Big Cliff Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssminnow Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 Staples has the Norton 360 deluxe 5 user on for $19.99 right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 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.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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