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12-22-2006, 04:00 PM | #1 |
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Do you guys think Norton or Symantec is better? I am purchasing a firewall for my new computer, and would like advice. Thanks! |
12-22-2006, 05:52 PM | #2 | |
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http://www.checkvir.com/ http://www.av-comparatives.org/ You can download a trial version of NOD32 - lasts for 30 days - http://www.eset.com/download/index.php. The configuration of NOD32 is complex, but the default settings will give you very thorough protection. The support forums for NOD32 are on Wilders Security, and there is a very detailed explanation of the settings in the NOD32 version 2 forum.
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12-22-2006, 06:00 PM | #3 |
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12-22-2006, 09:05 PM | #4 |
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Wolf is correct.
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12-22-2006, 09:09 PM | #5 |
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12-23-2006, 01:28 AM | #6 |
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Norton sucks, their service sucks, everything about that company sucks.
I have had a lot of software and I can honestly say, with surprise and without hesitation, the best I have ever had is eTrust from RoadRunner. |
12-23-2006, 09:49 AM | #7 |
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I am using the NOD32. It keeps wanting to send a kernel package. What is that about?
RE: Symantic I don't like Norton either. It is a bloaty thing. I know this isn't about Firewalls but I guess Norton 'symantic' bought Sygate technology so it is not longer available for free ??? but I managed to find a working link the other day. http://blog.washingtonpost.com/secur...e_firew_1.html This is an 2005 report but regardless I was happy to find Sygate available and free. |
12-23-2006, 06:23 PM | #8 | |
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You can trust NOD32 to do the right thing, so I would tell your firewall that it is OK. It's not rated the #1 antivirus program for no reason. The only thing I dislike about it, is that you have to configure each module separately (AMON, DMON, IMON, EMON, NOD32), and Eset has not grouped the common options in one place. I know this gives you fine control, but even their own setup guide recommends the same common settings for each module.
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12-23-2006, 08:26 PM | #9 |
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Abstinence is the best antivirus protection. bwwwwwwwwahhhhhhhhhahhaaaaaaaaaaa. fuck you
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12-23-2006, 10:53 PM | #10 |
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12-24-2006, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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Norton makes their upgrades complicated so that the user ends up downloading the complete suite of products. When it comes to upgrading the product, a simple credit card purchase should be obvious and simple. Any additional software should be obvious that it is another product.
Norton does not do that to multiple users. I have been asked to fix it only to discover they have now downloaded an additional $80 in unnecessary Norton software. McAfee works and its upgrade is predictable. Others have (in the past two years) had so many problems with Norton upgrades that I have been telling everyone to abandon Symantec Norton. One user with Windows 2000 keeps purchasing from Norton the upgrade which does not work on Windows 2000. And they keep upgrading him with that defective software because Norton's license renewal process is that complex. His problem has been ongoing since early November. There is no decent reason for their license renewal to have become so complex - other than greed. Get the McAfee and don't even look back. If using Norton, when they try to sell you the whole new package all over again, instead, buy the McAfee. Every Norton upgrade by a layman user has been that troublesome. |
12-24-2006, 11:22 PM | #12 |
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12-25-2006, 02:20 AM | #13 | |
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I am only a new user to NOD32 (a few weeks), but I did a thorough investigation before I purchased it, and two friends who work in PC security recommended it. I would still recommend NOD32 over McAfee, based on the reviews I have already cited, and just about every PC magazine has rated it the best in detection and removal of viruses, root kits, etc.
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12-27-2006, 06:13 AM | #14 | |
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My experience is that Norton and McAfee have both failed. I see no difference in one over the other when it comes to protection. But the Norton has repeatedly required them to call me for assistance. I never get the setup and license renewal problems with McAfee. BTW, for those who use AOL and are considering something else, first, upgrade to AOL's latest version (10?) where AOL finally provide workable protection. Execute that protection for free (because so many users of older AOL have malware). IOW upgrade only to finally clean your computer with their now free spam and antivirus software before terminating the AOL accounts. Every AOL connected machine I encountered contained malware. AOL finally addressed the problem with the latest AOL browser – too little too late. |
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