Norton Security Suite

McAfee or Norton security suite?

Which is better? which may slowdown the computer performance? McAfee looks always updating when you want to do other jobs, and keep turning off to get your attention.

Public Comments

1. McAfee will play havoc with your pc if you're looking for speed... it is very slow, annoying, and resource hogging. it will add about 30-40 seconds to your boot time. Norton, aside from the problems it had in the last 2 months... is a pretty good antivirus, it will still add about 10 seconds to your boot time, but that's reasonable. If you go with Norton, get the 360 Suite. it is VERY nice, and includes Antivirus, antispyware, anti-spam, website rating (toolbar), and Backup tool. Even with all these tools, it barely slows down my computer. If you decide to go with Norton 360 please read this: About what happened last month, Norton started to recognize some windows components as viruses due to a faulty update. All it did was turn those processes off... mainly the Spoolsv.exe process (This is the printer spooling process, and prevented many from being able to print). To fix this, all you do is go to: Start >> Run Type "msconfig.exe" (without the quotes) and click >> OK when it comes up, go to the general tab (it should open in this by default) and click the "Normal Startup" bubble, then click "OK" and reboot your computer.
2. If had to choose one Id say Norton, but your better off saving your money as you can protect your computer for free. Free security guide for XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit): You can protect you PC very effectively for free, you should always install a firewall and anti-virus before browsing the net as well as running additional anti-spyware software once a week, all these are avaliable completely free and are often better then the paid for software like Norton and Mcafee, below are links to the best free software, download and use all 5 to fully protect your PC. Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html Comodo Pro 3 Firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ SuperantiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/ Firefox 3: http://www.mozilla.com WOT (web of trust) Add-On: http://www.mywot.com/ Install the WOT add-on it is a free internet security add-on for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.
3. They are both equally as good. It's your choice. I used to use Norton. It was excellent. My brother-in-law uses McAfee and loves it.