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ponyrama Oct 26th 2008 4:54 am
PC Virus Protection
 
I have Norton Anti Virus software installed on my PC which is due to expire on 21st November. My PC will by then be packed up, in a box and hopefully on a boat somewhere on route to Oz. My question is this:-

Will my UK purchased Norton still work as effectively in Oz? Is it worth renewing my subscription now so I am protected as soon as I get there? Will I be able to continue with Norton subscription in Oz?

I know these are dim questions but I am not techno savvy in the slightest.:confused:

Thanks in advance. :thumbsup:

ubdai Oct 26th 2008 5:29 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Why pay money.

You can get a perfectly good free one. AVG Antivirus.

Just do a google and download the free version.

Its all auto install and tells you when updates are available.

ubdai

ponyrama Oct 26th 2008 5:36 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by ubdai (Post 6912204)
Why pay money.

You can get a perfectly good free one. AVG Antivirus.

Just do a google and download the free version.

Its all auto install and tells you when updates are available.

ubdai
:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:: blink:

Thanks! :eek:

DrWho Oct 26th 2008 6:44 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by ponyrama (Post 6912218)
:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:: blink:

Thanks! :eek:
Or get Avast... it's probably better than AVG...

mvagusta Oct 26th 2008 7:23 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
I would ditch Norton as it can seriously slow down your machine. ;)

Use one of the other two mentioned as they are free and do a good job.

Racht70 Oct 26th 2008 8:26 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by DrWho (Post 6912335)
Or get Avast... it's probably better than AVG...
Or Avira..I used AVG for years till version 8 come out, then uninstalled it as it was hogging my resorces.

feed_cantona Oct 26th 2008 9:22 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
I completely agree, no need to continue paying for Norton. The free alternatives are much better :thumbsup:

ponyrama Oct 26th 2008 9:27 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Thanks guys! I will try one of those. Though i believe you cant delete Norton once its installed but I should be able to turn it off shouldnt I?! :thumbsup:

angie41 Oct 26th 2008 10:16 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by ponyrama (Post 6912608)
Thanks guys! I will try one of those. Though i believe you cant delete Norton once its installed but I should be able to turn it off shouldnt I?! :thumbsup:

Download and run the Norton Removal Tool,

http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039

ausi dream Oct 26th 2008 10:53 am
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by mvagusta (Post 6912387)
I would ditch Norton as it can seriously slow down your machine. ;)

Use one of the other two mentioned as they are free and do a good job.
I have norton, and all it does is slow it down.

Amazulu Oct 26th 2008 12:10 pm
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
I use Kapersky Internet Security 2009. It's superb. It costs about AUD75 for a 3 computer licence.

mulben Oct 26th 2008 7:06 pm
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by ponyrama (Post 6912608)
Thanks guys! I will try one of those. Though i believe you cant delete Norton once its installed but I should be able to turn it off shouldnt I?! :thumbsup:
This wont hog your machine
http://www.free-av.com/

DunRoaminTheUK Oct 26th 2008 7:12 pm
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by ponyrama (Post 6912118)
I have Norton Anti Virus software installed on my PC which is due to expire on 21st November. My PC will by then be packed up, in a box and hopefully on a boat somewhere on route to Oz. My question is this:-

Will my UK purchased Norton still work as effectively in Oz? Is it worth renewing my subscription now so I am protected as soon as I get there? Will I be able to continue with Norton subscription in Oz?

I know these are dim questions but I am not techno savvy in the slightest.:confused:

Thanks in advance. :thumbsup:
Bear in mind though that a freebie ant-virus application will only protect you from exactly that and if you ever get hit by something like a root-kit then you'll wish that you had paid for a comprehensive security suite (just don't get Norton again - they're so crap it's not funny).

ponyrama Oct 26th 2008 7:15 pm
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK (Post 6913521)
Bear in mind though that a freebie ant-virus application will only protect you from exactly that and if you ever get hit by something like a root-kit then you'll wish that you had paid for a comprehensive security suite (just don't get Norton again - they're so crap it's not funny).
So what would you recommend? :confused:

kevinbloomfield Oct 26th 2008 8:47 pm
Re: PC Virus Protection
 
Go for AVG Internet Security, fairly cheap for 2 years cover and certainly miles better than Norton, Trend etc etc


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