Re: Need Alternative to Norton

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE" <franksaunders@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "WhoTurnedOffTheLights" <Lights@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hey all,
>>
>> I'm finally ready to drop this piece of crap that's caused me nothing
>> but trouble, many lost hours and self inflicted injury from banging
>> my head up against the darn wall!
>>
>> I'm referring to Norton Antivirus/Internet Security.
>>
>> I'm already running a number of anti-spyware programs but would like
>> something that also:
>>
>> - Scans My Emails
>>
>> apart from all the other basic stuff.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> I use Free AVG (www.grisoft.com) and Windows XP firewall. Plus Microsoft
> Anti-Spyware beta.

Hi Frank and thanks, But,

you see, I would like to be able to disable my Windows XP firewall
occasionally for sharing of files in my home network. Using Norton, I was
able to do this. I know I could of course just disable Internet access and
such while doing so but....... (or am I way off in my understanding of any
of this?).

This all pertains to my laptop mind you.

I already have MS Anti-Spyware along with CW Shredder, Ewido, Smitren and
Webroot Spy Sweeper.
As for AVG, I'll take a look.

PS....I apologise for my post here. I realised afterwards that there
might've been more appropriate NGs, but I'm open still to suggestions. :-)





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