Free is better

Whether it's the OS or Antivirus, free is more popular than paid. in case of the latter, users prefer the free versions or fully free brands. "When none guarantees complete protection, my investment is not foolproof and i'd rather go with the free versions" says Malini from Nagpur. She prefers McAfee to Symantec for its lower system resource usage.

Newer brands

Newer entrants like Kaspersky and esets noD32 have seen steady growth with lots of AVG and Avast users contemplating a shift. Their free home editions are popular with first-time users who want to try out security suites before they decide which one deserves their money. Service and support are the only concerns here and users hope to get updates and definitions as frequently as the ones released by Symantec and McAfee.

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