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    symantec antivirus

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by HP Fan, Jan 5, 2007.

  1. HP Fan

    HP Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    im using this symantec antivirus and its a really good program. is this the same as norton? i know they made norton but it dosnt lagg the comp like norton does. its the best. nod and kasp cant beat this one
     
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    AFAIK Norton is produced/published by Symantec. You might have the corportate edition installed, I have the Symantec anti-virus installed as part of my university's software package. I can't comment on it being better/worse than nod/kapersky.
     
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    Strawbs Notebook Guru

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    The results from av-comparatives.org speak volumes about Anti-Virus programs! Their tests are comprehensive & cover known and unknown threats.

    The results of their November 2006 roundup show Symantec Norton AV to be excellent (98.13%) for known threats, but woeful (15%) for new threats.

    see for yourself:

    Known Threats.

    New\Unknown Strains.

    Personally, I find NAV to be a resource hog! but whatever floats your boat ...

    :)
     
    Strawbs, Jan 6, 2007
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