Norton

[peahouse05]

Hi All
Installed 3 PC Norton Internet Security on 2 PCs and laptop yesterday because it was cheap. Read a thread last evening suggesting it was to be avoided. What are the problems to look out for?
Thanks in advance
peahouse05

 

[Adywebb]

Its to be avoided because its not that good and uses alot of system resources which slows down your PC.

If you look at most of the posts reporting virus/spyware problems in this section you will see that in the the majority of cases they were using Norton at the time - so not that effective then was it?

If you need to buy one then go for Kaspersky or NOD32 - they consistantly come at or near the top in independent tests.

 

[peahouse05]

Thanks Adywebb,
Stuck with it for a year so will post on any problems.
Cheers
peahouse05

 

[Adywebb]

To be honest I think you'll be OK - I don't see you as the kind of person who is going to attempt to view 'dodgy' sites or download virus ridden cr*p from warez sites.

 

[michael 118]

I had Norton and it was okay... Very noticeable slowdown though. It totalled my processes to about 52 in the end
Like Ady said, it wont up to the job against 'dodgy' sites.

 

[peahouse05]

Thanks Guys
Thought the special offer for three machines was too good to miss so that is very reassuring.
Cheers
peahouse05