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Which internet security? Norton?

Hi,

My internet security is due to expire. I've seen lots of good reviews around for Norton Internet Security 2009. Is it as good as they say it is or better avoided? If not what else would you recommend. I don't mind paying for something good.
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  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    My security comes as part of my broadband package....doesn't yours?
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  • REM1307
    REM1307 Posts: 38 Forumite
    It can do at extra cost but worked out cheaper last year to buy the cd rom version on offer in pc world. It's also Norton, which is no good if it's rubbish!
  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    I use Trust internet security pro 2009 found it fine so far works nice in Vista I do use malawarebytes too though
  • millwalll
    millwalll Posts: 912 Forumite
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    It eally does depend on your computer spec if it is high spec nortans is fine if you have low spec machine nortans will slow it down
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  • sco0ter
    sco0ter Posts: 2,476 Forumite
    Norton 2009 doesnt use as much resources as the 2008 version. I found it less intrusive and a lot less power hungry. Finally they listened to people
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    I wouldnt touch Norton with a bargepole
    I would recommend a free anti virus and firewall
    AVG, AVAST or AVIRA anti virus software
    COMODO, ZONEALARM or SUNBELT firewall

    Malwarebytes and Spybot to compliment them too
    :idea:
  • cajef
    cajef Posts: 6,283 Forumite
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    If you really want to pay for one then get Kaspersky, it is one of the best on the market.
  • thought i'd save you the bother of clicking search, here's the results.
    As you can see, may here aren't fans of Norton, the 2009 package may well be an improvement on their earlier efforts, but they have a lot of lost ground to make up. Plenty of very good free alternatives, or, if you insist on paying, another vote for kaspersky
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  • GaryS
    GaryS Posts: 807 Forumite
    cajef wrote: »
    If you really want to pay for one then get Kaspersky, it is one of the best on the market.

    Kaspersky is currently on offer at PC World - £24.99 for a 3 PC licence.

    I have just started using this and it seems to be very good.
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    I'd give my vote for Eset Smart Security (after using many different ones including all the free alternatives).
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