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D.Duck wrote:

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.

I recommend the free version of AVG. I've been using it for a couple of
years with no problems what so ever. My PC is on 24/7, never a virus.

http://www.download.com/3000-2239_4-10761481.html

This is address to anyone:

I just checked out what McAfee does that I would be missing with AVG,
the only other feature I use in the Internet Suite is the Firewall. Are
you using a firewall and if so, which one?

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On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:06:00 -0500, " JimH" ask wrote:


"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.

AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good. http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

JimH,
Can you see how much memory AVG uses. McAfee uses about 25,000K

Less than a quarter of that.


Avast and AVG received the lowest ratings of the 12 anti-virus programs
tested by Consumer Reports. AVG was on the bottom.
--
John H

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John H. wrote:
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:06:00 -0500, " JimH" ask wrote:

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.
AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good. http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
JimH,
Can you see how much memory AVG uses. McAfee uses about 25,000K
Less than a quarter of that.


Avast and AVG received the lowest ratings of the 12 anti-virus programs
tested by Consumer Reports. AVG was on the bottom.

Which version did they test and why did it rate so low?

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John H. wrote:
On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:11:55 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

John H. wrote:

For full features at a premium price:
McAfee Total Protection 2007 $80
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 $70

These best combine high performance and ample features, including a file
backup utility, and offer an integrated security solution, albeit at a
relatively high price. The lower-priced suite also carries a lower annual
fee. It's the better buy unless you really need a Wi-Fi monitor, a
less-than-essential feature unless you suspect your neighbors of hacking
into your network. Note that McAfee charges $10 extra per year to service
each computer beyond one.

I use McAfee because Comcast gives it away. Unfortunately, it is a
memory hog also, though not as bad as Norton.

I've been using McAfee also. Mainly, I'm too old and lazy to do the work
necessary to install/uninstall. When I get a few years younger, I may
consider switching.


The Russians are far more adept with these sorts of programs. More than
that I cannot say.

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JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.

AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good. http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html




I use AVG free on my laptop. Norton has been "trouble-ware" ever since
Peter Norton sold the company off to a conglomerate. One of the most
serious problems with Norton is that it is damned hard to remove all of
it from your computer.

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John H. wrote:
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:06:00 -0500, " JimH" ask wrote:

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.
AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good. http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
JimH,
Can you see how much memory AVG uses. McAfee uses about 25,000K
Less than a quarter of that.


Avast and AVG received the lowest ratings of the 12 anti-virus programs
tested by Consumer Reports. AVG was on the bottom.


Well, that does it for me...a low rating on a computer security program
from Consumers Reports. Yup. That's definitive.

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"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
. ..
D.Duck wrote:

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.

I recommend the free version of AVG. I've been using it for a couple of
years with no problems what so ever. My PC is on 24/7, never a virus.

http://www.download.com/3000-2239_4-10761481.html
This is address to anyone:

I just checked out what McAfee does that I would be missing with AVG, the
only other feature I use in the Internet Suite is the Firewall. Are you
using a firewall and if so, which one?

Besides AVG for intrusion protection I used WinXP firewall and router. Yes
I know that Win firewall is only checking incoming traffic. My theory is
that if you keep stuff out you will not have a problem.

I've been active on the Internet for close to 20 years and have never had
any problems associated with viruii, trojans, etc. The smartest thing one
can do is just practice safe HEX.

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HK wrote:
John H. wrote:
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:06:00 -0500, " JimH" ask wrote:

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in
message . ..
JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.
AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
JimH,
Can you see how much memory AVG uses. McAfee uses about 25,000K
Less than a quarter of that.

Avast and AVG received the lowest ratings of the 12 anti-virus programs
tested by Consumer Reports. AVG was on the bottom.


Well, that does it for me...a low rating on a computer security program
from Consumers Reports. Yup. That's definitive.

See Harry, you and I can agree on something. I look at all CR reports
with a very skeptic eye.

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JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:06:00 -0500, " JimH" ask wrote:

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.
AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
JimH,
Can you see how much memory AVG uses. McAfee uses about 25,000K
Less than a quarter of that.
Avast and AVG received the lowest ratings of the 12 anti-virus programs
tested by Consumer Reports. AVG was on the bottom.

Well, that does it for me...a low rating on a computer security program
from Consumers Reports. Yup. That's definitive.

*Norton* was rated #6. ~giggle~



JimH, You can see why I say CR are done by well intentioned amateurs
reviewing products.

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JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:06:00 -0500, " JimH" ask wrote:

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
If I could I would cancel Norton.

The problem is I don't know what to replace it with.
AVG Free. Automatic updates. http://free.grisoft.com/

avast! is also good.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
JimH,
Can you see how much memory AVG uses. McAfee uses about 25,000K
Less than a quarter of that.
Avast and AVG received the lowest ratings of the 12 anti-virus programs
tested by Consumer Reports. AVG was on the bottom.

Well, that does it for me...a low rating on a computer security program
from Consumers Reports. Yup. That's definitive.

*Norton* was rated #6. ~giggle~



The latest Norton suite is also touted by PC Mag, but I had so many
problems with the 2006 version, I dumped it and I doubt I would try it
again. In addition to the fact it is nearly impossible to remove from
the registry and from "hidden locations," I thought it was incredibly
bloated, and I could tell it was slowing everything down.