Hello,
I have a new laptop and have Norton Security Suite installed (free with Comcast cable), are there any other antivirus/antispyware/firewall/malware programs I should download to ensure I have full protection? Or since I have the full Norton suite, everything should be covered? Any input and recommendations will be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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Spyware Doctor and Registry Mechanic.
'bout all you need. -
Registry Mechanic's features are all covered by the freeware app CCleaner, and besides, cleaning the registry is little more than a placebo anyway - little to no performance benefit.
You should be completely covered with NIS - Norton's detection and removal rates are superb, and it's light on system resources. If you're really really paranoid and want to get something else, I would get MalwareBytes (and turn off real time protection) and scan your computer periodically (every month or so would be ample). -
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I've also experienced no problems with stability whatsoever, and the updates were completely seamless (watching a CPU usage gauge, you wouldn't be able to tell when NIS is updating). -
I personally wouldn't believe their own gauge, especially if it's a product that is heavily marketed as being low on system resources. I'm not saying they're dishonest, but I wouldn't put my whole faith in it.
Regardless, if it's as good as you say, then it's a huge leap forward from last I used them. Still, I wouldn't pay for any antivirus program these days, not with very good free ones available (MSSE being the top of my list). -
sandboxie, MBAM, clamav/clamwin free, jv16, keyscrambler, safensec, truecrypt
firefox : WOT, noscript, adblock plus, redirect remover, virusscan
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It's the equivalent of filling you own tank as opposed to paying a small fee someone else do it for you: In addition, they check all the fluids, tire pressure, and clean the windshield for good measure. -
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Norton Internet Security on its own is fine. Just keep an eye on it.
Use Ccleaner if you want to clear your computer up. How much real benefit you get from it is debatable, but it does feel good.
Full Norton Security Suite - Anything Else?
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by od1235, Sep 6, 2010.