Antivirus software

[Big Cliff]

I have been using Norton Antivirus for years now and haven't had any problems but I am finding it is getting expensive. I just got my renewal notice and it's $129.00 for a year and that's just the basic service, there's always extras that they want you to purchase. 

I was wondering if anyone can offer a suggestion on an alternative based on their experience. 

[bigugli]

With most of the offered programs, the basic goes so far.  It's the extra protection that gets you.  Almost as much in fees as the cost of a new laptop.

 

[Terry]

For me antivirus programs are like women 

I have never paid for it

i use the free ones avg and malwarebyte

and with both I have never been infected 

[BITEME]

51 minutes ago, Terry said:

For me antivirus programs are like women 

I have never paid for it

i use the free ones avg and malwarebyte

and with both I have never been infected 

Again x2

[ssminnow]

Staples has the Norton 360 deluxe 5 user on for $19.99 right now.

[smitty55]

I also only use free versions of Avast, MBAM, and Spybot along with script blockers like AdBlockplus, Ghostery and uBlock origin. I used to use avg but the Avast has been real good at blocking malware in real time.

The only thing I pay for is my VPN which is cheap and can cover up to 7 devices. The odd time I'll do a scan with Zemana as well but don't have it running.
If I ever have a feeling that something seems funny my go to just in case is a system restore which has never failed me.
Personally I would never use Norton as it's always been known to be a resource hog using way too much CPU and memory.

Edited November 25, 2023 by smitty55

[CrowMan]

12 hours ago, Terry said:

For me antivirus programs are like women 

I have never paid for it

i use the free ones avg and malwarebyte

and with both I have never been infected 

My buddy (divorced 3 times) now swears by the motto...the least expensive women are the ones you pay for upfront..

One might apply the same motto to computer programs..

Edited November 26, 2023 by CrowMan

[Terry]

Well women and antivirus progarms, if you pick the right one and do what needs to be done  when it needs to be done , one is all You need for life

 

 

 

 

[CrowMan]

59 minutes ago, Terry said:

Well women and antivirus progarms, if you pick the right one and do what needs to be done  when it needs to be done , one is all You need for life

 

 

 

 

I hear ya loud and clear...I'll be married to the same beautiful bride for 40 years this spring..

[John Bacon]

I am also looking to replace Norton.  Any suggestions on the best alternative available today?  

[dave524]

1 hour ago, John Bacon said:

I am also looking to replace Norton.  Any suggestions on the best alternative available today?  

Keep your Windows updated and don't worry about an antivirus   

 

Edited Monday at 12:58 AM by dave524

[Terry]

Free AVG and malwarbytes has been working for me many many years 

[knightfisher]

I have been using Avast for a few years. Works great. I have from time to time visited a few risky sites and with a warning here and there have been totally protected all the time.