In Feb2005, I purchased a Dell computer with Windows XP Professional SP2.
The package included a year of free McAfee SecruityCenter. In addition, I
downloaded MS AntiSpyware Beta1. And every month I download the Microsoft
malicious-software-removal tool. Within the next week the free Security
Center will expire and I have to pay for the service. It seems a reasonable
price considering other packages that I have investigated. My wife works for
a nearby University and as a perk receives a free Norton Antivirus Software
Package (NAVSP). Don't know which version of NAVSP.

So my questions are:

1. Will the standard Win XP SP2 Microsoft Security Package be adequate
to protect my computer from all forms of internet: virii, adware, malware,
etc?

2. Is it reasonable to complement the Microsoft Security Center with an
added protection like NAVSP.

3. Is it difficult to delete (uninstall) the McAfee with affecting the
MS Security or a new firewall/virus protection package.

4. Any other suggestions would be very helpful.



Thank you and regards,

BobM

Robert L. Murphy wrote:
No.

Yes. Actually not so much "reasonable" as "essential".

No. Your computer, your choice, but I don't like NAV and I don't know many
people 'in the trade' who do. There are lots of free or keenly priced
alternatives out there.

I think I've read that people have had problems. I would check your McAfee
documentation and their website for uninstall instructions and follow them
carefully.

Actually, I might disagree with the NAV choice but you seem to be on track
with asking the right kinds of questions. You might check the following
website out: http://www.claymania.com/nav-map.html


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Rob Moir, MS MVP
Blog Site - http://www.robertmoir.com
Virtual PC 2004 FAQ - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
I'm always surprised at "professionals" who STILL have to be asked "Have you
checked (event viewer / syslog)".

Thank You Mr Moir. Appreciate the help. bob m
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BobM in VA


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