antivirus, ect.

well im looking for a nice antivirus software (norton maybe?) i have norton antivirus 2008 version, but i have 15 days left, im looking to buy a key for it. or buy 2009 suit, but the thing is, is this for your whole computer? does it have settings so i can block things like zone alarm pro ect? i know how to scan ect, just seeing what FULL system security i can buy for 60$ and under

 

I've been using Norton Antivirus 2009 (Gaming Edition) for a few months, and I can say I've very impressed by it. I've never had to tinker excessively with a bunch of settings, and yet it has kept my computer malware free - in fact, it detected two pieces of malware that NOD32 missed. It also uses fewer resources than any antivirus program I've ever used in the past.

In short, I would highly recommend it.

 

Norton 2009 is very good, it'll use less resources than Norton 08. Norton Internet Security does protect your whole machine with a firewall, antivirus/antispyware, and anti spam.

 

thanks, so norton is basically a whole security suit?

 

As long as you get Norton Internet Security, then yes. Symantec also sells just Norton Antivirus with anti-spyware that doesn't include a firewall.

 

k ill check at bestbuy to see if they have norton internet security 09?(is that it? or do i want antivirus?) if not ill just do everything myself. because right now i have norton internet security 08; the 60 day trial editioin that came with my compaq cq50 laptop.

 

Yep, i'd finish your 60 Trial if it's not expired then, when it's time to renew, go online to Symantec's website and get Norton Internet Security 2009

 

k i have about 15 more days thanks

 

Just have a look at this:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/124475/top_antivirus_software.html

 

As has already been posted in another thread, this test is 3 years old.
Here is a link to a more recent extensive Security suites test from ProtectStar (best of 2008 test).
Here is a PDF-link for 2008 AV test results from AV-Comparatives.
Cheers.

 

k well i was willing to buy, until i remembered i had to buy a subscribtion every year, im not willing to do that, i want to buy a cd and have it forever. with norton 360 version 2.0 will i have to do that?

 

All Norton products require a yearly subscription renewal, so Norton 360 will also cost you again in a years time.

 

I have tried Norton, Kaspersky, ESET, AVG, Avira and Avast.. I think it's a personal choice, all depends on the person using the computer.

I ended up getting ESET NOD32 for my laptop and Avira (free) for the desktop. No complaints so far.. Been almost a year.

 

Certain stores (Fry's Electronics, for one) offer programs where only the first purchase of a certain antivirus costs you (and even then, it's usually not full price due to tons of rebates), and then yearly updated versions cost you nothing (except tax) with an upgrade rebate and instant manufacturer rebate.

Not all manufacturers or store offer this, and I've only seen it for Norton and McAfee products, and to some extent, Kaspersky (Kaspersky still makes you pay some $10-20 per year even after upgrade rebate).

 

well i need this badly, got a Trojan virus showed up on my windows scan, i removed it, by click it remove, i know its still on my computer, how do i get rid of it successfully , i didn't even go on internet to get it within the 3 days i didn't scan.

 

Check my answer in the other thread you started.
(Next time please wait for an answer; don't start double posting questions, it's bad forum behaviour).

 

sorry, let this topic die down, buying a norton subscription