Antivirus software

:FI:Scott · Post by **:FI:Scott** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:59 am

Following a recent autoupdate my Norton antivirus 2004 developed a Hitler complex and wouldn't allow any of its features to be disabled without bringing up repeated security alerts that interupted any program running.

I always kept AV and internet security on when surfing but when on HL switched off as I get smoother gameplay.

I did try to resolve the change but Symantec is very keen to take your cash for annual subscriptions but surprise-surprise doesn't give a monkeys if you have a problem. I discovered just how difficult uninstalling Norton is last night but it is off my system.

Any recomendations as to alternative AV package Guys?.

Ta.

:FI:Sneaky_Russian · Post by **:FI:Sneaky_Russian** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:12 am

Zone Alarm and AVG free edition + AdAwareSE do it for me.

When I use HL I do it from a boot where browsers and messenger cant connect to internet and have Windows firewall running.

:FI:RULES · Post by **:FI:RULES** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:59 pm

Yep! Sneaky´s setup works for me aswell....And have done so for years

:FI:TacticalS! · Post by **:FI:TacticalS!** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:03 pm

I use Zone Alarm's Security Suite, and SpyBlaster to enhance Internet Explorer.

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:34 pm

I started using AVAST ever since I switched to XP64 last year. It is free, works great, and uses barely any resources. Since then, all 3 of my other PC's have received AVAST on them as well.

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:FI:Scott · Post by **:FI:Scott** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:50 am

Thanks Chaps.

:FI:Igor · Post by **:FI:Igor** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:42 pm

Scott,
I recommend Norton Internet Security 2006, yeah you got to pay for the annual subscription, but virus's are nasty critters. Also keep your Windows security patches up to date. Ad-Aware is good (and free). Also the new Windows Defender is pretty good (and free).

Igor

:FI:TacticalS! · Post by **:FI:TacticalS!** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:54 pm

I used NIS for a couple of years. Yes a little pricey but it was relatively trouble-free and reliable. Had to give it up when it continued to get too "bloated" requiring more and more resources to run (stealing resources from my beloved gaming

).

TS!

:FI:Scott · Post by **:FI:Scott** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:22 pm

I'm trying Avast and so far so good. Taking Noton off was a b*****d and doing it really cocked up my machine.

Good to hear you are OK Tactical !.

:FI:TacticalS! · Post by **:FI:TacticalS!** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:33 pm

I made the decision to switch when I reformatted my machine. Generally a reformat clears most programs out.

napier · Post by **napier** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:22 pm

Ive used McAfee because i get it for free mostly

It seems to be ok, I run norton on my other machines though.