I run McAfee right now, seems a lot better to me than when I had Norton on an old desktop I had. That said, it would be nice if there were a faster way of disabling antivirus when gaming. Anything extra running in the background is just that, extra, slowing things down.
I currently love the way Norton Internet Security 2009 works compared to its previous versions. Its basically faster and smarter, which it needed upgrades on for years. I'm glad to hear they're finally catering to gamers. Although it still never hurts to combine it with a dash of AVG antispyware and my personal favorite, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
And to those in here boasting how only idiots use antivirus, just shut up before you sound any dumber. You're the same type of person who doesn't put a condom on and nine months later you've plagued the world with more incompetent wastes of space you call children, all the while suffering from an STD that you thought you'd never catch because you thought condoms, like antivirus, were for idiots. Anything can happen to anyone, thus protection should be used on all fronts. If you're dumb enough to not care, then you damn well deserve the repercussions.
@Deluxe: Yes I'm the troll. This is why I have 22 followers and you have none.
@beandelphiki: Don't work for 'em, but I love their product. Don't get mad at me because you don't know how to properly use and maintain a computer. It works for me and I don't really give two shits what you think, but thanks for caring.
I know how many people feel about antivirus software, but I feel that the only people who don't worry about it are people who basically stick to the corporate sites. I don't know if these same people count NoScript, Spybot, WOT, firewalls, complex passwords, FireFox warnings, etc, but I would consider those to all be part of the same objective: security. I am constantly trying out new non-corporate programs and new sites, and this does leave you vulnerable if you do not use any types of protection. Without any kind of protection, you are just one link away from infection.
Really? Just learn how to use the internet correctly and you'll never get a virus.
I have never bought any form of anti-virus software, I scan my computer out of necessity with a free program a few times a month. I don't even remember the last time my computer was infected.
@Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: Same. Years of internet use with nothing but windows defender and spysweeper scanning once a month have kept me virus free.
The problem is general public stupidity. Most people are more concerned about seeing whatever content they are trying to get to and visit ANY site and install ANY software the site asks for. You wouldn't take candy from a stranger in a dark alley at 3AM in the morning would you? Then why are you so dumb on the net?
If people use some discretion, they will avoid viruses and malware altogether. And if you need a virus scan, do some shopping! Norton hasn't been relevant since the late 90's (besides the elite corporate stuff they release).
I purchased Eset NOD32 for Vista64 and recommend that to anybody looking for a good virus scanner and defender.
@FrigidAir44: I've always said that if you put the same number of every-day housewives and similar demographical people on Macs for a year, you'd suddenly find that Macs aren't so low-virus anymore.
And even if they are cutting out the bloat, there's absolutely no reason to buy this when there are a myriad of other more effective, not to mention free, AV solutions out there.
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And to those in here boasting how only idiots use antivirus, just shut up before you sound any dumber. You're the same type of person who doesn't put a condom on and nine months later you've plagued the world with more incompetent wastes of space you call children, all the while suffering from an STD that you thought you'd never catch because you thought condoms, like antivirus, were for idiots. Anything can happen to anyone, thus protection should be used on all fronts. If you're dumb enough to not care, then you damn well deserve the repercussions.
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@beandelphiki: Don't work for 'em, but I love their product. Don't get mad at me because you don't know how to properly use and maintain a computer. It works for me and I don't really give two shits what you think, but thanks for caring.
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5000 no lie. dude must've been hardcore about internet pron
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How long did it take to just install the anti-virus? And how about the scan?
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the installation and scan didn't take too long though.
i've been telling him to get zonealarm and defender for months but didn't listen. after this his whole family switched over. feels good to be right.
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I have never bought any form of anti-virus software, I scan my computer out of necessity with a free program a few times a month. I don't even remember the last time my computer was infected.
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The problem is general public stupidity. Most people are more concerned about seeing whatever content they are trying to get to and visit ANY site and install ANY software the site asks for. You wouldn't take candy from a stranger in a dark alley at 3AM in the morning would you? Then why are you so dumb on the net?
If people use some discretion, they will avoid viruses and malware altogether. And if you need a virus scan, do some shopping! Norton hasn't been relevant since the late 90's (besides the elite corporate stuff they release).
I purchased Eset NOD32 for Vista64 and recommend that to anybody looking for a good virus scanner and defender.
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[Repeatedly clicks "No"]@Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.:
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Nothing but useless bloatware, that.
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And even if they are cutting out the bloat, there's absolutely no reason to buy this when there are a myriad of other more effective, not to mention free, AV solutions out there.