Vista - Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010

kingston73 · 10-18-2009

My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions?

**zigzag3143** · 10-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by kingston73

My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions?

Kingston

MSE is decent. It takes up a much smaller footprint and uses less resources the norton. PLus its free. I use it but use a software firewall other than the built in one.

Ken

**whs** · 10-18-2009

I use it for Win7. Seems to do the job. And if you are behind a router, the Windows firewall will do.

**Americano** · 10-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143

Quote: Originally Posted by kingston73

My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions?

Kingston

MSE is decent. It takes up a much smaller footprint and uses less resources the norton. PLus its free. I use it but use a software firewall other than the built in one.

Ken

Hmm, interesting. zigzag3143, I'm curious as to what software firewall you use with MSE, mind sharing?

**JMH** · 10-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by kingston73

My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions?

FWIW -
If you have been happy with NIS 2010 I'd stick to it for another year.
"Independent" tests? I'd like to see that!
I believe that you get what you pay for - - - - - free ok, paid better.
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
I will be interested to know what you eventually decide to do.

10-18-2009	#1 (permalink)
kingston73 vista business 32bit 4 posts	Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010 My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions?
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10-18-2009	#2 (permalink)
zigzag3143 Vista 32 win 7 7600 32 bit 2,281 posts	Re: Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by kingston73 My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions? Kingston MSE is decent. It takes up a much smaller footprint and uses less resources the norton. PLus its free. I use it but use a software firewall other than the built in one. Ken
My System Specs

10-18-2009	#3 (permalink)
whs Vista home premium 32bit 993 posts	Re: Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010 I use it for Win7. Seems to do the job. And if you are behind a router, the Windows firewall will do.
My System Specs

10-18-2009	#4 (permalink)
Americano Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP2 144 posts	Re: Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by zigzag3143 Quote: Originally Posted by kingston73 My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions? Kingston MSE is decent. It takes up a much smaller footprint and uses less resources the norton. PLus its free. I use it but use a software firewall other than the built in one. Ken Hmm, interesting. zigzag3143, I'm curious as to what software firewall you use with MSE, mind sharing?
My System Specs

10-18-2009	#5 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,067 posts	Re: Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by kingston73 My NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall. I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good. I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE, while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal. Opinions? FWIW - If you have been happy with NIS 2010 I'd stick to it for another year. "Independent" tests? I'd like to see that! I believe that you get what you pay for - - - - - free ok, paid better. There is no such thing as a free lunch. I will be interested to know what you eventually decide to do.
My System Specs

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