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[steveo]

is there any preference bewtween etrust internet security and zonelabs internet security? good or bad. I have chose these two because they don't require sp-1 or sp-2. I liked PC-cillin but this year they made sp-1 or-2 a requirement and since everything works just fine so I'm not going to screw around with them just yet. I know on another forum that "Interceptor" doesn't give it much more than an average rating for etrust and he doesn't rate zonelabs. I think this guy puts a lot of time doing this kind of stuff but I'm not sure how it relates to reality. right now I'm using AVG free and it seems to be working just fine but I need to add something to kill the spam.

comments and suggestions?

thanks

steveo

[dj]

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I liked PC-cillin but this year they made sp-1 or-2 a requirement

I'm using PC-cillin 2006 and SP2 with no problems steveo. Had PC 2005 and SP2 with no problems also.

[jram]

I just got this e-mail from a pal...

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JR,  DO NOT recommend 'eTrust Security Suite' to anyone.

I'm still having the same problems with it as I was January 19th 2006 when I renewed my subscription

1.  Some Websites come up blank page.

2.  Others come up with one or two graphics and no text.

3.  All the others I can't get say, 

You are not authorized to view this page

I would try ZA first, though that isn't so great neither.

[Audrey]

Hi All
I have to renew my Norton next month. I was reading this from Billy Boy it seems good eh you think I should try it ? your valuable opinion is appreciated. opinion :thanks:

The cost of protecting your computer goes down

Over the past year, we've been watching with anticipation as Microsoft put the finishing touches on Windows OneCare – now called Windows OneCare Live. That's the company's all-in-one security solution for Windows systems. Finally, Microsoft has released the pricing details and availability dates – and that's good news for Windows users, because it will undoubtedly have an impact on all (or almost all) security products in its path.

Windows OneCare Live combines anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, PC maintenance tools, and file backup/restore capabilities into a single package. It is now in a public beta, and is expected to be released in final form in June. But if you're interested in using the product, don't wait until June; because waiting will cost you.

If you wait to purchase your subscription, your cost will be $49.95/year. But if you participate in the beta; then purchase your subscription during April, it will only cost you $19.95 for the first year. (Okay, you don't have to tell me; that's Microsoft's way of getting you earlier. But it should still save you money. Keep reading.) Plus, it won't cost you a penny during the beta period.

But that's not the best news. I'll reserve that for everybody who is tired of being held for ransom by anti-virus companies who make you pay $50 to $60 each year for every computer you own. If you have 3 systems, that could put you back $150 to $180 a year.

But the Microsoft pricing model for Windows OneCare Live covers THREE computers under a single subscription, effectively reducing the cost per computer to $17/year per system (or $7 for your initial year, if you take advantage of the introductory order).

I'm sure that some of you are asking why you should have to pay anything to Microsoft to fix security problems that shouldn't be there to begin with. You'd have a point. But since the subscription also includes updates based on new threats, there's also an argument in the other direction. Besides, instead of complaining about what should be, let's make the best of the way things actually are.

Of course, you don't have to use Microsoft's new solution, you can choose to stay with the solution you have – especially if you're happy with it. But it's likely that Microsoft has just laid down the new price that its competitors will have to match. And that's good news for consumers. So you choose your favorite solution. (If your security vendor doesn't match the price, please don't blame me for setting your expectations. Their decisions are out of my control. I'm just speculating that there will be a lot of price matching. Hopefully, it will also get rid of those incredibly user-unfriendly rebates too.)

[jram]

I wouldn't get it because I feel Microsoft hasn't fixed the flaws it has now, then they want to sell you a program to help combat the problem. Who knows what their installing on your machine and how it will play with the other spyware programs you have, plus it's beta right now.. I think this program is more for the person that doesn't have the time to work on keeping their machine clean.. I would check to see how people like it and if there having problems..check through here

[dobhar]

I hate to say this, as I was an avvid Symatec fan, but ever since I bought Norton Securities 2005 last year I feel that Symantec has totally dropped the ball. I was constanly denied access to Web sites that I marked as trusted. I always had to turn off the NAV Firewall everytime I had to VPN into work even though I followed their instructions to set it up.

None of the 4 PC's on my Network use Symantec anymore. I am now a NOD32 AV user for my main box and use AVG Free on 2 of the others. I'm presently testing Webroot Firewall (on my main box) and Sunbelt's Kerio Firewall (on my Laptop). The fourth has nothing at the moment cuz I'm installing Linux on it. NOD32 costs much less than NAV2006. Kaspersky AV is another AV that I would use over the Big Two (Symatec & McAfee).

VPN => http://computer.hows...rks.com/vpn.htm

[frazzm737]

Audrey, instead of MS security, I would recommend Trend Micro's PC-cillin. I use it on my PC and find it very easy to understand and use. Whatever you decide to use, if you remove Norton, be sure to ask here for removal instructions. JMAC gave me good advice when I removed Norton--there are several steps to the procedure. I'm not sure if his instructions are on this board. But I am sure he will be glad to repeat the lesson.

Fran

[Audrey]

Thanks to all of you . Ok Dobhar I checked out the Canadian site for NOD 32 AV it looks very interesting and your recommendations are appreciated. So would you suggest I purchase it from the Canadian site ?

Fran thanks for the tip. I love picking Jram geek brain lol

[dobhar]

Audrey...what is the link for the Canuk Site?

http://www.nod32.com...urchase_usa.htm

[Audrey]

HI Dobhar.............here is the URL
http://www.gotechit.com/nod32.htm

will look forward to your reply thanks.
did you see the great hockely game when our girls won gold.

[dobhar]

Hi Audrey...I don't know about GOTECHIT so I cannot recommend it. I purchased my license online direct from ESET. I posted the link in my other thread.

[Audrey]

Hi Dobhar.
Thanks I think I will take your advice and get that one you suggested from your link .My Norton expires in one month.
cheers
May I pick your brain if need be lol lol

[jram]

If and when you get Nod32,here is the forum and how to set it up I Have Nod on my one pc and it works great.

[Audrey]

Thank you .for always being there for us I for one appreciate your input
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[dobhar]

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May I pick your brain if need be lol lol

No problem...anytime...