New Virus scanner

[SwifTst]

Okay so I'm thinking about getting a new virus scanner today. I got Norton right now, but I think it's flawed. Seems like It only takes 2 minutes to up date, and scam my system when before it would take awhile. I also can't update anygames or anything. Tried to put on Linux Ubuntu, but it just won't work. It gets 75% installed when I'm trying to run it along side of windows, then an error comes up and says "cd being used by another program when it's not. So I tried to install it from boot menu, but it just freezes. I just tried it again from windows, but it just won't install; time remaining goes up and up and up to like 500 hours. Anyways I gave up on that. So, could there be a virus on my system that stops all updates? And if I do go get a new virus scanner, do I have to delete Norton first? Or can leave it on while I install the new. I want to leave it on just incase it Norton is working and if I can't install the new anti virus I still want Norton just in case. Any help will do guys, I'm starting to hate this laptop FUCK

[NamelessNom4d]

Google Avast Antivirus. Download the free version (home, not pro).

Best virus scanner IMO. You should be able to uninstall Norton with add and remove programs in the control panel.

[SwifTst]

Avast is a fee one? I was going to go out and buy Anti vrus 2009 or something. Do I have to delete Norton first? Or can I leave it on just in case Avast don't work

[Dfg]

Uninstall Norton, Don't Install AntiVirus 2009.

Try Nod32 or Avira or Avast/AVG.

[oddballz194]

Avast is a fee one? I was going to go out and buy Anti vrus 2009 or something. Do I have to delete Norton first? Or can I leave it on just in case Avast don't work

Antivirus 2009 is a known malicious software.

Avast, AVG and Antivir all have free versions. A lot of people swear by AVG Free.

I like AVG Free or Nod32 (but Nod32 is pay-for).

[TheManticore91]

Antivirus 2009 is a known malicious software.

Avast, AVG and Antivir all have free versions. A lot of people swear by AVG Free.

I like AVG Free or Nod32 (but Nod32 is pay-for).

Agreed. I've used AVG for years, and I've never had much of a problem with viruses. I've heard good things about Nod32, but I've had the money to pay for it. Avast is also a pretty good free alternative. The only AV software I've ever paid for was Kaspersky. Definately worth the money.

[IdentityCrisis]

AVG
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[fillup]

To uninstall norton you need to go to their website and download their uninstall tool. One of my friends had trouble uninstalling it and I looked up and down on how to uninstall it. Good thing I checked their site :D

[reidy-]

AVG IMO is overated, I stick with NOD32

[pygar]

If you want to pay for something use nod32

If you want a free one use AVG or avira.

I personally pay for nod32 but avira rates higher than AVG (and is less resource hungry)

[Angry Blue Bird of Death]

Go with the free antivirus because antivirus software is no longer an effective way to protect your computer.