Norton or Virgin Security

meames_2

When I got my laptop I got 60 days free norton which ran out today. I have the free one with my virgin broadband security. I can got sophos free through work.

Is it worth renewing norton? Or is just using the Virgin ok, or should I upgrade to the total security package?

Any ideas?

thanks

meames

bugeyed

I prefer Norton and have found the 2010 to be a great version compared to some of their earlier ones that were serious resource hogs. Worth every penny to ensure you are secure

bugeyed

Better to pay for security and keep your financial services, etc safe, than have a free or cheap security and lose all your money. You get what you pay for - no such thing as a free lunch you know

laurel7172

We hated Norton, as it slowed our computers down so much. We've had a couple of versions over the years, and the performance just wasn't acceptable.

I've had Virgin PCguard now for a year or so-first paying £3 a month, then getting it included when I rang up and negotiated a cheaper deal.

I won't say it's perfect. We've had a couple of things get through, but that was the same with Norton. And McAfee. And Kaspersky. And it does seem to run quite happily alongside the freebies, so you can belt and braces without the computer throwing a fit.

It's not lightning fast, either, but it doesn't destroy your computer's performance like Norton.

bugeyed

It's not lightning fast, either, but it doesn't destroy your computer's performance like Norton.

Blimey - outdated advice or what

As I said - Norton 2010 has sorted the resource hog issues and scores top in most security tests - the question is - do we go cheap on security ?

bugeyed

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?prodcatid=31
http://www.pcw.co.uk/software/antivirus-and-firewalls
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
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And PC Pro A list http://www.pcpro.co.uk/alist/internet-security

Richie-from-the-Boro

Neither, get Security essentials from here : http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx

It's free, no adverts, It's as good as Kasperskey and better than most, and it works fine !

bugeyed

For a free product it is good http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/software/352417/microsoft-security-essentials
But as they say at the end, don't use it as a replacement for a decent paid for security program. I know this web site is about saving money, but saving all your money from going to nigeria is worth paying for in my personal opinion.

bugeyed

And the full review on microsoft security essentials explains what you get for free !!
http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1324
Scary reading

bugeyed

Fine - you stick with microsoft security essentials - i was giving my honest opinion
I try to help people on here rather than just go out attacking them - do you always get so angry at people trying to help others ?

marrittm

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

Neither, get Security essentials from here : http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx

It's free, no adverts, It's as good as Kasperskey and better than most, and it works fine !

I agree been using since it was launched and had not 1 problem so far!