Anti Virus Software

[saltdeanseagull1]

I currently use Norton Anti Virus, which is about to expire. I am getting prompts to re subscribe.
My question is , is this worth renewing again to Norton or does any one have any better suggestions as to a cheaper but equally good Virus protection. I run Windows 8.

Thanks

 

[Bladders]

Just renew it.

 

[Krusty]

Get a Mac.

 

[Ulloa's Soul Patch]

McAfee is the dogs bollox

 

[Krusty]

Free versions of AVG or Avast - both free and perfectly OK for home use.

 

[AIT76]

Windows 8 has Windows Defender built in for free - why not use that?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/windows-defender#1TC=t1

 

[Superphil]

Microsoft Security Essentials has been effectively superseded for W8, it’s just called Windows Defender now, should be just fine, and little or no impact on the operating speed of your machine.

If you upgraded from W7, then you should uninstall all other AV software, Norton, MS Security Essentials etc.

 

[Windows]

Norton & McAfee are very well known to slow down your machine, so I'd avoid these at all costs.

I use Eset NOD32 which is not as well known, but doesn't slow your machine down and consistently gets top marks in the monthly tests carried out by a good AntiVirus site...same price as Norton etc also.

 

[Springal]

Buy Nod32, it is very lightweight, very effective, and excellent value.

Be sure to properly remove all the other AV first though

 

[haardman]

Microsoft Security Essentials has been effectively superseded for W8, it’s just called Windows Defender now, should be just fine, and little or no impact on the operating speed of your machine.

If you upgraded from W7, then you should uninstall all other AV software, Norton, MS Security Essentials etc.

This.

but on Windows 7 (or previous) use Microsoft Security Essentials (make sure you download it from http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/security-essentials-download - there are some dodgy alternatives that pop up on Google searches.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Trend Micro

 

[Bladders]

Just renew it

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Get a Mac.

 

[albionite]

If you renew it don't do it from the net, will cost you £64. Go down to pc world and re buy it.

 

[nealrogers]

Just renew it

Rubbish! Norton and Macafee are well known (and expensive) resource hogs.

Microsoft Security Essentials (Win 7) / Defender (Win 8) are excellent small fast and free products.

 

[BLOCK F]

No expert,but I have had no problems at home using Avast.Dowload it free.
I also use Malawarebytes Anti Malaware.Free and seems ok to me.

 

[Landgull]

Free versions of AVG or Avast - both free and perfectly OK for home use.

This.

 

[Landgull]

You should add Malwarebytes and Spybot along with AVG or Avast and I also use Comodo(Just the old firewall version,not the full suite). That has kept me fully covered for the 3 years. All are free.

 

[Billy the Fish]

Norton and McAfee are viruses in their own right. Good luck getting rid of norton

Loads of good free ones that don't slow down your PC

 

[Pickledegg]

AVG! Free or paid! Never had a problem!