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    Anti-virus compatability

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Cassandra022, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. Cassandra022

    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm on a friends pc and she has Symantec that hasnt been doing much for her, so I got her to download Avast! Since they both do the same task, would she lose anything if she uninstalls Symantec? I'm not wrong in thinking Avast is better, am I? Just wanting to check so she doesnt eat me if something happens.^^
     
    Cassandra022, Jun 27, 2006
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  2. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah Avast is better than Norton. There should be no problems switching out the too.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jun 27, 2006
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  3. Elminst

    Elminst Some Network Guy

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    kill the norton. her whole machine will likely run better.
     
    Elminst, Jun 27, 2006
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    Daetlus Notebook Consultant

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    I....Hate....Norton.
     
    Daetlus, Jun 28, 2006
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  5. Silent

    Silent Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't say that Avast is better than Norton. If you compare antivirus detection rates, you will find that NAV is the clear winner.

    The reason many people hate NAV is that is uses a whole lot of system resources - the outcome is a very slow pc.

    To answer your question Cassandra, you will not lose anything when you uninstall Norton and making the switch shouln't be a problem. If for some reason your friend is not satisfied with Avast, there are several other antivirus alternatives.
     
    Silent, Jun 28, 2006
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    Omneus Notebook Geek

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    Omneus, Jun 28, 2006
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  7. Silent

    Silent Notebook Consultant

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    Great guide Omneus!
     
    Silent, Jun 28, 2006
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