norton

ABBAFAN · 09-14-07, 09:11 AM

im about to expire on my norton 2007 security and as im going back to sea soon i wont be here when 2008 comes out.i have been recommended buyinfg another copy of 2007 to give me a full year cover for only 25 pounds although it might not be as up to date as norton 2008 when it arrives is this a sensible option.is the actual year irrelevant?i would also really like to save money at the moment.

SUBMAN1 · 09-14-07, 09:27 AM

To pay for Anti-Virus is not a smart thing to do. Norton is a slow pig too.

This proggy will do the job for you - for free. Turn off VDRB generation though when you install it - I find that part annoying.

http://www.avast.com/

-S

PS. Here is the link for downloading - http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Tchocky · 09-14-07, 09:29 AM

Norton works it's way into your system very deeply. It has an amazing ability to reduce your pc to an asthmatic snail.

I like to be objective

FIREWALL · 09-14-07, 09:36 AM

Hi ABBAFAN

Check out SuperAntiSpyware. Google it. You will be pleasantly suprised by it.

It's a long story why I have it and have two norton systemworks,one the premium version and four other of there products sitting in a drawer now.

If I can give you more info please pm me.

It got rid of a nasty and very aggressive problem. Norton and their support let me down.

Check it out and let me know what you think. And Good Sailing.

FIREWALL · 09-14-07, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Norton works it's way into your system very deeply. It has an amazing ability to reduce your pc to an asthmatic snail.

I like to be objective

All of what he said

Jimbuna · 09-14-07, 09:50 AM

You have a PM

bradclark1 · 09-14-07, 09:51 AM

I've used Norton for about eleven years but the 2007 version finally really pissed me off. It extended my boot-up by minutes some of it's things would just start up at odd times and use 65% of my 2.2 Ghz processor. I've uninstalled it loosing 6 months on my subscription and have started using Avast. While it free version does not have script blocking I have found out that the danger from it is virtually nil and you wouldn't notice anything if you even had one. Avast found 3 trojans that Norton didn't and it's stopped 2 virus's already. It runs a scan 10 times faster then Norton and there is no drain on resources. I highly recommend dumping Norton and get Avast. I'm really happy with it and it updates itself often. I have a hard time believing something this good is free.

FIREWALL · 09-14-07, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradclark1

I've used Norton for about eleven years but the 2007 version finally really pissed me off. It extended my boot-up by minutes some of it's things would just start up at odd times and use 65% of my 2.2 Ghz processor. I've uninstalled it loosing 6 months on my subscription and have started using Avast. While it free version does not have script blocking I have found out that the danger from it is virtually nil and you wouldn't notice anything if you even had one. Avast found 3 trojans that Norton didn't and it's stopped 2 virus's already. It runs a scan 10 times faster then Norton and there is no drain on resources. I highly recommend dumping Norton and get Avast. I'm really happy with it and it updates itself often. I have a hard time believing something this good is free.

What he said again. There's better stuff out there.

Jimbuna · 09-14-07, 10:54 AM

NOD32.....the best out there....closely followed by Kaspersky (if you can get em for free of course)

FIREWALL · 09-14-07, 12:27 PM

This is good info as usual on this site and will make note of it.

At the moment I'm satisfied with SuperantiSpyware.

As for Norton it's, everything that's been posted and worse.

As I posted somewhere earlier I'd like to see a sticky dedicated to computer software and hardware and fixit tips.

There's a wealth of talented people that can save our members alot of grief and money here.

I know we have a search feature but a stickey on this would save alot of hassle and alot of great info and tips wouldn't get lost.

ABBAFAN · 09-14-07, 02:23 PM

will installing a new one simply overwrite norton or will there be a conflict?

which is best to get hold of free?

SUBMAN1 · 09-14-07, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradclark1

...I highly recommend dumping Norton and get Avast. I'm really happy with it and it updates itself often. I have a hard time believing something this good is free.

It is not as free as you think - The mentallity of it is two fold:

1. They want to stop viruses so free will help slow down their spread if people use it.

2. People like to use and buy what they are familiar with. If you use the free one at home, you are very likely to buy and use the same thing at work too. Get the idea?

-S

bradclark1 · 09-14-07, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradclark1

...I highly recommend dumping Norton and get Avast. I'm really happy with it and it updates itself often. I have a hard time believing something this good is free.

It is not as free as you think - The mentallity of it is two fold:

1. They want to stop viruses so free will help slow down their spread if people use it.

2. People like to use and buy what they are familiar with. If you use the free one at home, you are very likely to buy and use the same thing at work too. Get the idea?

-S

I don't have a business so it's as free as free can be and as free as I think free is.

SUBMAN1 · 09-14-07, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradclark1

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradclark1

...I highly recommend dumping Norton and get Avast. I'm really happy with it and it updates itself often. I have a hard time believing something this good is free.

It is not as free as you think - The mentallity of it is two fold:

1. They want to stop viruses so free will help slow down their spread if people use it.

2. People like to use and buy what they are familiar with. If you use the free one at home, you are very likely to buy and use the same thing at work too. Get the idea?

-S

I don't have a business so it's as free as free can be and as free as I think free is.

Well, there ya go! I'm just showing their biz model which seems to work. I think Avast has been around for a very long time using a model like that.

-S

09-14-07, 09:11 AM	#1
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	norton im about to expire on my norton 2007 security and as im going back to sea soon i wont be here when 2008 comes out.i have been recommended buyinfg another copy of 2007 to give me a full year cover for only 25 pounds although it might not be as up to date as norton 2008 when it arrives is this a sensible option.is the actual year irrelevant?i would also really like to save money at the moment. __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.

09-14-07, 09:27 AM	#2
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To pay for Anti-Virus is not a smart thing to do. Norton is a slow pig too. This proggy will do the job for you - for free. Turn off VDRB generation though when you install it - I find that part annoying. http://www.avast.com/ -S PS. Here is the link for downloading - http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html __________________

09-14-07, 09:29 AM	#3
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Norton works it's way into your system very deeply. It has an amazing ability to reduce your pc to an asthmatic snail. I like to be objective __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

09-14-07, 09:36 AM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi ABBAFAN Check out SuperAntiSpyware. Google it. You will be pleasantly suprised by it. It's a long story why I have it and have two norton systemworks,one the premium version and four other of there products sitting in a drawer now. If I can give you more info please pm me. It got rid of a nasty and very aggressive problem. Norton and their support let me down. Check it out and let me know what you think. And Good Sailing. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

09-14-07, 09:50 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,526 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You have a PM __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-14-07, 09:51 AM	#7
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I've used Norton for about eleven years but the 2007 version finally really pissed me off. It extended my boot-up by minutes some of it's things would just start up at odd times and use 65% of my 2.2 Ghz processor. I've uninstalled it loosing 6 months on my subscription and have started using Avast. While it free version does not have script blocking I have found out that the danger from it is virtually nil and you wouldn't notice anything if you even had one. Avast found 3 trojans that Norton didn't and it's stopped 2 virus's already. It runs a scan 10 times faster then Norton and there is no drain on resources. I highly recommend dumping Norton and get Avast. I'm really happy with it and it updates itself often. I have a hard time believing something this good is free.

09-14-07, 10:54 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,526 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	NOD32.....the best out there....closely followed by Kaspersky (if you can get em for free of course) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-14-07, 12:27 PM	#10
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	This is good info as usual on this site and will make note of it. At the moment I'm satisfied with SuperantiSpyware. As for Norton it's, everything that's been posted and worse. As I posted somewhere earlier I'd like to see a sticky dedicated to computer software and hardware and fixit tips. There's a wealth of talented people that can save our members alot of grief and money here. I know we have a search feature but a stickey on this would save alot of hassle and alot of great info and tips wouldn't get lost. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

09-14-07, 02:23 PM	#11
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	will installing a new one simply overwrite norton or will there be a conflict? which is best to get hold of free? __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.