Re: Anti Virus

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No it does not work splendidly, the hit on system performance is unacceptable, the no end of problems it causes to Windows and other applications is unacceptable, it is garbage, plain and simple. Feel free to use what ever you like, but don't bring others down with you.

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"Tony Meloche" <labombarda@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1194989278_5959@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
David B. wrote:
Either one is good, I personally wouldn't pay for one while these free options are still available. As long as you stay away from Norton and Mcafee you'll be fine.



I feel that statement deserves a bit of clarification, to illuminate both the good and the bad.

I use Norton AV as part of System Works, and have for about 6 years now. As an AV program, it works splendidly - I have never once been infected with a virus while using it, but I have lost count of the number of times it has stopped a virus, worm or Trojan *inbound* to my computer.
It also updates seamlessly and silently - you aren't even aware it was updating until a little box momentarily appears telling you it did.
That said:

It does - no question in my mind - slow down you machine, especially boot. It has a few useful features other than the AV, and a number of "bloatware" features, too. I am currently studying up on Avast - if I feel I can trust it to the extent I can Norton, I may well go to that, soon.

As for McAfee, I have to agree - putting up with McAfee's way of doing things is almost not worth being safe from virus - almost. I would advise avoiding McAfee too. I used it for several years, and got disgusted with it's ever-bloating approach in successive versions. Wife still uses it - and hates it - she is going to get something else, too.

Tony


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