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Name: Dm
Date: March 21, 2006 at 23:04:19 Pacific
Subject: AVG vs. Norton Internet Security
OS: Xp SP2
CPU/Ram: Intel 2.8ghz
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Hi, i just bought a new computer. The computer store pre-installed the Free Version of AVG and Ad-aware. However, the CD that came with my MB has Norton Internet Security (currently un-installed). Which is better? and if i install Norton Internet Security should i uninstall AVG first?

Thanks for any advice


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Response Number 1
Name: Bob (by BigBob)
Date: March 22, 2006 at 02:39:47 Pacific
Subject: AVG vs. Norton Internet Security
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You should only have one AV installed .
In my opinion I do not like Nortons because it seems to hog the resorces and misses many problems
Avg has done me fine for years and with no complaints , Also you may wish to try Kaspersky AV which is also very good ( but not Free)
You may find when you install Nortons you will have to activate/purchase it

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Name: Bob (by BigBob)
Date: March 22, 2006 at 02:43:34 Pacific
Subject: AVG vs. Norton Internet Security
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Also , MOST IMPORTANTLY !! KEEP IT UPDATED DAILY ! With new viruses/trojans/worms coming out every day, you can get infected very quickly

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Response Number 3
Name: cyberiapost
Date: March 22, 2006 at 05:31:44 Pacific
Subject: AVG vs. Norton Internet Security
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never install norton.coz uninstaling norton itself is a problem.avg works fine for me . . . .


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Response Number 4
Name: vipergg
Date: March 22, 2006 at 15:27:09 Pacific
Subject: AVG vs. Norton Internet Security
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AVG is fine, have used the free version for probably 4 years now and never have had a virus . Use AVG with spybot and adaware and you'll have a clean pc . For added protection will occasionally go out and use Trend Micros housecall but it has never found anything that AVg missed virus wise . Besides if your ISP is worth anything at all 99% of viruses should be picked off at your ISP for anything coming in via email . AVG is also a lot lighter on your processor resources than NAV.


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Response Number 5
Name: Dm
Date: March 22, 2006 at 17:40:23 Pacific
Subject: AVG vs. Norton Internet Security
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Thanks for the advice. I have AVG and Ad-Aware installed. I've heard good things about AVG before, so i'll stick with it for a while.


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