AntiVirus Software

passio · Member Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 3

My laptop came with a free 90 day trial of Norton Antivirus. This is soon due to expire so i've been searching around for new software. Problem is, i aint made of money so i need something cheap or preferably a free download.

On the download front, AVG free doesn't really appeal and im leaning towards downloading the free version of Avast.

On the other hand, I noticed Norton Antivirus being sold for ?10 (around $20) in my local Gamestation Outlet (a video game shop). It was packaged and all, but is it trustworthy for such a cheap price? Especially as Norton appears to cost around ?40 online.

I am a basic home user that uses MSN, Limewire and surfs the internet alot. I don't download a large number of things. Any opinions or advice?

EDIT: Just remembered that I have Windows Defender, would this suffice once my Norton trial has expired?
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Delph1 · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

Personally I like AVG, it's small and easy to work with and it performs just as good as the other AV softwares you have to pay for. I personally don't like Norton because it's bloated like hell and slows down the entire computer. Wink

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magicman · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:34 pm Post subject:

mjw21a · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:17 am Post subject:

+1 for AVG Free Edition, my second choice would be Comodo AntiVirus as its got good scanning capabillities and is free for business use also and not just personal use.
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Delph1 · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

I'm running AntiVir right now. Seems to be working well.

I switched from AVG after having some troubles with the program refusing to start after an update.

//Andreas
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nvidiaamd · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject:

currently im running nod32 (30 day trial) and its ok, I liked AVG better but AVG seems to have weak antivirus capabilities, doesn't find so much they say...

firewall: comodo
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aca · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject:

nod32 +1