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My Norton 360 anti-virus software is coming up for renewal soon, but it looks like they are removing or charging extra for a boat load of key features that I value greatly. May I poll the constituency here about what virus scanners you might recommend as a replacement for my old tried and true Norton 360? Money definitely takes second place to reliability and features. Thank you.

 

 

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MalwareBytes. This is the goto AV for geeks who fix problems on other people's computers.

Thanks, Ben. Taking the advice that too much is never enough along side of Norton I am running MalewareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware Professional. And you think that MalwareBytes is good enough to stand on it's own? That would be a comforting thought.

 

 

Rabbit

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I would go with MalwareBytes as your on-demand scanner, but use something like Comodo or AVG for your passive protection. Both Comodo and AVG have full featured free versions, but do require some setup time. Comodo comes with firewall and application access features, but also updates its definitions often, which can be taxing for those who have a limited data plan. Microsoft Security Essentials is also an option for those who have a valid windows key, and will also offer decent protection.

 

I would avoid Norton, Kaspersky, and McAfee like the plague though. All three have fallen into a business model where they care less about how well they are protecting customers and more about how much money they can squeeze out of people for basic features. All three also tend to be much more resource demanding while their definitions tend to be months behind everyone else.

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Vagrant!! Where have you been keeping yourself? Not out riding the rails again, have you? You have been missed by this small woodland creature.

 

I would avoid Norton, Kaspersky, and McAfee like the plague though. All three have fallen into a business model where they care less about how well they are protecting customers and more about how much money they can squeeze out of people for basic features. All three also tend to be much more resource demanding while their definitions tend to be months behind everyone else.

 

Yes, I'm only just now realizing this. Good advice just the same. Thanks.

 

 

Rabbit

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I've been using ESET and find it better than AVG, Norton, McAffe, and all the free ones. ESET is a fantastic AV from my experience. Glad I read this post though, going to check out malwarebytes.

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I've been using ESET and find it better than AVG, Norton, McAffe, and all the free ones. ESET is a fantastic AV from my experience. Glad I read this post though, going to check out malwarebytes.

Yudhi, I reposted this topic over at the Bethesda Forums (http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1515221-could-you-recommend-an-anti-virus-program/) and received some interesting responses as well. You might give that a look.

 

PS - What is ESET?

 

 

Rabbit

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ESET NOD 32 alongside Malwarebytes. ESET (compared to Norton, McAfee and Kapersky) has a low CPU usage and a low RAM threshold. Definitions get updated regularly.

 

AVG is good too, but it has higher CPU usage during major scans than ESET (on my PC).

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i use a Program called BitDefender. its a paid program, but i run it on my PC and phone. its got a bunch of extra features too. so far ive loved it and would recommend it

 

i also use Malwarebytes for my on the spot scanning. as does the business I work for.

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