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MrOneLung
MrOneLung Posts: 26,865
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We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?
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  • HardyAddick
    HardyAddick Posts: 1,638
    I use Norton and usually pay abut £26 for the version that covers 5 home pc's / laptops. Do Google shopping search - I never just renew via Norton.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,741
    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Avast free version has always been fine for me.
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,414
    Just update Windows defender and pay nothing. If you're not doing anything dodgy then you're fine really.
  • DRAddick
    DRAddick Posts: 3,588
    Free versions are sufficient for most people. It depends whether you habitually look at dodgy sites and how easily convinced you are to open up attachments from e-mails without question.
    I used paid anti virus at the mment because I do a lot of online banking and I do, err, search the web shall I say.
    If you do feel safer with paid for anti virus then look at ebay. There are usually "keys" for sale which are lot cheaper that regular prices.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,038
    Free version of AVG seems to do the job for me.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,493
    Used free Avast for years. Never had any problems, there's really little point paying for it.
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    Check your bank doesnt supply one free - HSBC does.

    My anti virus method is to always use a condom.
  • man_at_milletts
    man_at_milletts Posts: 5,620
    Always, ARTHUR? That's news to me.
  • man_at_milletts
    man_at_milletts Posts: 5,620
    edited January 2017
    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.

    Free antivirus is what it is.
  • FORD
    FORD Posts: 627
    edited January 2017
    man_at_milletts said:

    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.

    Free antivirus is what it is.
    I third that.... Smiths or PC world normally have an offer. £26 is about what I paid.

    https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/norton-internet-security-deluxe-5-devices-2017/38835889

    http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/software/internet-security-and-antivirus/norton-security-deluxe-norton-utilities-5-devices-10146689-pdt.html

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  • Badger
    Badger Posts: 4,842
    If you are going to pay for an anti virus programme then Kaspersky is worth buying.
  • HardyAddick
    HardyAddick Posts: 1,638
    Norton - £22.99 at Currys

    http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/software/internet-security-and-antivirus/norton-security-2016-5-devices-for-1-year-10139961-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=qlqtppxaw&istBid=tztx&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~1015+(PLA)+Software+-+Adaptive~1015+(PLA)+Software+-+Adaptive+ad+group~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&s_kwcid=DS!700000001428950!104315890579!!!g!!PRODUCT+GROUP&device=t&ds_kids=92700013145369040&PLA=1&gclid=CNn4kZnM09ECFRQ8Gwodt7UAhg&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNnhqJnM09ECFaWv7QodxJkMkw
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,853
    edited January 2017
    I also use AVG free version, absolutely fine and I am a fiend on the internet. My internet history would make Donald Trump blush.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,358
    If you put it about you double up on the johnies...

    I have AVG and Malwarebytes and as i have a "specialised" internet search history this keeps me clap free.
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    man_at_milletts said:

    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.

    Free antivirus is what it is.
    Including the bank supplied MacaFee?
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Get rid of Norton, it can slow your PC down, if you google it you will see lots of bad reviews about Norton. AVG works well, I use at home and work and never had a problem.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,720
    Avast free is what I use - never had 1 problem
  • MarkyE83
    MarkyE83 Posts: 210
    Free - Avast
    Paid - Kaspersky
    Worse than having a virus - Norton
  • fadgadget
    fadgadget Posts: 1,392
    I always buy the previous years version , updates to current version when you install
  • man_at_milletts
    man_at_milletts Posts: 5,620
    A-R-T-H-U-R said:

    man_at_milletts said:

    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.

    Free antivirus is what it is.
    Including the bank supplied MacaFee?
    I don't know what version they give away ARTHUR, so can't really comment.

    My view on free software is that if the writers are also produce a paid for version then where is the motivation to keep the free version up to scratch?

    I know AVG has good reviews, but AV software and other security software is not something I would take a risk with having seen the carnage it can cause.. Norton has always worked well for my devices, and like many things, each to their own choice.

    BTW, how many people on here have a regular backup routine?


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  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,801
    BT fiber broadband comes with some kind of protection software, other broadband may do, too. Never used it so I don't know if it's any good or not.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,801
    man_at_milletts said:

    A-R-T-H-U-R said:

    man_at_milletts said:

    MrOneLung said:

    We have Norton on our PC and is up for renewal soon at a hefty 59 quid.

    Is it worth it or are the free anti virus programmes sufficient?

    Like Hardy says £26 is about top wacks for the 5 pc version. Have used it for years trouble free. Amazon, WHSmith etc.

    Free antivirus is what it is.
    Including the bank supplied MacaFee?
    I don't know what version they give away ARTHUR, so can't really comment.

    My view on free software is that if the writers are also produce a paid for version then where is the motivation to keep the free version up to scratch?

    I know AVG has good reviews, but AV software and other security software is not something I would take a risk with having seen the carnage it can cause.. Norton has always worked well for my devices, and like many things, each to their own choice.

    BTW, how many people on here have a regular backup routine?

    I back up what I need to, to two off-site locations.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,865
    Cheers for all the advice peeps.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    MarkyE83 said:

    Free - Avast
    Paid - Kaspersky
    Worse than having a virus - Norton

    This
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,737
    edited January 2017
    I have tried a few and bitdefender is the best so far in terms of not getting in the way. Reviews were good - I think you have to rely on those to know if the thing is good at its job . Some very good deals on ebay. Had AVG on trial and it annoyed me.

    http://uk.pcmag.com/bitdefender-antivirus-plus-2015/34128/review/bitdefender-antivirus-plus-2017
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,737
    fadgadget said:

    I always buy the previous years version , updates to current version when you install

    This is a good point - you can buy these products with a three year license so they continue to update and won't be out of date - the interface may change but the software will continue to do the job. If you re looking for a good product at a good price. You can get Bitdefender 2015 for under £10.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,925
    24 hours in A&E
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,765
    Over the last couple of days I have been getting junk emails in my hotmail account. Some are getting past the spam filter and appearing in my inbox rather than the junk mail folder. When I move them to the junk folder and try to 'block' them, I get a message saying they can't be blocked as the email address isn't valid. Is this something to be concerned about?
  • man_at_milletts
    man_at_milletts Posts: 5,620
    ME14addick said:

    Over the last couple of days I have been getting junk emails in my hotmail account. Some are getting past the spam filter and appearing in my inbox rather than the junk mail folder. When I move them to the junk folder and try to 'block' them, I get a message saying they can't be blocked as the email address isn't valid. Is this something to be concerned about?

    So, what dodgy sites have you been visiting then? :-)

    Just ignore them.

    Spam originators get up to all sorts of tricks to the through. One of most popular is sending an email which appears to come from a friend, but when you check carefully the email address is not quite right.
    Just don't click on anything you are not sure of.

  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,765
    man_at_milletts said:

    ME14addick said:

    Over the last couple of days I have been getting junk emails in my hotmail account. Some are getting past the spam filter and appearing in my inbox rather than the junk mail folder. When I move them to the junk folder and try to 'block' them, I get a message saying they can't be blocked as the email address isn't valid. Is this something to be concerned about?

    So, what dodgy sites have you been visiting then? :-)

    Just ignore them.

    Spam originators get up to all sorts of tricks to the through. One of most popular is sending an email which appears to come from a friend, but when you check carefully the email address is not quite right.
    Just don't click on anything you are not sure of.

    Thanks. My main concern was that I've been able to block emails before and have never got a message saying that it couldn't be blocked.

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