Norton 2006 AntiVirus Question!

[Smokin Joe]

I am still using an updated version of 2002 on my desktop. Is the 06 version worth going to? I have a laptop that has 2005 on it and I don't like it as well as the 2002.

Smoke

 

[redbeard1]

You'd probably get better protection features with 2006, but if it is a resource hog like 2005, you'd likely be disappointed.

 

[quangdaika]

yeah i had 2002 and was fine with it until i upgraded to 2005. it added like 10 new processes to my system. i'm trying to find my 2002 cd again

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: redbeard1
You'd probably get better protection features with 2006, but if it is a resource hog like 2005, you'd likely be disappointed.

There was an effort to lower the footprint in 06 (definately more to do, but definately better than 05)..

 

[yosuke188]

Definitely not worth it. Switch to NOD32 FTW

 

[MBrown]

do not buy nortons.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: yosuke188
Definitely not worth it. Switch to NOD32 FTW

Just about any anti-virus would be better then Norton. If you want free, get avast!

 

[John]

Originally posted by: MBrown
do not buy nortons.

I concur. Even if you get it for free I'd advise against loading it. It's pure bloatware, and there are better alternatives.

[*]If you want to pay for the best A/V look at Kaspersky & Nod32.
[*]If you want free w/ decent protection then Antivir, AVG, and Avast come to mind.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Thanks for the replies guys and gals. I found a good deal on a three user pac at Buy.com for $14.99 after rebate and bought it. I was wrong about the laptop(that my wife uses anyway), it was a 2004.
I think a lot has to do with how much time you put into learning all of the in's and out's of any virus program. The 2002 I have used has worked perfect for three years but I did spend a lot of time getting it right. I sure do hope it (2006) is not chamges too much from 2002. Just added protection that can be set to work automatic!!!

Smoke

 

[LouPoir]

Originally posted by: redbeard1
You'd probably get better protection features with 2006, but if it is a resource hog like 2005, you'd likely be disappointed.

I agree - a resource hog to the max. Better off getting AVG free or some other free anti virus - IMHO

Lou

 

[Atheus]

norton is self flagellation.

 

[Rottie]

standalone NAV 2005 is a resource hog? I did not even notice it but I can see it give me a problem with installation repair error message every boot time.