Advice from the IT people sought

[Ashore]

I know there are computer forums out there but I would rather put my faith in the members of this forum
My Norton Anti Virus 2005 is coming up for renewal , It has had some conflicts with Windows and Bigpong lately after the latest downloads
Has anyone tried the Norton 2006 version running XP pro corperate and Bigpond
Has anyone had success with other anti Virus/ Firewall systems
What do you thing is the best and why

For the Mac Users "I Know but I'm not switching to a Mac"


So just advice on windows please


Rgds

[Cliff Rogers]

I think that Not-ons is a virus in it self.
I also don't have a lot of faith in McCoffee's either.

I like Vet & even AVG scored higher than good old Not-ons in a recent written review.

If I had to buy one, I'd pick Vet.
If I had to use my own money, I'd pick AVG.

[Ashore]

Thanks cliff , moneys not importane if I get less down time ,

[q9]

Problem is, unless you are planning to rebuild your machine...Norton doesn't un-install very nicely. Well it never has in my experience...

But I use Zone Alarm and AVG...after Norton went screwy on me...

[Schtoo]

I use AVG, very happy with it.

It updates itself on a schedule, but the little thing in the corner of the screen loses it's colour if it needs updating for whatever reason. A few weeks ago it updated maybe 5 times in 2-3 days, I rarely saw Norton update more often than once a week even if something nasty was running around.

All that, and for personal use, it's free. I'd pay for it if they asked though, much better than Norton ever was to me.

That and a few other smatterings of anti-xyz software like Ad-aware and Hijack this, this computer never misses a beat.

Can you see a pattern forming here?

[Cliff Rogers]

....Norton doesn't un-install very nicely. .......

That is an under statement.... we make a lot of money getting rid of the Not-on virus.

....But I use Zone Alarm and AVG.....

Add Spybot S&D & you have it all covered.

[Cliff Rogers]

I use AVG, very happy with it.

It updates itself on a schedule,....

One of the reasons why it beat Not-on in a recent review.
It has heaps more regular updates than poor silly old Not-on has.

[keith53]

I also use AVG and find it really good. Auto updates and the price is right i.e. free

[bennylaird]

AVG is the way to go. pity you ever let Norton near your machine, it's like that other virus? What's it called? Oh yes, Windows..................

Spyware is more the problem lately.

[Gumby]

I've just updated computers and will not be using McAfee again. It's Privacy service program is full of problems.I was told that Nortons is one program they write viruses specifically to get around because it's so popular worldwide. When Norton write an update, they write a better work-around etc.

It was suggested I get PC Cillan, which is about half the price ($49.95) but it's not in stock until next week. In the meantime I'm using a freeware program called Clamwin. Seems OK.

Spyware is a problem but I use Xoftspy.
With reagd to a firewall, you need something better than just the XP standard. I have Bigpond cable and use a D-Link router which has one built in.

[bennylaird]

AVG is free and upgrades automatically each time I log on, finds and fixes before I even know I have a problem.

[craigb]

At work we use Sophos. We also get a "take home" copy for our home PC's.

No idea how much it costs but let's just say that my orginization is VERY security conscious.

Sophos on my home PC updates 2 or 3 times per day.

[bennylaird]

dont get the emails from Sophos though, worse than spam.

[Groggy]

I agree with Cliff. Nortons ceased to be any good when Peter Norton sold to Symantec. I have had more grief from that software than I've ever had from any virus.

PC-Cillin is what I use at the moment, but mainly as it is part of a work deal. AVG or VET would be a more cost effective solution.

[bitingmidge]

I've just updated computers.

The box said "requires windows XP or better", so I bought a Mac.

P (checking his dictionary for the meaning of "update".)