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Antivirus software
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:59 am
by :FI:Scott
Following a recent autoupdate my Norton antivirus 2004 developed a Hitler complex and wouldn't allow any of its features to be disabled without bringing up repeated security alerts that interupted any program running.
I always kept AV and internet security on when surfing but when on HL switched off as I get smoother gameplay.
I did try to resolve the change but Symantec is very keen to take your cash for annual subscriptions but surprise-surprise doesn't give a monkeys if you have a problem. I discovered just how difficult uninstalling Norton is last night but it is off my system.
Any recomendations as to alternative AV package Guys?.
Ta.
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:12 am
by :FI:Sneaky_Russian
Zone Alarm and AVG free edition + AdAwareSE do it for me.
When I use HL I do it from a boot where browsers and messenger cant connect to internet and have Windows firewall running.
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:59 pm
by :FI:RULES
Yep! Sneaky´s setup works for me aswell....And have done so for years
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:03 pm
by :FI:TacticalS!
I use Zone Alarm's Security Suite, and SpyBlaster to enhance Internet Explorer.
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:34 pm
by :FI:Dr_Strangelove
I started using AVAST ever since I switched to XP64 last year. It is free, works great, and uses barely any resources. Since then, all 3 of my other PC's have received AVAST on them as well.
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Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:50 am
by :FI:Scott
Thanks Chaps.
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:42 pm
by :FI:Igor
Scott,
I recommend Norton Internet Security 2006, yeah you got to pay for the annual subscription, but virus's are nasty critters. Also keep your Windows security patches up to date. Ad-Aware is good (and free). Also the new Windows Defender is pretty good (and free).
Igor
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:54 pm
by :FI:TacticalS!
I used NIS for a couple of years. Yes a little pricey but it was relatively trouble-free and reliable. Had to give it up when it continued to get too "bloated" requiring more and more resources to run (stealing resources from my beloved gaming
).
TS!
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:22 pm
by :FI:Scott
I'm trying Avast and so far so good. Taking Noton off was a b*****d and doing it really cocked up my machine.
Good to hear you are OK Tactical !.
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:33 pm
by :FI:TacticalS!
I made the decision to switch when I reformatted my machine. Generally a reformat clears most programs out.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:22 pm
by napier
Ive used McAfee because i get it for free mostly
It seems to be ok, I run norton on my other machines though.