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    Bloatware...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ZAW 4700, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. ZAW 4700

    ZAW 4700 Notebook Guru

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    Should I get the free 90 trial of Norton Anti Virus and all the other free stuff Dell gives or should I say no and get a new clean computer that has no virus protection? Thanks!
     
    ZAW 4700, Nov 2, 2007
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why get a trial version when free and paid options which are as good or even beter than Norton exist? So, I would suggest getting a clean version without any preloaded crapware.
     
    miner, Nov 2, 2007
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  3. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    I've used both Norton and MCafee and they're both resource hogs. Just bite the bullet and get NOD32 on a clean computer, you won't regret it
     
    Hiker, Nov 2, 2007
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  4. matofthemint

    matofthemint Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try Avast (free) for virus protection, and Comodo (free) firewall.
    www.avast.com
    personalfirewall.comodo.com
     
    matofthemint, Nov 2, 2007
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