Stupid or Smart - Security Essentials instead of Norton 2010

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kingston73

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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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kingston73 said:
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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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
 

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

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zigzag3143 said:
kingston73 said:
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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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
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Hmm, interesting. zigzag3143, I'm curious as to what software firewall you use with MSE, mind sharing?
 

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kingston73 said:
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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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.
 

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