Norton 360 - anything else needed?

aelfheah · 23-06-2011, 19:38

In addition to this famed PC security installed on my new laptop, is there anything else needed to keep the machine secure?

I'm thinking like; Spybot, AVG, Superantispyware, etc?

Thanks

Rich · 23-06-2011, 19:43

I'm probably opening myself up to flames here but IMO Norton is crap, I had it on my PC several years ago, and it wrecked my PC worse than any virus!

aelfheah · 23-06-2011, 19:49

I'd heard that, but got it as part of a bundle with the machine.

So, anyway, do i need anything else with it?

Rich · 23-06-2011, 19:50

I would recommend Comodo Anti-virus, can't remember the website for it but it'll be on Google, I use it and it's excellent.

aelfheah · 23-06-2011, 20:02

Thanks. Is the free AVG still a good compliment to the above?

Ravenger · 23-06-2011, 20:03

Microsoft Security essentials is the best freeware AV. Fast and unobtrusive.

neeeeeeeeeek · 23-06-2011, 20:07

Norton is usually only free for a month, if its a year then keep it, otherwise remove it and install free ones.

aelfheah · 23-06-2011, 20:09

This Norton's a year. Just wondered what to compliment it with.

waddler8 · 23-06-2011, 21:27

You've no need to compliment it with anything else really as it gives all round protection. Since Syamntec overhauled it's products in 2009, Norton today is a lot different to the Norton of yesteryear.

I'd add Malwarebytes for the occasional on demand scan & a keep a custom hosts file updated.

Keep things updated - OS, Browser(s) and your other programs - especially those that have a browser plugin. Surf with common sense.

I wouldn't necessarily choose Norton if given a choice myself (not because there's anything particularly wrong with it), but if given a choice between it and Comodo - for the average user - I'd lean towards Norton.

Comodo - Decent firewall & HIPS - poor AV.

waddler8 · 23-06-2011, 21:29

Definately don't add AVG. Two antiviruses is a no no.