Is avg or norton better?

[tygasp]

So, suppose that both Norton 2012 and AVG 2012 with the pc tune up are free. Which one would be better overall and why? Also is avg just internet security or is it anti -virus too? And what is Norton include?

AVG:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832620049&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL042612&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL042612-_-EMC-042612-Index-_-SecurityUtilitiesSoftware-_-32620049-L013B

Norton:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832408372&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL042612&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL042612-_-EMC-042612-Index-_-SecurityUtilitiesSoftware-_-32408372-L013C

 

[PhilFrisbie]

AVG is also antivirus. I personally hate Norton products; when I purchase a PC preloaded with Norton I quickly remove it and install AVG.

 

[AlienTechGod]

I run norton internet security 2012 on all 3 of my rigs and it's low on resources and scans fast...amazon has a great deal
http://www.amazon.com/Norton-Internet-Security-3User-Download/dp/B0060C382Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1335739694&sr=1-1

 

[nikorr]

I would go for the Norton 2012. The 2012 is low on resources and it has a good detection rate.

 

[nikorr]

Great reading --> Do Antivirus Suites Impact Your PC's Performance?

 

[nikorr]

BTW, u can use a free solution too.


U can use free Avast along with free Malwarebytes and Comodo Firewall that is free, but got great results in defending your PC. And u can configure it to your satisfaction with ease.
Avast! -- Free Antivirus
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware -- helps you defeat Malware once and for all
SUPERAntiSpyware -- Advanced Detection and Removal
Comodo Internet Security -- The best free Firewall

 

[carbretta]

AVG for me. Have only ever had Norton once and never again. I am sure improvements have been made in the last 4 years but I still prefer AVG. It is what you need and no more, not full of rubbish. For example I use Google chrome instead of IE for the same reason. Google surfs web pages and has useful tool-bar applications that I may have if I wish. But they are not forced on me. Whereas IE is full of unnecessary crap!

 

[tygasp]

Best answer selected by tygasp.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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