Most people use a standard antivirus program.
Most people use a standard antivirus program.
Norton 360 appeals to me because of its built-in management and backup features. I’m not sure why others dislike it, but it consumes minimal system resources and typically performs scans and backups while my computer is idle—such as when I’m away from the screen or watching a video.
Consider your destination and avoid downloading from i'mavirus.com—though it seems like a playful site. Still, just in case, you might want to use Avast (free) and Malwarebytes.
Windows 7 ME works fine, but Windows 8 doesn't, except for rare malware scans.
Ensure advanced system maintenance is complete before attempting a fresh download on the updated operating system.