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    Norton 360 or Sophos Antivirus?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Van Dutch, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Van Dutch

    Van Dutch Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which of the two is better in general (security, detecting infections, does not take up a lot of space, and so on); Norton or Sophos?
     
    Van Dutch, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If I had to choose between those two, I'd go with Norton. However, I wouldn't use either myself.
     
    jin07, Jul 29, 2008
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  3. AznFlamer

    AznFlamer Notebook Consultant

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    I run Norton 360 and it works fine, Sophos on the other hand is a pain.
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 29, 2008
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  4. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Norton, but I don't think the price difference between IS 2008/09 and 360 is worth it though
     
    JCMS, Jul 29, 2008
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  5. Baserk

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    I can only say that NIS 2008 runs remarkably light compared to previous versions so that isn't the issue anymore with Norton.
    For the actual security performance, check the latest AV test results from AV-Comparatives; link.
    Check both the latest pro-active test and the previous on-demand one from february.
    That gives you at least information on the AV part of their suites.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Jul 29, 2008
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  6. stirfriedsushi

    stirfriedsushi Confuse a Cat LTD

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    they both are horrible.

    go with eset NOD32
     
    stirfriedsushi, Jul 29, 2008
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    Its not that bad.
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 29, 2008
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  8. Van Dutch

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    I can get Sophos Antivirus for free at my school while I already have Norton 360 (mom bought it 6 months ago or so)
     
    Van Dutch, Jul 30, 2008
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  9. JCMS

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    Use norton untill it expires :p
     
    JCMS, Jul 31, 2008
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