PC Virus Protection
Oct 26th 2008, 4:54 pm
#1
beach bum
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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.
Thanks in advance.
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.
Oct 26th 2008, 5:29 pm
#2
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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
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
Oct 26th 2008, 5:36 pm
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Oct 26th 2008, 7:23 pm
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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.
Use one of the other two mentioned as they are free and do a good job.
Oct 26th 2008, 8:26 pm
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Oct 26th 2008, 9:22 pm
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Re: PC Virus Protection
I completely agree, no need to continue paying for Norton. The free alternatives are much better
Oct 26th 2008, 9:27 pm
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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?!
Oct 26th 2008, 10:16 pm
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Re: PC Virus Protection
Oct 27th 2008, 12:10 am
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Re: PC Virus Protection
I use Kapersky Internet Security 2009. It's superb. It costs about AUD75 for a 3 computer licence.
Oct 27th 2008, 7:06 am
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Re: PC Virus Protection
Oct 27th 2008, 7:12 am
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Re: 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.
Thanks in advance.
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.
Oct 27th 2008, 7:15 am
#14
beach bum
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Re: PC Virus Protection
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).
Oct 27th 2008, 8:47 am
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Re: PC Virus Protection
Go for AVG Internet Security, fairly cheap for 2 years cover and certainly miles better than Norton, Trend etc etc