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#298750 13-Jul-2022 12:55
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Norton 360 products on Amazon are up to 84% discount during Prime Day.





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  #2941531 13-Jul-2022 15:31
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Wouldn't touch that stuff it it was free. 





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  #2941536 13-Jul-2022 15:33
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old3eyes:

 

Wouldn't touch that stuff it it was free. 

 

 

 

 

Interesting... what would you suggest as a better alternative and why? (I've personally used Trend in recent years but Norton before that, and am looking at changing in a few months).





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  #2941552 13-Jul-2022 16:09
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The option with auto renewal, does it renew at the discounted price or RRP price?



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  #2941553 13-Jul-2022 16:09
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I personally use Norton 360 and have for years. Actually back in MS DOs days, when you had to send a 3 1/2" floppy to get a replacement back with updated virus definitions - before Internet and all that.





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  #2941554 13-Jul-2022 16:10
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dacraka: The option with auto renewal, does it renew at the discounted price or RRP price?

 

 

I don't know but I'd guess the RRP.





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  #2941568 13-Jul-2022 17:18
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Personally I get a little tired of their spamming on the screen all the time - it alarms my mother and others who had an install. I recently cancelled my subscription - though they had already charged the $200 (when I started it was US$60 a year!) 60 days earlier than the date specified on the subscription renewal reminder I received. Thankfully they did acknowledge this and refunded me but not before going thru instant 60% discounts to try and keep "a long time customer" 

 

Just got over all the popups. Used to stand by it. I go with Malwarebytes now.


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  #2941576 13-Jul-2022 17:41
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snnet:

 

I go with Malwarebytes now.

 

 

 

 

Funnily enough, Malwarebytes popped up on the same page.. is it what you use/recommend?

 

(Link not coming out right but)... click the link in OP and K7 is listed at US$16.





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old3eyes:

 

Wouldn't touch that stuff it it was free. 

 

 

 

 

Haha i was thinking the same.


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  #2941599 13-Jul-2022 19:13
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fritzman:

 

Funnily enough, Malwarebytes popped up on the same page.. is it what you use/recommend?

 

(Link not coming out right but)... click the link in OP and K7 is listed at US$16.

 

 

Yes, I recommend it - not invasive. Some might find it bloaty but it definitely isn't as bloaty as N360 and others. I believe my renewal is in the vicinity of $30 for 5 licenses  


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  #2941609 13-Jul-2022 20:02
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Brilliant.
Thanks.




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  #2941651 13-Jul-2022 21:48
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I noticed on the page: 

 

 

Does anyone know if this is enforced? 





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  #2941672 13-Jul-2022 22:55
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I've used Norton for years, like @freitasm, since the floppy disc. Every now and then I try something else, but normally end up back with Norton. Here's what I've found.

 

     

  1. My decision on what to use is ONLY taken on independant reviews of their AV and AM (antimalware) effectiveness. If you are looking at the top 5 then it comes down to personal preference.
  2. I always check the top listed AV ware every year. 
  3. IMHO Norton's not bloated. It's been over 20 years since it caused a speed overhead that I notice. 
  4. Yes the spaming is a pain - they need to stop it. There is normally a button saying something like - don't show again. Don't get much these days because I hit that button.
  5. Autorenewal is at the RRP.
  6. You can turn off the autorenewal at anytime, I normally do so a few months after installing/renewing it.
  7. If you wait long enough you will get emails beging you to re-sign for autorenewal. Eventually one will come along offering you another 2 months free if you turn on auto renewal at the RRP price. Then it's a quick toss up if that's cheaper or buying another subscription from somewhere like PBTech.

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  #2941699 14-Jul-2022 08:40
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MartinGZ:

 

Yes the spaming is a pain - they need to stop it. There is normally a button saying something like - don't show again. Don't get much these days because I hit that button.

 

 

As above, it's a single switch "Show me offers". Turn that off, done.

 

It doesn't seem to use more resources than any other solution.

 

In my opinion, the hate is unwarranted.





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  #2941720 14-Jul-2022 09:25
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I've found turning that setting off doesn't stop the spamming. Norton, Trend, AVG, Avast, McAfee - IMO are all far too annoying, heavy and invasive. 

 

I like Eset...but good old Defender is not all bad these days either for a free option. 


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  #2941749 14-Jul-2022 10:17
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So, as mentioned, you can cancel auto renewal at any time ?

 

No problems applying US stuff here in NZ ?

 

You can use at any time - I think my existing annual thingy expires early next year.





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