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Just uninstalled my Norton Internet Security and installed AVG Free. I have used AVG for 14 years and never had an issue. Norton slows down my computer at startup, and even fails to initiate a scan sometimes. 

Do any of u hate norton?

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I hate all Anti-viruses. they just get in your way and slow down your system.

I've been running w/o an AV for 3 years now, I am just careful about what websites I visit and what I download.

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Just uninstalled my Norton Internet Security and installed AVG Free. I have used AVG for 14 years and never had an issue. Norton slows down my computer at startup, and even fails to initiate a scan sometimes. 

Do any of u hate norton?

Duh. I use MalwareBytes. Most of the big names are overpriced and work the exact same as free offerings.

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Duh. I use MalwareBytes. Most of the big names are overpriced and work the exact same as free offerings.

I use it too, its excellent 

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I hate all Anti-viruses. they just get in your way and slow down your system.

I've been running w/o an AV for 3 years now, I am just careful about what websites I visit and what I download.

 

Thats the way to do it ^^^

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Well duh.. 

My friend's dad installed Norton on my friend's new laptop and I cringed hard..

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Well duh.. 

My friend's dad installed Norton on my friend's new laptop and I cringed hard..

I will buy a licence for AVG Internet security as soon as possible as i have been using it for 6 years without issue 

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Norton is a virus itself, IMO. Stay away. Stay far away.

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I can honestly say I have never had problems with Norton. I hear a lot of bashing on Norton on the Internet, but I don't recognise the symptons they discribe.

I am currently running Norton 360 Premier (family license) and it has only failed once (something slipped past that changed my homepage/default search engine) but other than that it works just fine. (Running win7Pro x64)

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The only combo I will ever use is Malwarebytes + Windows Defender

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I hate all Anti-viruses. they just get in your way and slow down your system.

I've been running w/o an AV for 3 years now, I am just careful about what websites I visit and what I download.

Well you might as well just remove your wi-fi password as well because that is the most inane thing I have ever heard of.

A hacker could very easily get access to bank, email, social media, and various other accounts. Leading to cyber crime, robbery, or even identity theft.

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Personally I use Eset anti-virus.

I picked up a subscription for $20 and it has worked very well for me so far.

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Duh. I use MalwareBytes. Most of the big names are overpriced and work the exact same as free offerings.

Malwarebytes isn't intended to be your sole anti-virus solution. It doesn't work the same way.

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Well you might as well just remove your wi-fi password as well because that is the most inane thing I have ever heard of.

A hacker could very easily get access to bank, email, social media, and various other accounts. Leading to cyber crime, robbery, or even identity theft.

I am not worried about it, I've already went this far. Most anti-virus software won't protect you from most FUD rats and viruses anyways, if someone is wanting to get in your system they will (as long as you're using Windows). And as I've mentioned I never visit foreign websites or download from unknown sources.

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I am not worried about it, I've already went this far. Most anti-virus software won't protect you from most FUD rats and viruses anyways, if someone is wanting to get in your system they will (as long as you're using Windows). And as I've mentioned I never visit foreign websites or download from unknown sources.

It has nothing to do with your awareness though. You can simply get a virus by opening an email or clicking a link.

It does not have to be someone at a computer trying to get access, it only has to be another computer. 

And in fact, a lot of anti-virus' will protect you from virus'.

Good anti-virus softwares have over a 98-99% detection and removal rate. Not sure how that doesn't protect you.

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It has nothing to do with your awareness though. You can simply get a virus by opening an email or clicking a link.

It does not have to be someone at a computer trying to get access, it only has to be another computer. 

And in fact, a lot of anti-virus' will protect you from virus'.

Good anti-virus softwares have over a 98-99% detection and removal rate. Not sure how that doesn't protect you.

Yeah, it is better to be safe than sorry

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I generally like AVG because i used to for more than 2 years without any issues. After that i installed K7 Antivirus that is also amazing working good up to 1 year license period. Now i am planning to go with AVG again. 

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I generally like AVG because i used to for more than 2 years without any issues. After that i installed K7 Antivirus that is also amazing working good up to 1 year license period. Now i am planning to go with AVG again. 

Yeah, i want to switch back to AVG

Just installed the AVG Free 2015 Antivirus and its great

Current Rig:   CPU: AMD 1950X @4Ghz. Cooler: Enermax Liqtech TR4 360. Motherboard:Asus Zenith Extreme. RAM: 8GB Crucial DDR4 3666. GPU: Reference GTX 970  SSD: 250GB Samsung 970 EVO.  HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB. Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro. PSU: Corsair RM1000X. OS: Windows 10 Pro UEFI mode  (installed on SSD)

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