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.

Thanks in advance.

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

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Thanks!

Or get Avast... it's probably better than AVG...

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.

Or Avira..I used AVG for years till version 8 come out, then uninstalled it as it was hogging my resorces.

I completely agree, no need to continue paying for Norton. The free alternatives are much better

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?!

Download and run the Norton Removal Tool,

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

I have norton, and all it does is slow it down.

I use Kapersky Internet Security 2009. It's superb. It costs about AUD75 for a 3 computer licence.

This wont hog your machine
http://www.free-av.com/

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?

Go for AVG Internet Security, fairly cheap for 2 years cover and certainly miles better than Norton, Trend etc etc