I have McAfee Security (Virus Scan, Firewall, Privacy, etc.). Any recommendations on whether I should keep this or change to Norton, etc.?

Also, when I start up I get an error message re: "Virus Scan can not recreate events" & I am always requested to log into "McAfee Privacy" before being able to continue to the Internet. McAfee Tech support was useless in helping me with these issues. Please advise, if possible

I used McAffee and Norton before, but they were such system consumers! (i have 128 MB Ram).


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Hi Brockmoller. Welcome to bleepingcomputer.com
I usually try to recommend free products, although a long trial period shareware can come in handy under stressful times like when you've got problems.

• An excellent free program is AVG, if you need an option.
  This program can be set to automatically scan & either auto-update or you may choose to do that yourself.
  Virus definition updates with this program occur frequently, which is very good.
• 14.63MB

3. Use a Firewall, but use only one. If you install your own, disable the built-in winXP firewall. Your Norton program provides for this.

• An excellent free programs is:
• Sygate
• 11.13MB
• (fully understanding it's operation may require some thought & a little practice, but it helps to have it installed and functioning)

One thing to remember is it takes some time to use & get comfortable with a program. If it works well, then keeping it becomes a good option.
Expiration on a free program is never. Payment doesn't come due.