Re: Norton's 2006 Anti Virus

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I have worked with ALL the anti-virus programs and security suites. Over the versions, Norton has become more of a problem than the viruses it is suppose to protect you from. It is a memory hog. It has more startup processes than any other program I have ever installed. And it has issues with deleting viruses (it will detect them, but cannot heal them, delete them, or vault them). Two antivirus programs that I install with confidence and zero issues have been; AVG Free Edition, and Windows Live One Care. I have been using Windows Live One Care since its beta days and I have had no issues with it at all. Not only have I had success with it, but it comes with 3 licensing rights to install it on up to 3 computers -- making it monetarily affordable for consumers with multiple PCs in their home. I install AVG free edition on clients PCs who have no or expired virus protection who do not wish to purchase antivirus software. Yes, there are those out there. Hope that help. And please understand, this is all my opinion and experience. You made the right decision posting your question to a newsgroup and asking advice. Research everything you read and you will be in a position to make an informed decision.

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Michael D. Alligood,
MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+,
Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc.,
CIW Certified Instructor



"JB" <JB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:E9B17CBA-4C06-4F22-871A-5034646EC035@xxxxxxxxxxxxx:

Anyone having trouble with NAV 2006 slowing down their computer? Ever since
I installed it boot up takes several minutes, and the first 10 - 15 minutes
everything is bogged down.

What is the opinion of AVG free version I hear will be part of Vista?

Which runs and works better, Norton's, McAfee, or AVG?

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