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MS Works & Anti-virus packages

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Many laptops now sold seem to have an anti-virus application (usually McAfee or Norton) pre-installed as part of the deal. Are these comparable to the security packages on the high street or are they diluted versions, as I suspect? Likewise with pre-installed MS Works, is it comparable to Openoffice or MS Home & Student for creating word documents?

Thanks

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  • The anti virus is normally a limited offer. Its the same as the shop version in operation but the update service is time limited - 90 days on some
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