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I see lot of people talking about Avast.
but if i could purchase Symantec 2009. would that protect me better then Avast ?

Some smarter geeks at my work keaps argueing back and forth between symantec 2009 and Avast

i want your opinion please

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For : the short, practical answer is that "better" depends on current, evidence-based factors rather than brand names alone. The thread so far is mostly opinion; an objective choice should weigh up-to-date detection and real‑world protection, whether the build you plan to use is still supported, system impact, and the extra features or support you actually need. A product released in 2009 will not receive current signature/behavior updates and should not be relied on today.

Key things to compare (use recent independent test results to decide):

  • Detection and real‑world protection: look at recent scores from independent labs rather than marketing claims. See AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives for current comparative reports.
  • Performance and false positives: check how much CPU/disk the suite uses in everyday tasks and whether it flags safe files.
  • Features and support: does the paid tier add useful protections (firewall, exploit mitigation, safe-browsing) and timely vendor support?
  • Update frequency and platform coverage: signatures/cloud updates and supported OS versions matter more than brand.

Practical steps to choose now: clarify whether you mean a free or paid edition (as hinted), avoid buying or installing a 2009-era product, run live trials of current builds on your machine to measure impact, and pick the product that balances protection, speed, and support for your workflow. Do not run two real‑time antivirus engines simultaneously — use one real‑time product and, if desired, an on‑demand scanner for second opinions. Finally, remember that layered hygiene (patched OS/software, safe browsing, least-privilege accounts, and regular backups) is as important as which AV you install — a single product alone cannot guarantee safety.

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Which avast are you talking about the free one or paid for?

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Ignore the minutiae of AV arguments... I use Avast [free], am very satisfied with it. Most reputable ones will do a job of protecting you, all will fail sometime on some particular virus [which, of course, you may never get..] because they just won't be ready for it. I'd try Comodo's package but... why go to the bother of changing?

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