Mcafee vs Norton
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Race Idiot
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Doesn't McAffee allow you to constantly update the pattern file through the internet. Wheras you only get a certain amount of updates with norton and you have to pay for em eventually.
At the moment I get Sophos av, because I get the CD's every month when they are updated.
Although I would rather just have Mcafee.
At the moment I get Sophos av, because I get the CD's every month when they are updated.
Although I would rather just have Mcafee.
Race Idiot
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I'm not talking about the software, although I know you can update that occasionally. What i'm really bothered about is the virus pattern file, as long as I can keep that up to date regularly, I would be happy.
Oh norton likes to install a load of crap on your computer, so thats another reason why I don't like it.
Oh norton likes to install a load of crap on your computer, so thats another reason why I don't like it.
GilesGuthrie
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I prefer Norton, because its detection rate is higher, I think. And I also prefer its e-mail integration. However, it is a matter of preference more than anything.
When you buy Norton you get a year's worth of updates with the package. You can continue to update after that, but you have to pay them the enormous sum of six pounds.
When you buy Norton you get a year's worth of updates with the package. You can continue to update after that, but you have to pay them the enormous sum of six pounds.
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- ViperManiac
I like Norton. Always has. I'm currently using 2003 Pro.
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I like Norton also... except for having to pay for updates you should be able to get for free. The price of the actual product should be enough, not having to pay more just to keep your system safe. Granted, it keeps Symantic's R&D budget full with money but its ridiculous to have to pay 20 dollars a year for updates for Antivirus and whatever other program you have.
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I havent had to pay for any updates.
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No. 
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When your subscription runs out you have to pay money to continue downloading updates.
- 13,719
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- ViperManiac
True but thats if they come out with a new version of NAV. When they do I just upgrade to that and get a longer period of no pay subscriptions. I was using 2002 a couple months ago til a got a copy of 2003 Pro from a friend. Installed it and got a year long period of no pay.
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Originally posted by epic
or you can re-install it and start over
Many people do that. Although you have to go into the registry to totally remove anything relating to it.
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I did the same thing. I had an OEM copy of NAV (it had like a 4 month subscription) and went and bought Norton Systemworks along with Personal Firewall. Now I have a year of free updates too.
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I dont use Systemworks anymore. I noticed it decreased the performance of my computer. 
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Originally posted by Viper_Maniac
I dont use Systemworks anymore. I noticed it decreased the performance of my computer.
How? Did it eat up CPU cycles? The only thing I have running that really eats up CPU Cycles is SETI@Home.
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I believe so. I cant remember exactly what but I noticed a difference of having it and not having it installed and there was a big difference.
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