Symantec Antivirus

lol funny considering NIS 2009 detects more than Kaspersky, actually Kaspersky even failed the VB100% this year, Norton didn't.

http://www.securecomputing.net.au/News/98785,security-giants-fail-vb100-virus-test.aspx

 

Norton is very heavy on the system..but it does detect a lot more infections than any other software out there..however, if you are looking out for a free antivirus..stop your search at AVG..

 

it is definitely the best anivirus

 

Why don't you get KASPERSKY AV? It is the best in terms of software protection.

 

i used to dislike Norton when it was too slow. I then used Eset Nod32. it was fine until it stopped working. Now i use Norton 2009 . Im like wtf. its very fast and low on resources. Definitely best antivirus right now.

 

very big lol...
it's the best av there is..
only problem is it's sucking memory

 

This one is too heavy & eat too much system resources. I also would like to prefer Kaspersky Securities

 

I've had nothing but problems with Norton running on XP and Vista. Its a big hog and acts like a virus itself.
I've been running Avast now on both XP and Vista and absolutely love it! It updates every time I wake up the computers and I know I'm protected and its free for the home user.

 

I like Symantec Endpoint its auto updated.

 

if you don't love your computer and want to F**k it up than go ahead and buy norton, its memory hog. otherwise take a look at kaspersky or eset

 

Obviously , symantec antivirus would be better for your PC . Just upgrade it .

 

i've done the rounds of using a number of the usual suspects when it comes to antivirus software. i wasn't a fan of norton/symantec at all a few years back but i have happily settled for a norton 360 license for my home PCs over the last couple of years. 80 bucks/year for 3 PCs - the gui is simple and backups etc work nicely. fwiw, i reckon it's improved hugely in the last two years.

 

well enpoint portection is more resource hungry but i found it a more useful anti virus ............

 

Majority of the products of Norton are found to be very heavy on resources except may be Norton GoBack and so, I generally refrain from using them.

Even I belong to the Kaspersky camp !

Regards,

RightMan

 

IMHO, stupid antovir... I use NOD & AVG together! Realy magic effect!

 

Right, SAVCE is a great choice. Is less bloated than the official Norton with a very simple interface.

 

I had symantec before and guess what, trojan escaped from it. I tried Kaspersky and wooo - im totally virus free

 

I use Norton Internet Security 2009 and find it super cool. Definitely worth the $50 I paid. Unlike NIS 2008, this latest version of NIS uses very little CPU resources.

 

I worked for Microsoft for a couple years doing (paid for & free) Windows support.

Every tech on the floor hated Norton*

At one point I estimated half my calls were related to their software. There was even days where more than half my calls were via Norton.

It was so bad, i was amazed Microsoft didn't just flat sue them. I openly suggested it many times.

The amount of free support Microsoft provided (when i worked there) as a result of Norton* products.. could only be wildly (yet accurately) speculated.

Let's just say it's a huge amount & Microsoft is WAY WAY too nice about it.

But i will give it to ol' Microsoft for taking the hit & higher ground.

 

Symantec has gotten better in recent years, but it's still not the best. I'd recommend Avast or Avira for the best antivirus. Combine that with a good anti-malware, firewall, system monitor, and some other stuff and you're good