22nd, 2007 12:47 pm

Re: Norton or MaCafee

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicProGS9 (Post 304598)

so what software should you really have, which one is better as well as packages and such. or is there another virus protection program that you can buy that is better than these two?

There is a free antivirus program available that's better than those two, according to recent antivirus testing.
http://www.free-av.com/

PhilliePhan

Jan 22nd, 2007 3:54 pm

Re: Norton or MaCafee

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicProGS9 (Post 304598)

so what software should you really have, which one is better as well as packages and such. or is there another virus protection program that you can buy that is better than these two?

To quote from my linky below:

Two of the best AV products I have found are Kaspersky and NOD32 . The edge would probably go to NOD32.

Some good FREE alternatives are:

• AVG Free Edition

• AntiVir® Personal Edition Classic

• Avast! Home Edition

If you are considering buying a "security suite" from either Norton or McAfee, I would instead point you to Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0

Have a peek at my linky below for more info and tips.

PP :)

ronda

Aug 21st, 2008 9:08 am

Re: Norton or MaCafee

I am not very good with computers; I need to know what the best anti virus program would be for me. I had mcafee and it just expired, but it is $70 to renew.... I really dont have the money to do that. All I use my computer for is school.
Please help!

PhilliePhan

Aug 21st, 2008 10:23 pm

Re: Norton or MaCafee

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronda (Post 674811)

The three Free options in my post above are all solid choices. You'll find people who prefer AVG, but I like AntiVir the best of the three.

PP :)

slapperboy

Aug 21st, 2008 11:46 pm

Re: Norton or MaCafee

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilliePhan (Post 675239)

The three Free options in my post above are all solid choices. You'll find people who prefer AVG, but I like AntiVir the best of the three.

PP :)

If you you want to turn your jet engine into a horse and carriage use Norton or McAffee. Kaspersky is my favourite pay antivirus software. Free stuff...hm...Avast I guess

ronda

Aug 24th, 2008 8:38 pm

Re: Norton or MaCafee

This is great I really appricate the help.
I downloaded Avast, but now it says Version Tracker Pro... Is that correct or did I leave out a step? I am confused.

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