Norton Internet Security 2007 or Mcafee?
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Go to both Symantecs website (norton), and Mcafee, and compare the two products. \nThese are both popular brands, the type hackers most want to break into, so it's a case of the hacker or the security firm.\nHackers may try less with other brands, but the bigger brands put more money into protection
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If you're a Comcast user, they provide the entire suite of McAfee for free.  The McAfee includes a firewall.  The latest version of McAfee is a memory hog like Norton.  I've been using ZoneAlarm for a long time and haven't had any problems.  You can install a router which will provide a firewall also.
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Zone alarm & AVG are both free & very good. Plus if you happen to be running an incompatible firewall with your mcafee that can also cause problems.
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Norton Internet Security 2006 will "do it all", but it consumes a lot of your computers resources (ram memory).  But for most casual users - it doesn't matter.  Don't let that part put you off.  I've been using Norton for 3 yrs and it works great for me. \n\nThere are also many free programs out there that work but you will have to do research and ...  in the end it sounded like you want something simple.  let me know how it goes...   dixlexicsd@hotmail.com
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Norton Internet Security
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i think they are both about the same so i don't know.  which every is cheaper. I like how Norton updates the stuff quickly. \n\nNorton came with my pc and mcafee came with my dads.\n\nnever tried any other ones.
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Mcafee VirusScan ( http://www.mcafee.com )- I highly recommend it!\n\nFor a firewall you can just use the one that comes with Windows if you have XP SP2 or download Zonealarm ( http://www.zonelabs.com )\n\nFor Anti-Spyware try Windows Defender- http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-8022_4-10502712.html?tag=lst-0-2\n\nAll of these programs take up minimal resources. Steer clear of Norton whatever you do!\n\nHope this Helps!
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no  anything that says norton symantic or mcafee is a total ripoff concidering you can get free stuff that actualy works and dont take over your pc and slow you down
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Depends.  Norton is probably the best but is a resource hog.  If you have an older machine it will slow you down.  McAfee has been known to cause problems with some machines but is good at finding viruses.  Today all the major software companies share their virus detection so there really isn't too much difference. \nIf you want a free one AVG from Grisoft is the best free one.  Download link here:\nhttp://www.grisoft.com/doc/40/lng/ww \n\nCheck your ISP.  Some have cut a deal with a company and offer you a free download.  Optonline, for example offers free Etrust from Computer Associates.\n\nWhatever you do don't venture out into the internet naked especially if you have a broadband connection.  Get something.  An anti virus, if you are on broadband, a firewall such as Zonealarm available here:\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp\nor Outpost. and at least two anti spyware applications such as Adaware, spybot or microsoft.  All are free.  The firewall in SP-2 for XP is not sufficient.
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McAfee has a utility on their website called "stinger".  Free and very effective.  All the other solutions that you were given are also good.
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I prefer McAfee.  There's little real difference between the virus signatures that they work on -- but I've had performance problems when I've had Norton at work.  I've used McAfee for 10 years and never had a problem or a virus hit me hard.
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I've been in this business for many years, answering this question for over 15 years. Just antivirus software alone will help no-one.\n\nProtecting from spyware and protecting your IP address are needed first, and that means you'd want to purchase a firewall, antispyware, and antivirus software.\n\nBuying an internet security suite combines all three programs and lowers your price.\n\nYou want free? Try Zone Alarm (free version of firewall), Adaware (free spyware software), and Avast (free antivirus software). This is a great free combo.\n\nIf you want to pay for the best Suite, I would purchase Zone Alarm Suite. Thats the best (better than ANY free solution because it cryptically checks files for authenticity, something freebies do not do) and easiest to use, in my opinion. Norton is huge and inneffective. Mcafee misses too much. Zone Alarm is VERY LIGHT on system resources.  Good luck!
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I had the same problem w/McAfee Internet Security Suite...I spent several unsuccessful wasted hours with that challenge.  Finally, McAfee technical support admitted that the installation disk I bought had a corrupt spyware file.  Instead of reimbursing me for my troubles---they emailed a 'complete uninstall from registry program' which did not work.  \n\nTo make a long story short, I had to completely reformat my harddrive and completely reinstall my entire system to remove the McAfee Internet Security Suite from my system.  \n\nThat incident left a bad feeling regarding Symantec Norton / McAfee Internet Security Suite.\n\nGood Luck
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The Best One by far is Mcaffee hands down. Norton places a heavy "footprint" on your computer everything slows down once it's installed. If you want a headache get Norton. As for Mcaffee? Don't go out and buy it from the store because it also puts too many files on your puter. Go online to their website and download the "Web Version" It's pretty cheap I think 14 bucks a year and best of all it will check for updates on it's own everytime you access the internet. It's quiet, runs in the background and is always up to date. I've tried bunches of AV, and I think this is the best!
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If you want free anti-virus software then Grisoft has a free edition for home users.  Or if you want an online scanner then Trend Micro has Housecall.  Or if you want a virus remover then McAfee has Stinger.  The first is most secure and the others are good for emergency situations, but not everyday use.  All are free.
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norton sucks try Mcaffe
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Hi there,\n\nInstead of all these "Mine is better than yours" answers that go on around here, I'll instead answer with the facts.\n\nLooking at current protection ratings, AVG scores a lowly 90% protection against all known viruses, whilst Avast comes in at 92%. This means they are letting through roughly one in every ten viruses - pretty shocking.\n\nNorton and McAfee are slightly better by protecting against 98.3% and circa 97% respectfully of all known viruses. However, Norton and McAfee can be known for being very heavy programs which can tend to slow down certain machines. If you are thinking of installing either of these I would definitely recommend you download their free trial to check it does not affect your machine in this way prior to opening your wallet.\n\nIf you would be interested in other Security products that are better than all of these, you should try either Prevx1, Kaspersky or F-Secure who all score over a 99% protection rating.\n\nOut of these three my recommendation would be Prevx1, as this is the quickest at protecting against new outbreaks of malware.