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Which Norton Internet Security Should I Get?

19 years ago

It is time to re-new my Norton Internet Security. I have been VERY happy with this service, so I am not interested in changing software. However, I am unsure of which package to purchase this time. Could someone tell me if it is worth $20 more per year to go with the top option, versus the standard that I have always used. There is a middle option, but it is priced the same as the top. Here is a link with the three options:

Here is a link that might be useful: Norton

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jerry_nj
19 years ago
Many of us here use freeware: AVG and AdAware/Spybot being popular, oh yes, some firewalls too, I'm sill using just the XP firewall.

I say this without the benefit of a survey, or head count. In any case those using the freeware seem to be satisfied, not only with the price, but also with the protection.
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Original Author
19 years ago
I use all those programs, too. However, they do not stop big viruses from corrupting your computer.
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cat_ky
19 years ago
Newhomebuilder, I would go with what you already have. Some of the other programs would be nice, but some you might not like, and probably would not be using. If you are in the market for a new firewall, I can recommend a free one called Comodo, which is excellent. I also use Norton anti virus, and right now am using the Corporate Version, which does not expire, but its not for everyone. Good Luck :-)Cat
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Original Author
19 years ago
Thank you! That's just what I needed to know. : )
jerry_nj
19 years ago
While I am not recommending against Norton, I've had it myself, about 5 years ago, and McAfee too, a corporate license, I don't understand what mean the freeware doesn't protect against "big virus", if they don't I must not have had such an attack as you are worried about, and can't figure how I'm that lucky.

Zonealarm is the free firewall that I couldn't think of on my first response.
jane__ny
19 years ago
I use the Norton Internet Security Suite. I like the firewall and the Antivirus seems to work well. The AntiSpam feature never worked. They said it's because I used AdAware and Spybot. They said they are not compatible, therefore, I must get rid of them. I refused (I am very happy with them).
As a result, I will not renew this subscription when it expires. I will probably use MS One Care as I have it on my older machine and it seems to do a good job and it's cheaper.

Jane
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Original Author
19 years ago
Jane, That's a huge help to me!
I was getting ready to renew and thought I'd check here once more.

I love AdAware and Spybot, also. There is no reason for me to get the type that has the spyware, then. I have been very happy with the NIS base program, so I'll just renew what I have. It's been great at catching viruses!

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