anti virus

[elroy]

My Norton sub has recently expired, before I renew does anyone has recommendations on anti virus software. I recall discussions on here before where certain IT heads recommending against norton in favour of some otheres who i cant recall. Any advice appreciated.

[theworm2345]

A good active scanner I've come across is Microsoft Security Essentials (assuming you're on a PC with Vista or 7 and your copy is legal). Another good one (not an active scanner but as a double checker) is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Hitman Pro is one I've used that finds just about everything and seems quite good, but costs about $25 as I recall.

[dahamsta]

As above. As much as I dislike recommending MS products, it's free and it's far less intrusive than the alternatives.

[elroy]

Followed ye're advice and installed MSE, thanks. Might be just me but the computer seems to be running better since I did so and uninstalled Norton.

[dahamsta]

Probably not you. Norton's been a massive resource hog for years.