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    aspersky Anti-Virus or Internet Security 6?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by M@lew, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. M@lew

    M@lew Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the "Internet Security Pack" the "Anti-Virus" with extra stuff? Or are they different?

    Would you recommend them or should I just stick with my subscription to Avast?
     
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  2. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    I reconmmend the Kaspersky. It is so sharp and doesn't eat much of your main ram. ACtually, I'm using it on this desktop I'm typing on right now. It's exellent!
     
    Juz_Follow_ATI, Jul 27, 2006
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  3. vassil_98

    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    I agree Kaspersky's an excellent program but I'm not sure if it's exactly light :).
    I used to have Kaspersky 5 but eventually switched to AVG because my Internet provider gave me guarantees about the local network security (small town, you know :)). Internet Security is more expensive and I think it'll pay off only if you're really in a troublesome local network (like mine some months ago..)
     
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    nickster87 Notebook Consultant

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    The internet security portion of kaspersky contains a firewall and anti-spyware components that the regular antivirus does not have. If you need these extra programs, like I do, then you need the Internet Security. I love my Kaspersky, and it is low on resources considering you have a firewall and antivirus in one package. I know it has a smaller footprint than the Symantec Corporate edition I was using before I switched to Kaspersky, and the Symantec did have a firewall either.

    The choice depends on your needs, but both products are highly recommended.
     
    nickster87, Jul 27, 2006
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