norton will use up a lot more system resources than avg and as far as im awareavgs more likely to detect a virus (although I could be wrong)

Norton uses way more resources!

I've been running Norton for a few years, when my subscription expired I tried out AVG Free, and I am not going back to Norton.

I think they detect viruses equally well. I like AVG Free better because it uses less resources and it is free.

You could always try AVG and if you don't like it pay for Norton. I'm not going back.

Norton is a resource hog no doubt. When I had Norton installed I experianced more pc issues than any virus ever caused. As a matter if fact only time I had any viruses was while Norton was in use
One thing Fozz is that you shouldn't be running 2 AV programs, chances are it isn't offering any extra protection, it is using far more resources than necessary, and third knowing Norton it is probably not allowing AVG to do anything most likely rendering AVG useless.

Personally I would banish Norton completely, which will probaly require a format anyway to remove all the crap that will be left behind even after a uninstall.

For a paid AV I highly recommned NOD32, it has a small footprint, very little resource use, and with it installed I have yet to have any type infection and I don't need or use a firewall (one more resource hog not running) or any spyware software .

For free AV stick with AVG or AVAST, both good, do the job and don't kill your pc.

As for the other system tools Norton Works provide Im certain there are comparible freeware programs that will do the same thing, maybe even better.

I know they say that Norton is the most widely used AV protection, but when you consider almost every prebuilt pc and most other software you buy forces it on people, it is no wonder, i am just curious how many use and buy Norton by actual choice?

I REALLY reccomend NOD32

It is not that hard removing it. I had versions 2002 and 2003 and they were pretty easy to remove with a registry editor. I use a 3rd party editor that actually has a decent search feature. 2003 was hard to uninstall though, there was 3 or 4 different components in Add/Remove and you had to remove them in correct sequence or they wouldn't uninstall. Hilarious.

I never understand why everyone seems to put Norton down?

Why is it so bad? I mean my PC and Lappy both have Norton and they run just fine and quick boot up in about a minute...Norton is the only Anti-virus program I have used in two years and I have had No problems, No viruses, almost surfing the net every day!

The only reason some people get virus is because their not safe on the net and download from any were view any web-page...(wont go there)...and open emails who they dont know are from...and then they blame it on their Anti Virus Software?

But Norton is fine it works so well!

Whats even better is genuine copy 2006 can be bought on Ebay for about £15, oh but dont subscribe as it costs £20 just buy a the next years version for £15.

And I do like the fact that I'm paying for a product which has to deliver, not a free program of the net...

If I was you Froz I would ditch the AVG and go fully for the Norton...

Masmith,

A minute to boot up is a long time My pcs boot in less than 15 seconds.

Also If Norton works for you go for it, I personally dont like a AV program that uses all the resources, just look at your task manager and see how much RAM is being used by Norton alone and you will see why so many dont care for it.
Also why pay a yearly price when there are better products for free?

I have nothing against payware AV, I do pay for NOD32, on my home desktop but after you use NOD you see that they raised the bar as far as AV goes (they ARE the bar)

But again NOD has a small footprint, is unobtrusive and uses little resources, resources that other programs and apps will have available to do thier thing, something Norton won't allow

Of course you state that Norton is the only AV you ever used, so maybe you should try a PC without Norton, you will quickly see what we are talking about