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VaniZiva
Junior Member

01-02-2017, 03:41 AM

I already have Norton since it’s included with Comcast, but I was curious about lighter alternatives.

VaniZiva

01-02-2017, 03:41 AM #1

I already have Norton since it’s included with Comcast, but I was curious about lighter alternatives.

strikernx200
Junior Member

01-02-2017, 05:38 AM

Norton is great, though you saved money by downloading Avast Free and Malwarebytes—likely the top choice most users have.

strikernx200

01-02-2017, 05:38 AM #2

Norton is great, though you saved money by downloading Avast Free and Malwarebytes—likely the top choice most users have.

ig4mer45
Junior Member

01-02-2017, 02:26 PM

Thanks! I understand you received Norton for free, even though you mentioned it's not great.

ig4mer45

01-02-2017, 02:26 PM #3

Thanks! I understand you received Norton for free, even though you mentioned it's not great.

brobear7
Posting Freak

892

01-02-2017, 06:37 PM

Malwarebytes and AVG free perform well. Norton uses many resources, but I get it you received it at no cost.

brobear7

01-02-2017, 06:37 PM #4

Malwarebytes and AVG free perform well. Norton uses many resources, but I get it you received it at no cost.

Frostgirl31
Junior Member

01-14-2017, 11:22 AM

Avast stands out as a top choice!

Frostgirl31

01-14-2017, 11:22 AM #5

Avast stands out as a top choice!

grindle101
Junior Member

01-16-2017, 07:16 AM

When it comes to paid options, ESET is a solid choice. For free protection, Avast is highly recommended!

grindle101

01-16-2017, 07:16 AM #6

When it comes to paid options, ESET is a solid choice. For free protection, Avast is highly recommended!

DrunkGamer
Junior Member

01-16-2017, 12:20 PM

Consoleconvergence mentioned Avast! Free and Malawarebytes. Norton is quite resource-intensive, performs poorly, and is nearly impossible to fully eliminate. Avast! is lighter and offers higher detection rates compared to AVG. Antivirus solutions often fall short on Windows, mainly handling threats that are already present rather than preventing new ones. Features like sandbox modes (available in Avast!) can provide extra protection, but maintaining safe browsing habits remains crucial. Due to these factors, investing in antivirus software is rarely worthwhile. The free options are essentially as effective as they are.

DrunkGamer

01-16-2017, 12:20 PM #7

L0kitta
Junior Member

01-19-2017, 08:46 AM

The software uses fewer system resources compared to other antivirus programs.

L0kitta

01-19-2017, 08:46 AM #8

The software uses fewer system resources compared to other antivirus programs.

ChaoticFajita
Junior Member

01-22-2017, 01:53 AM

Significantly fewer than Norton, yet still includes malwarebytes.

ChaoticFajita

01-22-2017, 01:53 AM #9

Significantly fewer than Norton, yet still includes malwarebytes.

Iameric92
Junior Member

01-25-2017, 10:36 AM

#10

Yes. And here's a tip: in the options, turn on Silent/Gaming mode. That way you won't get the audio and popup telling you "the virus database has been updated" every fifteen minutes.

Iameric92

01-25-2017, 10:36 AM #10

Yes. And here's a tip: in the options, turn on Silent/Gaming mode. That way you won't get the audio and popup telling you "the virus database has been updated" every fifteen minutes.

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