How does InnoculateIT compare to Norton Anti-virus?

[Mears]

Just wondering how the freeware program that many people on this board use stacks up to Norton.

 

[apoppin]

Well, I only demo'd Norton. I thought it was ok.

I used McAfee for a couple of years. It is too bloated and slowed my system down (a bit).

In comparison to McAfee, I much prefer InoculateIT PE. Yoiu hardly notice it is running, it does a good job (it has refused to allow me to open some infected e-mail attachments that were inadvertently sent by a friend) and its FREE. You just have to remember to "update" weekly from the 'net.

 

[Workin']

I think in terms of absolute effectiveness, Norton probably has an edge in detecting obscure viruses over InnoculateIT PE. But the load on your system and on your wallet is significantly lower with InnoculateIT, and it surely detects all the major and common viruses as well as anything out there. I use it and it has saved me several times from all those stupid e-mail viruses going around. The company I work for also uses the network version of InnoculateIT, and it's done everything it needs to do.

 

[Homer]

This is a recurrent topic. All of the AV programs have their blind spots - they miss some virii (correct plural of virus). In terms of percentages blocked Norton doesn't score particularly well. Neither does InoculateIt. Newest Norton apparently has a very well-working autoupdate. Last I heard InoculateIt was manual, & I have had minor troubles connecting with their site. Norton slows my machines down noticeably. I can never keep a system stable with McAfee. Panda is supposed to be the flat-out best virus catcher, but I have no hands-on familiarity with it. I'm currently using PCcillin, which is pretty good, and uses the fewest resources, and sort of autoupdates. It's not free.
Bottom line: InoculateIt is really good for the money.

 

[Mem]

<< I can never keep a system stable with McAfee >>



I`ve been using Mcafee for the last 4 years with no problems,anyway the InnoculateIT is not bad &amp; any anti-virus protection is better then nothing.

 

[ninjazed]

My system crashed in flames after loading McAfee, I went through hell getting everything back in order. I've since been using InoculateIT after hearing about it on this site. I think it's great because it uses minimal resources and doesn't seem to embed itself in every nook and cranny of your system like McAfee did. It's kind of a shame too since McAfee has always been regarded as a quality product. I got the one with Guard Dog (cookie blocker) and Firewall but it all seemed to just farg everything up. I like the ease of use and basic simplicity of InoculateIT and hey.....you can't beat the price with a stick!

 

[Mears]

Yeah, don't even get me started on McAfee...

 

[Mem]

<< Yeah, don't even get me started on McAfee... >>



LOL..I must be one if those people that don`t get problems hardware or software wise,a rare breed nowadays.

 

[ninjazed]

Mem, Mem, Mem......you're confidence impresses me. Just remember that there is a first time for everybody and everything. No computer is an island! When disaster does strike, (and trust me on this, if you have a computer and REALLY use it, storm clouds are inevitable) remember that Ninjazed told you &quot;this too shall pass&quot;! Now I'm LOL!

 

[Mem]

Ninjazed,I agree it just that I only ever have small minor problems that take 5 minutes to fix normally,I don`t install loads of crap on my PC,I also keep it in good shape,yes I `ve been down the reformat harddrive road before now to get things working &amp; also with Microsoft OS you never know what`s round the corner waiting to strike

I must be honest &amp; say I`ve had hardware go faulty over the last 3 years,Monitor,printer,T-bird processor all replaced under warranty over this time but that`s not really a problem is it?
But software wise I`ve been very lucky.

Btw I also have a brother that`s a Computer engineer so he is my backup if I managed to have any problems I cannot solve.

 

[ninjazed]

A Ha! So that's your secret. Well there's nothing wrong with having a &quot;doctor in the house&quot;. Regular Joes like me have to plod through our problems and when we reach a dead-end, we use these cool forums to get help or just vent our frustrations. It's all good though, ain't it?

 

[Thom]

I have just changed from NortonAV5 to InnoculateIT. I doubt i will be changing back.

 

[Mem]

ninjazed,The last time I asked him for help was last October when I started having BSOD,lockups,anyway he said it was my Processor(T-bird 900mhz went faulty),but I was not sure &amp; guess what he was right,there is nothing worst then having a smart brother (even if he is a computer engineer).

 

[ZoSo]

I'm using InoculateIT and haven't had any virus get through yet. A friend of mine suggested it to me who has been using it for quite along time, and he's never been hit by a virus either.
I really like it, it's not a resource hog, does the mail thing, and ofcourse the price is perfect . I like the idea behind the people who make it, and they're right. Basically they think an AntiVirus prog should be just as much a part of your system as is your O/S. (e.g. you by a car and it comes with the doors, there for, an AV prog should come with any computer).
They also update the virus definitions very frequently and rapidly to protect against the newest thing.
Give it a shot, can't hurt.

 

[Mears]

Mem, why don't you try uninstalling McAfee and report your results

 

[Mem]

Mears, did lastweek, I tried using the anti-virus in the Ontrack SystemSuite V3 ,I believe it`s by Trend,not bad but after 3 days I went back to McAfee,did not have any problems uninstalling McAfee or reinstalling it.