[iriverdude]

I installed Norton once, it BSOD my machine. I managed to repair the OS, when I uninstalled it still left Synmatec files. Someone I know moved from Norton to Avast free and reported far quicker, but of course Norton has left crap so he really needs to do a fresh OS install.

Utter **** piece of software.

 

[Rob T]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's your problem. Norton was/is one of the worse anti-virus programs, both in security and bloat. It would've taken you a good few minutes at most to find a nice free third-party program.

...and yet I don't have ANY anti-virus program on my Mac, and haven't had a single issue.

 

[Kirosia]

It doesn't negate your ignorance of the matter. People keep attacking Windows for things they could've easily resolved with fairly minimal work, often taking pride in their lack of knowledge. These are computers, not toys. And like it's been mentioned a thousand times before, Mac (OS) is targeted much less due to lower market share. If Macs were top dog, the roles would undoubtedly be reversed. Nature of the beast an all.

On a related note, I won't deny that most of the pre-installed software that comes with pre-built PCs are crap. A fresh copy of Windows doesn't seem to come with anything useful either, but considering the general premiums in costs Macs have, you can spend the difference on good software or just try to find some free apps. Still, Microsoft needs to up their game.

 

[iriverdude]

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Originally Posted by Rob T /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...and yet I don't have ANY anti-virus program on my Mac, and haven't had a single issue.

How do you know you're not infected, if you don't have AV?

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's your problem. Norton was/is one of the worse anti-virus programs, both in security and bloat. It would've taken you a good few minutes at most to find a nice free third-party program.

Um, not true. The security suite is well-regarded. Bloated, however, heck yes it is.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by iriverdude /img/forum/go_quote.gif I installed Norton once, it BSOD my machine. I managed to repair the OS, when I uninstalled it still left Synmatec files. Someone I know moved from Norton to Avast free and reported far quicker, but of course Norton has left crap so he really needs to do a fresh OS install. Utter **** piece of software.

Symantec stuff never uninstalls cleanly, this is very true. Major PITA to fix for us corporate types.

 

[Kirosia]

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Originally Posted by woof07 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Um, not true. The security suite is well-regarded. Bloated, however, heck yes it is.

I had the home version a couple years ago, not sure if it's gotten better hence why I said "was/is". Still hear bad things, though I'm not sure how other versions/suites fare.

 

[ozz]

So on the PC side which is better AVG (thats what I have on the Dell) or AVAST or has
something dethroned both.

 

[Kirosia]

Not sure, but if you're not currently having any issues then I'd just stick with it.

 

[iriverdude]

I've used AVG & Avast. AVG used to be good but not so anymore, it's scanned past files I've known are infected. Switched to avast. Also AVG kept on asking for a reboot (system update) Which is annoying.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had the home version a couple years ago, not sure if it's gotten better hence why I said "was/is". Still hear bad things, though I'm not sure how other versions/suites fare.

The home version is a good product. In these days of rootkit-based malware, the number of "good" a/v suites has dwindled. Norton's works.

 

[Rob T]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia /img/forum/go_quote.gif It doesn't negate your ignorance of the matter. People keep attacking Windows for things they could've easily resolved with fairly minimal work, often taking pride in their lack of knowledge. These are computers, not toys. And like it's been mentioned a thousand times before, Mac (OS) is targeted much less due to lower market share. If Macs were top dog, the roles would undoubtedly be reversed. Nature of the beast an all. On a related note, I won't deny that most of the pre-installed software that comes with pre-built PCs are crap. A fresh copy of Windows doesn't seem to come with anything useful either, but considering the general premiums in costs Macs have, you can spend the difference on good software or just try to find some free apps. Still, Microsoft needs to up their game.

Frankly I don't give a crap as to why Mac's do not get infected like PC's do. All I do give a crap about is the fact that they don't.

I've had PC's for more than 20 years, and a Mac for about 7 months. I couldn't be happier with the Mac.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by iriverdude /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've used AVG & Avast. AVG used to be good but not so anymore, it's scanned past files I've known are infected. Switched to avast. Also AVG kept on asking for a reboot (system update) Which is annoying.

I'm finding that as well, which is too bad. AVG is easy to set up and teach the user to handle.

 

[iriverdude]

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Originally Posted by Rob T /img/forum/go_quote.gif Frankly I don't give a crap as to why Mac's do not get infected like PC's do. All I do give a crap about is the fact that they don't. I've had PC's for more than 20 years, and a Mac for about 7 months. I couldn't be happier with the Mac.

Can't play games on Mac's. So I'd still need a PC, so a Apple (expensive) plus a PC would work out far more expensive.

 

[Kirosia]

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Originally Posted by Rob T /img/forum/go_quote.gif Frankly I don't give a crap as to why Mac's do not get infected like PC's do. All I do give a crap about is the fact that they don't.

Why the attitude, I'm just being logical. Bad guys tend to prefer bigger targets to maximize gain/damage.