Norton or McAfee for virus protection for Windows XP? I want something with a light footprint.
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Jump to PostNorton or McAfee for virus protection for Windows XP? I want something with a light footprint.
I'd actually reccomend Avg Antivirus far above McAfee or Norton. McAfee and Norton are both massive resource hogs - McAfee especially is pretty bad about this. Avg is light, does its job well, and …
Jump to PostI'll second tylerg's recommendation, Dani- AVG is light, fast, frequently updated, and free for personal use.
I've used it on my own machines for quite some time, and it's also what I install on clients' machines, usually right after I discover that they let their subscriptions to Norton or …
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